WGC ANDERSEN CONSULTING MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

February 28, 1999

John Huston

Steve Pate

JOHN HUSTON: I had a great week. That was pretty close to the best golf I played all week. I think I was 5- or 6-under in the first round against Bob Estes, but I played really well today and made seven birdies. The only hiccup was on No. 3 when I 3-putted; otherwise, I putted it extremely well. But the main thing was that I drove the ball in the fairway today. That was the difference between this match and the semifinal. I made a really fast start with a 15-footer at the 1st for birdie, but I think key was at No. 4. Steve holed a 50-footer right across the green, and I holed from 20 feet for a birdie, as well, right on top of him. That was a big one. I enjoyed the format this week, and I hope the fans receive it well. Maybe some of them were disappointed that Tiger and David (Duval) didn't get much further, but it's great to see a really close final today. The Match Play event is something different, and I've had great fun. I'll definitely be back next year.

STEVE PATE: John played very well, and it's pretty self-explanatory what happened. He made seven birdies in 14 holes. I think that tells you everything. I didn't play too badly, but it was disappointing to bogey the last two holes we played. He was definitely in control all day. I love this Match Play and would like to see some more on the TOUR. I think the players will soon get used to it. I'll be back at La Costa next year trying to go one better.