According to the 88-year-old Player, who has 24 PGA wins and captured nine majors, Woods made a major mistake in the distant past
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Player told KW Golf that switching golf coaches ‘ruined’ Woods’ career and it all went wrong way back in 2000.
“Tiger Woods had his career ruined, completely ruined,” Player remarked.
“The US Open at Pebble Beach, he won by 15 shots. You know what that’s like? It’s like running the 100 meters in seven seconds.
The next week, he’s having a lesson from a man who, I don’t think, if he played in the Masters, could break 80.
“And then he goes to another guy who couldn’t probably break 85 in the Masters with the pressure, or the British Open or the PGA on the final day. And he’s having lessons from them.”
One of the greatest golfers in the sport’s history has had health and personal problems, while also being involved in a serious car crash.
Woods also dominated the golf world after 2000, winning tournament after tournament and major after major.
From 2006-09, Woods won 25 tournaments, including several majors.
Player appears to be convinced though that something Woods did in 2000 wrecked his entire career.
“Why did Tiger do that? He was so good, but I understand he wanted to get better,” Player said.
Many golf fans would say that health, age, poor decisions and bad luck have prevented Woods from reaching his full potential.
Player clearly sees it a different way.
“No coach can be held responsible,” one fan commented. “Tiger is Tiger. He was always clear
