Player Interviews

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Bubba Watson
While he didn't win the tournament, Bubba Watson still believes that the Final Round of the Quail Hollow Championship was the best day of his golfing career.

Jonathan Byrd
The Quail Hollow golf course setup may be tough but it plays really fun according to Byrd.

Lucas Glover
Glover excited about his performance, less so about the final standings.

Phil Mickelson
Although he would have preferred to be playing in some of the latter groups with a chance to win, Mickelson enjoyed hitting some good shots, making some key putts and feeling the pressure of the tournament.

Sean O'Hair
2009 Champion O'Hair talks about his solid week, exchanging words with Tiger, and why this win means so much to his family.

Shaun Micheel
Micheel shares about his shoulder injury, his swing, and one of his favorite tournaments to play on the PGA TOUR.

Ted Purdy
Purdy takes us through his dramatic game on 17 and 18 and his finishing score.

Tiger Woods
Windy conditions and exposed greens led to a few mistakes and missed opportunities for Tiger who admits it required a lot of patience to play out there today.

Zach Johnson
Johnson frustrated by performance today, but looks forward to playing next week.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Brendon de Jonge
When the wind is blowing and he's trying to decide which club to play, Brendon de Jonge says the biggest thing is just to commit to your decision.

Danny Lee
Danny Lee led for awhile and didn't even know it.

David Toms
He may have lost a sponsor, but David Toms is appreciative of the crowd support here at Quail Hollow Club.

Lucas Glover
The wind made it difficult for players to keep the ball where they wanted. But Lucas Glover was still very pleased with where he landed on the leaderboard.

Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson talks about getting off to a rough start and missing a few makable putts.

Sean O'Hair
O'Hair compares the rough and the greens of the course at Quail Hollow to Augusta and that makes it fun to play.

Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods' advice on the greens here? Be below the hole, otherwise the ball can go all over the place.

Yong Eun Yang
With the Honda win behind him like a gentle Carolina breeze, Yang feels comfortable with his game.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Anthony Kim
Anthony Kim says while he's not scoring as well as he would like, he realizes it's a tough course that takes patience.

Bubba Watson
Ending Round 2 at 8-under par, Bubba Watson is pleased with the way he played today.

Camilo Villegas
Camilo Villegas describes what went through his head as he made an eagle on Friday.

George McNeill
After working to change his game, George McNeill is ready to see what happens during this year's tournament.

Jeff Maggert
Jeff Maggert is highly motivated to play well the next two days and feels well prepared.

Jim Furyk
After getting off to a rough start, Jim Furyk says he played well today and is pretty happy with his round.

Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson says he'll have to spend a little time this afternoon on the greens to get his lag putting down with the greens as fast as they are shaping up to be for the weekend.

Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson says it's hard to determine what his strategy will be going forward and that it depends on the winds and the conditions.

Retief Goosen
Finishing his second round of 68 today, Retief Goosen comments about his good start for the week.

Robert Karlsson
Robert Karlsson says the more you can sort of just stay in your mind and play your own game and not bother about the future or the past, you have a better chance to do well.

Steve Marino
Surprised at the 64 today and played well on the back nine, Steve Marino hopes to play well on the front nine on Saturday.

Tiger Woods
While not particularly pleased with today's round, Tiger Woods says that Round 2 overall was not that bad.

Zach Johnson
While he doesn't think he played well eary, Zach Johnson says that this course suits his game.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Angel Cabrera
Quick word from Angel about how he did today.

Bo Van Pelt
His last three events went well, so he's feeling good about this weekend.

Bo Van Pelt
Perfect weather led to 3-under early in the day for Bo who shares this is one of his favorite tournaments of the year.

Hunter Mahan
Mahan is feeling confident about his shots and excited to go out there and play even round.

Jeff Maggert
A tremendous start for Maggert with a 4-under par 68 today and only one bogey on the card.

Ken Duke
Duke says his group hit some pretty good shots in spite of the wind.

Lucas Glover
Glover is close to family and friends and is feeling right at home on the course.

Nick O'Hern
O'Hern comments on great scoring conditions and changes to golf course set-up.

Phil Mickelson
Mickelson shot 5-under today and is pleased with his round and the course setup which creates an exciting challenge for the players.

Retief Goosen
You don't need a lot of rough to toughen up the course according to Goosen.

Tiger Woods
Great round for Tiger, picking up right where he left off in 2007 with a 7-under 65.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Angel Cabrera
Making his first appearance since his win at the Masters, Angel Cabrera describes his life since the Masters and his plans for the future.

Chad Campbell
Campbell reflects on the Masters and how he is preparing for Quail Hollow.

Jim Furyk
With the course having a different set up than in past years, 2006 winner Jim Furyk is anxious to see how the tournament pans out this year.

Tiger Woods
Paired with Manning for the Pro-Am, Woods dishes on his recovery, family, and Manning's entertaining commercials.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Anthony Kim
Defending Champion is excited to be back at Quail Hollow.

Todd Hamilton
Hamilton shares thoughts about his season so far.