"Ben is a tough competitor but I'm more than ready." "We were absolutely delighted with the performance and the result last week. We were really proud of the players and it was a privilege to be part of such a special occasion at Sandy Park," head coach Middleton said on Friday. "I just tried to hook in with team-mates around me, and they supported me through that. Mike Greenwood, who was the coach at the time, he was always really supportive and really keen to push me. I will forever be grateful to Mike for pushing me really hard and giving me that opportunity." By now, Woods already had already demonstrated the explosive talent that lifted him to three consecutive wins in the U.S. Amateur. After a tie for 60th in his debut in Milwaukee, Woods ran off a T11 in Canada, a share of fifth in Quad City, and a T3 at the B.C. Open. He had shot in the 60s in seven of eight rounds prior to Vegas, so no one was shocked when Woods followed that 70 with a stunning 63 at the host course, TPC Summerlin, and a 68 at Desert Inn to push into a tie for eighth, six off Fehr's lead.