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, Aug 31st 2009, 14:46
Hunter teams up with Folds of Honor
Hunter Mahan has partnered with the Folds of Honor Foundation to support military families through the Foundation’s flagship fundraiser, Patriot Golf Day. Mahan will donate a percentage of his winnings and wear the Folds of Honor logo on his hat during this week’s Deutsche Bank Championship to increase awareness for Patriot Golf Day, which will take place the same weekend, September 4-7.
Efforts will be made all weekend to encourage participation at over 5,000 golf facilities nationwide and generate donations to provide scholarships to the spouses and children of our wounded and fallen military service men and women.
“Supporting our soldiers is something I take very seriously,” says Hunter Mahan. “Over the past few years, my family and I have donated significant amounts of time, energy, and money through different initiatives to help our soldiers and their families. After meeting Dan Rooney and learning about the Folds of Honor Foundation and the Patriot Golf Day, I jumped at the opportunity to get involved. My goal is to raise both awareness and a lot of money for the Patriot Golf Day initiative, and I hope golfers all over the country will join me in supporting this great cause.”
Mahan has five top ten finishes this year and is 14th in FedEx Cup points heading into this week. Hunter Mahan also showed his support for Folds of Honor during this year’s 91st PGA Championship and as a 2008 Ryder Cup team member when he made a donation to the Foundation last year. Ryder Cup teammate Boo Weekley, 2009 US Open winner Lucas Glover, Brandt Snedeker, and other TOUR players will also generate awareness for Patriot Golf Day by wearing a red, white, and blue ribbon this weekend in support of the cause.
“We are excited to have high-profile professionals participate in Patriot Golf Day,” says Folds of Honor Foundation Founder and CEO, Major Dan Rooney. “Hunter and his fellow professionals join the millions of golfers across the country that will play golf this weekend in support of our military families who have sacrificed so much.”
The Deutsche Bank Championship will be broadcast live on NBC and the Golf Channel. To donate, find a participating Patriot Golf day facility, and to learn more about the Folds of Honor Foundation, please visit www.patriotgolfday.com.
About Folds of Honor Foundation
The Folds of Honor Foundation (FHF) is a 501© (3) charitable organization that provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation. It was founded by Major Dan Rooney, PGA Professional, USGA member and F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, after a life changing experience returning home. For more information, please visit www.foldsofhonor.org.
About Patriot Golf Day
Patriot Golf Day is the Folds of Honor Foundation’s flagship fundraising event. The third annual Patriot Golf Day will take place at over 3,700 courses nationwide over Labor Day Weekend, September 4 – 7, 2009. For more information, please visit www.patriotgolfday.com.
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