Q. Fantastic start. What was the key?
KEVIN KISNER: Yeah, just tried to hit a lot of quality shots and was able to do that. I think I hit every green in regulation. Mark didn't make a lot of putts, so if he makes those putts this match is a lot more interesting.
Q. You've won this a couple years ago. You're built for match play, especially on this golf course in my opinion.
KEVIN KISNER: Yeah, just trying to be really annoying. When you're really annoying it can get under their skin. I don't have the most firepower but never give a hole away is kind of my MO, and that's what I love about this golf course is I can chase the ball out there in the fairways and hole a few putts.
Q. It's a long week if you go all the way. Now this match ends at 15 and you get a little more rest. Is that a good thing?
KEVIN KISNER: Yeah, man, I'm going to go work on my putting. I wasn't real pleased with that. But ball-striking is good and it always depends on the conditions and your opponent, so we'll see how the week goes.
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