Romain Wattel: “It’s hard because there are days when, inevitably, we’re fed up”

Author of a solid 69 (-2) this Friday despite a bogey at 18, Romain Wattel will defend his chances this weekend at the Golf National. It had been more than two years since the 2017 KLM Open winner last competed in a DP World Tour tournament.

Comments collected by Nathan Cardetau Golf National

GOLF PLANETE: How do you judge these first two rounds?

Romain WATTEL : I had two great days, it’s always important to make the cut. We’re only halfway through the tournament, there are two fairly important rounds left, but I’m happy with the way I played.

GP: Which part of the game pulled you to the top?

R.W. : Everything worked. My game was pretty consistent, there wasn’t one area of ​​the game that was better than another. When I had to make a putt, I put it in, when I had to make a very good shot, I managed to do it. It’s a long process that we go through with Raphaël Jacquelin. I’m happy because there are some very demanding holes and shots on this course, it pushes you to make mistakes. Being able to make good shots at these moments is very pleasant.

I do a lot of 40th places and that doesn’t pay off

GP: What assessment do you draw from your season on the Challenge Tour?

R.W. : It’s an average season (78th overall). I played quite well, but I didn’t achieve big results that would have allowed me to do well at the Road to Mallorca. I do a lot of 40th place finishes and that doesn’t pay off.

GP: How do you manage to keep the passion?

R.W. : I manage to maintain it but it’s hard because there are days when, inevitably, we get fed up. We no longer want to travel. There are bad sides like everywhere, and if we only focus on that, we can quickly become disgusted.

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