A Round with Tiger: Celebrity Playing Lessons - Jada Pinkett Smith | Golf Digest

The actor, producer and Emmy-Award winning host of Red Table Talk is a passionate golfer who’s drawn great motivation from Tiger both on and off the course. During Jada Pinkett Smith’s round with Tiger, she goes deep with her old friend about his life journey, his never-ending persistence and parenting. She also learns that minor tweaks to her golf setup can make a big difference to her game.
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[@jonb2437]

Dang tiger being vulnerable on camera like that wow. Much respect. So much humility. He doesn't feel like an inspiration to others bc he feels like just a regular guy who's made a bunch of mistakes that just so happens to be the greatest golfer ever. This man is a good human

[@rampmonkeyyyj]

The moment where Jada is saying it's amazing how much he's overcome, etc. While that may be entirely true, Tiger is a different beast, which is on the one hand why he's been able to overcome so much (and will in the future), and on the other hand why he could never look at it that way. The best athletes all have that mindset, which - again, is why they are the best, and why they can't relate to normal folks in that regard. I do think he is much more humble and appreciative through his trials and tribulations, but he's also just always focused on achieving goals, and doing each step toward achieving them well, rather than "hey I'm awesome".... it's kind of implied.

[@bilinguru]

I wish I couldn't look at it so cynically, but it looks a but contrived to me. I've watched all three episodes and there's some good stuff there, but a lot of platitudes as well. I get the feeling with women he plays the humble, wounded puppy dog shtick. I really hope I'm wrong but I've heard when he plays with his buddies or other pros he's quite a foul-mouthed dude.

[@shaihasani6859]

Thanks hats what makes this round with Jada so special. She was asking questions about Tiger and his life and golf and listening whereas Wade and Spade were more about themselves (not in a bad way, just different)

[@cacornhusker2940]

the TGR Foundation is big on the STEM program and i love that because I'm an Enginerd and gave talks with a coworker's friend's elementary class to help promote math and science. Tiger has given back since he's had the means and that speaks volumes of human failure in life we ALL experience.

[@hospitaladministrator3359]

@@bilinguru Maybe because the presence of men makes him want to be competitive. It’s a natural thing in men. Lifting with other men raises the testosterone of any healthy male. Look it up.

[@LegolasFan69]

Will Smith watching this like 😰

[@kbrown1054]

Especially when she said I'd like Tiger to rub some of his magic onto me lol. I mean the dude slept with Perkins waitresses

[@alisherwanderlingh582]

You guys crazy boy

[@davehawks8718]

I couldn’t control myself she so hot 🔥

[@dascherofficial]

They have an open marriage, and Tiger is known to, out around the course a bit. She got her magic rubbed alright. 😂

[@Siah01]

😂

[@jeroplane]

Man Tiger was raw here. It's amazing to see how uncomfortable he still is about being put on a pedestal, even after so many years of being the best. What's more incredible is that he can be such a killer on the course and yet underneath that he's a humble, introspective human. Makes you realise that at the end of the day he's just a human with feelings and anxieties like the rest of us.

[@abdhashmi]

I don't think he's humble. He has to suppress all that confidence he has, keeps the fire burning. He could be a prick like a lot of golfers, but he subdues it intentionally. Hints of his arrogance spew, and then you see what happens with his history etc. Not saying he's not a great guy, I'm just saying he has a ton of emotions to suppress. He was brought up in an intense environment. His dad was intense. He too is intense.

[@tableshaper4076]

They guy cheated on his wife like a thousand times.... including banging a prostitute in a church parking lot!

[@KevinBostwick]

@Arcade Along with having kids. I also read once that when Arnie passed, Tiger decided to change his tune and be more like his idol. You'll notice Tiger is much friendlier with fans now and even other players, prime Tiger would never even acknowledge the rest of the field... these days not so much. I still think, deep down, he's an arrogant prick who puts on a show.

[@_Quisel]

@@abdhashmi you say that because you can tell he is not content. Like he said he always feels like there is a fight. When realistically he could just accept he was one of the best golfers and still is but seems like if he accepts it the fire will go out. No fire might inspire people to do fight and try to do better but seems like he knows if he sets that in his head he would have never had won another tournament.

