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
Sat, Nov 15th 2008, 22:13
Caddies Corner- Kiwi Challenge Reflection
Hello all,
Haven’t written in a while, but as The Kiwi Challenge is airing this
weekend on NBC, I thought I’d let you all in on a little secret. GO TO NEW ZEALAND and play KAURI CLIFFS and CAPE KIDNAPPERS!!!
I have been all over the world and seen every variety of great and beautiful golf courses the world has to offer, and I can honestly say that there aren’t two prettier courses than these two. Gorgeous, challenging, fun. And if you are planning a trip with your family, or you and your buddies are planning on making golf trip somewhere, you have to put these two on your bucket list.
John Wood
Comments
laura karasick | on 11/1/09
i am a big hunter mahan fan and i would like for my youth group to try to obtain a signed ball
thank you
laura
Ginger Reid | on 8/1/09
I love this guys writing. He is very insightful. I think he should be writing for other publications as well. Perhaps a column in Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest or Golf World Magazine. I think a TV spot would be even better as he is funny, charming, well spoken and tells it like it is. The media is missing a big “link”. Let him join you on center stage.
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