(Ryder Cup captain) Ian (Woosnam) has rung me already to congratulate me. Obviously I'd love to play again. |
All day I was thinking to myself, just play, and don't be concerned about leading the field. The wind was doing all sort of tricks but I didn't really hit a bad shot until 13. |
Bob will be really pleased. My win is a tribute to his hard work. |
From then on, it was a bit of a struggle. |
I am still in with a chance tomorrow. It's not over. You never know at this course -- anybody could shoot 75, but then again 17-under might be the winning score if someone goes out and plays really well. |
I made it hard down the stretch, but I didn't really hit too many bad shots. I knew Wall had birdied 18 and I knew I needed a birdie at the last to retain [the title]. |
I played really well for eight holes and did not miss a shot. I am still in it as I have not done too much damage. I was behind last year and came through, so it can be done. |
I tried to play it like it was a normal day, and just chip it down there. It wasn't that difficult of a shot, I didn't think. |
I was pleased with that because I'm not going to hit a lot of fairways round here -- my driving stats prove that. |
I was thinking on Wednesday perhaps I ought to go home, even though I knew what I was doing wrong. |
I've never really found my form this early in the season. That's a big thing as I'm trying to get into the top 64 in the world. I found my game last week and I came here with a bit more confidence. If I can shoot a low one, another 67 maybe, finish in the top three, possibly win it, it should move me up the world rankings. |
If it was any other tournament and I hadn't shot 64 in the first round I might not be quite so determined. I don't want to give the trophy away too easily. |
In the back of my mind, when I was playing the eighth I was thinking of 62, which was my lowest round ever. But it was not to be. |
It felt like a visit to the dentist's out there. But I persevered, and my short game got me out of trouble. |
It now feels as though you'll hit left and there's out of bounds left here for eight holes. It's funny how it happens. One day I can't hit it, the next I'm leading the tournament. |