[@bengreen1262]

@@tableshaper4076 Sure ~ you came to watch the video to make this comment ~ let’s say cheating on the wife once or a thousand times is there lesser shame for doing less. I am just here to watch the video and admire the skill and I can separate the morals of the man.

[@Shocka1111]

What Tiger did in 2019 was probably the greatest thing I've seen happen to the sport in my lifetime. I had overwhelming tears of joy when he won the Masters, and like Jada, it inspired me to take the game seriously. I played A LOT when I was younger, but never really tried to get better and was always roughly a 10 to 15 handicap. I'm much better now and getting very close to scratch golf. My ultimate goal is to be able to play in a qualifier for the US Open. I wish Tiger the best of luck in healing and making a comeback. I'll be rooting for you all the way man.

[@aglaiaolsen12]

Watching Tiger feel so comfortable with Jade, and be able to be vulnerable and enjoy their time together. Jade has that love and respect that allows people to be themselves. This was my favorite thus far.

[@gary609906]

Haha yup, she definitely brings out the worst in everybody!

[@Skylinefootball67]

Yeah this comment didn’t age well, unfortunately.

[@andrewleigh126]

They genuinely had so much fun and Tiger seemed so relaxed with Jada ⛳️

[@darthbane6021]

Tiger stops the golf cart to talk every time.. it shows he’s invested into the conversation at hand. Truly a legend and I hope he can win another masters one year

[@gooner1ization]

Hope Tiger's recovery is going well. Jada was right about everyone else being emotionally evolved in Tigers journey. I'm a 53 year old man and I was in tears when he won the Masters.

[@martinnohl]

Knowing what happened to Tiger the very next morning makes his words and humbleness so much more meaningful. I found myself choking back the tears. This is a man who was just trying to get back to a good place. I admit that I was initially thinking that he might have been drinking or doing something worse when I heard the news of his accident. After seeing this video series, I really doubt that it was anything more than an accident. This man is one of the most impactful sports figures in any of our lifetimes. Thank God he has the fighter mentality that he speaks of in this video and he was able to make yet another return. If it weren't for this man, so many of us would probably never have picked up a club. Thank you Tiger! All the best!!!

[@swgz600]

Nevermind the golf course, this man needs a friend

[@walkwithmetravel3596]

For someone so humble yet so accomplished, I wish him the best.

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

When you're that famous they are hard to find.

[@golfinguru11]

Where’s Jordan and Jeter when you need em

[@joehinojos3897]

He needs JESUS!!! ✝️👍🏼

[@stickybiscuits3369]

@@joehinojos3897 shut up

[@lewiswalker4163]

I loved seeing this. She told tiger what all of us are thinking, he is an inspiration. Hope he recovers soon 🐐

[@goanimateruler5876]

I really hope to see him back on the golf course

[@menglongzzz]

I was very fortunate to be his interpreter for a day about 5 years ago. Unlike a lot of pros and celebrities who I worked with, he does not bring tension to the group and has a great sense of humor. He gravitates but never dictates. I know no one is perfect, but he brought a lot of joy and inspiration to the world, and I just wish we can see him play again someday.

[@bhutia10]

"I am never out of the fight!!" - I can just imagine Tiger watching Morikawa winnng and thinking, "I can still do this!" Tiger does not have to be the longest. If he can keep it in play and then hit those irons, he will always be a threat. Speedy recovery, Tiger!!!

[@alexatkinson5096]

Never say never. He has always proved us wrong

[@Pulse2AM]

@@blakemortellaro Who was the guy that had the bad leg and got to ride in a cart because of it? I forget his name? Anyhow, I think Tiger will play again, maybe even win.

[@iDoit4LoLz]

@@Pulse2AM didn't John Daily ride in a cart simply because he was overweight

[@ajkirkcaldie]

@@iDoit4LoLz champions tour, different rules

[@sickofthelies1627]

@@ajkirkcaldie exactly

[@TerminatorGolf]

Such a shame this series has effectively been cut short. Get well soon 🐐

[@tonynoodle5123]

Will: where you going, baby? Jada: I'm going to play golf with Tiger. Will: YOU WHAT!?

