How special is it for a local guy to play in the HP Byron Nelson Championship?
COLT KNOST: Yeah, it’s awesome to play out here with my family and friends watching. Obviously this tournament was my first tournament as a pro tournament, and it’s always fun to play here. I feel like I put a lot of pressure on myself to play well, and I’m pretty happy with the start. Q. How often have you dreamed, fantasized, whatever it is, about playing well if not winning here? COLT KNOST: Yeah, obviously next to a major, this would probably be my No. 1 tournament to win, just because it’s at home. If I ever win here, it’ll be the biggest party they’ve ever seen. Q. The question is are you hosting a get-together tonight? Are you trying to keep it business as usual with this being a local tournament? What’s the story? COLT KNOST: I’m just taking it easy. Practicing a little bit, eat some lunch and go to the pavilion, hang out and go home. Q. Talk about your round. COLT KNOST: I made a few nice putts out there, but I missed a lot of short ones. I had just mental mistakes, not paying
