Inside a Tiger Woods Range Session | Undercover Lessons | Golf Digest

Be a fly on the wall during a warm-up session with fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods and his practice partner and longtime friend Rob McNamara. Listen in on their discussions, learn about Tiger’s swing, and watch him call the shots-high, low, draw, fade. An amazing display of skill from golf’s greatest shotmaker. Filmed in late 2019.
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[@vincentkingsdale8334]

Please provide the clubs he is hitting next time...ie, PW, 8I, 3W Thanks

[@daynemwatson]

The forced laughs and complementing Tiger's shots are so annoying

[@lkae4]

A guy once played with my group of three and asked the most awkward questions, made the most awkward comments and some horribly premature and bad compliments. So weird. I don't understand how these guys grew up. Maybe in not-so-honest and good homes is all I can think.

[@johnsmith2221]

You Definitely better suck up to tiger if you want to be friends with him. I wouldn’t.

[@TyEats2200]

@@lkae4some people are just socially awkward or, well, have other things wrong with them (autism for starters).

[@JonDraper]

Amen.

[@Jrcobi12]

Tiger was probably a little annoyed by the guy too. He didn't do much laughing!!

[@mathewpanikar2051]

8:58 he hits a low bullet, followed by a high ball. Both carries are within 2 yards, with a 4 iron. Absolutely sick stuff, guy's a machine.

[@Jeebizz101]

Yeh it's so mesmerizing to watch, the dude is so in tune with his shots

[@doubloonhadron244]

Used to be :(

[@nicknitrosj]

except now he’s like the 58th best machine out there

[@arushbakshi3203]

The nervous laugh after every shot or dialogue uttered got on my nerves

[@anthonypaino4991]

Tiger was at HIS best in early 2000s, but I am convinced that THIS is his best swing. Before his car accident everything looked perfect, so consistent, not reliant on his superior athleticism…it’s a swing that you can teach others, unlike his swing in his prime…love this!!!

[@connorisfilms7510]

The accident was such a shame. He for sure had a few more wins with this swing.

[@jothkell9173]

Can you edit out Robs awkward laughs and repost?

[@JonDraper]

Amen. I went looking for this comment.

[@jakeprivette]

The consistency in his strike, ball flight, distances, and shot shapes are what makes him the best iron player of all time. The guy is just a total machine.

[@K4rN1v00L]

you heard of Scottie Scheffler?

[@yaakovbelfer1698]

@@K4rN1v00LScottie is amazing in that he is managing to play at tigers ball striking level for a year or two now .. get back to us in 15

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

Tiger woods is what happens when you have ball striking like Scottie Scheffler but you are the greatest putter to ever live when the pressure is on. Tiger was great tee to green but his putting was on another level. That is how you make 142 cuts in a row.

[@K4rN1v00L]

all of this is true

[@zzzzz45zzzzz79]

@@K4rN1v00Lmust be new to golf. Tiger did Scottie numbers for almost 20 years

[@johnblaker2454]

I think it’s funny to watch the comments hating on Rob. The guy has been well known as Tigers friend and practice partner for his whole career. If Tiger didn’t like the guy, he wouldn’t be there. I don’t see TW hanging out with random KZbin commenters. Sounds like there’s something beyond “good on camera” that TW cares about in longterm friends.

[@lagwagon501]

Yeah for sure the dudes been a loyal lifelong friend of his. We are all lucky if we end up with one.

[@johnblaker2454]

@@lagwagon501 Yep think of all the offers to sell "tell all books" and such. He's obviously said no to them all. He's just a dude that Tiger likes playing golf with. That's what the friendship started as and that's what it still is. Solid guy right there, who cares if he's a little awkward on camera.

[@MoneyIsntRealGeorge]

His forced laugh is cringey

[@Audiofreakfender12]

came here to see if anyone commented on the commentary... good to know they're buds!!

[@Audiofreakfender12]

might just be the fact that he knows how many people are going to see this footage@@MoneyIsntRealGeorge

[@DuddyToh3]

I might watch this video daily, the consistency with his ball striking and the effortless execution when he talks about a shot. Hitting cuts and High draws with the 4 iron. Then flights the 4 iron and he said “that’s easy if you want to impress me hit a high one off that lie” he proceeded to do it while talking…”how’s that” 🤯

[@williamcarothers4976]

On command.