[@KarlsCracklingCottonMouth]

Big miss.

[@noeltaylor3594]

Jada: Yeah, he likes to barbeque and free dive. So exciting. Will: Oh, wha . . .what's barbeque and free diving have to do with golf?

[@hggtg]

They look good together She's a cheater too🙄 If Jada was a man she'd be feathered and tarred by now... 0 integrity!!!!!!

[@hggtg]

Don't care about your comments. I don't read them anyway🙃

[@ajkirkcaldie]

Don't worry, it's just an "entanglement"

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

I've never been a fan of much of what Jada's been involved in but somehow she managed to tap into a side of Tiger we've never seen. Incredible video

[@moneyca9981]

She was so giggly it annoyed me but watching tiger open up I was like thanks jada..

[@mjonzy20]

Hearing Tiger Woods, who is arguably the greatest of all time, say that he wasn't good enough......just wow! He doesn't recognize all that he's done and his journey and comeback.....and doesn't realize what his story means to so many people and how much of an inspiration he is. Just wow! This piece was very well done. To be honest, when I saw it was with Jada, I didn't care to watch it and only started it because of Tiger, but Jada made me put my foot in my mouth because she did a wonderful job talking and listening to Tiger, and now I don't know if this "episode" could be topped. Very well done Jada and Golf Digest.

[@chocmilk10]

I felt the same way about seeing Jada’s name and wanting to skip it but I’m glad i watched. He really opened up to her.

[@nateman79]

She really does have potential… You can tell there’s a natural talent going on there

[@thedudePA]

Utter nonsense.

[@FlamencologyDance]

Yes, for sure. She's a natural.

[@MinorsW]

Jada reassuring Tiger is so wholesome 🥰

[@rayb12]

This is just amazing. So lovely. Thank you Tiger for allowing this to be shown. So nice to see more of you. It's endearing. Great to see Jada too!!

[@stevekennedy8547]

Really Loved the emotional Connection they had.

[@usmandeveloper2138]

entaglement

[@dislikebutton5748]

@@usmandeveloper2138 😂

[@justjoddat]

Can't wait for Tiger to come back. Praying for the goat.

[@scottcarroll9201]

Pray for Tiger also!

[@swiftbobber]

Jack's the goat

[@shawnlutz6020]

I can't imagine how crushed she was the next day when she heard about his accident 🤦‍♂️

[@swgz600]

The next day?

[@swgz600]

Maybe the talk of him being a role model and an inspiration sent him into a state

[@hggtg]

@@swgz600 Disgusting role model for cheaters🤮

[@Skodak96]

@@hggtg lol. Get off your high horse 😂

[@swgz600]

@@Skodak96 yeah, if anything it would have taught people not to cheat him losing hundreds of millions. Idk though

[@jamesbarkwill7997]

I like to see tiger expressing himself his emotions and how he feels is so reflecting to his game

[@oxtharhino9784]

This was by far the BEST "A Round with Tiger" I have watched to date. I love this man so much this literally almost brought me to tears seeing him open up like this and be so vulnerable. After watching that documentary about him on HBO, I have such a new found respect and admiration for this brother. THANK YOU SO MUCH Tiger for being such a flawed, authentic, REAL, humble, amazing, HUMAN BEING!! Because of all these traits, you continue to make every one of us want to be like you on so many levels of our own lives. Continued success and perseverance in everything that you do and I hope to see you hold up number #19 before my time on this earth has expired!!! ❤️👊🏾🙏🏾

[@brycspain]

Jada has a really nice swing. I'm impressed.

[@ivanrlynn]

She a swinger

[@phyllisalbert9574]

Jada got some of her Red Table Talk in this session. I could have listened to them for hours. She has a knack of pulling realness and authenticy out people she interviews. A part of Tiger we hadn't seen. Maybe he'll come to the Red Table Talk.

[@abdhashmi]

she is the living Miss Purtie.

[@InviteTheLightReadings]

I hope he will and they better do an hour not 30 mins heheheh

[@darkspawn5507]

That’s how a manipulative sociopath works. The woman is the worst.

