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Friday, October 4th, 2013

Golf Channel Quotes The Presidents Cup, Day Two

Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio

Friday, Oct. 4, 2013

On Brendon de Jonge’s play

Gary Koch – “For a rookie this guy has played extremely well. He really carried Ernie along [on Thursday] and has continued that good play today.”

On the playing conditions at Muirfield

Peter Jacobsen (@JakeTrout)  – “Even though we’ve had a lot of rain yesterday and earlier today, these greens are still lighting quick.”

On the group of first-time Presidents Cup players on the International team

Frank Nobilo (@FrankNobiloGC)  “It’s like baptism by fire for these rookies”

On Tiger Woods wanting Matt Kuchar to hit his 2nd shot on 12 into the bunker

Nobilo– “It’s the shot that the partner wanted, and you’ve got one of the best in the business [from out of the bunker] if not the best.”

On Jordan Spieth’s playing success

Koch – “The 20-year-old is playing well beyond his years.”

On Ernie Els’ play in Friday’s match

Brandel Chamblee (@chambleebrandel) “The biggest surprise was watching the way Ernie Els played yesterday versus the way he played today. Key putt after key putt – really a shot in the arm for that pairing.”

On the different mindset for the U.S. team in foursomes matches vs. fourball matches

Chamblee – “There was more intensity today with the U.S. team. I don’t know why it’s hard to duplicate that atmosphere in the best ball competition. Maybe it’s because you hurt so bad when you miss a shot – and you’re so excited when you hit a good shot for your partner.”

On the low scores in today’s matches

John Cook (@johncookgolf) “In this hard format, they’re making birdies everywhere. That’s really not the norm in a foursomes match.”

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