TIGER WOODS IS now giving lessons on mobile phones.
Woods has launched a mobile application called “Tiger Woods: My Swing” for the iPhone and iPod touch that aims to help golfers of all skill levels improve through video analysis and instruction. It costs $9.99 and proceeds go to the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Woods is going through his fourth swing change since turning pro in 1996, so it’s not clear which swing will be on display. But he says the application is based on how he practices. He says he has used video technology to gauge how his swing is developing.
The application will allow golfers to capture video of their swings to analyze and compare to Woods’. Woods serves as a virtual teacher. The app also includes personalized videos in which Woods answers questions.
He’s not the first athlete to release an app. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has a lot of hair. so much so, he developed an application for those who wished to reproduce his Sideshow Bob look. The description reads:
“It’s not a big deal to have a smart phone anymore, but it’s a ridiculously big deal to have Polamalooza on your smart phone.
“Make your man-do fuller and thicker with funny little pictures, track progress for instant smack-talking opportunities and test your gridiron knowledge for extra yardage.”
Helpfully, Head & Shoulders warn those amongst us with short attention spans, long digital hair and smartphones:
Please remember, texting and Polamaloozing is not recommended when operating a motorized vehicle.
Here’s six Irish sports star who might follow the Americans’ lead into the iTunes Store.
Tadhg Kennelly
Brian Cody
Damien Duff
George Hook
Hooperman
Paul Galvin
- Additional reporting AP
