the norwegian Victor HovlandHe, co-leader of the British Open, admitted that he was in a dream situation at the tournament, but said he would not hold back on the final day, this Sunday.
“It’s just inside British Open sa st andrews it’s very special, but to have a chance to win it … Yes, I have to pinch myself, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to hold back tomorrow, ”he said in the Old Course mixed zone.
Hovland indicated it was a course he liked because “you have to be very disciplined” and said he played “very well”.
He also considered it great to share the holes with the Northern Irishman Rory McIlroywith whom he leads the standings and who will have the support of the fans, something he is not too worried about.
“I don’t care. It doesn’t take the pressure off me. I feel like I had some experience there at the Ryder Cup last year. And at the end of the day someone was shouting for me too. So I appreciate you. I just have to play my game and don’t worry about anything. ”
For his part, Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, co-leader of the British Open, congratulated himself as he did not lose focus after missing birdie chances in the first holes of the third day at St Andrews, where this Sunday he will try to win the Claret Jar, sticking to his fight plan.
“I got my first birdie of the day on 5. And I feel like my patience has paid off. Overall, it was a very good day, “he said in the mixed zone in St Andrews.
McIlroy shared a game with another leader, Norwegian Viktor Hovland and was supported by fans.
“The support I received this week was really incredible. I appreciate it and I feel it’s there. But at the same time, I’m doing my best to stay in my own little world because that’s the best way to get the best of myself. “
The “rest” of his “own little bubble” he will also try on the last day.
“I just have to do that one more day. I just have to stick to my game plan, stay in the process. The more people mention the result, the more I insist on the process and sticking to my game plan, because that’s all I can do and I’ve done well in the last three days and put me in this position. . ”
Source: La Verdad
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