Q. Alvaro, 6‑under 66, bogey free, what's your take on today's play?

ALVARO ORTIZ: Just solid, solid day. I think I got off to a great start. Couldn't quite get it going on the back nine. I had my opportunities, wasn't able to take them.

But very happy with the way I played, and happy to be on the weekend again on a PGA Tour event in my country.

Q. All pars on the final nine holes with a huge par save attempt. Tell me about that.

ALVARO ORTIZ: Yeah, definitely I think it was probably one of the shots of the day on No. 4. I hit it in the bushes right. I was lucky enough to find it and lucky enough to be able to chip it out, and then I hit a really good 5‑iron to about 8 feet. Really tough pin front right just over the false front and I was able to make the putt, so kind of tasted like a birdie.

I played really well, too. I wasn't able to make the opportunities come to fruition like I did on the front nine, but I leave the golf course very pleased with the way I played and how everything is going.

Q. You have some good time to rest in between rounds heading into the weekend. That's big, right?

ALVARO ORTIZ: Yeah, definitely. I've been feeling a little tired, I'm not going to lie. I think it's been a lot of energy consumption the last eight days or so, so really happy that I get this almost 24 hours to rest. I'm going to go take a dip in the ocean and just enjoy the afternoon.