[@JTMayo803]

And Rob knew it was coming too and called it lol

[@Drum45TD]

Love how all business Tiger is. Dude is like "it amazes me how much loft and shape you can get out of your 3 Wood compared to your Driver" and Tiger without hesitation goes "yeah, it's got more loft.." lmao

[@stevenjenkins3882]

Wish the other guy was not in the video 😕 😒. Just Tiger and silence.

[@evandh1989]

This must have been before the car accident. He looks so much slimmer and smooth through the ball.

[@johnpaul9606]

I was listening to the sound coming off Tiger's club and Rob's club , What a difference

[@pb12661]

yep, no one ever hit it like Tiger.

[@asujch]

I wish someone could go back in time and just scream, TIGER!!! please don't drive today

[@wartowellness9558]

It says in the description filmed in late 2019 for everyone thinking this is a new video

[@pisanu6699]

Observe his right ankle then I know it's filmed before the car accident.

[@samuelharbst9699]

This is the most obnoxious thing ever. No human should have the right to shape shots at will with a bladed 4 iron. The fact that he can call high, low, draw, and fade on any given shot is just incredible. Only Tiger!

[@TheWedgeWizard]

Tiger is the greatest iron player of all time but still simply shaping shots on command & hitting them flush any good player can do, especially off perfect fairway lies. That’s kinda the beginning of being good and scoring well. Good ams & pros both can basically all do that.

[@arielgonzalez8333]

Post Back Fusion Tiger 18-20 had really found something with his tempo and swing. I think we could really be looking at a 16 Time Major champion had it not been for the accident by now

[@ronshd7769]

Yeah it's unfortunate. Pushing 50 years old, it's unlikely he will ever get it back.

[@moodfm5673]

@@ronshd7769 its nothing to do with 50 his spine is basically a metal rod at this point

[@salazar6298]

He was only getting better too 😢

[@cornalien8435]

His fake laugh after everything his says is so annoying 🙄

[@MeandMyStaffy]

I thought the same thing. The guy is a cringfest of awkwardness.

[@leojosepayt2341]

This guy is annoying

[@al1356]

Love the way he stays in posture throughout his swing. Effortless

[@mmike76]

I had to stop watching, couldn't stand listening to Rob giggle at everything he said. dude are you that insecure?

[@dezerteagle6412]

This dude is cringe.

[@billywilson241]

The nervous laugh

[@kevettmickle6064]

Tiger is all business, does not seem to be much of a talker

[@nsttig777]

Watching this drom rhe UK in winter I am so jealous of that grass range.

[@rossharris6105]

How beautiful is that mock neck! What a colour! Was this ever released?!

[@rockstarmode]

I wish they had the tracer and numbers on the other guy's shots, just to show what regular folk's expectations should be when standing next to the 🐐

[@mswi2650]

Huge Tiger fan, but Jack is the goat. Tiger would have been for sure if he didn't get all those injuries

[@timmyotoole6063]

@@mswi2650 brah "jack is goat" isn't a thing. let it go

[@andresd11]

Still don’t get why Rob doesn’t get a trackman too……such a waste of talent! Hahahaha

[@matthewwylie6707]

Everyone! I can’t stress this enough. Tiger shows so well in this video how he manipulates ball flight with set up. When he blasts his first drive right he says “I set up too far left.”

[@mjevans4321]

I feel like I'm 10x better now just watching how its supposed to be done.

[@termite122]

Rob doesnt stop giggling like a school girl

[@Murf1802]

Amazing Athlete, I mean what more can be said about Tigers inner person, to get back to where he's comfortable again, inspiration can be lost as fast as its obtained, but motivation is hardwired , and know one on this planet has more motivation then Tiger Woods, period! Ty Golf digest loved it!

[@buaya111]

the sound of solid impact pleased my ear

[@bassmasta9117]

This was filmed almost 5 years ago

[@trvrshoe4518]

i was wondering why it was looking so much like 2019 scripting lol

[@Forty1toScratch]

Yes. Before the car accident. Tiger appears lean in this video. Nowadays he’s bulky up top. It’s a miracle he’s still walking around.

