Wiser Woods swinging his way to new heights

By Simon Evans

MIAMI (Reuters) - World number one Tiger Woods believes improved understanding of his swing is the key factor behind his current domination of the game.

Woods, one shot behind leader Geoff Ogilvy in the WGC-CA Championship at Doral after Friday's second round, has won nine out of his last 10 tournaments worldwide and has not lost since September.

The 32-year-old, who has won 13 majors, said a combination of greater experience and the work of coach Hank Haney have increased his knowledge of his own game.

"I feel like I can fix my game while I'm playing better than I ever have. My understanding of my game is leaps and bounds better than it ever has been. That allows me to not have those big high rounds like I used to," Woods told reporters after shooting two eagles in his six-under-par round of 66.

"Certainly Hank has helped a lot, helped my knowledge of my swing, along with the years of experience.

"I've been out here for 12 years now. All the things that I've experienced, you've just got to put into the file and you know what works and what doesn't work.

"Then obviously my knowledge from working with Hank and ball flight has really helped," he said.

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