Sharing the course with a legend is a dream of almost every professional. However, not many are able to fulfill this dream. But Tiger Woods is among the rare ones, lucky enough to live this reality. The 15-time major championship winner received a valuable golf lesson by Lee Trevino at the PNC Championship in 2021.
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Tiger Woods receives a lesson from Lee Trevino
Eldrick Woods probably made one of the greatest returns in the history of golf at the PNC Championship. Woods made a comeback after sustaining serious injuries in his right leg due to an accident in February 2021. The 82-time PGA Tour winner played the event along with his son, Charlie Axel Woods. However, his return was made even sweeter when one of golf’s greats, Lee Trevino, gave him a golf lesson.
PGA Tour of Champions recently uploaded a video in which Lee is seen giving a few tips to Tiger. And even young Charlie can be seen admiring Trevino, taking his words of wisdom.
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In the video, Tiger, Trevino, and Charlie are on the range at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, when Trevino gives Tiger tips on hitting a fade. He mentions how the hands should be positioned in order to hit a fade. He said, “The first thing in your mind when you want to hit a fade is that you’re going to do this. If your hands are back and you do this then it won’t fade.”
And even @TigerWoods at @PNCchampionship. pic.twitter.com/1Xh6ZgaO7V
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) March 18, 2022
He added, “But always put their hands right there, and then I can pull it. Then I can pull that trigger from there.”
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Team Woods at PNC Championship
On the business end, team Woods had a pretty strong finish at the PNC Championship. The duo finished the event with an overall score of 25-under-par; As a result, finishing just two shots off the lead.
They carded a final round of 57, 15-under-par on their route to a second position finish at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Looks like Lees’ tips really helped the Tiger.
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What are your views about Trevino’s advice to Tiger?