fbpx
billy horschel wm phoenix open

‘It’s tough right now’ – Billy Horschel holds back tears after carding 84 at Memorial Tournament

Billy Horschel gave an emotional interview after the first round of the Memorial Tournament where his struggles and lack of confidence were laid bare

 

In golf, your form can dip as quickly as it peaks. It is a sport that is psychologically demanding as well as physically demanding.

Billy Horschel’s post-round interview on day one at the Memorial Tournament showed that confidence is volatile – even at the top of the game.

The American returned to Muirfield Village on Thursday after romping the prestigious event by four shots in 2022.

Unfortunately, we saw Horschel in a completely different state in yesterday’s first round in Ohio, as he struggled to a 12-over-par 84.

“It’s tough right now,” he emotionally explained. “As I said, I’m working really hard, trying to do the right things, and the team’s doing everything really well. It sucked today.

“Yesterday, I didn’t hit it very good in the pro-am and even after the round it wasn’t bad. On video, it looks good. Technically it’s not that far off.

“As much as I would love to throw in the towel and not come out tomorrow, that’s just not in me. I’m just not one of those players. There are plenty of those guys out here on tour that would make an excuse about being injured and everything.

“I’m making a big number on every single hole it seems like. I’m struggling every hole – my confidence is the lowest it’s been in my entire career. I think ever in my entire golf career. As low as it feels, it feels like I’m not that far off at the same time.

“Which is insane to see when you see me shoot 84 today. It wouldn’t make sense to a lot of people. But I don’t think I’m that far off. I need the swing to be a little bit better, I need to do a few more things a little bit better.

“I just need to see a few more quality golf shots and that’s just what I haven’t had. And it’s tough when you come to a course like this and you need to be precise tee to green and I’m not really precise right now from tee to green.

“It’s a challenge out there, there’s no doubt about it. But like I said, I’ll keep plugging away and I’ll keep pushing forward and I’ll keep grinding hard I’ll keep working hard and hopefully it comes around soon.”

Horschel made six bogeys and three double bogeys, only to be eclipsed by Chad Ramey at the bottom of the leaderboard, who carded an 88.

South African Dylan Frittelli had been 15-over through 14 holes but called it a day due to illness.

Horschel’s win at the Memorial last year was his seventh win on the PGA Tour and it helped him to earn a spot on the US Presidents Cup team for the first time in September.

NOW READ: Brandt Snedeker reveals extraordinary surgery during PGA Tour absence

Follow NCG on Twitter!

billy horschel

Latest Posts

dp world tour 2024 schedule

DP World Tour

DP World Tour 2024 schedule and results

Read full article - DP World Tour 2024 schedule and results
liv golf schedule 2024

LIV Golf

LIV Golf schedule 2024: Every date, venue and result

Read full article - LIV Golf schedule 2024: Every date, venue and result
Lydia Ko WITB

News

What’s in Lydia Ko’s bag?

Read full article - What’s in Lydia Ko’s bag?
players championship field 2024

News

Players Championship field: Who is playing at TPC Sawgrass?

Read full article - Players Championship field: Who is playing at TPC Sawgrass?
LIV Golf

LIV Golf

How far have the LIV golfers fallen in the world rankings?

Read full article - How far have the LIV golfers fallen in the world rankings?
pga championship field

News

World Golf Rankings 2024: Who’s in the top 10?

Read full article - World Golf Rankings 2024: Who’s in the top 10?
LIV Golf

LIV Golf

Show me the money! How much has each LIV player made since signing up?

Read full article - Show me the money! How much has each LIV player made since signing up?
rory mcilroy talor gooch

News

Rory McIlroy’s advice for Talor Gooch: Be more like Joaquin Niemann!

Read full article - Rory McIlroy’s advice for Talor Gooch: Be more like Joaquin Niemann!
viktor hovland prize money

News

Soulless, comical and sad: Viktor Hovland has a bleak outlook on golf

Read full article - Soulless, comical and sad: Viktor Hovland has a bleak outlook on golf