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Tiger Woods' Remarkable Recovery Skills Earn Praise

11/8/2025

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Tiger Woods (American golfer) is praised by former caddie Steve Williams for recovering from difficult lies.
From 1999 to 2009, Woods posted a scrambling average near 66%, often saving par when missing greens.
Williams noted Woods keeps the clubface square in thick rough, enabling remarkable shots.
The 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach featured Woods' shot from deep rough on his way to a record 15-shot victory.

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Tiger Woods (American golfer) is praised by former caddie Steve Williams for recovering from difficult lies.
From 1999 to 2009, Woods posted a scrambling average near 66%, often saving par when missing greens.
Williams noted Woods keeps the clubface square in thick rough, enabling remarkable shots.
The 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach featured Woods' shot from deep rough on his way to a record 15-shot victory.