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“Conversations with Champions presented by Sentry” is a weekly series from Golfweek. This week: Russell Henley, winner of the 2022 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.
Russell Henley snapped a five-year winless drought at El Camaleon Golf Course in Riviera Maya, Mexico, on Sunday.
His four-stroke win at Mayakoba put an end to a string of near-misses for the 33-year-old.
Henley at one point led by six shots, the largest on the PGA Tour since Jon Rahm at the 2020 Memorial. Players holding a six-shot lead entering the final round in last 15 seasons have now won 23 of 25 times.
Here is everything Henley said Sunday after his win:
“A lot of these events that I haven’t come through on, like I was telling [caddie] Todd [Gjesvold] earlier, just means so much more. I tried to learn from those situations where I didn’t get it done and didn’t come through down the stretch, just tried to keep working on my game and keep practicing hard and keep believing that I can do it. Took a little longer than I wanted, but I’ve been playing some good golf for a few years and it’s nice to get a W.
Russell Henley celebrates with his caddie Todd Gjesvold celebrate after winning the 2022 World Wide Technology Championship at Club de Golf El Camaleon in Playa del Carmen. (Photo: Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
Q: It’s different when it’s a six-shot lead. I can imagine the last 24 hours were interesting in terms of just blinders, strategy and just going out there and taking care of business?
RH: Yeah, it’s tough. I don’t sleep well on a lead. I need a lot more practice. I have no idea how Tiger did this 80-some times. It’s tough for me just to kind of calm down. You definitely don’t feel the same as when you’re practicing at home, but that’s the fun of it, that’s why we play. We want to see what we’re made of out here and get tested under pressure.
Q: What were those calming moments for you today? What was…
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