Derek Gilchrist from Elk Grove, Calif., understood. He tried to forget that he had to improve his position in the final round Friday, and just tried to play his game. You want to, but it's so hard to let go because you know it means everything. His caddie simply nodded. He shot 78, and missed a playoff by two.
Players deal with pressure in different ways.
Some take deep breaths. Others stomp their feet, or try praying or cursing after every shot and putt. One player said he smiled to keep from throwing up. Another chain-smoked three packs. Jason Gore, who played on this year's victorious U.S. Walker Cup team , took the violent route Friday.