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The Masters 2022: Scottie Scheffler Wins His First Green Jacket
Published
3 years agoon
By
Terry Power
Scottie Scheffler won the 86th Masters Tournament on Sunday. By winning the Masters, Scheffler immortalized himself in major championship lore and put the exclamation point on a two-month run that began with his first PGA Tour win. Scheffler entered the tournament ranked No. 1 in the world, and and now he leaves with something even better: a green jacket.
Walking in the footsteps of legends. #themasters pic.twitter.com/j3zdhkzAnx
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022
The Masters 2022 was unusual in a few ways. One change was the cool weather for much of the tournament, which made for a different (and harder) golf course than the Masters usually presents. Another was the layout of the course itself: Augusta National Golf Club made significant alterations to the 11th and 15th holes ahead of this year’s tournament.
But the most unusual aspect of the tournament was the attention focused on a golfer who finished 47th and was never in contention to win. Tiger Woods’ return to competitive golf at the sport’s most iconic event understandably drew a lot of eyeballs; one of the most memorable moments of the week was the standing ovation Woods got on the 18th hole on Sunday. At the time, he was more than 20 strokes behind Scheffler. Professional golf is still Tiger’s world:
The chapter ends on Tiger Woods’ 24th Masters. #themasters pic.twitter.com/uNyEsieMXC
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022
Here are three main takeaways from the Masters 2022.
1. Scottie Scheffler is on an all-time golf heater.
The Tournament leader chips in on No. 3. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ftP97jAvTr
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022
Scheffler is the world No. 1 today and will be next week, but that doesn’t mean he’ll keep the billing long. World Golf Ranking points come and go.
But there’s no doubt that in April 2022, nobody on the planet is playing the game as well as the 25-year-old University of Texas alum. Scheffler had already won three times this year: He won the WM Phoenix Open in February, the Arnold Palmer Invitational in early March, and the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at the end of March. Coincidentally, they were his first three wins as a professional, and they were all in exceedingly difficult events that draw most of the best players in the world. Scheffler beat everyone in them.
Nothing’s as big as the Masters, though. And while the world rankings are always changing, a Masters win is forever. Scheffler claimed that mantle by wrapping his week at 10 strokes below par and refusing to blink in the few instances where his lead tightened. He wound up three shots clear of the field, but his win somehow felt almost assured—to the point that when he missed a gimme putt on the final hole, he could laugh about it before tapping in for his fourth win in just 57 days. It’s an incredible achievement.
Scottie Scheffler is the 2022 Masters champion. #themasters pic.twitter.com/smCowk5i8V
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022
Scheffler had a three-stroke lead when he and his playing partner, Cameron Smith, strode up to the par-3 12th hole at Amen Corner. That hole, with a prominent water hazard guarding a pin located 155 yards away, has wrecked a lot of Sunday dreams over the years. This year’s victim was Smith, who dunked a 9-iron shot into Rae’s Creek and then airmailed his next shot over the green en route to a triple-bogey six. After that, Smith dropped to third behind Rory McIlroy. Scheffler made par to grow his lead over Smith to six and was on cruise control to the finish. (Also of note: McIlroy shot an absurd, Masters record-tying 64 on Sunday, ending with a hole-out from a bunker.)
Smith’s meltdown on the 12th hole was the effective clincher—McIlroy was too far behind and out of holes to catch up to Scheffler. The turning point in Scheffler’s favor, though, came earlier. Smith started his round with two birdies, trimming what had been a three-shot Scheffler lead to just one going into the third hole of the day. Their second shots settled almost exactly next to each other, short and left of the green. Smith failed to get up and down and made bogey, while Scheffler chipped in. That hole restored a three-shot lead, and Smith never got closer after that. McIlroy finished ahead of him in second place.