[@n41698m]

And?

[@joey5picks]

​@@n41698m and he doesn't walk with a limp and his face isn't as puffy

[@lool8420]

I'd want to know what shithousery Tiger uses in a round to mess with the heads of the others in grouping. I'd be in Rory's ear, 'Man Utd are shite' as he's about to tee it up, or tut tut within earshot of Sheffler when he pulls out a 5 iron on a par 3. Come on Tiger, gives us a glimpse into some of your game playing, I'd be disappointed if you didn't throw some flex in there for shits and giggles

[@eggy5002]

I thought Undercover Lessons would be Tiger dressed up giving undercover lessons/advice at a local range. That's a free one Golf Digest.

[@eswag153]

Ball speed is juiced for these numbers

[@ronturitto]

This is pre accident that wrecked his leg. It’s really too bad that happened. He was ready to go nuts for another 5 years

[@itsjustmeweiss]

When women say we need therapy...this is where we go😊

[@austinsteed1581]

Had the perfect swing, then the accident 😔

[@newsforus9254]

This was 2019 & before TW's car ax. Looked like Rob & Tiger were warming up before a round but in spite of Rob's lack of focus, Tiger never looks up at Rob's poor shots or responds to his comments UNLESS it related positively to Tiger's swing & shot shape. Tiger is 100% committed, even on a casual round.

[@magicdonj1]

Fella on the right was quite annoying.

[@art9192]

THIS WAS OBVIOUSLY WAY WAY WAY BEFORE HIS CAR ACCIDENT

[@casey6139]

read the description.

[@RobustArid379]

Tiger has many girls friends

[@lukegreig4441]

Back when his face wasn’t blown up like a balloon

[@Chickenlegs836]

Undoubtedly the GOAT PGA Tour golfer 🏌️‍♂️. There will never be another one like Tiger PERIOD!!

[@nickyslicky]

i feel annoyed for tiger this guy is the yip master

[@oscareklund9308]

Rob is a genius. If you know you know

[@hjvm22]

Annoying guy laughing after everything

[@DarrenSteele-mx3ks]

I think Tiger Likes this guy cause he is honest and he's not phony He really understands Tiger and just communicates differently I like this guy.

[@Ourpetsheadsarefallingoff]

Crazy how his flighted 4 iron, high and low, both went the same yardage. GOAT

[@rugged1987]

This was uncomfortable for me to watch weird interaction

[@BuiltDifferentGolf]

How old is this video? He has SIM clubs in the bag lol

[@w.martin9992]

I've seen Tiger warm up a few times in tournaments over the years, even when he was junior playing at the Byron Nelson. It's hard to describe just how good his ball striking is on the range, the sound, the flight, the rhythm, the mechanics, the balance, and the fact that he does it with those thin little blades. Video just doesn't do it justice, but it's still great to watch.

[@pleasurecruiser1753]

that was unreal thanks!

[@haydenharris5366]

I really believe we were about to get another magical Tiger run before the accident, makes me so sad.

[@Realdavidestate]

Tigers strikes definitely sound way different than the other dude lol

[@JohnRiedger]

The car accident derailed his chances of beating 18 majors, he would have done it in my opinion otherwise.

[@FastPaull]

Is everything funny to this guy? Jesus christ, every sentence he speaks he laughs afterwards.

[@jamiekennedy6023]

The lack of divots throughout this is downright cocky...!

[@timkozlow5258]

Amazing how much he has aged in 5 years since this was filmed. He was so close to being back to his early 2000 form and then the car crash did him in for good.

[@markettrader911]

1:48 Tiger cleans the dirt off his clubs then uses the towel to wipe his face 😂

[@thomaskuhn6541]

Did that guy actually say "no flippy" to Tiger?

