Tiger Woods is 39 years old, well beyond his prime and has changed up his game numerous times. But he’s still an elite talent that cannot be counted out in the upcoming 2015 U.S. Open. How can Woods win the tournament with one paltry performance after another you may ask? Below we list down three reasons how Woods can win the upcoming Grand Slam at Washington.
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Three Reasons Why Tiger Woods Can Win the 2015 U.S. Open
Confidence
“I’ve got three of these.”
[sc:Golf240banner ]Nothing resounds more than Tiger Woods’ belief that he can win another U.S. Open. He already won it in 2000, 2002 and 2008. Aside from the U.S. Open, Woods has also had plenty of success in the other Grand Slams. He has the second-most Grand Slam titles (14) in the Masters Era behind Jack Nicklaus. He’s also tied for first the most career slams (three).
Having so much experience on the biggest stages of golf, Woods knows what it takes to win a major. He’s also expressed confidence that he can conquer Chambers Bay, a difficult links-style course. Woods has already played 63 holes in the course and has started to get a feel of what he needs to do off the tees and hit greens.
Woods is confident in himself, his game, and his ability to defeat all the other players on the field. It’s this confidence that can lead to a much awaited 15th Grand Slam title. It says a lot about a player’s psyche to remain confident despite winning none of his last 21 appearances at a Grand Slam.
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Improved Game
Part of Woods’ confidence heading into the U.S. Open is how he’s worked on his swing. He’s worked extensively with swing coach Chris Como to help him get back to the top of the sport. Unfortunately, the results have not shown themselves yet. He shot a career worst 85 in his final tournament, finishing dead last at The Memorial earlier this month.
Woods was getting stuck between the patterns of his old swing and the recent tweaks to his game. But he seems confident in his performance now. “All the big changes are already in,” said Woods on his swing ahead of the U.S. Open.
It’s also quite telling that fellow tournament contender Jason Day expressed his belief in Woods. The 14-time Grand Slam champion is still a bit wild on the driver. But if he can get on the fairway, then he should be set to impress at Chambers Bay. According to Day, Woods’ iron game is ridiculously good and his short game is excellent.
Unique Golf Course
Playing in a different golf course than what players are used to for the U.S. Open may also have a factor in how well Woods does at the tournament. Chambers Bay is a difficult links-style course riddled with humps, bumps, swales, mounds and sharp edges.
Chambers Bay will force the other players to also make adjustments to their games. The tees are placed on tilts gently uphill or downhill, a drastic change to other tournament setups. Two holes may play as a par-four one day and a par-five the next, which would force players to change their respective approaches.
The links-style of Chambers Bay resembles British Open-type courses more than it does U.S. Open courses. Woods has had as much success in the British Open with three career titles in 2000, 2005 and 2006. The course also opened in 2007, which is why many of the players have much experience on it. As mentioned above, Woods has already played 63 holes at Chambers Bay. That kind of familiarization with the course may be enough to give him his 15th Grand Slam title.
Writer’s Prediction
Woods makes the back nine, but once again fails to win his 15th career majors title. Create a betting account now and win big on the biggest tournaments in golf.
