The Focus of Tiger Woods
I am constantly amazed and intrigued by Tiger Woods. When he was out for knee surgery, golf just wasn’t the same. Others felt it as well as noted by the golf attendance and television ratings last year.
Tiger is, by far, my favorite sports figure of all time, and is the only person who has the ability to keep me glued to the television for any length of time. I watch very little TV, but when Tiger is on, I am totally captivated by the game, and rooting for him every step of the way.
Today ended the Buick Open in Michigan where Tiger Woods added another win for his 69th career PGA Tour victory. At the age of 33, he trails Jack Nicklaus’s record by 4, and Sam Snead’s by 13 – two all-time greats in golf history. I have never seen anyone so focused on their work as Tiger is on his golf, which is why he is the #1 golfer in the world.
So why does this sports icon get my undivided attention during his game? I believe it is his commitment to the sport, his ethical values and his focus on the game. In regards to his focus – he has the ability to tune out distractions and strategically strike a golf ball, sending it sailing to his determined location. Does he miss? Yes, of course. He wouldn’t be human if he didn’t now and then. But, when he does hit the ball off the fairway, or miss an 8 foot putt, you’ll hear me say, “Focus, Tiger, focus.” He is all about focus.
He has mastered his game better than anyone I have ever seen, in any sport. Along with extraordinary focus, Tiger has purpose, commitment, goals and vision. But also, he demonstrates impeccable ethics and values, including integrity, honesty and philanthropy.
In 1996, he and his late father, Earl Woods, established the Tiger Woods Foundation to help youth reach their goals. His foundation offers programs, scholarships and grants to support youth and help their dreams become realities. Exhibiting his family values of “caring and sharing,” his philanthropic efforts extend much further than his foundation.
Tiger Woods – a man with big dreams, focused goals, extraordinary skill, unswerving integrity and a tremendous heart. He is a true example of someone who has put their goals into POWERDRIVE!
For more information about the Tiger Woods Foundation, go to http://www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org/
