CROWN: The Big Miss — My Years Coaching Tiger Woods (Hank Haney)

Behind the Curtain of a World-Class Coach

The Big Miss offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Hank Haney's six-year coaching journey with Tiger Woods. It captures the drama and discipline of working with one of golf's greatest icons, from the first call to the nights on tour.

Beyond the swing, the book dives into the psychology of constant improvement, the tension between precision and pressure, and the personal dynamics that shape a coach‑athlete partnership capable of enduring the spotlight.

Key Coaching Insights

• An inside view of how swing mechanics were adjusted to address the feared “big miss” while preserving Tiger’s elite rhythm and tempo.
• Observations on practice routines, on‑range habits, and the everyday environment that supports consistency under pressure.

• Strategies for staying focused when media attention and personal obligations crowd the calendar.
• Lessons on trust, communication, and managing the emotional distance that can accompany coaching a global superstar.

Real-life moments—spare rooms, meals shared, and the quiet conversations after rounds—reveal how performance and personality interact on the road to victory. The narrative emphasizes possibilities rather than guarantees, inviting readers to consider how these ideas might fit their own goals, teams, or creative pursuits.

Published by Crown, this memoir-style study offers a rare perspective on what it takes to pursue excellence at the highest level, while acknowledging the human side of a game that can demand everything and still leave room for growth.