LIV GOLF VIRGINIA

May 10, 2026

Lucas Herbert

Trump National DC

Ripper GC

TV Interview

Q. Quite a popular win there, Lucas Herbert. No practice round, no expectations. What did you learn about yourself and your game this week?

LUCAS HERBERT: Probably that I can perform pretty damn well when things aren't perfect. I was pretty sick all week, and I woke up this morning probably feeling worse than I did the last few days. I had Sergio coming at me for 36 holes really hard, and he pushed me the whole way, made me earn that one.

I didn't doubt myself. I missed a few putts here and there and made it a contest late. But after the rain delay, the way I played those eight shots, I'm so proud of that. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone tonight.

Q. Nick Pugh, your caddie, was instrumental all week long. When you had the little roller coaster around 9, 10, and things got really tight, how important was he to you then?

LUCAS HERBERT: We just had such a laugh out there. We said walking to the 1st tee, we're going to have fun regardless. That was the thing, we walked off the back of the 9th green having fun.

He's amazing. There's not a good enough word I can speak about him. He's been with me so long now, every win but one, every win but two actually. He deserves it as much as I do.

Q. Now you're in the U.S. Open. I don't know if you knew that was official yet. You're in the U.S. Open as well. The hits just keep coming, don't they?

LUCAS HERBERT: Yeah, there was so many things that came with winning today. I just wanted to focus on what I was doing and then spend this moment now figuring out what comes with it.

That's a nice added bonus. My first major ever was at Shinnecock. Nice to go back and see what I've learned since then. Can't wait to get there and try to play like I did this week.

Q. It will be your 18th major championship to compete in now. I know what's going to happen next. It's going to be celebration time. Go enjoy.