Golf / 123rd Open: Quotes of the day

I had cobwebs in my head all morning. Boy was I sleepy. Tom Watson, who teed off at 7.35 am.

I think I am right on track. If the conditions stay as they are, I don't think I need to score any better to win again. Watson.

I was very nervous but this is the biggest thrill I have had in golf. I'd rather not look at the names under me. I'm still a bit in awe of the top players. I just want to sit back and relax now - I'll probably watch some golf. Jonathan Lomas.

The crowds seemed quite laid-back but they are good golf fans. It would be great to have those fans going crazy on Sunday. John Daly.

It was like two different golf courses today. Downwind going out was not too bad, but when you turn back it's a different golf course

altogether. Loren Roberts.

I think the man upstairs does the same to us every year. He gives us good weather and nice conditions for our practice days, and then brings on the wind. Jose-Maria Olazabal.

Anything under par today is good. I think the course is showing a little bit of teeth. Everybody was expecting guys to go out and shoot 63, 64 but all of us who have been around know that wind is going to make it difficult. Nick Price.