“I go between 3:30 and 5:00 every day” - When Tiger Woods talked to Peyton Manning about his workout schedule
Tiger Woods is widely regarded as proof that great stars are the sum of extraordinary talent and tireless work. A few years ago Woods spoke with Peyton Manning about his work schedule at the gym, which reinforced that belief.
The conversation occurred in 2019, during an event where Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning shared a round of golf. Manning was interested in the preparation methods employed by the legend, and this was their conversation:
PM: What time do you go [to the gym]?
TW: I actually worked out this morning.
PM: Did you? Is that every day?
TW: I go between 3:30 and 5:00 every day.
Peyton Manning is one of the most successful stars in National Football League (NFL) history, and even he looked incredulous at hearing Tiger Woods' gym schedule and frequency of workouts.
This is not the only sign of Tiger Woods' strong commitment to his training. He recently spoke to a group of students belonging to the Bridgestone Collegiate Development Program and revealed that his tournament preparation includes hitting a staggering 1,000 golf balls a day.
Here's what Tiger Woods said to those students (via X @PGATOUR):
"That doesn't mean hitting a thousand balls on a range. That means, possibly, maybe hitting 100 balls on a range, 300 chip shots and 600 putts. You break it up to whatever you want to break it up to. That develops feel and sensation that never goes away."
Golf Digest, citing journalist Brandel Chamblee, recently reported that Woods wrote to other professional players from the gym at 4:00 am to tell them he was training.
Peyton Manning, Tiger Woods and Golf
The former quarterback of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos is an avowed golf fan and an accomplished amateur. Manning has also invested in golf-related businesses. However, his relationship with the sport goes far beyond that.
Manning is so involved in golf that the ultra-exclusive Augusta National extended him an invitation to become a member. Needless to say, the former NFL star accepted.
In addition, Manning is a regular participant in Pro-Am events at various tournaments, as well as having participated in The Match. He has also been Tiger Woods' round partner on numerous occasions.
This is how Peyton Manning described his experience playing with Woods (via Golf.com):
"It's kinda made my golf matches with my buddies and a couple member-guests disappointing since then."
Golf.com also reported that Manning has a golf handicap of 6.4, which makes him a top amateur. This was demonstrated, among other occasions, in his two appearances at The Match, one of which he won, teaming up with Woods.