Earlier this season, in our exclusive interview with Rory McIlroy, we left the existential questions about the future of the professional game, a potential equipment rollback and his Masters quest to one side. Instead, we opted for the nitty gritty. How does a professional athlete prepare his body for peak performance? What do off weeks look like? How does he recover after tournament rounds?

We touched on his sleep habits, as well as his relationship with caffeine, sugar, alcohol and plenty more. Be sure to check out the entire Q&A with the four-time major champion, right here.