{"id":2447,"date":"2026-04-13T10:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2447"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:26:18","slug":"two-foods-rory-mcilroy-cut-out-of-diet-that-helped-him-win-back-to-back-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2447","title":{"rendered":"Two foods Rory McIlroy cut out of diet that helped him win back-to-back Masters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_b6bb55\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Rory McIlroy has made huge changes to his diet and gym routine in recent years to ensure that he is in peak physical condition and that has paid off with back-to-back Masters<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37003471\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"  Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37003471.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/3_The-Masters-Final-Round.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37003471.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/3_The-Masters-Final-Round.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37003471.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/3_The-Masters-Final-Round.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37003471.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/3_The-Masters-Final-Round.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Rory McIlroy has transformed his diet and gym routine \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Rory McIlroy has transformed his diet and gym routine <cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rory McIlroy has cut two particular foods from his diet in an effort to sharpen his performance on the golf course. The Northern Irish golfer has become just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters after Sunday&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/sport\/uk-sport-news\/rory-mcilroy-cut-two-foods-31412080\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">The 36-year-old is riding high<\/a> after following in the footsteps of Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. Mcllroy looked set to coast to victory after establishing a six-shot lead at the end of Friday but gradually saw his rivals gain ground over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the final round, McIlroy kept his cool to score one-under-par and earn the coveted Green Jacket, edging out Scottie Scheffler by one shot. His recent successes can be partly attributed to his natural ability, though he has also put considerable work into his diet and fitness routines to remain at the very top of his game.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_020eaf\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Who can play at Augusta National? Rules explained after Rory McIlroy stirs controversy<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_020eaf\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">&#8216;I won the Masters back-to-back like Rory McIlroy \u2013\u00a0he&#8217;s not the best golfer ever&#8217;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The world number two realised some time ago that while he possessed plenty of flexibility, he lacked the physical strength to control his swing properly, resulting in hyper-extension. To address this, he dramatically boosted his protein intake.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!<\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorSport#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking to Golf.com three years ago, McIlroy said: &#8220;I had to up my protein intake quite a bit. I&#8217;d eat a gram of protein per pound of body weight. I still do that, 170 grams per day of protein.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He subsequently cut out pork and eggs &#8211; widely recognised sources of protein. Explaining his gluten-free diet, he added: &#8220;It just doesn&#8217;t agree with my body. Those are more of a personal thing that&#8217;s unique to my body.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37003938\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37003938\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.78\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37003938.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_JS402812171_Main.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37003938.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_JS402812171_Main.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37003938.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_JS402812171_Main.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37003938.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_JS402812171_Main.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with his family during the awarding ceremony after winning the 2026 Masters\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with his family during the awarding ceremony after winning the 2026 Masters<cite aria-label=\"Image: 2026 Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: 2026 Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His change in eating habits also meant cutting back on two much-loved treats: chocolate and ice cream, which he now only enjoys on rare occasions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t think you want to demonise food,&#8221; he commented. &#8220;It&#8217;s about being able to fit it into your diet so you can have it every once in a while and feel good about it and not feel guilty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;There&#8217;s so much guilt associated with eating. If you can break that mental barrier, you&#8217;ll be better off.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The star is well known for his commitment to a gruelling gym regime to maintain his physique, which has become increasingly evident since his early days on the professional circuit. His workout kicks off with a vigorous warm-up of light jogging, lunges and rotational squat jumps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">McIlroy&#8217;s thorough fitness routine incorporates deadlifts, pull-ups, planks, plus dumbbells and further lunges. 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