ALFRED DUNHILL LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP

September 30, 2021

Javier Ballesteros

Quick Quotes

Q. First time on the Old Course, how special was that yesterday?

JAVIER BALLESTEROS: Yeah, it was very special. We had the opportunity of watching the film one month ago and I really like it when I watch it and was even better yesterday because when we watch it -- we very happy, the family being here. It was pretty emotional playing down 18 and it was fantastic to be able to play here.

Q. It's not lost on us, as well, but obviously your dad had a pretty special moment here in The Open and you had one today? That final hole. How nice was it to finish on the green that has so much history in your family like that?

JAVIER BALLESTEROS: Yeah, I actually think the pin was similar when he holed the putt, and yeah, it was pretty special. It wasn't a good day for me. I didn't drive or hit the ball any good. I was pretty sure I was going to hit a good shot on 18, maybe not that good but I was definitely happy to finish with a birdie.

Q. What's it like to be here this week?

JAVIER BALLESTEROS: It's very special. I practised at the Old Course on Tuesday, and it was really special. I went to the 18 green to see the putt he made, and it was as he said in many times, the happiest moment of his career. Yeah, it was definitely very, very special to play there today and as I said, I was a little bit emotional coming down 18. I'm very happy to be here with my sister caddying and my mom, also.