AMGEN IRISH OPEN

September 15, 2024

Grant Forrest

Royal County Down GC

Quick Quotes

Q. Excellent stuff despite the finish overall, terrific week. What do you make of your performance?

GRANT FORREST: Yeah, I got the tough side of the draw this week. Played pretty solid Thursday, Friday to get through and then yeah, had it going yesterday and had a really tough finish. Dropped five shots in the last four, so that was -- yeah, dinner didn't taste too good last night.

But proud of the way I picked myself back up this morning. Come out, obviously much nicer day today. Stayed patient and made a few putts coming in.

Obviously disappointed with the finish on 18. It was a good birdie chance to do that with the wind direction.

But all in all, the way the season's been, it's a big relief to get a week like this under my belt.

Q. You started the day about seven shots back. Did you think it was even possible to get a win?

GRANT FORREST: No, not really, to be honest. Especially with Rory leading, and in good weather, he's going to be tough, tough to beat today.

I just did my own thing, and yeah, all of a sudden I was right up there. Yeah, just you don't know what can happen out there.

Q. Were you looking at the leaderboards at all?

GRANT FORREST: I saw on 17, it just comes up with your playing partner's position as they are hitting their shot, and then I saw I was at second, a bit surprised. The guys out there still have a lot of golf to play and a lot of chances, so I expect I probably needed a birdie or an eagle on 18 to have any sort of chance.

But all in all, just delighted to finish the week like this.