Gary Woodland

It was hard growing up because there was nothing close. I never went to a golf tournament.

People probably growing up said U.S. Open wouldn't suit me, because I'm a long hitter, I'm a bomber.

My grandfather was in the military, and I've been part of the Folds of Honor Foundation since 2009, so having the opportunity to wear Puma's Volition America collection is the perfect fit for me.

I've always been a pretty good ball-striker, I've relied on my ball-striking in my whole career, my athletic ability. But the short game and putting has kind of held me back in majors.

Obviously I have no problem wearing pants in competition, but sometimes we're out here in the summer and it's so hot.

And the question about if I ever dreamed of making the putt on the last hole of a U.S. Open when I was a kid, no, I didn't. But I hit a lot of game-winning shots on the basketball court when I was a kid.

No matter what I've done, from when I was a young kid, I always believed I would be successful.

If I'm hitting 3-wood and everyone else is hitting driver, it's a level playing field. If I'm hitting driver straight, then I think I'm playing at a different level than everybody else.

When I see the ball going in the hole, I'm a completely different player.

I'm comfortable playing aggressively.

I can hit a lot of drivers, be aggressive, and attack from the fairway.

Enjoy the pressure. Enjoy the stress. Enjoy being uncomfortable. And don't shy away from it, embrace it.