What they said: Hunter Mahan

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Q. You got the second point of the day, how do you feel?

HUNTER MAHAN: Great. I think when they put me out first, I need the to set the tone. I didn't want to get the match off to a loss and luckily Stewart played great so, that was two great matches there.

Q. 2-down after two, what were you thinking?

HUNTER MAHAN: 16 holes left. I gave him those two holes, but he played solid. We didn't give each other many holes and it was nice to make a few putts there and to finish it off the way I did.

I talked to Tiger last night, and it was important to set the tone and we needed a good start. We couldn't give up the lead and give up early points.

Q. Walking to the third tee, what were you saying to yourself?

HUNTER MAHAN: Just go back to basics, try to hit some fairways, try to hit some greens and try to get into the rhythm of the round. I knew I was playing good and I just had to keep playing.

Q. I get the sense that you're really pumped up.

HUNTER MAHAN: I'm jazzed. I'm jazzed. I'm really excited right now.