October 10, 2015: India’s Anirban Lahiri is hoping to strike his putter hot when he takes on American Chris Kirk in Sunday’s Singles at the Presidents Cup.
The current Asian Tour number one rued missed numerous birdie chances in his 3 & 2 loss with partner Adam Scott to Phil Mickelson and Zach Johnson in Saturday afternoon’s Fourball session which ended with the United States holding a slim 9.5 to 8.5 lead over the International Team.
Lahiri, a two-time winner this year, is determined to get on the points after also losing a Fourball match on Thursday with partner Thongchai Jaidee.
“That’s what I need, a hot putter,” moaned Lahiri. “That’s not been the case since I got in on Sunday. I’ve got to find something on the greens that will make me comfortable. I’ve not even been near my ‘B’ putting game. It’s been terrible.”
Everyone is hungrier than before. I’ve not played my best but I don’t think I am far away from it. – Anirban Lahiri“Match play comes down to making putts. I heard Sangmoon (Bae) and Hideki (Matsuyama) blitzed the course and they made everything they looked at. Rickie (Fowler) made everything when he played against us on Thursday.
“I didn’t feel I’m putting too bad … maybe just misreading it. Hopefully tomorrow will be a different story.”
Lahiri believes the Internationals will have a realistic chance of winning only for the second time in the Presidents Cup.
“We’re only one point behind. I guess that’s a good position to be in. I’m disappointed with how we played. Every time I looked at birdie, I missed it. Only made one birdie on 10. Really disappointed not to make more birdies. It’s ever a good feeling to lose,” said the 28-year-old, who is the first Indian to feature in the biennial contest.
“Adam also played really good but it was also a case of having a cold putter for him. Phil and Zach played good. They made their share of birdies. I was disappointed to go down today. I’m hopeful that I can contribute tomorrow and we can pull off a memorable victory.”
“I think it’ll be a close contest. Everyone is hungrier than before. I’ve not played my best but I don’t think I am far away from it. I hit it pretty good. Just need one or two to go in and get on a roll,” he said.
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