2. There are three takeaways from Tiger Woods’ week at Augusta.
Woods finished 47th at 13 strokes over par. His Saturday round of 78, marred by bad putting, was his highest-scoring round ever in this tournament. But that misses the point: He played on Saturday after making the cut amid one of the most packed fields in golf. After a debilitating injury and well over a year away from competitive play, Tiger stepped in cold and turned in a performance that’s respectable by anyone’s standards.
Second, Woods showed he can still execute incredible golf shots and hang with the best players on the planet. His driving distance averaged 291 yards, far from the top of the field but also far from the bottom. He hit several beauties over the week. My favorite was his approach shot on Augusta’s 10th hole on Friday: It started 208 yards from the hole and ended three feet from it, utilizing the same ball-stopping backspin Woods has flashed his whole career:
Tiger getting dialed in 👀
Approach shot on the 10th is a foot from the hole 🐅
(via @PGATOUR) pic.twitter.com/A4KZuDlBpN
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 8, 2022
Third, Woods was a long way from the top of the Masters field on Saturday and Sunday. That’s not surprising, but it’s worth bringing up given the expectations he places on himself and that society echoes: He’s only playing in tournaments he thinks he can win. It takes time for any player to get their game into shape to win majors. That it was reasonable to think Woods could come in cold and contend anyway speaks to his exceptionalism.
His days playing a regular tour schedule are over. How he’ll manage his form leading up to majors will be a critical factor in trying to determine his chances. Looking ahead, he said he’ll at least play the British Open in July.
3. The Masters leaderboard was a microcosm of where men’s golf is heading.
It’s a young man’s game these days. Tiger Woods has a tendency to blot out everything else in golf, but the fact remains that most of the world’s best players are at the beginning of their careers. For a brief spell in March, the top five players in the Official World Golf Ranking were under 30. The two most dominant of those young players in the early part of the PGA Tour season, Scheffler and Smith, were the only two players with a chance on Sunday. McIlroy, the world No. 9, now qualifies as old at 32 years of age.
Smith, 28, won the Players Championship in March. At 25, Scheffler now has the Masters to go with his three other wins against deep fields. 23-year-old Joaquín Niemann, who isn’t quite on their level, won the ultra-difficult Genesis Invitational in February. The youngest players on tour are winning some of the most difficult events, and these players will continue to be favorites in the biggest tournaments for several years to come. Collin Morikawa, Jon Rahm, and Justin Thomas already have majors, as does a currently-not-good Bryson DeChambeau, who has been recovering from an injury. They’re all in their 20s, as are a few players who feel destined to win majors in the next few years: Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele.
And that’s just a sampling. There are many young, elite players doing their thing right now in professional golf. As a cohort, they will run this sport for a long time.
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There’s no doubt when the weather turns colder as we settle into winter, stouts take center stage. And while we enjoy all its iterations: standard stout, imperial stout, and robust barrel-aged stouts, we think this malty, chocolate-filled beer’s close cousin deserves a little respect as well. Of course, we’re talking about the oft-overlooked porter. And the best porters, oh buddy, they’ll have you rethinking your seasonal bevvie of choice.
For those uninitiated, the porter style had its genesis in England like many other iconic beer styles. It first appeared in the 1700s and is (you guessed it) named after porters—individuals tasked with transporting luggage.
A confusing origin story
“Stout is the direct descendant of porter. In the 1700s, it was common to use the word ‘stout’ to refer to a bolder, higher-alcohol version of any beer style, much in the same way we use the word ‘imperial’ today,” says Zach Fowle, advanced cicerone and head of marketing for Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. in Phoenix, AZ. “Porter was the most popular beer of the day, and over time, “stout porter” became a popular variant. But by the late 1800s, demand for regular porters evaporated, and stout porter shortened simply to stout.”
But more has changed between the 1800s and today than just our penchant for wearing top hats. “Today, most brewers seem to market beers as either stout or porter based on vibes, rather than on any notable stylistic differences,” he says.
