What makes Yani Tseng so excellent

What makes Yani Tseng so excellent

Vision54's Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, who famously coached Annika Sorenstam and have worked with Tseng, agree. "One thing that makes Yani great and it's useful for the average golfer," says Nilsson, "is she keeps things simple and uncomplicated. She knows she doesn't want to be in the Play Box more than five seconds. Annika Does Cherry Hills Deserve PGA Tour always kept things simple and it helped her save energy to play well more often. Yani is the same way in that respect."Says Marriott: "Another thing is that she knows how much down time there is in golf between shots, and she is aware and good at making sure she enjoys herself between shots. Two reasons--to relax and save the focus for hitting shots and not having destructive self-talk but to create happy/fun energy."

  Tseng also works periodically with putting and short-game guru Dave Stockton. It's clear when you see her on the greens that Stockton's philosophy is prevalent. There is a no-nonsense style: her mechanics are solid. She takes one look at her target and makes a decisive stroke before doubt can set in, her left wrist staying square to her line. Vision54's Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, who famously coached Annika Sorenstam and have worked with Tseng, agree. "One thing that makes Yani great and it's useful for the average golfer," says Nilsson, "is she keeps things simple and uncomplicated. She knows she doesn't want to be in the Play Box more than five seconds. Annika always kept things simple and it helped her save energy to play well more often. Yani is the same way in that respect."