Whoop CEO Reveals How Sleep And Diet Changes Can Lower Your Golf Handicap
According to Whoop founder Will Ahmed, small lifestyle changes can significantly improve your golf game. Through data collected from top PGA Tour players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Justin Thomas, several key factors have emerged as crucial for optimal performance.
Key lifestyle adjustments that can improve your golf:
Sleep Optimization:
- Maintain consistent sleep and wake times
- Keep bedroom cold, dark, and quiet
- Use sleep masks or earplugs when traveling
- Avoid eating within 3 hours of bedtime
Hydration and Nutrition:
- Stay well-hydrated throughout the day
- Reduce water intake 1 hour before bed
- Limit caffeine after 2 PM
- Consider reducing alcohol consumption
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Additional Health Tips:
- Get morning sunlight exposure
- Practice meditation and breathwork
- Monitor Vitamin D levels
- Track recovery metrics
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Professional players have reported significant improvements after implementing these changes. McIlroy, for example, adjusted his wine consumption habits after seeing the impact on his recovery scores through Whoop data.
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Ahmed, a former scratch golfer himself, emphasizes that measurement is key to improvement: "You can only really manage what you measure. If you want to understand your health and dial things in, just start by measuring it."
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By implementing these evidence-based lifestyle changes and consistently monitoring their effects, golfers of all skill levels can work toward improving their game through better overall health and recovery.