Steve Williams claims Tiger Woods had a really ‘underrated’ skill which hardly anyone ever wrote about

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Tiger Woods continues his lengthy absence from golf, but his legacy remains thanks to his phenomenal efforts over the years.

Woods has been called the greatest ever player by Gary Player, another legendary figure who has also left his mark on the sport.

The former is, however, currently unable to provide fans with more entertainment after undergoing yet another back surgery.

Fortunately, Woods has hit enough magical shots during his stunning career, many of which were witnessed up close by Steve Williams.

The legendary caddie was once Woods’ long-serving number two, helping him claim 13 of his 15 major championship wins.

Steve Williams claims Tiger Woods had a really underrated skill

Williams has now picked out what he thinks was Woods’ most underrated skill, saying on the Tee It Up Podcast: “Playing golf out of the rough.

“He was the best player out of the rough ever, without question. His ability to dig the ball out of not great lies and hit it approximately pin high was beyond belief.

“One of the greatest shots he ever hit was that shot at Pebble Beach out of the right hand side over the water and up the hill. There is no other player on the planet who would attempt it, let alone hit it on the green and make birdie.

“His ability to move the ball out of the rough. His strength and his club head speed, so he could hold the club square to target.

“When you are playing out of deep rough the club just hoods all the time, but his strength to get it out of the rough, there was not a lot written about that but it was something amazing.”

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It truly was a remarkable effort from Woods at Pebble Beach at the 2000 US Open, when he took a seven-iron from Williams on the sixth hole of his second round.

The blind shot from the deep rough over 200 yards was executed perfectly, with NBC’s on-course reporter Roger Maltbie noting at the time: “It’s just not a fair fight.”

Woods missed a putt for eagle but managed to sink his birdie effort as he went on to win the US Open by 15 strokes.

It represents one of countless miraculous saves from the American legend, who more often than not managed to find his way out of danger.

Golf fans will undoubtedly be desperate to see the icon back in action soon, but it is unlikely that he will produce such miraculous recoveries when he does return.

Such phenomenal shots require strength and flexibility, which won’t be easy to call on for the 15-time major champion given his horrendous injury issues over the years.