[@shaunb2087]

"thanks for making me look bad" lol

[@MosAchillesJourney24]

Not sure what this fella in the blue is doing…

[@kmanz60]

So much nervous energy out of blue shirt… hard to watch, very annoying

[@Lmtlssjacob]

Giggles McGoo over here 🤣

[@parkerroach8778]

Tiger Woods shouldn’t have to impress you bro🤨😂

[@MissDaisyTheRacoon]

Who is that white guy?... I always see him in somewhere in the back ground with Tiger. If I wouid guess, he's his swing coach, but I didn't see much coaching going on, and instead more complimenting and asking questions. I don't really let anyone hit my clubs, and I don't let ANYONE use my woods or putter, so he must a close friend of sorts.

[@Ryan-sw8rx]

Why are you guys all making fun of the other guy? I think you’d be nervous too if you were on the range with the 🐐 too.

[@JohnRiedger]

Random friend, shut-up.. lol

[@SebastianMeVi]

Take a shot every time vainilla boy chuckles nervously…

[@555Trout]

Racist jerk.

[@phreak761]

I died 🫨

[@SebastianMeVi]

@@phreak761 😂

[@prorobo]

So you’re trying to promote alcohol poisoning?

[@phreak761]

@@prorobo Yes, try it.

[@MisterPompey]

So grateful for Tiger Woods 🥹♥️

[@45JoseGarcia]

Bring back Slim Tiger

[@maxcaysey2844]

Next time, could you guys have Tiger divulge how fast he was swinging his driver back in 2000? That 43.5" TTDG X100 steel shafted Titleist 975D... It would be awesome to hear him talk about how fast he was back then compared to today, and maybe how far he would have hit the ball back then if he had today's equipment? Thanks!

[@therealtw90]

Everything pros can do to alter their shots, it's really impressive. You must have a real lock on your baseline, stock setup and shot. Like changing face closed or open for draw or fade, you gotta know where square is to do that. And be able to hit draws with the open face, then go back to square for a stock shot. Crazy good feel. And Tiger has always been a tremendous feel player

[@Jake4211-]

Tiger is taking divots, he must not have been flushing it.😆

[@NoName-px8yk]

Watched on mute.

[@tomb9658]

When he pulled out the 5 wood with the draw, amazing.

[@ericahn3131]

why does he laugh so much at everything and nothing

[@dannonite]

why is this like the kid in junior golf who wouldn’t keep his mouth shut

[@TaroZak]

🐐🐯🐅

[@prorobo]

Imagine your claim to fame is being “Tiger Woods’ buddy.”

[@chrishyne6624]

There will only ever be 1 GOAT

[@MAP07070]

Who is the nervous giggler?

[@johnsmith2221]

I like that he said the draw you have to hit it with a slightly open face, a lot of people say the face has to be closed.

[@MrTaylorWillis]

The face can point any direction. As long as your path goes more to the right than the face is pointing. (Assuming you’re right handed) maybe look at “the d plane”. I think you’ll find it helpful in your shot shaping journey Cheers

[@jtimber5]

Did this just come out now because Tiger dismissed the then-new TaylorMade product?

[@JScaggs21]

Must have been filmed awhile back bc Tiger wouldn't be rockin the swoosh.

[@UnconventionalProgrammer]

Open face for a draw and closed face for a fade. That's not how it works for me, but that's probably why I'm not a pro...

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

It must be frustrating to be tiger. Knowing he could hit any shot off of any lie but his body just can't hold up to the rigors of competition anymore

[@Jamoke12]

The jerk he was with served no purpose.

[@Tigersmundo]

*How old is this 2 or 3 years ago???*

[@thoyo]

2019 he mentioned just having won his 82nd

[@Brennan-l6m]

Imagine practicing enough to wear out the grooves…😮😮 Best keep my day job and appreciate Tigers greatness!

[@chuggy4908]

this intervier is weird asf 😂

[@johnsmith2221]

If you’re going to be friends with tiger, you better suck up like this. I couldn’t do it.

[@tylersouthcott3359]

I'm still convinced if tiger didn't get in that car crash, he was about to go on a mini run of wins. Dude just needs a permanent driver

[@MaxChipz]

Tiger has a pretty nice swing! If he focuses and practices a little more, he may have a chance to go pro.

[@1984Mike]

He would have won multiple times following the Masters in 19 if not for the car accident

[@rossharris6105]

Such a perfect video!

[@puredistancegolf]

Cathartic.

[@Brysetech]

dude he’s with is so annoying