After winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive season, Rory McIlroy has opted to take some time off from active competition. He wants to celebrate his big win in style.

According to the data, McIlroy’s heart rate spiked to 135 bpm after his drive on the 18th tee — a shot that sailed off to the right and ended up closer to the 10th fairway. With just a two-shot lead, McIlroy couldn’t afford anything worse than a five on the par-four hole.

When the pressure was on Sunday at the 2026 Masters, Rory's heart was racing. Whoop data reveals how he felt, and how he handled the strain on 18.

Amen Corner is perhaps the most famous yet daunting three-hole stretch in the world. It was also the difference in Rory McIlroy's 2026 Masters triumph.

The Masters is the biggest week for golfers, but also everyone involved in the game. That goes for Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee, who puts on a cook session every night on “Live From.” Nothing will ever top “Sensory Blitzkrieg” from a few years back, but these “Lost It” and “HOOK LIE” segments are instant classics.

Rory McIlroy certainly felt the pressure during the final hole at Sunday's Masters as he sought his second green jacket. He's a champion because the pressure didn't get the best of him.

Rory McIlroy remains the talk of the golf world after what he accomplished over the past weekend. McIlroy managed to become the fourth golfer in the sport's history to win The Masters in two straight years.

Rory McIlroy is skipping the RBC Heritage, but the field is loaded with top golfers like Scottie Scheffler and defending champ Justin Thomas.