Ex-pro says Woods enjoyed equipment edge in dominant 2000


  • Golf
  • Wednesday, 18 Feb 2015

La Jolla, CA, USA; Tiger Woods hits his drive on the 12th during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course - South Co. Feb 5, 2015. Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods ruled golf in 2000 in a manner that may never be matched, but one of his peers may have an insight into one of the reasons for that dominance.

Frank Nobilo, who won 15 times globally, including once on the PGA Tour, says Woods reaped the benefits of being one of the first players to switch to a solid ball from a wound ball.

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