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UBS HONG KONG OPEN


December 2, 2011


Gareth Maybin


FANLING, HONG KONG

Q.  Tell us about the hole‑in‑one.
GARETH MAYBIN:  Yeah, I had 199, it was playing a hair downwind and it was a perfect number for my 5‑iron.  Only about ten yards short, rolled up and went in.

Q.  Saw it all the way?
GARETH MAYBIN:  Saw it all the way.  Went a bit crazy on the tee but why not.

Q.  And with playing partners, because I doubt there were that many people around at that time of day?
GARETH MAYBIN:  Yeah, just us playing, it was fun.  There were a few people watching, ten or 12, not very many.

Q.  And you get yourself a nice little bonus for the hole‑in‑one.
GARETH MAYBIN:  Looking forward to seeing it.  I believe it's a watch, looking forward to it.

Q.  I gather, I'm told you wanted an OMEGA watch?
GARETH MAYBIN:  I really wanted one about two years ago, I did well in Korea and went and bought one, looks like I have two now.

Q.  And the Seamaster is worth a pretty penny, as well.
GARETH MAYBIN:  Not sure how much it's worth but happy to win it.

Q.  Putting it on the scale of holes‑in‑one in your career, I know you've had another one in the past on The European Tour.
GARETH MAYBIN:  I've had four in total.  I had two this year, one in Holland and one here.  But this definitely is the best one.

Q.  You never tire of it.
GARETH MAYBIN:  No, definitely not.

Q.  Go on, put it in the picture of the whole of the round, because it didn't work out well in the end, did it?
GARETH MAYBIN:  No, I played poorly today to be honest.  I did well to shoot 3‑over.  So I have a bit of work this afternoon, and try and regroup and play better at the weekend.

Q.  That double as a result of the hole‑in‑one just straight after?
GARETH MAYBIN:  No, just two horrific shots.

Q.  But the big positive, as well as the watch, hey, you've made the cut and you'll have a nice tidy sum of money if you carry on.
GARETH MAYBIN:  Correct.  Looking forward to the weekend.  Post a couple of good numbers and get one for Christmas.

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