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.
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Thu, May 10th 2012, 12:17
Direct Connect: Hunter Mahan
Amanda Balionis interviews Hunter Mahan outside the media center at THE PLAYERS Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and asks him a variety of questions supplied by PGA TOUR fans.
Wed, Apr 11th 2012, 15:23
Hunter's first pitch
Prior to a Texas Rangers baseball game, Colleyville, Tex. resident Hunter Mahan was given an opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on April 9, 2012.
Sun, Apr 1st 2012, 23:36
Hunter Wins Shell Houston Open
Hunter Mahan doesn’t dwell on bad shots anymore, and he says that’s leading to more good ones.
Mahan shot a 1-under 71 on Sunday to win the Shell Houston Open, edging Carl Pettersson by one stroke and becoming the first two-time champion on TOUR in 2012.
The 29-year-old Mahan finished 16 under for the tournament and took over the top spot in the latest FedExCup standings. Additionally, he moved to No. 4 in the world ranking, the first time he’s ever been the highest-ranked American.
“That’s a pretty surreal thing to think about,” Mahan said. “It…
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