For once I would like a player to be honest when asked this question ( Actually Lee Trevino did once).

Player A has a one shot lead and has finished his round and is waiting in scoring tenrt. He is now waiting for the final group to putt. In the final group player B has a chance to tie player A with a 5 foot putt. Interviewer asks player A what his thoughts are and does he hope that player B misses the putt.

Player A says "You never want to wish bad on another player" but in his mind he is saying "I hope he 5 putts".

The only time I recall this being answered honestly was a senior tournament when Lee Treviono was in this situation and his old nemisis the great Jack Nicklaus had a 5 or 6 footer to tie. When asked the dreaded question Lee said "Of course I hope he misses it".

brianf