Specifically, porters are known for their dark, almost pitch-black color and rich, sweet flavor profile. If you were to drink a porter and a stout side by side, you might even have difficulty discerning the differences between the two.
Stout versus porter is an enduring topic of discussion in the brewing industry. “While there’s no debating the porter came first—and stout used to be called stout porter, so it was a stronger version of a porter—the lines have become very blurred over the years,” says Rob Lightner, co-founder of East Brother Brewing in Richmond, CA.
“I would venture that even among professionals, a blind taste test would often yield inconclusive results,” says Lightner.
The difference between porters and stouts
Porters tend to be on the milder, more chocolatey end of the spectrum, Lightner says, whereas stouts are typically a little stronger and more roasty. Of course, this isn’t a hard and fast rule
Fowle agrees, “Porters tend to be fruitier, sweeter, and less bitter than stouts, with cocoa and caramel flavors in balance with dark malt bitterness. And stouts are usually hoppier, drier, maltier, and more coffee-forward—and may even have a touch of acidity.”
Whether or not they fit neatly into boxes, one thing’s for sure: both make for incredible cold-weather brews.
“As the nights grow longer, drinking a light, summery beer just doesn’t seem right,” says Fowle. “Porter is the perfect style for the transition to winter: warming and toasty yet not too heavy, with flavors of coffee, chocolate, and pie crust that correspond with autumn weather and holidays.”
It’s the perfect time to broaden your repretoire. Sweet, robust, warming, and well-suited to the season, here are the best porters to drink now.
1. Deschutes Black Butte Porter
There are few porters more well-respected than Deschutes’ iconic Black Butte Porter. It’s brewed with Cascade and Tettnang hops as well as 2-row, Chocolate, Crystal, and Carapils malts as well as wheat. This 5.5% ABV year-round offering is great for cold-weather drinking because of its mix of roasted malts, coffee, and chocolate. It’s a robust, subtly sweet beer perfect for imbibing on a crisp fall night.
[$10.99 for a six-pack; deschutesbrewery.com]
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Best Time-Under-Tension Workout for Total-Body Strength
Published
2 years agoon
9 November 2022By
Terry Power
The key to 360-degree muscle: 90-degree eccentric isometrics. It might seem like we’re throwing a lot of geometry at you, but the concept behind time under tension (TUT) is simple, says Joel Seedman, PhD, owner of Advanced Human Performance: “Perform the lowering phase of a movement in a slow, controlled fashion, usually 3 to 5 seconds; pause in the stretched position, typically around 90 degrees; then perform the lifting phase in a powerful yet controlled fashion.” Believe us, a time-under-tension workout can humble even seasoned lifters…Eccentric isometrics are like the pressure cooker of training.
“Rather than mindlessly performing slow-tempo reps, you’re using the increased time under tension as a means to fine-tune your body mechanics and alignment, which requires more mental engagement and focus,” Seedman adds.
If you want to forge functional muscle mass and strength while simultaneously bulletproofing the joints and connective tissue, give this 10-move, full-body eccentric isometrics workout a go.
Directions
Perform the following moves as 90-degree eccentric isometrics following the above protocol. Use heavy weight, but not at the detriment of proper form. Rest 60 to 90 seconds between sets and 2 minutes between circuits. Perform once every 2 to 4 days for optimal results.
