Quotes of the Week: January 17, 2016

“It’s not unfair to compare Jordan with Tiger because Jordan is doing exactly what Tiger did at the same age.”

“Tiger could physically take over a golf course with his driver better than Jordan can. Tiger putted great like Jordan does, he is smart mentally like Jordan, he had all the shots like Jordan, he has the same work ethic.”

“What I really admire about Jordan and his instructor Cameron McCormick is they really haven’t tried to gain more distance. Everybody has their own swing that is personal to them and the secret to teaching is you don’t want to take away what someone does naturally and I think Cameron and Jordan have done that beautifully.”

''I didn’t know he was playing. I’ll probably withdraw now.’' - after being told Rory McIlroy is also in the field at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship

''In a season that he considered lost, he still came back and ended up winning the Race to Dubai, the final event. It proves what a player he is. I’m sure there’s very few people working harder than he is to make this season his best season yet, which is scary. Hopefully, I can help prevent that to an extent.’' – on playing head-to-head with McIlroy this year

“We get on the first tee, it’s pretty early in the morning and he says, ‘I don’t wake up this early to play for any less than $2,500.’” – the 17-year-old Austalian on his round and bet with Phil Mickelson

“My last two years have been disappointing to me, and I want to make this upcoming year one of the best years possible. I’m optimistic, but I’m also nervous because it’s been a little while since I’ve played to the level I expect to.”

“Yeah, I think I’m one of the better basketball players for sure on the PGA Tour. I know there’s other guys that play and things, but yeah, I’d play (one-on-one) against anyone.” – insisting he would be the favorite in a PGA Tour dunk contest