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July 30, 2015
TRUMP TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND
Q. You had a tough start. Can you talk a little about your start and your first two bogeys and then talk about how it turned around?
SHIHO OYAMA: Yes, I hit 3‑rescue. I hit it way right and then chipped and 2‑putt.
No. 8 was I missed one meter putt.
No.9 was I hit a great shot. Second shot was 8‑iron and then three yards, I made it.
Q. And you went back‑to‑back birdies on 13 and 14?
SHIHO OYAMA: 13 was I hit pitching wedge and then six yards, I made it.
And No. 14 was one yard, sand wedge.
Q. Sand wedge into one yard?
SHIHO OYAMA: Yeah. And 16 was 1.5 yards, sand wedge. And then 17 was 8‑iron. I hit really far, the tee shot, and then second shot was 8‑iron and then seven‑yard putt.
Q. How many times have you played in the British Open?
SHIHO OYAMA: Five times.
Q. And your best finish?
SHIHO OYAMA: My best finish was, I think only one time I made the cut. I can't remember.
Q. And what's the difference this time that you're doing so well?
SHIHO OYAMA: Because the last two weeks ago, I had a great time in the U.S. Open, and so I have confidence. And then last year I played not so good the British Open, so I want revenge for myself.
Q. And do you like playing links golf?
SHIHO OYAMA: Yes, I like.
Q. You don't mind the wind?
SHIHO OYAMA: I love windy. I love strong, windy. So I'm so excited to play.
Q. And you like it because you like the shots that you have to think about?
SHIHO OYAMA: Yeah, strong ball. So that's why I love.
Q. And are you enjoying Scotland?
SHIHO OYAMA: Yes, yes.
Q. What do you like?
SHIHO OYAMA: Fish and chips.
Q. Fish and chips?
SHIHO OYAMA: Yes, twice.
Q. You've had fish and chips twice? Amazing. I think that's your secret.
SHIHO OYAMA: I think I put on weight, two kilos already.
FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports
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