Hale Irwin
Hale Irwin
Hale S. Irwinis an American professional golfer. He was one of the world's leading golfers from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. He is one of the few players in history to win three U.S. Opens, becoming the oldest ever U.S. Open champion in 1990 at the age of 45...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth3 June 1945
CityJoplin, MO
CountryUnited States of America
came coming few four hit last loose poor putting shots three
Coming down the back nine, I just putted poorly. I hit a few loose shots on the back nine. It actually came down to just some very poor putting once again. The putting has been the nemesis over the last three or four months. It's getting to be a little frustrating, I suppose.
open throw win
You don't win the U.S. Open by being lucky, throw it up there and hope. He's got credentials.
asked
As long as I have a chance, that's all I've ever asked of myself.
ball best continue days improve strike
Probably one of the best ball-striking days I've had this year. If I continue to strike the ball like I did and improve my putting, I think I'll be right in there.
four good holes kept rest start three
I got off to a good start with birdies on three of four holes and kept it going the rest of the way,
anticipate experience great happens playing whether
I have been there, and I know I can do it. Whether it happens or not, I don't know. I think experience is a great factor. I don't anticipate Dana playing poorly. I just have to play well.
excited good
I don't get too excited with first-round scores. But you have to be up there to have a chance. It's always good to be in the mix.
nervous tall telling
I'd be telling a tall one if I said I wasn't nervous down the stretch,
attitude golf good learning shots trying understand
I am still trying to understand this game, ... I am still learning how to play golf. There are a lot of shots I still don't know. I am still trying to learn, and I think that's a good attitude to have.
finished heading hour leaders-and-leadership putt sent top
Let's put that in perspective, ... I finished an hour before the leaders. It wasn't like that putt sent me into the playoffs. Heading into the 11th hole, I wasn't even in the top 15.
bogey good seven
Seven birdies and one bogey -- a good day,
ahead bit holes man playing six
Six holes in one? ... I have nine, but I've been playing a lot more years than he has. I'd say the young man is a little bit ahead of the curve.
close goes stay
I have a chance. If all goes well, I can stay close going into Sonoma.
anxiety coming last nervous tall telling win
If I said I wasn't nervous coming down the last hole, I'd be telling a tall one. This win put some anxiety I had aside.