What a (Current) Day in the Life of Tiger Woods Looks Like

It’s easy for us to wear red polo shirts, black plants and a black hat to play the part.  But what if you really wanted to grind like Tiger? Now granted, mostly all of us have work and family obligations so this lifestyle is purely impossible to pursue.   But just imagine this daily grind at age 43 on stage of arguably the greatest comeback in all of sports.   From the looks of his routine, Tiger’s only getting started.

Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates after making his putt on…

Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates after making his putt on the 18th green to win the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

He’s won already at the TOUR Championship.  He’s won the major everyone wanted to see last weekend.   So what’s next?  I got to think Tiger is after the World #1 spot, right?   Tiger Woods has spent the most consecutive weeks (281) and most total weeks (683) as the number one ranked golfer in the world.  Think about that … 683 total weeks he was in that spot.  That’s a total of 13.14 years!

In a recent interview at the Genesis Open, Woods said,

 “JT was asking me this on a flight, ‘what did you used to do when you were about my age?’”

“Well, I used to get up in the morning, run four miles,” he continued.

“Then I’d go to the gym do my lift.

“Then i’d hit balls for two or three hours.

“I’d go play.

“Come back, work on my short game.

There’s no question that Tiger is older, slower, and less flexible as he was back then.  But, he’s still getting things done. And this is how he’s doing it.

6:30 AM:  1-Hour Cardio

One hour of cardio could very well be a 4-mile run like the old days.   So far, the Tiger of old looking like the Tiger of new.

7:30 AM 1-Hour Lower Weight Training

Again, like prime-Tiger, new Tiger hits the weight room for a lower body lifting session.  It’s probably a combination of stretching from the cardio and strength training on the legs.

8:30 AM High Protein/Low-Fat Breakfast

Time for fuel.  Tiger gets his grub on to start rebuilding what he’s broken down from the morning workout sessions.

Tiger Woods of the US grabs a bite to eat on the 4th fairway during…

Tiger Woods of the US grabs a bite to eat on the 4th fairway during his first round on the opening day of the 2012 British Open Golf Championship at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s in Lytham, north-west… Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

9:00 AM 2-Hours Range Session

Man would I love to hit balls for two-hours! I gotta assume this is where Tiger dials in his swing and works out all the kinks,  He’ll do this til about 11 am. 

11:00 AM 30-Mins to 1-Hour Putting 

This is where you win majors, right? Tiger will usually spend 30 mins to an hour rolling the flat stick before shuffling off to the course for 9.

12:00 PM Play 9 Holes

After four miles of cardio, a banger leg workout, two hours on the range and hour putting, Tiger heads out to play 9 holes to put all the pieces together.  This usually takes him an hour and half.

Tiger Woods of the United States and putting coach Matt Killen look…

Tiger Woods of the United States and putting coach Matt Killen look on during a practice round for The PLAYERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 13, 2019 in Ponte Vedra… Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

1:30 PM High Protein/Low-Fat Lunch

Probably a much needed break in the day at this point.  Tiger will refuel with food and hydration and get off his legs for 30 to 40 minutes before heading back to the range.

2:00 PM 3-4 hours of Range Work and Short Game Practice

Just when you thought your day was done, it’s time to refocus and practice. Tiger will hit the range and short game areas for a few hours before heading back to the weight room.

Tiger Woods warms up on the range prior to The Match: Tiger vs Phil…

Tiger Woods warms up on the range prior to The Match: Tiger vs Phil at Shadow Creek Golf Course on November 23, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

6:30 PM 30 Mins Upper Body Weight Training

At this point, lower body (especially the legs) is probably shot for Tiger.   He’ll workout and stretch upper body for 30 minutes before calling it quits.

7:00 PM Dinner and Rest/Sleep

Last fuel and rest for the 15 time major champ before waking up the next day to do it all over again.

The Masters, Tiger Woods relaxing, lying on bag during second round…

The Masters, Tiger Woods relaxing, lying on bag during second round of Saturday play at Augusta National, Augusta, GA Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

Combo this routine and a trustworthy Scotty Cameron Newport that has won him 14 of 15 majors and it looks like a recipe for some great golf ahead for the big cat.

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