[@sweetremission2658]

Humbleness is so real! Love this video! Tiger is the reason I started playing golf.

[@gentrydaniels]

Tiger's tenacity will lead him back to the tour!! Get well soon!

[@linkbelt111]

He won’t win again, but that lifetime exemption will give him plenty of chances. The Master’s win was the equivalent of Jack in 86, one more trip to Victory Lane! Too many injuries have added up. I’m pulling for him, and it is Tiger Woods, but it may be over!

[@livingroomvids71]

@@linkbelt111 i want to say youre right but it is tiger woods we are talking about after all

[@jarrett7774]

I love this. Even if Tiger never plays professionally again, I hope he makes a great career out of teaching golf.

[@jordanboteler8978]

Yeah I thi k he will be a golf coach and the kids will be lucky to be taught by tiger that’s why his son is so good bc the greatest of all time teaches him since a young age

[@pernellfomby9933]

Such a humble and modest dude! I hope he makes a great comeback!!

[@LoCoAde87]

Loving the sister and brother dynamic. And 9.50 to 11.00 hit me in the feels.

[@SilverloafGolf]

Almost seemed like he spoke with her as if she was an older sister.

[@noeltaylor3594]

Wow, I'm sure glad he lived. It would have sucked to have seen this after he'd died.

[@SuperKelbe]

Tiger needs a friend to talk to ... as many have said, he's so humble for being who he is. That's what made / makes him great. Get well soon TW.

[@bobbygrey5859]

Thanks for posting this, a really good one. Wishing & Praying for the best full recovery for you Tiger and looking forward to seeing you tee it up again on the PGA. You said it's about the fight, you are still in the fight Tiger with much more to give. It's time to dig...you got this Bro. Get Well we all miss you👍🙏❤️

[@georgeengelbrecht4219]

This made me cry. His human side is coming through here. Wow. Jada got him to open up. I think we will get more of his emotional side if Jada takes him to the red table. I love this guy.

[@jonm6244]

Charles Barkley has said he is the humblest celebrity he’s ever known

[@c7lee]

"Guaraaaaaaanteed!"

[@jasolnf0079]

Also said he was the cheapest worse tipper he’s ever known

[@SethMacLeod95]

And also the cheapest

[@ST-xg3gy]

@@jasolnf0079 Noticed not much of an acknowledgement for the chefs.

[@showtime951]

Initially I was quite insulted. Then I sat back and gave the statement serious consideration, realizing, '...that's right, I've never met Chuck.'

[@travistemple7526]

Dang just driving on the green like that. Tiger don't give 2 shits 😂😂

[@davidaucoin7280]

Love this series! Shows Tiger in an incredibley REAL and Vulnerable state. He would make an amazing mentor and coach. he could have his own Tiger Army!

[@patobrien7009]

Really enjoyed seeing this. A real eye opener. I've always loved the man for his game, now I'm seeing the man behind the game. Thank you for bringing us this.

[@aaronwhitefoot]

Who just found these and binged watch all of them?

[@cheetahlip]

Watching this is so bittersweet, I really miss Tiger in the game, I hope he can come back successfully. 🐐

[@LeePayne2310]

Jada on watching the 19' masters. "I just get so emotional thinking about it all, knowing Tiger is back" me too Jada, meee too.

[@devinfield4527]

I do like how Jada really got him to reflect. I enjoyed these discussions more than the golf which was not what I expected. I think back to how many times Tiger has been presented one way or another by the media. Its a shame we dont get to know how heroes more personally This was a great set to see. thanks Tiger and thanks Jada..

[@jaredcorreafitness9666]

Great to see these two interact. Seemed really genuine and real. Loved it

[@Cfullerrrr]

Started playing golf at 4 years old because of tiger. Now i teach golf. This is my ultimate dream, not even close

[@walkwithmetravel3596]

Tiger inspired a whole generation to play golf and during this pandemic that's what they did, play golf. Thank you, man.

[@frankling3843]

nothing worse than pandemic golfers! Bunch of idiots who take 4 hours to play 18 cause they cant hit a ball straight past 100 yards on the course

[@wesheckler9805]

@@frankling3843 buy your own course and you won’t have to worry about it

[@walkwithmetravel3596]

@@frankling3843 It's not as carefree and relaxing like it used to be, I'd admit.

