I didn't have any expectations. |
I didn't hit it too well in the first few holes, when there was no wind. But I got it up and down a few times, just steady stuff. And as the wind started to pick up, I kind of started to focus a little bit better and hit it closer and made a few putts. |
I got it going a little bit toward the backside of the back nine and then on the front I hit it pretty good and made most of the putts that are looked at. It was a good putting day basically. |
I had mixed feelings at the BellSouth because I hit it in the water when I wanted to win. |
I hit some bad shots but didn't let it get to me. The course is there for the taking, you can make some birdies out there. I started with a 62 in my last European win and the club manager who was at the Mines Resort in Malaysia is now running this club here. It could be a good sign. |
I started just trying to make pars off the 10th hole because it was so windy. I was putting it pretty well, |
I thought it was going to be inside left, but it broke a little more than that. It was a wrong time to miss a putt. |
It's always a good week when you're in contention. I'm just a little disappointed right now with the way I ended things. |
the most important win of my career. |
Tiger was cracking jokes and relating some locker room stories. He also imitated a few players. |
We had Riley's friends with us who were going crazy, so it was fun. |
When I have any kind of doubts in my mind about making a putt, most of the time I don't make it. If you're out on the PGA Tour, most guys know how to putt. It's a matter of how strong your head is. |
Yesterday, I didn't let it get to me, ... I've shot enough bad rounds and I know everyone is going to make bogeys in tough conditions. When you want to throw in the towel, you've got to remember that. |
You know, our baby was coming along. We had no family in America at the time, so every time I missed a cut or was close to making a cut, I wasn't even thinking about the cut. I was thinking of going back to my wife and taking care of her. As soon as the baby came along, I started doing well again. |
You've got to remember that this is what you play for all your life, and being on the big show, you've got to keep trying, ... This is my first time playing the course and even if I don't make the cut, I want to play as good as I can for next year. |