ABU DHABI HSBC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

November 7, 2024

Rasmus Højgaard

Yas Links

Quick Quotes

Q. What's biggest positive from the opening round?

RASMUS HØJGAARD: It's got to be a couple of long hole putts on the front nine, and two eagles. That makes a big difference. Overall there's for tee-to-green. I hit a lot of greens and gave myself good chances. Didn't feel like I was in too much trouble today.

Q. How comfortable did you feel with your game heading into this week?

RASMUS HØJGAARD: To be fair, the last few days of practise hasn't been that good. But again, I've had some good results over the last two, three months, and so yeah, I'm in a good place at the moment and just trying to be as calm as possible, and I'll just see what I can get out of IT.

Q. Third in The Race to Dubai standings. What's the mindset coming in? What's the mindset now after getting yourself off to a good start?

RASMUS HØJGAARD: Well it doesn't change much. It seems like it's going to be a low-scoring week. Got to make a lot of birdies over the next three days. So take it day-by-day. Try to stay out of trouble for the most part.

Q. You got a front row seat to the man leading The Race to Dubai standings. How much of a challenge are you trying to reel him in over the next few days?

RASMUS HØJGAARD: Well, It's a big challenge but listen, these are two big events, a lot can happen. But at the same time, just focus on my game.