Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters Tournament, aided by a 92 sleep score tracked by the Whoop fitness tracker. This victory marks a significant achievement in his career after a long wait since his debut in 2007.
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DATA TRACKING IS a big part of what we do here at Menâs Health. Itâs easier than ever to get a finger on the pulse, both literally and figuratively. Some of the most sophisticated tech is also pretty accessible, and it looks like at least one major athlete is on the same wavelength as us.
Rory McIlroy made history this past weekend after winning his second consecutive Masters Tournament. And he did it with the help of a familiar friend. Rory was sporting our best-tested fitness tracker, the Whoop, to track some key metrics across several categories. With the help of the device, Rory was able to earn his second Green Jacket in as many yearsâsomething that eluded him since his highly anticipated 2007 debut. Weâre also thinking Roryâs insane drives and deadly accurate puts might have had something to do with it.
Rory McIlroy had a sleep score of 92 before winning the Masters Tournament.
Rory McIlroy made history by winning his second consecutive Masters Tournament.
Rory McIlroy used the Whoop fitness tracker to monitor his performance metrics.
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All jokes aside, the Whoop was pretty integral in tracking Roryâs performance stats. His metrics under pressure were especially notable. On the final hole, the repeat champâs heart rate spiked to 135 BPM on his errant drive that brought double bogey into play, and subsequently dropped to 121 on the immaculate recovery shot out of the trees. It shot back up to 136 BPM from the bunker, 117 BPM on his first putt, and just 105 BPM on the winning putt. Unsurprisingly, it shot up to 150 BPM after he sank it.
This is just one example of how the Whoop can help track an athleteâs performance during high-pressure moments. The devices also helped Rory ensure he got the requisite shuteye during the tournament. His numbers were pretty impressive. He received a full 9 hours of sleep ahead of Sundayâs winâa 92% sleep performance. McIlory also averaged an impressive 8 and a half hours a night, on average, over the course of the weekend.
The golferâs Resting Heart Rate was similarly elite. He boasted an exceptionally stable 47â49 BPM all week long, yet another notable display of staying cool in a high-stakes environment.
Recovery was another key fixture of his performance (this shouldnât come as too much of a shock for those whoâve followed the notoriously durable McIlory throughout his career). For context, the Whoop condenses a few data points to create a recovery score, and McIlroyâs were pretty damn consistent. It topped out a staggering 94% on Saturday, and he maintained a still-impressive 87% score during Sundayâs finale.
Needless to say, you donât have to be the greatest golfer in the world to take advantage of the Whoop. But itâs our favorite fitness tracker for a reasonâitâs one of the few devices out there that gives an accurate blood pressure reading and is probably the easiest to wear all day and in bed (plus no screen means no added distractions in the moment). And you donât need to be a PGA golfer to afford it either, the band is under $250 before factoring in membership fees. And if itâs good enough for Rory, itâs good enough for us.
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