FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP

August 15, 2024

Harris English

TPC Southwind

Quick Quotes

Q. How would you characterize the round today?

HARRIS ENGLISH: I really had no expectations since yesterday was the first time in a week I'd hit above a 9-iron. I tried to play last week, had some low back issues, so the prep for this week wasn't what I normally do.

But yeah, it felt good to get back into it. Obviously starting out pretty hot with a chip-in on the first hole and a long putt on the second hole was a good way to get into the round.

Played solid. Obviously left a couple out there on the back nine, but felt like everybody can say that. It's just a mental grind with this heat. It's easy to lose focus. Tried to stay in every shot. Happy with the round. I know we've got a lot more golf to play, and excited about where I'm standing.

Q. You're obviously from the south; this type of heat, it doesn't get any -- even though you're used to it, it doesn't get any easier?

HARRIS ENGLISH: No, it doesn't. I grew up in this, so I guess I'm more used to it. St. Simons this time of year gets a lot like this. But yeah, it's tough. It's tough to keep your hands dry, just to stay mentally into it. It's so much easier to lose focus out there when it's this hot. I felt like we did a good job of it today, and it helps teeing off the first -- Nick and I are the first tee time tomorrow, so hopefully we'll play three or four holes without it being super hot.

Q. What was the big problem with your back? Was it just tightness or something else?

HARRIS ENGLISH: Yeah, it's happened probably four or five times in my career where I wake up and it's not feeling right. I can't really turn the way I want to through the ball, and I lose a lot of distance and power. It just doesn't feel right. Doesn't feel good.

Had a good team this week to get me back in shape, and we'll do some more treatment this afternoon, and I think the cold plunge will feel really good this afternoon.