If you haven’t seen it yet, Tiger Woods has a new online 12-episode video series called “My Game: Tiger Woods” and, although I’ve only seen the first episode, it is a must-see.  Here’s the deal: each episode, he takes you behind the scenes of a specific aspect of his game, whether it be mental preparation, technique, keeping emotions in check, short-game, putting, and so on. 

For example, in Episode 1: My Practice, Tiger takes us through his daily practice routine of lifting in the gym and hitting the range.  There’s a lot stuffed into the 10-minute episode, but what I found most revealing is how he is pretty much a normal guy with an extraordinary job that still requires him to work around his kids’ schedules.  So, maybe there is hope for all of us?

During his training session, he describes how he practices the nine shots in golf, different strategies for different majors, both of which are pretty incredible in their own right, but perhaps the best piece of advice he gives about being prepared is rather than over-practicing, “I always felt it best to have enough energy.”  Preach on, Tiger. 

Whether you’re a fan or just appreciate a surprisingly candid, almost step-by-step look at how to be Tiger Woods, it’s well-worth checking out the series (we’re not getting paid to endorse the show, but if Golf Digest is reading…).