The Open 2018: Eddie Pepperell reveals he was hungover for final round charge
Eddie Pepperell revealed he was playing hungover after charging up the leaderboard on the final day of The Open at Carnoustie.
The 27-year-old Englishman carded five birdies in a four-under-par 67 that lifted him to five under for the championship.
It was a contrast to Saturday when Pepperell felt he squandered some good opportunities as he followed up opening rounds of 71 and 70 with another 71.
He said: "I was a little hungover. I had too much to drink last night. I was so frustrated with yesterday that today was - I wouldn't say a write-off, but I didn't feel as though I was in the tournament.
"I just had some wine with my coach. We drowned our sorrows for about half an hour. It was enjoyable. I didn't really think I had that much to drink. I'm just a lightweight!"
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Pepperell admits his approach to this week's tournament, which did not involve a practice round, was "very, very casual".
He said: "I wouldn't always have a drink the night before, sometimes I have a few.
"It depends how you feel. I've done it all different ways. It depends on how you feel. I like to socialise in the evenings if I can. It takes some of the sting out of competitive golf at this level. It's stressful."
Of his final round, Pepperell said: "It was tough, hard work. Just getting the ball to the hole felt hard.
Pepperell was a little worse for wear on sunday (PA)
"I managed my game exceptionally well today. I knew on certain tees I wasn't going to hit good tee shots, so I played for the rough and missing bunkers. This course lends itself to that in those conditions.
"Had this course been wet, I wouldn't have had much joy but I managed my game well enough to post a decent score."
