- What’s been your favorite part of the Big Break so far?

I'd have to say that my favorite part so far is playing the different games they set up for us to play... and also having a chance to win something big.  Basically I just really love competitions and that's what we're doing everyday... can't beat it!

 
- What's been the biggest surprise for you so far in the competition?

The biggest surprise was definitely the longest drive challenge.  I knew I was one of the shortest hitters among the competitors so it was a huge surprise when I won that challenge.  Even Lori, who outdrives me by at least 20 yards, didn't reach the grid... that was a big surprise... but really cool... I was really happy!

 
- What has been the most challenging thing for you so far, in terms of the competition as a whole?

It's definitely getting used to all the cameras surrounding me from every angle.  I've played in big events before... played in five USGA events and the Nationals in college, but nothing even comes close to what this feels like.  Definitely was my first time being in a situation like this.  But I have to say that I already feel like such a better player for it... and I'm glad it happened during the Big Break and not the US Open or something like that.  I really feel like I've grown as a player since the first episode!  I'm very thankful for having the Big Break as an experience.

 
- Is the pressure similar to what you experience in a big golf event?

The pressure's not even close to being the same.  During a golf tournament you have 18 holes to play, hitting all different types of shots and having a chance to get into a nice rhythm.  If you make a mistake you have other holes to make up for it.  In this competition it's hit it good or go home... and on top of that, you know everyone at home is watching every single shot.   

- How do you deal with the pressure, and what advice can you give Golf Fitness Magazine readers on how to handle pressure situations?

In the past I've had the problem of walking and talking too fast when the pressure gets on... but over the last year I've thankfully been working on that a lot.  It's helped me a lot on the first couple episodes.  Sometimes under pressure it gets hard to breathe, so I really just focus on slowing down my breathing.  I highly recommend that you practice breathing, and pay attention to your breathing.  Even paying attention to it will help you forget about being nervous.  Another thing that really, really helps is having a consistent pre-shot routine.  I practice this on the range everyday.  To a certain extent, it's just as important as practicing my swing.  Once I get going into my routine I typically always feel very relaxed and comfortable over the ball... mainly because I'm just so focused on my shot so I don't have time to worrying about everything else.  Just remember that you're really only able to think about one thing at a time so just keep yourself occupied thinking about things that can help rather than what you're nervous about.