[@frankling3843]

@@wesheckler9805 learn how to play golf and we wouldn't have this problem lmao. let me guess you're a pandemic golfer too.

[@frankling3843]

@@walkwithmetravel3596 its a shame! We have people like this guy wes heckler who has fun playing golf but shoots 100 each time

[@pauleiler5648]

Wow. Can't express how much this view of Tiger Jada was able to get. To hear someone let him know how special he is to so many, and to get him to pause and reflect. Wonderfully produced.

[@SuperPoplyfe]

The total irony of their conversation is mind blowing. It's truly like listening to a glimpse of the future. This was the best one.

[@dryver8]

He needs to do something in the future helping people with the game, he loves doing it. He lights up when he sees her hit good shots.. He still loves the game so much.

[@craigmurray1017]

Love this series "A Round with Tiger." Would love to watch more than the 3 that have been done.

[@jonjoyk5130]

They got entangled

[@JDawg59fifty]

Jada is pretty genuine & down to earth I’m sure it was a breath of fresh air to Tiger!

[@Tothemoonsafely]

Will smiths husband can play

[@davidscher1620]

Some of life's greatest heroes are to themselves their very own enemy... Just let go tiger and take all the time you need to get back at whatever brings you joy!

[@awp8681]

Just seeing his joy when she nails a shot is amazing - humbling

[@amyorissa]

Did he just park the buggy on the green? GOAT Privilege I guess!

[@VisibleLewis3]

I was thinking the same thing lol. Boss Status

[@tonynoodle5123]

It's Tiger. Nobody's gonna tell him no. I would be honored if Tiger drove on my green.

[@ragnaraxelson59]

Definitely a damaged unit. Good sport for getting out there with her though.

[@VisibleLewis3]

@@xtravagentk1275 Firstly, check 8:58-9:08....Secondly, We are all Tiger fans for your information, we are actually saying only a real legend like Tiger could do such a thing, there is no negativity here. Thirdly, no one is blind here, please keep that energy to yourself. God Bless

[@xtravagentk1275]

@@VisibleLewis3 Fair play, I missed that whole minute due to video buffering. My apologies, although you can keep the god bless to yourself.

[@kaydengarcia3487]

Tiger inspired me to play golf and now I am giving me all I made varsity high school as a freshman

[@novascotian9287]

When tiger says he goes deep on the shot and Jada says that she’s never seen anyone go deep like that… that’s the thing. That’s why he’s the best ever. No one else ever has gone deep like that, except tiger.

[@garystockdall8039]

Really enjoyed this one, never really seen Tiger be so open in conversation before, much respect

[@SB-vu7sj]

Jada hits your house rooftop. Homeowner: Thank You Jada for the Souvenir!!!!!

[@ashleythunder8342]

Thank you Jada and Tiger for showing your human side, via the golf course. Honored to experience your day, 100% inspiring this is a great moment in time. I wish the sound was alittle better I don't want to miss one word!

[@y2kien]

We miss you Tiger!

[@joer8273]

I love Tiger. Grew up with him. Failed with him. Rose again with him. I find it interesting tho how he says he wasn’t the most talented. Perhaps he fooled himself into that mindset to stay hungry, but if you’ve read the books on his life-particularly his childhood-you’d know he WAS the most talented. He was winning junior tournaments when he was literally HALF some kids’ ages. I mean, whoopin their asses when he was 7, 8. And that continued all his junior career. So I think that’s simply a mindset that his dad instilled in him. His escapades with women also suggest his fame was not always accompanied with humility, but it is refreshing to see it now. And it is beautiful to watch him instill it in his kids the way his dad did for him years ago.

[@masudade5762]

JADA CAN SWAAAANG THANKS TIGRE FOR ALL THAT YOU DO BRO

[@TXchadTX]

She's actually quite good for someone who's just started playing.

