Going Head to Head: Angelo Que vs. Gary Simpson

How do you warm up?

Que: I would do a bit of stretching exercises in the locker room before I head to the range. If the range is small, I would go to the putting green.
Simpson: I would have a cup of coffee. I would then do a bit of stretching exercises and head to the range and hit around 20-30 golf balls.

What do you do after completing a round?

Que: Eat. I would feel really hungry after a round and would head straight to the clubhouse for a meal.
Simpson: Reflect on the score and see what I could have done and what happened throughout the course of the day.

It takes 45 minutes to get from hotel to golf course. How do you kill the time in the bus?

Que: Listen to my i-pod. It keeps me company especially during the long trips from the hotel to the golf club.
Simpson: I have too many things going through my mind so I don’t need other distractions like an i-pod. I just do a lot of thinking.

What's the worst thing that you fear when you are playing?

Que: I can’t pinpoint one but on top of the list would probably be playing a really bad round.
Simpson: Struck by lightning, that would be a bad situation for anyone.

You've just shot a 65. What will you do after the round?

Que: Eat. I love my food, what can I say!
Simpson: Have a beer. Reward myself for a solid round and don’t do anything out of the ordinary.

How about after a round of 80?

Que: Eat. It is the first thing I do right away no matter what I shoot in a round.
Simpson: Have a beer. Hope to shoot for a better round in the following day.

You have two putts from 10 feet for par to win a title. Do you go for glory with a birdie?

Que: I would go for a two-putt. A win is a win so better be safe than sorry.
Simpson: I will try and hole it regardless if I am gunning for a win or not. I will still try for a birdie, it’s in a players competitive nature to do that.

What do you think of when you face a downhill 5-foot putt?

Que: Hopefully it goes in. Just putt it to the line.
Simpson: At least I know I’m going to have an uphill putt coming back!

After posting a double bogey, what are your thoughts at the next tee?

Que: I will stick to my game plan and put that double bogey behind me. It would not really affect me.
Simpson: On the next tee, I would be hitting it as hard as possible down the fairway to let a bit of steam out.

There's water on the right and OB on the left. How do you approach this next tee shot to a par-4 480 yard hole being in position for a top-five finish?

Que: I would hit my normal drive, trust it and be confident with it. Hopefully it would go straight.
Simpson: Suck it up and just hit it. Play the course the way I feel it. I just have to keep playing within myself.

Will you speak to your playing partners if you're in contention on the back nine on Sunday?

Que: I love to talk, especially when I’m playing. If it’s quiet while I’m out on course competing, I would feel a bit uneasy.
Simpson: Yes. I will have a bit of a chat if he is willing.

If you are drawn to play with Tiger Woods, how do you think you'll react playing with him?

Que: I would be nervous initially and would ask for an autograph. I might end up watching him play.
Simpson: Not sure really. I will find out when that happens as I really don’t know how I would feel playing next to Tiger.

You're playing in the Pro-am and one of your amateurs can't hit the ball at all. What will do you do?

Que: If they need help, I would help them out or I’ll encourage them to play and have fun.
Simpson: Give him a couple of quick tips to try and help him out. If he does not improve, I would tell him to pick up another game.

July 20, 2007

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