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
Mon, Sep 29th 2008, 10:03
Hunter finishes tied for 17th place at the TOUR Championship
After playing five matches in three days during the Ryder Cup, Hunter put together a gutsy performance in Atlanta. After a slow start to begin the tournament, Hunter played progressively over the final two days and finished tied for 17th place. Hunter shot a four over par, 74 on Thursday to open up the tournament. The East Lake Golf Club played very tough throughout the tournament, but especially on the first day. Hunter played solid golf on the front 9 and shot two birdies; but he finished Friday shooting a five over par, 75. Over the weekend, Hunter began to play well. During the third round of play, Hunter played bogey free golf and had two birdies to finish two under par, 68. During the final round, Hunter continued to play great golf and had an eagle on the 15th hole and leaded the round one under par, 69. Hunter shot a combined three under par of the weekend. Hunter’s next match will take place in Las Vegas at Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open in mid October.
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