Quotes of the Week: Nov. 15, 2015

In this part of the world where slavery has never existed, people use slave as a description of their service or work every day. We use the word loosely down under. ... It never crossed my mind to change the word. It merely was a description of how I felt about something and in no way in the context it was used does it suggest I was treated like a slave. - Williams, defending his use of the word “slave” in his new book to describe how Tiger Woods made him feel.

Maybe I’ll go back to play an [ANA Inspiration] or a British Open, or a tournament that I enjoy, go there with my family just to have a good time, but I will never play a full season. Ochoa, making it very clear she has no intentions of returning to competitive golf full-time.

There are very few in the sporting world who are more synonymous with the word ‘legacy’ than Muhammad Ali, so to have his name attached to the prestigious Legacy Award is so fitting. - Nicklaus, on being announced as the third person to receive the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, given to individuals “who embody the ideals of sportsmanship, leadership and philanthropy.”

We have gotten to know course reporters very well over the years, and we’re fascinated with everything that goes into producing and covering a professional golf tournament. We are looking forward to being a part of the Golf Channel team next week. - Bones, on his and John Wood’s roles as on-course reporters for Golf Channel during next week’s RSM Classic in St. Simons Island, Ga.

I told (Tiger Woods) it was basically my first time in that situation on Tour and that I didn’t really want to screw it up by looking at leaderboards. So, we had a nice little conversation, and he goes, ‘You’re an idiot.’ - McGirt, recalling a conversation he had with Woods about leaderboard watching on Sundays.

I like to compete. I like to win and be nervous and not know what’s coming next. That’s what you teach your kids – to live for the day, prepare, and don’t be afraid to lay your neck out on the line. Personally, playing helps me coach better. - Illinois head coach Small, on coaching and his plans to try to qualify for the Champions Tour.

I practiced less. It’s pretty simple. - Kaymer, on why he has posted only seven top-10s worldwide and tumbled out of the top 20 in the world ranking since his blowout victory at the 2014 U.S. Open.

I’ve played that first hole like a complete idiot this week. - McDowell, on being 5 over on the first hole, alone, this week at the OHL Mayakoba Classic.