KITCHENAID SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

May 27, 2023

Mark Brown

Quick Quotes

PGA Frisco

Q. (No microphone.)

MARK BROWN: Two practice rounds Saturday and Sunday and I flew up to Jersey for a qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open. Played Monday.

Q. How did you do?

MARK BROWN: I got in. Was medalist there.

Q. Where was that?

MARK BROWN: Up at Arcola in New Jersey. I shot 2-under early. Got on a plane here. Played nine holes Wednesday. Played good all week. I hit it really good, haven't really scored well. But my driver, I picked up a driver Monday up in Jersey that really has changed everything for me. I'm just aiming and shooting. It's going right where I'm aiming and it's going long. So I took a lot of spin off the driver and it's going good.

Q. What did you go with?

MARK BROWN: It's a Paradym 9 degree. Triple diamond with this little shaft. I don't know what it is.

Q. You put it in Monday before your qualifier?

MARK BROWN: Before the qualifier. I hit it -- a guy on the range said it was carrying 295 to 300. So I was like, the bunker was 290, so I said, well, maybe I can carry it. So I played great up there. Down here I hit it really good. Just, my putter's usually best part of my game, it's just, haven't made a whole lot, kind of defensive putting out here. But if I get that going tomorrow hopefully I can pick up some more spots.

Q. What's your status right now? How many over?

MARK BROWN: 2.

Q. So you're right in there with, I mean plus 1's leading the low club pro.

MARK BROWN: Is it?

Q. Yeah. What kind of goal is that coming into the week?

MARK BROWN: Definitely. Wife needs a new kitchen, so I'm going to try and grind it out tomorrow to get that. Yeah, for sure. I don't know who is up there but I'm looking forward.

Q. Cameron Doan, I think.

MARK BROWN: Oh, it is. Yeah. So I'm playing well enough and giving myself a lot of birdie chances. So it feels great.

Q. How many of these have you played in?

MARK BROWN: I think I played in four of 'em. I got a kitchen in 2019. I tied -- I don't even live there any more.