Tiger Woods’ British Open prep doesn’t include playing any tune-up tournaments, but it does include 1 a.m. wakeups.

In a video posted on Nike’s Instagram story, Woods is seen starting his day when most people are ending theirs.

“Why am I doing this right now?” he says. “Because it is now 6 a.m. at Royal Portrush. I will be playing the Open Championship there, and in order to be prepared for the time change, I’m getting up.”

For someone of Woods’ stature, it might be easier to fly to Northern Ireland a week ahead of the tournament. This does, however, make for good content.

Woods last played at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, where he tied for 21st at 2-under. Since winning The Masters in April, he’s played just one non-major tournament, finishing ninth at The Memorial. He skipped the Travelers, Rocket Mortgage Classic and 3M Open, and won’t play in the John Deere Classic this week — all chances to get his game in shape ahead of The Open.

At 43, following major back surgery, Woods would rather stay off the course to prepare for his chance to win major No. 16. He was spotted vacationing in Thailand after the U.S. Open with his girlfriend, Erica Herman, and his two children.

“If you want to succeed, if you want to get better, if you want to win, if you want to accomplish your goals, it all starts with getting up early in the morning,” Woods says in the video. “Have a great day!”

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