MASTERS TOURNAMENT

April 8, 2024

Keegan Bradley

Quick Quotes

Q. This is the fifth anniversary of the removal of the Eisenhower Tree. How have you seen that hole change?

KEEGAN BRADLEY: Well, the 17 hole is one of the trickier holes out here. You have to hit a perfect drive or you're going to have a lot of trouble.

Such an iconic hole. There is a lot of pressure to hit a good tee ball on that hole.

Q. Did you think they would replace the tree?

KEEGAN BRADLEY: I just think that that tree was so big and old and iconic I don't think they could. I think they narrowed it in with trees in the fairway, which makes the hole tough.

Q. They moved the tee back since that happened.

KEEGAN BRADLEY: Yeah, it's long. You got to -- like if it's into the wind I've hit 7-iron in. If it's downwind you can get up there with a wedge in your hand. Tricky hole.

Q. Did you ever hit the tree?

KEEGAN BRADLEY: I'm sure I hit the tree. I can't remember. I think everybody hit the tree at least a couple times.

Q. 20 rookies in this field; the record is 21. What advice would you give these guys starting out?

KEEGAN BRADLEY: I would try to go play with one of the champions, one of the guys that have played well here. I would really take the time to really enjoy and look around. It's such a stressful week, especially the first one. You can miss the accomplishment in your career to get out here.

I think you got to take a second is and enjoy being here.

Q. Looking back, what did you feel like of those things you didn't do?

KEEGAN BRADLEY: I was a nervous wreck so I wish I took a little more time to look around and see where I was and how far I had come in my career to be teeing it up in the Masters.