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JOHN DEERE CLASSICJuly 11, 2013Brendon de JongeSILVIS, ILLINOIS Q.  Exciting way to finish with a nice up‑and‑down. Tell us about it, especially starting with the third shot because you really had nothing to play with there, did you? BRENDON DE JONGE: No, once I hit the second shot there I was in trouble. It was kind of that kind of day. I got away with a lot. I didn't play as well as I scored, so that's always a nice thing. Q. 10th hole, par‑5, your first hole this morning, you hole out from about 88 yards. Tell us about that. BRENDON DE JONGE: Yeah, obviously a nice start to the day. I left myself a good number and hit a good shot in there and then chipped it in a couple holes later, so got off to a good start. Q. What is it about this place, because you get birdies everywhere, but you really like this place, don't you? BRENDON DE JONGE: I do, yeah. I like the golf course. I think it's fun to play. Obviously throughout the summer we play a lot of tough golf courses, and it's nice to come here where it's not an easy golf course but it gives you a lot of birdie chances. Q. I saw you last week at the Greenbrier. The game seems to be trending upwards. You're playing really well right now. Are you confident? BRENDON DE JONGE:  I am confident, yeah. I played three good rounds last week, and a shame about Saturday, but yeah, I feel like I'm on the right track. Q. You're getting close, I can tell. BRENDON DE JONGE: I hope so. Q. How pleased are you with your start? BRENDON DE JONGE: Oh, very pleased. As I said, I scored better than I played today, which is always nice. Q. Tied for 17th a week ago. Are you getting the sense that your game is heading in the right direction? BRENDON DE JONGE: I think so. You know, I felt like I played really well last week other than a five‑ or six‑hole stretch, otherwise I would have been right there. So yeah, I think it's on the right track. Q. What is it about this golf course? You seem to have some success here, had a chance a few years ago. What is it about this place that really fits your eye? BRENDON DE JONGE: You know, I enjoy playing it. I think it's fun to play. We play a lot of tough golf courses throughout the summer, and it's always nice to come here where there's a lot of chances at birdies. Q. Pretty good save there. Looked like Steve Stricker might have given you a high five. BRENDON DE JONGE: Yeah, he owes me one. I'll take it. Q. Talk about your round, did well on 16, 17 and 18. Talk about getting out here and getting off to a good start. BRENDON DE JONGE: Yeah, I thought it was nice going out really early today. We had great conditions this morning, so it's nice to put a good number on the board early. Q. Is there something about this course that kind of gets your motor running? You seem to have a lot of success here. BRENDON DE JONGE: Yeah, I like the golf course. I like the way it sets up, and as I said over there, I think it's fun to play, and we play a lot of tough golf courses throughout the summer. It's nice to come here where it gives you a lot of birdie opportunities. Q. Talk about your third on 10 there, that eagle. What was that, 88 out? BRENDON DE JONGE: Yeah, yeah, I had just under 90 yards. Obviously you're aiming at the hole, but when it goes in it's a bonus, and on your first hole of the day that's always a good start to it. Q. Not that it's ever in bad shape, but we understand a lot of players have said the conditioning is really good this year. BRENDON DE JONGE: Oh, it's immaculate. If you're putting well you're going to make a lot of putts, as good as the greens are. We've never played it when it's been in bad shape. Q. Do you have a number in mind for the week? BRENDON DE JONGE: No, not at all. Not at all. It's too early for that. Q. Do you have to think in the 20s? BRENDON DE JONGE: Yeah, you know, obviously looking at the weather forecast, it's supposed to be good all week. We're not supposed to get a lot of wind, so I think it will probably be something in the 20s. FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports |
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