That being said, it was still a tough day. And I expect if the conditions stay a little breezy and sunny like this, we're going to see a firmer, faster golf course and a tougher course on the weekend.
You get off the first day and you're even through six and you want to start trying to push. You have to let things happen. If you force it and try to make those things happen, I think that's when the course jumps up and bites you.
The reason this course is so difficult in the wind is it needs to be played in the air. You can't really hit a lot of low shots and run the ball up. You have to fly the ball. And putting the ball up in the air with wind makes it difficult.
This course sets up well for me. It's not power-orientated. It's all about being able to hit shots in the wind.
I'm not going to pull your leg and say this is the greatest course we play, ... You're gonna make a lot of birdies ... but there also are a lot of disasters waiting to happen.
I probably just wasn't as confident and comfortable with my game at that point. It's nice to be back playing well and on a course I like so much.
It was a good start to the year, good start to this week, and hopefully I'll keep it up. The course is in better shape now than I've ever seen it. I think they've done a wonderful job with the condition of the golf course.