LIV GOLF ANDALUCíA

July 13, 2025

Talor Gooch

Real Club Valderrama

Smash GC

Quick Quotes

Q. Talor, it's been a tough two years, but to win here again, tell us some of the emotions that you're going through right now.

TALOR GOOCH: Oh, man, two years ago I didn't have a son, and my son just came and gave me a hug on the green. It's so special. This game is not easy, and you don't take good golf for granted. Just pumped to be back and pumped to be back on the podium. (Indiscernible) texted me last night and was like, I miss seeing you on the podium, don't disappoint me today, so I'm like, all right, I got it. It was a good day, and great to cap it off like that.

Q. When you walked off the 18th tee, you heard a big roar. Did you think Jon had made birdie on 18? Is that one of the best iron shots you've ever hit in your career?

TALOR GOOCH: Yeah, I thought he had made birdie. On the last hole I'm sitting there thinking I need to make birdie to win this thing. I told Mel walking off that, I said, was that any good, and he just told me off the green, it's probably the best iron shot I've ever seen. It was not the shot you want to have coming into the last green, but we took advantage of it.

Q. Has there been some soul searching and tough talks with your team over the last couple of years to get you back to where you are now?

TALOR GOOCH: No, listen, we all know golf is finicky. When it's good you want to ride that wave, and when it's not good, you want to get back on the wave as soon as possible.

It's been a little bit of trying times. I've practiced more the last few years than in a long time. It's just good to see the hard work pay off. It's just good to be sprayed on the 18th green again.

Q. What's sweeter, winning here or the Thunder winning the NBA championship?

TALOR GOOCH: Definitely winning here, but that was special. That was super special. There was no downside with that. I was happy just to be there. Here, if I don't win here, it's going to be a tough next few weeks.