[@jakestringer8518]

My goodness.... the moments around 10:00 to 11:00... he's a little boy inside as we all are... He's trying to be able to see things in a way other than the one Earl showed him. Trying to see Earl's way of seeing things as a starting point not the only point. She's taking him into the heart realm, and you can see he's simultaneously hesitant about it, but wants to go there as well.

[@brandonday2494]

This was really cool. Best wishes to Tiger on his recovery.

[@iDoit4LoLz]

You can tell he looks up to her too in her own right. He takes what she says to heart.

[@BLUE_FiSH75]

This is the best one of the series. if Tiger & the Smith's familys are up to it i'd love to see a video of them playing together with their kids

[@jsnyder0512]

You have made a difference, a huge difference! That’s what you’ve done. That’s what all of us hope to do, make the world a little better because we were here.

[@amystewart4405]

I love this thank you Jada and Tiger I really learned so much ❤

[@leonoraandres4200]

Two amazing individual

[@adeebjalaludin8718]

Looking forward to seeing Tiger in competition soon!

[@Pulse2AM]

It is so true about athletes being in the zone when nothing but the task in front of them exists. And to do that shot after shot on a golf course is hard.

[@marrrobinson4716]

Jada is so captivating its crazy I could see my self telling her all my business and wanting to be around her all the time

[@mrcommonsense9074]

Hey jada !!! Stay at it. You will have so many “life changers “ as you learn this game.

[@brenboaz]

So cool to see this side of tiger. Makes his crash even more devastating. This series could’ve shown us a whole new side of him

[@InviteTheLightReadings]

I absolutely enjoyed this episode. Jada is great at asking questions and Tiger was so natural and unshielded with her. It was very sweet to see. -and nice to see him kind of being very open. Tiger we love you. You got this, bro. We'll see you back at it again. :-D

[@aaronrogers8451]

This video is so respectable and good. I hope tiger was able to rub some magic on her game.

[@davidshin5647]

GOAT!!! That putt was incredible.

[@rasheedakins2277]

I love when my shadow is over the ball....I can see my swing

[@naterichardson8169]

When tiger gives u advice it's easy, because you know it's true.

[@ethanwesso2877]

WOW dude you nailed it!!!

[@MelanyPMD]

Wow, I wasn’t expecting such insight. Love it!

[@keithmason5584]

Delightful short film , different side to Tiger never seen before , not a great fan of Jada but she grew on me there , very interesting

[@glennmcilvenna3142]

Yeah there’s a pretty good chance tiger could rub something against that 😂

[@anthonycalhoun6555]

This was awesome to watch. Incredible insight on how Tiger think of himself and his unearthly talent. Keep fighting Tiger.

[@travisevans5701]

Great dynamic between tiger and jayda. She brought some emotion out of him. He should hit up that red table chat.

[@robertporter1143]

How does Tiger not understand that he has inspired Billions of people

[@ryantaylor710]

They were just connecting. Very cool to see them just talking about real stuff.

[@acepc2]

Whenever I see Jada all I think about is how she cheats on Will with her children’s best friends 😂😂😂

[@kylekalakoda6797]

😂😂😂😂

[@adamimberti6948]

I see a woman who has no personality of her own that is constantly performing and speaks exclusively in cliches.

[@BarDownSnizzzzy19]

Big facts

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

Yeah, because Will never cheated...get a grip.

[@ElijahMan2633]

Jada aside. More videos with Tiger. This guy is so positive.

[@j9enterprizellc]

Tiger is so humbling as a human being. I love seeing this side of him.

[@nickg1932]

What beautiful people, an emotional connection with the film for sure. More people should thank tiger and maybe he might start to love himself just a little more👌🏼👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TBilliards]

Tiger felt uncomfortable the entire time.

[@BigBear843]

Enjoyed watching the video. Jada is a pretty good golfer and love her swing. She will definitely get better.

[@turdferguson2839]

I don't really like her but this was a nice video. She really got to Tiger and got him to open up.

[@jessehodgesgolf]

He only remembers the battles. Doesn’t really understand how special he has been to many people..depressing to hear him not realize how special his life is.

[@coachanderson2704]

That masters he came back and the US Open, that is how I got back into the game too, and teaching my kids the game of golf, and they love playing now! Good luck Tiger best wishes for you.