Happy Wednesday. Ryan Fox benches 297 lbs, Jake Knapp 280, Alex Noren 275, and Chris Gotterup 265—the highest one-rep maxes among pro golfers asked at Bay Hill. Golf doesn't have a heavy lifting culture, but experts disagree with "benching doesn't matter for golf." EMG data shows pecs exert massive force through impact, it builds "neural drive" improving motor unit recruitment for explosive force, and it's an efficient compound movement training multiple upper body muscles simultaneously. Sean Foley: "Your ability to push with your chest applies force into the club." Expect more first adopters soon. ⬇️

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🔍 Today’s highlights:

• ⛳️ Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open ahead of his second child's birth with wife Meredith, with Matt Kuchar filling his spot at Memorial Park.

• 👀 Augusta National unveiled the 2026 Masters gnome featuring a working umbrella, possibly the final iteration ending a decade-long run that turned a $50 statue into a $10,000+ collectible on Golden Age Auctions.

👀 Scottie WD’s from the Houston Open

Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open ahead of his second child's birth with wife Meredith, with Matt Kuchar filling his spot at Memorial Park. This isn't new for Scottie—first son Bennett was born in May 2024 shortly after his second Masters win and days before the PGA Championship at Valhalla. Scheffler started 2026 with a win and three top-5s in his first three starts but has cooled with T-12 his best in the last three. He's trying to win a third green jacket in five years. Baby prep trumps Houston prep. ⬇️

🤔 $10,000 Augusta Gnome

Augusta National unveiled the 2026 Masters gnome featuring a working umbrella, possibly the final iteration ending a decade-long run that turned a $50 statue into a $10,000+ collectible on Golden Age Auctions. The umbrella-and-cup combo is being called the "best one yet"—what a way to go out if rumors prove true. One per customer limit remains. "Just more consumer crap no one needs. I'll take one though," summed up one fan perfectly. Rory defending and Tiger maybe playing? Sure, but this could be the gnome's last stand. ⬇️

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