“Just put me in the f***ing fairway,” Justin Thomas shares hilarious Tiger Woods 2019 President Cup story in latest podcast
Justin Thomas' unforgettable Tiger Woods Presidents Cup story amazes fans across the world.
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In the realm of golf, few names resonate as strongly as Tiger Woods. With a staggering 15 major championship wins and a repertoire of awe-inspiring anecdotes about his abilities on the course, Woods has solidified his legendary status. Recently, professional golfer Justin Thomas revealed an extraordinary tale involving himself and the indomitable Tiger Woods during the 2019 Presidents Cup.
During a captivating interview on Smylie Kaufman’s podcast, aptly named “The Smylie Show,” Thomas provided insights into the 2019 Presidents Cup and his partnership with Tiger Woods. The stage was set during the alternate shot format, with Thomas and Woods locked in a tight match.
As Thomas described, he found himself facing a dilemma on the challenging 16th hole. Thomas went on to note who he felt like he had the “greatest iron player on Planet Earth on my team”. He spoke about his game and how Woods influenced him on that day.
He further noted that he never asked Woods anything about layups or whatever it was, “and that’s what makes him such a great partner.” Woods was always noted that if he needed anything, he would ask himself, rest they can play their own games.
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A battle of precision and strategy on the fairway
Despite having the greatest iron player in the world as his teammate, Thomas realized that he couldn’t rely on Tiger Woods for this particular shot due to the hole’s length. It required a drive and a long iron, something Thomas didn’t typically ask for assistance with. However, he acknowledged Woods’ exceptional partnership qualities, explaining how the golfing icon encouraged him to make his own decisions and trusted his abilities.
In his own words, Thomas recounted how Woods told him to play one’s own game and “I’ll let you know if I need anything.” It was a testament to Tiger Woods’ confidence in his partner’s skills and an example of the trust and camaraderie that defined their partnership.
Justin Thomas‘ captivating story about his encounter with Tiger Woods at the 2019 Presidents Cup serves as a testament to both players’ extraordinary abilities and the unique bond they shared. Moreover, Woods’ unwavering faith in Thomas’ capabilities exemplified the camaraderie and trust that existed between them.
This anecdote adds yet another layer to the Tiger Woods legend and according to golfdigest, reaffirms his position as one of the greatest golfers of all time, while also highlighting the talent and tenacity of Justin Thomas on the golf course.
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