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I know, it sounds like an oxymoron. However, I'd guess it's actually a good way to approach competitive golf. Right? I mean, of course you don't want to let negative thoughts to compromise your confidence, but neither do you want to let overconfidence prevent you from "playing smart".
Cristie Kerr was a picture of that perfect balance yesterday when she sat down for her pre-tournament interview earlier today in Rochester on the eve of the 2011 Wegmans LPGA Championship.
She spoke about what it's like to defend a 12-shot victory stating, “I’m not 12 shots ahead of the field starting out this week". There's your pragmatism. But she also discussed the current state of her game which... on the heels of her third straight runner-up finish... is excellent, she's optimistic that it's her time for a win.
The No.1 U.S. golf also talks about a number of other subjects... including her new irons, her recent round at Augusta National and her meeting with fellow "Major dominator" and Audemars Piguet Golf Ambassador, Rory McIlroy earlier this week in Cape Cod. The video is almost 15 minutes long but it's well worth watching for the unique perspective.
Now... for the GolfWeek Major Challenge! You have only a few more hours to make your picks, so get over to their site and do it.
Like Rory will have to do a year from now at the 2012 US Open when everyone's looking back to 2011, Cristie will need to keep her mind in the present. I'm betting she can do it.
ReplyDeleteCK is intense. I'm sure that's good in some ways and bad in others but the fact remains she's the only American up there at the top consistently. Lincicome, Pressel, Creamer, Wie - still not quite there. Maybe in the future, but for now Cristie is still the American to watch.
ReplyDeleteCristie seems to have a great relationship with her husband. I like the way she talked about playing
ReplyDeletewith him at Augusta and how his up-and-down was the high point of the day. :}