Q. Adam, how would you assess the match overall?
ADAM SCOTT: Good to get a win, obviously. I kind of -- when you win two of the last three, you're squeaking out of a match. Yeah, not much was going for either of us. A couple errors by both of us on the back nine. Some good stuff at the end of the match to win.
It always feels good to get a win, even if it's the first round of the Match Play, it feels like a win.
Q. As you said, you didn't have maybe your best stuff today. Did you conjure up the best stuff of the day at the end to get it done in the end?
ADAM SCOTT: Yeah, that was really good. It felt go coming down the stretch and having a little pressure on the shots, some consequence. I feel like my game is really good. I just didn't quite drive it well today, and I've been driving it well.
That kind of had me out of position a bit too much. Hopefully that straightens up everything else. It was really good.
Q. Does it help to have a tough match in the first match? Getting a win is great but having a tough match and knowing that you may have to deal with that the next couple days?
ADAM SCOTT: Yeah, it's always good, whether you're getting into contention or have a tight match, to feel those feelings and certainly make a putt on the last or come out on top is good for the confidence.
But I've got tough matches the next couple days, but it's a good spot to be going in with a win and feeling like the tournament is all in front of me still.
Q. I know you're obviously playing here and worrying about the matches here, but are you always kind of looking towards Augusta at this time of year with how your game is trending and maybe some of the stuff you're working on?
ADAM SCOTT: I think I've been working on a lot. I feel like I always play just okay, but I haven't been playing great. I haven't been able to contend enough.
I feel like I don't need an overhaul of everything, but I'm looking in every area for a little one percent here or there. My driving has been much better the last couple weeks. Take today out of the -- and that's good. I've addressed some stuff with my irons and even my golf ball.
I feel like I've put myself in a good spot. I'm hoping that Augusta is going to be the week it all comes together for four days.
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