Cameron Tringale, 2019 Emirates Australian Open, Round 2
Q. Cameron, 6-under today, you must be happy with that, you’ve got something going?
CAMERON TRINGALE: Yeah, thrilled. I’ve putted really well the last couple of days and I’ve hit some good iron shots close, set myself up to drop some in.
Q. You made a good birdie at the 14th after you went in the bunker, greenside bunker, that was a long putt.
CAMERON TRINGALE: That was a nice putt; that kind of jump started my round. I just had an iron into that hole, so I was disappointed with the result of the second shot and so to hole that nice putt from just off the fringe there put a spring in my step.
Q. I know you were saying on TV before, I think you asked for an invite here.
CAMERON TRINGALE: Hm-mmm.
Q. You brought your wife, what’s your wife’s name?
CAMERON TRINGALE: Her name’s Tasha.
Q. And it’s your anniversary this week.
CAMERON TRINGALE: December 1 was, so we were in the air on the way over, but we’re just enjoying the country, going to do a bit of sight seeing next week and enjoying the day.
Q. Are you surprised that you’re so far up the top of the leaderboard?
CAMERON TRINGALE: My game’s been in good form, so I suppose I’m not surprised but you never know in this game. I’m happy to be where I’m at and I guess it’s a great place to play. It’s a laid back mindset coming here, going to put my feet up for the rest of the weekend and chill out – the rest of the day anyway.
Q. Have you ever played in Australia before?
CAMERON TRINGALE: First time to the country, so I’m enjoying my maiden voyage.
Q. What did you know about it before?
CAMERON TRINGALE: Well, we have a tonne of guys in the States from here, so I’ve befriended a few. I had an Aussie caddy at one point, so I’ve just always wanted to come down and experience it and get to see the country.
Q. Did you speak to Jason about it, because you’re pretty close with Jason?
CAMERON TRINGALE: We’ve talked about it quite a bit yeah, in the past, not specifically to this event or this trip, but he loves his country, as all the guys do, so it’s fun to see it.
Q. Has anything surprised you about your trip here, apart from maybe the weather?
CAMERON TRINGALE: Honestly, no. The time change, I think I’m finally adjusting a little better to the five hour time change that we have from California. It’s as expected, as advertised.
Q. Did you reach out to Jason after he withdrew and he couldn’t play the President’s Cup next week, he’s having a few more issues with his back?
CAMERON TRINGALE: I have not spoken to him since the news, no.
Q. Are you playing the PGA, Australian?
CAMERON TRINGALE: No, no plans to. I’m just planning on heading back to the States for Christmas.
Q. Where is your game at overall? You’ve been a little bit quiet by your standards. A few years ago you were probably a little bit more prominent. What’s been happening for you?
CAMERON TRINGALE: I’ve been just chilling out a bit, being married has helped, but I’ve had a new coach about the last year and a half and just slowly working on my game. Nothing happens quick in golf, I think it’s been a steady process to get in a little bit better form. So, I’m happy with the trajectory that my game’s on and hopefully I’ll be able to keep it going this weekend.