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
Fri, Feb 8th 2008, 11:56
Hunter's Blog
Wednesday, Pebble Beach, CA AT&T Pro-AM
I just finished my practice round and the course is in great condition. This is truly one of the most beautiful courses in the world and it is always fun to play here. It is pretty chilly out here. I had to make sure to pack some extra Under Armour jackets for the week. I cant believe how cold it has been the past two weeks in Phoenix and now at Pebble. This is the west coast, isn’t it supposed to hot? Hopefully the temperature will rise when we get to L.A. next week. I have been battling a cold since Monday so I have been staying in the room getting as much rest as possible.
On Sunday I had the chance to attend the Super Bowl game. We were in town for the FBR and I got my hands on two seats for the game. What an unbelievable game! A lot of people are saying it was the best Super Bowl ever, so it is pretty cool to say I was there to watch in person. It is crazy how many people attend Super Bowl week. Most people don’t even have tickets to the game. They are there for the parties and networking.
I definitely wanted to mention how excited I am about my Lakers trading for Pau Gasol. This trade was a steal for the Lakers. With Gasol, we are a legitimate championship contender and instantly the best team in the West. The big three of Kobe, Bynum and Gasol will be impossible to stop. Go Lakers!
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