<p>On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Pro Golfer, Rory McIlroy. Rory is a four-time Major Champion and 28 time PGA Tour Winner. </p><p>Will and Rory sit down ahead of Augusta to discuss Rory’s mentality throughout the 2025 season so far (00:51), staying resilient on the green (01:53), perceiving pressure as a privilege (03:24), and using visualization to Rory’s advantage (06:42). Rory explains how breathwork helps him with first tee nerves and calming his parasympathetic nervous system (12:18). Will and Rory review Rory’s WHOOP data (15:12) and the habit changes Rory has implemented to dial in for competition (17:21). This episode breaks down the lead up to a tournament like the Masters (19:07), longevity secrets (26:28), and expectations going into Augusta (32:17). Rory details the pressure of the Masters (34:44), why less is more (36:02), and what to expect from the course (37:31). Will rounds out the interview with Rory’s insights on LIV golf league (40:25) and facing adversity in the sport of golf (40:25).</p><p>Catch Rory in the Masters on April 10-13.</p><p><b>Follow Rory McIlroy:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rorymcilroy/?hl=en">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/mcilroyrory?lang=en">X</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoryMcIlroy/">Facebook</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="http://whoop.com/">Support the show</a></p><p><b>Follow WHOOP<br></b><a href="http://www.whoop.com/">www.whoop.com</a><br><a href="https://www.whoop.com/us/en/whoop-trials/">Trial WHOOP for Free</a><br><a href="http://www.instagram.com/whoop">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whoop?lang=en">TikTok</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/whoop">X</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/whoop">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/whoop/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p><b>Follow Will Ahmed<br></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/willahmed/">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://x.com/willahmed?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author">X</a><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willahmed/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p><b>Follow Kristen Holmes</b></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p><b>Follow Emily Capodilupo</b></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-capodilupo/">LinkedIn<b> </b></a></p>