Rory McIlroy Used Our Favorite Fitness TrackerAugusta National/Getty Images
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DATA TRACKING IS a big part of what we do here at Men’s Health. It’s 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.
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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 years—something that eluded him since his highly anticipated 2007 debut. We’re also thinking Rory’s insane drives and deadly accurate puts might have had something to do with it.
All jokes aside, the Whoop was pretty integral in tracking Rory’s performance stats. His metrics under pressure were especially notable. On the final hole, the repeat champ’s 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 athlete’s 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 Sunday’s win—a 92% sleep performance. McIlory also averaged an impressive 8 and a half hours a night, on average, over the course of the weekend.
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The golfer’s Resting Heart Rate was similarly elite. He boasted an exceptionally stable 47–49 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 shouldn’t come as too much of a shock for those who’ve followed the notoriously durable McIlory throughout his career). For context, the Whoop condenses a few data points to create a recovery score, and McIlroy’s were pretty damn consistent. It topped out a staggering 94% on Saturday, and he maintained a still-impressive 87% score during Sunday’s finale.
Needless to say, you don’t have to be the greatest golfer in the world to take advantage of the Whoop. But it’s our favorite fitness tracker for a reason—it’s 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 don’t need to be a PGA golfer to afford it either, the band is under $250 before factoring in membership fees. And if it’s good enough for Rory, it’s good enough for us.
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