For two decades, golf analysts dissected every inch of Tiger Woods ’s game — his flawless swing, his mental armor, his dominance under pressure. Yet, as it turns out, they missed one of his greatest gifts. And it wasn’t the one anyone expected. Steve Williams, Woods’s caddie of 12 years shed light on it in Tee It Up podcast.

“Playing out of the rough. [Tiger] was best player out of the rough ever without question. His ability to dig the ball out of not great lies and hit it hit it approximately pin high was beyond belief,” told Williams on Monday when asked about Woods’s most underrated skill.

The 15x major winner’s speed through the rough came from a blend of strength and precision. Williams explained how most golfers see the clubface twist shut when thick grass grabs the hosel. Wo

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