More from The Q&A: Hunter Mahan


Posted July 18, 2009 by Jenni Carlson Comment on this article Leave a comment

Hunter Mahan had a rough week at the British Open, but it was the first one he’s had this year.

The former Oklahoma State standout and PGA Tour up-and-comer missed the cut for the first time this season. He’s had a great run and some great finishes. Don’t be surprised to see him finish the rest of the season strong.

But you should be downright stunned if you see Mahan follow the recent trend of golfers who are posting on their Twitter accounts during tournaments. He explains in this bonus outtake from The Q&A:

Jenni Carlson: There was some talk recently about guys on tour Twittering during competition. You into any of that?

Hunter Mahan: I’m definitely not that into it. I’ve been on Facebook and whatnot. Twitter, I’ve never been to the website. If those guys want to do it, I guess it’s fine. Anything that helps the game, that helps people get closer to us, I think it’s a good thing.

JC: But we can expect no cell phone pictures from you to be posted during a round?

HM: I don’t think you’ll see any of that any time soon.

JC: You a tech buff in other areas?

HM: I have an Xbox. I only play about two or three games on that. Sometimes if I get real hot on something, I’ll play it for days. I’ve got an iPhone and stuff like that, but some people I’ve seen have iPhones and 50 applications. They don’t even get off the phone for anything. I guess I’m more of a naturalist.

JC: If someone who has an iPhone qualifies as a naturalist.

HM: Nowadays, it is.





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Jenni Carlson, a sports columnist at The Oklahoman since 1999, came by her love of sports honestly. She grew up in a sports-loving family in...


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