The Open: Brandt Snedeker targets 32-year-old hat-trick at Muirfield
American Brandt Snedeker is hoping to make it a hat-trick of major victories for 32-year-olds in The Open at Muirfield.
Last Updated: 18/07/13 9:34am
Adam Scott and Justin Rose have already won The Masters and US Open respectively this year at the age of 32 and Snedeker is delighted with that statistic.
"I've been told about that a few times and I loved it," said world No 8 Snedeker.
"The precedent has been set and now the hard part is making sure it keeps going. I'll take any little quirky thing and use it in my favour."
Snedeker led last year's Open at Lytham after two rounds and held a share of the lead after three rounds at the Masters, giving him experience which he hopes to put to good use this week.
"I learned a lot in the last four majors," he said. "I learned a lot from watching Adam win at the Masters.
"I learned a lot watching Justin the first two days at the US Open. Just about the patience that's required and the process you have to go through.
Patient
"The hardest thing to do in a major championship is be patient for 72 holes and never push the panic button. The guy that wins this week will not do that. Never hit the panic button."
Snedeker made a point at Lytham of seeking out local pubs for a few beers and he is doing the same at Muirfield in the company of his caddie and coach.
"I always try to find a spot for the week to have a few pints and enjoy the locals," he said.
"You're travelling with your agent, your caddie, your swing instructor, so you end up hanging out with them all week, having some fun and seeing the other guys out there.
"To be at a guy's event where you're having a few pints at night and having a great time, it's fun. Something different."
