Interview With Commerce Bank Championship Leader Loren Roberts

In his first appearance at the Commerce Bank Championship, Loren Roberts' shot a 7-under 64 to sit a top of the leader board by one stroke over Eduardo Romero and two over Lonnie Nielsen.

Roberts, who leads the Champions tour in putting average, scoring average and birdie average, birdied the 17th and 18th holes to end his round on a high note.

After a torrential down pour last night at Eisenhower Parks Red Course, which saw thunder damage a few trees and knock down a scoreboard and hospitality tent, there was uncertainty surrounding the start time of today's event.

Fortunately, crews worked rapidly through the night in order to ensure there would be no delays. Roberts noticed the condition of the course when he said ''miraculous job of getting the course back into shape. Fabulous condition.''

I sat down with the ''boss of the moss'' to discuss his first-round performance and what he attributes to his success putting the ball.


David: Loren, you made birdies at 17 & 18. How would you evaluate your first round of play?

Mr. Roberts: Eighteen was a very tough tee shot. It was a good way to end the day. It was a right to left putt and it went right in the middle. I was very happy with how I struck the ball, driving at every fairway. The greens were softer.

David: What has been the biggest reason for being consistent and effective with the putter.


Mr. Roberts: Gosh, I think a lot of practice. I control the speed well.

David: Does today’s performance give you a boost of confidence heading into the weekend?

Mr. Roberts: I’m looking forward to playing well. This is a great golf course, it has great style. You must shoot low and drive into the fairway. Today I missed none and if you can hit it 270 and have a decent second shot you’ll get it on the green.

Interview With David Edwards From The Commerce Bank Championship

With a one-under 70 Danny Edwards finds himself tied for twenty-seventh heading into the second-round of the Commerce Bank Championship at Eisenhower Park. Paired along side Jay Sigel who shot a 3-under 68 and Jim Dent who shot a disappointing four-over 75, Edwards stayed his ground on a difficult golf course.

I had the opportunity to speak with Mr.Edwards after his first-round of play to discuss his performance and the comments made by playing partner Jim Dent.

David: How would you assess your play today?

Mr. Edwards: I didn’t really drive the ball very well. I played decent, had a few good iron shots and some crucial par plays.

David: Many players said there were challenging par fours. What did you think?

Mr. Edwards: There were long par fours, first with fairway wood, fourth hole driver and fairway wood, 15 is long, very long par fours.

David: Your playing partner today Jim Dent was very displeased with how the fans behaved. What was your impression and do you think he overreacted?

Mr. Edwards: This is a nice place to play. You must have patients, he gets impatient.

David: What do you need to do to stay in contention?

Mr. Edwards: Today I did not play well. I must drive better and keep the ball in play.

Interview With Eduardo Romero From The Commerce Bank Championship

After a strong performance in round-one of the Commerce Bank Championship where he shot a 6-under 65, Eduardo Romero sits in second place heading into the weekend. Romero birdied two, five, seven, twelve, fifteen and seventeen to pull within a shot of tournament leader Loren Roberts. Roberts described his competitors game by saying ''Romero has great hands and great feel. He doesn't worry about mechanics. He just goes out and well.''

In ten events played this season Romero has had six top ten finishes, nine top twenty-fives, is ninth on the money list with earnings totaling $719,449 and fifth on the Charles Schwab cup points list. I caught up with Romero who has been nicknamed ''El Gato'' to ask a few questions.

David: What has the key to your success been this season?

Mr. Romero: I’ve played very good, then last year I still played good. I have a fantastic game and I’m very concentrated. I’m very impressed by my putter and I would have even taken a 4-under today.

David: How was it unbelievable to see your fellow countrymen Angel Cabrera win the U.S Open?

Mr. Romero : It’s very important because it has a big impact on South America and Argentina.

David: Talk about how you’ve been able to form such a close bond with Angel.

Mr. Romero: He’s like my brother and along with my dad we’ve been able to have a nice relationship.

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