Q. How tough was that 71?
ADAM SCOTT: That was a grind out there. I saw all these good scores up on the board but it didn't feel like that was really doable. It was kind of one step forward and a couple steps back out there. Very hard to get in a rhythm. Hard to feel like you had a number where you could attack.
It was challenging. It was blustery and a great day on the West Course, really.
Q. You hit lots of quality shots but a couple of shots looking a little to the right. Talk about your mindset and how the swing is feeling and how it felt to you out there.
ADAM SCOTT: It felt pretty good, overall. Trusting it is hard on a day like today, especially when, you know, you might misjudge a shot here or there, especially on the wind, the direction, and it hangs far offline. It's hard to keep believing that you're doing the right things.
The swing does feel good. With it being so windy today, I pulled a couple of wrong clubs off the tee, and I think that was more the error than the swing so much. It just left no margin for any error. If it's like that tomorrow, hopefully I'll learn a lesson but looking forward to having a chance.
Q. The patience paid off because you finished birdie, birdie. How important is that momentum into tomorrow?
ADAM SCOTT: Yeah, it's always huge here, the last two holes being par 5s. It feels like it's an opportunity every day and no gimmie birdies. There's a lot of trouble, and 6 pops up every once in a while.
Happy with the 4-4 today. That patience paid off. I don't know how patient I can be tomorrow. It's going to take a really great round. Hopefully I get a few good numbers and get it going.
Q. Doesn't feel like you have anything left to prove in this game, a C.V. anybody would dream of, but this event, full of rich history and the stage is magnificent. What would it mean to you to have this title on the C.V.?
ADAM SCOTT: Oh, it would be so special. Irate this tournament so highly. I've enjoyed playing here for a lot of years now, and with strong connections to European golf, I would love to etch my name into the history here at Wentworth.
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