Tee Time Preference?

[virginian]

Hi Karin,

I noticed that you have a really early tee time for the first round of the McDonald's LPGA (first group, 7:15, 10th tee). Do you prefer an early tee time or a later tee time? And what are the challenges that each instance presents to you? Also, does it matter whether you tee off on the 1st tee or the 10th tee?

And thanks for being here by the way. We all appreciate you paying attention and answering our questions.

[Sjodin]

Hey Virginian,

Teeing off on the 1st or the 10th make no difference to me. Both holes are fairly short and straight forward, so neither should make a player uncomfortable on the tee.

Personally I prefer early starts. Yesterday's 7.15 might have been a bit too early, but I'd still rather do that than the afternoon times. I tend to be more focused in the mornings and I also enjoy having all afternoon off to do something else. The wind is usually a lot calmer in the mornings too.
A disadvantage of the morning times are that the rough is still very wet and therefore a lot harder to hit out of; something I noticed far too many times yesterday...

In the afternoon I tend to be a bit tired, but this is something that's gotten better since the year started. The wind usually picks up after lunch, which makes the conditions a bit tougher.
The rough, on the other hand, is not as wet and easier to get out of.

Well, I hope that answered your question!
/Karin