From a controversial magazine cover to a season-threatening injury to Tiger Woods, enjoy this edition of Quotes of the Week.
From a controversial magazine cover to a season-threatening injury to Tiger Woods, enjoy this edition of Quotes of the Week.
After attempting to get ready for the Masters, and failing to make the necessary progress, I decided in consultation with my doctors to have this procedure done. ... It also looks like I’ll be forced to miss several upcoming tournaments to focus on my rehabilitation and getting healthy. - announcing that, because of recent back surgery, he will miss the Masters for the first time in his career (Getty Images)
I know Tiger has been working very hard to return to form, and as I have said many times, Tiger has a lot of years of good golf ahead of him. I hate to see him robbed of some of that time by injury. But we all know he is doing what is in the best interest of his health and future. I wish him well on a speedy recovery. (Getty Images)
Tiger was gracious in keeping us updated of his condition and making us aware of his decision. We wholeheartedly offered our best wishes for his immediate and long-term recovery. - Augusta National chairman (Getty Images)
Of course, we’re disappointed to hear that Tiger will be out of competition for a few months and will miss several big tournaments, but I’m sure no one is more disappointed than Tiger. - PGA Tour commissioner (Getty Images)
Aww no, say it isn’t so @TigerWoods and just an April Fools Day joke? - via Twitter (Getty Images)
I believe there is such a thing as over training ones body for any endeavor. I’m a victim of it myself. I believe Tiger is too. #bummer - via Twitter (Getty Images)
Sadly Tiger has to WD from the @The_Masters due to back surgery. Out 3-6 months. This is as career threatening an injury as his knee. - via Twitter (Getty Images)
Knowing the way he thinks and reacts, he’s going to find the easiest way that he can to swing with his back, which will probably mean he makes some changes to his swing. ... If he gets out there and he has the ability to practice and he does put in the time, I don’t have any doubt that he’s going to continue to play great golf. - Tiger Woods former swing coach (Getty Images)
Tiger’s good for golf, so the sooner he gets back playing, the better. Of course I’d like to see him play at Gleneagles, and it will be a better Ryder Cup with him there. - European Ryder Cup captain (Getty Images)
I think a few guys need to put their hand up and try and be the dominant players in this game because that’s what people like to see. ... It would be nice to see someone sort of break away. I hope it’s me. - on the state of pro golf with Tiger Woods indefinitely sidelined after back surgery (Getty Images)
Golf is always better when Tiger Woods is in the conversation. (Getty Images)
I’ve been asked a little bit about, ‘What if he doesn’t make the team?’ I’ll pick him for the team. I just hope he gets well and starts to play again without pain. That’s all that matters. - on Tiger Woods and the Ryder Cup team (Getty Images)
Do I think he’ll be a potential player to be worried about? Yes. I think the potential for him to win future major championships is still very real. - on Tiger Woods (Getty Images)
You never think you’re going to be at your last stop. - on his last major victory, the 1964 Masters, which he won at age 34 (Getty Images)
Obviously we’re disappointed and frustrated by the editorial direction (and timing) Golf Digest has chosen with the announcement of its most recent magazine cover. If a magazine called Golf Digest is interested in showcasing females in the game, yet consistently steers away from the true superstars who’ve made history over the last few years, something is clearly wrong. - LPGA commissioner on Golf Digest’s decision to feature Paulina Gretzky on the cover of its May issue (Getty Images)
Inbee Park wins three straight major championships in 2013. Stacy Lewis, in 2012, becomes the first American to win Rolex Player of the Year since 1994. Lexi Thompson and Lydia Ko set historical benchmarks while blossoming as the Tour’s youngest ever champions. And evidently, not one has been ‘cover worthy’ for Golf Digest. - LPGA commissioner on Golf Digest’s decision to feature Paulina Gretzky on the cover of its May issue (Getty Images)
It’s frustrating for female golfers. It’s the state of where we’ve always been. We don’t get the respect for being the golfers we are. Obviously, Golf Digest is trying to sell magazines, but at the same time you like to see a little respect for the women’s game. - on Golf Digest’s decision to feature Paulina Gretzky on the cover of its May issue (Getty Images)
It’s frustrating because it’s Golf Digest, it’s not Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue. I think they should maybe recognize some of the great women golfers that we have. It’s like, what do you have to do to get a little respect? I’m guaranteeing you right now, it was not a woman editor who chose that cover.” - on Golf Digest’s decision to feature Paulina Gretzky on the cover of its May issue (Getty Images)
Sports figures, celebrities and models have appeared on Golf Digest covers since the magazine’s beginning. Paulina ranks at the high end of the golf celebrity scene today, and she has a compelling story to tell. She also might get some new people interested in the game. - Golf Digest Editor-in-Chief on the decision to feature Paulina Gretzky on the cover (Getty Images)
We are coming back. If I come back without a sponsor, I come back without a sponsor. - LPGA commissioner declaring that the Kraft Nabisco Championship, which is losing its current corporate sponsorship, will return to Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Getty Images)
I play better when I’m just relaxed and have fun. If we can just go over there and not really kill the practice rounds, they already know the golf course. Do something different. Have something like a Wiffle ball game, a softball game, something different than golf. Just try to make it something that they will enjoy. - Solheim Cup captain on trying to alleviate the pressure on U.S. players (Getty Images)
I think Dinah Shore’s name should come back onto the event just to keep that identity. Whoever comes on board as a sponsor, it shouldn’t just be the sponsor’s name. - on the future of the LPGA’s first major, which is losing Kraft Nabisco as its title sponsor (Getty Images)
I just talked with Inbee [Park] and So Yeon [Ryu] and I.K. [Kim]. We feel a little less pressure than before. I think USA has a lot of pressure now. - on the U.S. being seeded No. 1 and South Korea No. 2 for the inaugural International Crown, the LPGA’s new Olympic-style team event which will be played in July (Getty Images)