Q. Viktor, how would you characterize your round?
VIKTOR HOVLAND: Got off to a very nice start. It was very tough out there, so I knew that around par was going to be a good score. A little up and down. I felt like I didn't do a very good job of when I was out of position just take kind of the punishment and get back in play. I kind of tried to force a couple situations, so it cost me a couple shots there. Other than that, I hit a lot of good shots and try to work on the not-so-good stuff tomorrow.
Q. Did it feel like a U.S. Open out there at times?
VIKTOR HOVLAND: Yeah, for sure. The greens are really firm and fast, and obviously with the wind it's really hard to hit fairways, and then you're just out of position from the get-go.
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