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
Sun, Sep 21st 2008, 18:17
Hunter leads US team to huge upset victory at the Ryder Cup
The US team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Ryder Cup history with a 5 point victory over the European team, winning 16.5 to 11.5. It was the largest margin of victory for the Americans since 1981. Hunter played incredible golf all weekend long. He finished with a record of 2-0-3, scoring 3.5 points, which lead the US team. He tied a US record for the most points as a captain’s pick. Hunter led the team in scoring and, along with Phil Mickelson, was the only player to play in all five possible matches. On Sunday, Hunter had an incredible 50-foot birdie putt on 17th hole to give the US team a least a half of a point in his single’s match. He finished tied with Paul Casey and halved the match. After his final match Hunter said, “It’s an incredible, incredible experience. I wish every golfer could experience this, because it’s amazing.”
Saturday afternoon: Mahan-Mickelson four ball highlights
Saturday morning: Leonard-Mahan foursome highlights
Friday afternoon: Leonard-Mahan fourball highlights
Friday morning: Leonard-Mahan foursome highlights
Comments
Colin Bennett | on 21/9/08
Hunter, In watching the Ryder Cup what would you say was the most interesting part of it? Secondly, I am a college player and watching you and the U.S. win the Ryder Cup was truly awesome. Watching you guys play with that passion is truly awesome and it gives even more motivation to make it there one day.
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