JOHN DEERE CLASSIC

July 7, 2023

Brendon Todd

TPC Deere Run

Press Conference

THE MODERATOR: Brendon, off to a great start here this week. 66 yesterday. 65 today. You're heading in the right direction. Just a few comments on what you're feeling confident about and what's going well for you.

BRENDON TODD: Yeah, I had a pretty productive week last week in Detroit. Felt like I shored up a few things in my game.

Then I have a new caddie this week, David Clark, and he has brought really positive energy, a little more structure to my practice, my preparation for the tournament. Worked hard on my wedges and the rhythm of my golf swing, and those are two things I'm relying on a lot out there.

I think the rhythm has helped me off the tee. I've hit all but five fairways, and I think three or four of those have been in the first cut, so driving it really well.

Wedges have been decent. The putter has heated up a little bit. I went back to a Scotty Cameron Newport 2.25, and that's rolling it really good. Seeing the lines pretty well here.

THE MODERATOR: Just a few comments about this course and how it sets up, suits your game. Obviously pretty well.

BRENDON TODD: I haven't had a lot of success here. I know I had a top 20 back in 2019 when I was working my way back to full status on tour.

It should favor my game. Steve Stricker, Zach Johnson have had a lot of success here. They don't hit it far.

I think for me there's a little bit of draw drivers out there that are important on holes like 17. You know, I think for me driving it really well and getting the putter heated up are really important, and this week everything seems to be clicking.