No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

997: 2000 Majors Deep Dive

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Apr 30, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Tiger's Game-Changing Ball Switch

  • Tiger switched to a new Nike golf ball in 2000, gaining a significant performance edge.
  • This switch was a major factor in his US Open dominance and renegotiated sponsorship deals.
INSIGHT

Equipment Fueled Tiger's Advantage

  • Tiger's superior equipment gave him an unfair advantage over the field in 2000 US Open.
  • His dominance was aided by future technology while competitors used outdated gear.
ANECDOTE

Tiger’s Ball Shortage Incident

  • Tiger famously lost three balls from his bag during the 2000 US Open due to not replacing them before the round.
  • This caused tension as he had to play critical holes with limited balls.
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