Q & A
Question:
Hunter, I met you today at TP. You signed a ball and hat for me. I just wanted to tell you, “I like how you golf”. I am your fan. Nicholas age 7 (San Diego)
Answer:
Thanks Nicholas! Hope you had fun. Thanks for coming out!
Question:
How did the environment of the Ryder Cup differ from that of a normal tournament?
Answer:
There was just more crazy energy. There’s always pressure in any tournament you play, but like I said, it’s so definitive on one side or the other. When you play a major, there are a ton of guys trying to win. You don’t feel like the fans are cheering for anyone; they just want to see good shots. It was nothing I’ve ever seen or felt before. It’s just different. It’s hard to describe to someone how it’s different from a major, but it is. You’ve got teammates and wives and captains and fans completely cheering against you. But it was a great feeling. That’s what the Ryder Cup is all about. They had a home-field advantage. That’s what helped us succeed in ’08 and that’s what helped them succeed this year.
Question:
What do you do off of the course during tournament weeks?
Answer:
It depends on the city, but as a big basketball fan I like to take in a game anytime I can. At the Northern Trust Open in L.A. I caught a Lakers game. During baseball season I always try to catch a game in cities with teams. The worst thing you can do is sit around and think about your round. You have to give your mind a rest.
Updates
Wed, Sep 24th 2008, 12:20
2009 H Series Sunglasses Unveiled
Hunter Mahan made his first appearance at the Ryder Cup last week where he debuted his new 2009 H Signature Series sunglasses from Sundog Eyewear at the Valhalla Golf Club.
“The wrap styling provides the perfect fit for golf. Sundog’s lenses have always delivered genuine performance and I really enjoyed assisting the design process,” Mahan said at the site of the 37th Ryder Cup. “I consider my sunglasses a key part of my golf equipment on the tee, in the fairway, and on the green. They work.”
“Mahan’s love of classic cars and automotive detailing were key factors in the design of his new H sunglasses,” said Michal Hrk, Sundog Eyewear Creative Director. “We’re very excited about this new design and the way it truly captures Hunter’s personality.”
The Sundog Eyewear 2009 Hunter Mahan Signature Series H features 8-base de-centered polycarbonate lenses, an ultra-light MaxFlex Rilsan frame. The H Series, in four frame/lens color options, will be available soon at fine pro shops and golf retailers worldwide.
Hunter’s 2009 H Signature Series is part of the Sundog Eyewear Genuine Performance line that includes the Paula Creamer Collection and Mike Weir’s Weir Golf Signature Series
To view the complete line of Sundog Eyewear please visit www.sundogeyewear.com
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