Best Time-Under-Tension Workout for Total-Body Strength
Circuit 1
A. Barbell Back Squat
Set a squat rack up with heavy weight, then grasp bar and step under it. Squeeze shoulder blades together, then stand to unrack bar and step back with feet shoulder-width apart. Inhale, hinge at hips and slowly bend knees to 90 degrees. Pause, keeping natural arch in low back, then extend through hips to powerfully stand. 3 x 4-6 reps
B. Renegade Row
Start in the top position of a pushup with hands shoulder-width apart on moderate-to-heavy dumbbells (shown). Explosively drive right elbow back to row dumbbell toward ribs while balancing on opposite hand and feet. Pause, then slowly lower weight, stopping a few inches above floor. Switch sides after all reps are done. 3 x 5 reps each side
Circuit 2
A. Dumbbell Bentover Row
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding two moderate-to-heavy dumbbells in front of thighs, palms facing you. Push hips back and hinge torso forward so it’s nearly parallel to floor, soft bend in knees. Dumbbells should be near shins. Drive elbows back to row weights toward ribs. Pause, then slowly lower down for 3 to 5 seconds. 3 x 4-5 reps
B. Incline Dumbbell Chest Press with Legs Raised
Set an adjustable bench to a 30- to 45-degree angle and lie back with dumbbells in either hand. Engage core and lift legs off floor, flexing feet. Press weights overhead, palms in. Slowly lower to 90 degrees, staying tight and compact. Pause, then drive weights up directly over chest. 3 x 4-5 reps
Circuit 3
A. Dumbbell Bulgarian Squat
Stand lunge-length in front of a flat bench, holding heavy dumbbells in each hand by your sides, palms facing in. Rest the ball on top (shoe’s laces) of your right foot behind you on the bench. Slowly lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor. Pause, then drive through your heel to stand. Switch sides after all reps are complete. 2 x 3-4 reps each side
B. Single-leg Romanian Deadlift
Stand with feet hip-width apart holding dumbbells or kettlebells. Drive right leg up, foot flexed, knee aligned with hip, making a 90-degree angle. Hinge at hips as you slowly lever your torso toward floor, lowering weights and driving right leg back for counterbalance. Hold, then squeeze glutes to reverse. 2 x 3-4 reps each side
Circuit 4
A. Pullup
Hang from a pullup bar using an overhand grip with legs extended and feet flexed. Engage lats and draw shoulders down your back, then pull yourself up until chin is higher than hands. Pause at the top, then slowly lower. Pause at bottom, then reset before your next rep. 2-3 x 4-5 reps
B. Kneeling Overhead Barbell Press
Hold a bar with moderate-to-heavy load at shoulder level with forearms perpendicular to floor. Kneel at end of bench with feet flexed to grip edge for support. Inhale, engage your core and glutes, then press the bar overhead, pushing your head forward so it passes your face, exhaling at the top.
Slowly lower until elbows are at 90 degrees, then hold to maintain tension. Begin your next rep from here. 2-3 x 4-5 reps
Circuit 5
A. Dumbbell Pushup
Place hands on dumbbells (this provides greater range of motion) at shoulder width and feet wider than shoulder width with just toes touching the ground. Keep head neutral and hips high to increase tension on core, chest and tris and reduce stress on spine. Slowly lower to the floor. Stop
once elbows hit 90 degrees, pause, then push up to start. 1-2 x 6-8 reps
B. Biceps Curl
Stand with feet hip-width apart with moderate-to-heavy dumbbells in each hand hanging by sides. Engage biceps to curl the weights up, keeping upper arms still. Pause at the top, then lower slowly. Don’t let arms drop all the way down to keep greater time under tension on biceps. 1-2 x 6-8 reps
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The Best Jump Ropes for a Killer Cardio Workout
Published
2 years agoon
9 November 2022By
Terry Power
If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since elementary school, you’re missing out on a fantastic cardio workout. Not only will you burn a ton of calories in a short amount of time—200 to 300 calories in 15 minutes—but jump ropes can also improve your coordination and agility. Better yet, jumping rope doesn’t require much space, so it’s easy to do at home, and it’s often more mentally stimulating than jogging or swimming.
Choosing a Jump Rope
When deciding which jump rope is best for you, it’s important to determine what your goals are. While lightweight speed ropes are popular for cardio-focused training, weighted or drag ropes will be best for those focused on strength training.
No matter what your training goals are, we’ve got you covered with this roundup of 10 jump ropes from top brands including Crossrope, TRX, Rogue, and more.
The Best Jump Ropes of 2022
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