Casey Eyes New Prize
Just read this article re: Paul Casey which I thought I would share. The original can be found by clicking here
He may be golf’s world number three, but Paul Casey feels he needs to take his career up another level by winning a World Golf Championships event.
Having won three times this year, including a maiden victory in the United States at the Shell Houston Open, Casey will tee it up at Firestone Country Club in Ohio hoping to add success at the Bridgestone Invitational to two previous top-10 finishes in the event.
“Every tournament from here on out is very, very important,” Casey said. “World Golf Championship events are obviously a step up. That’s what I’ve got to focus on.”
He added: “I’ve got to focus on the majors and the World Golf events. That’s what I want to win, having kind of ticked the boxes of what I need to win.
“I’ve now won on the PGA Tour and lots (10) in Europe, but I need to continue to get better and win big events. I haven’t done that yet, so I need to do that.
“And then we’re into FedExCup and then after that right to the Race To Dubai. So there is no opportunity to back off at this point. Every tournament is crucial.”
Fourth in 2006 and eighth last year, Casey feels right at home at Firestone.
“This is a golf course that I love,” Casey said. “I think it’s a wonderful track. It’s in spectacular shape.
“I played nine holes on Monday, a few holes on Tuesday morning and, as ever, the fairways are pretty tight and you’ve got to find those if you want to shoot low scores around here.
“The greens are going to be super quick. I saw them double cutting and double rolling yesterday. I think they’re getting the (speed) to about 13 (on the Stimpmeter). It’s just a great place. The staff and the clubhouse are phenomenal. This is a week I think not just myself but a lot of players really look forward to. It’s a fun week around just a great golf course.”
