Why Tiger Woods lost at the 2012 US Open

Manila : Philippines | Jun 18, 2012 at 5:26 PM PDT

By bongtamonte

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Tiger Woods never drove the ball in the fairway, he failed to use the right approach clubs, never putted well and his worst at playing the sands.

His drivers and woods again abandoned him during the last two rounds hitting less than 50% of the the fairway. He should have learned from his famous lessons at the Open when he won it using his long irons. He has more control with his irons than his drivers.

His approach shots were nowhere his best years. He is very tentative and seems lost in choosing the right clubs. In most cases, he is short or over the green.

He putted badly but because he did not give himself enough chances at birdies.

Lesson learned: He has not gained his confidence....

bongtamonte is based in Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines, and is a Reporter for Allvoices.

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