Quotes of the Week: April 26, 2015

“It’s as much conversation as I’ve ever had with Tiger … We talked about a lot of things. It was good. And he said, ‘Hey, (I’ll) see you in May. I’ll be at the Memorial.’ It’ll be nice to have Tiger back.” – Nicklaus, on a talk he had with Tiger Woods at the Masters.

“I look forward to celebrating all that golf has given me as I cross that storied bridge and the wonderful memories I share with many people. I am grateful for it all and grateful to golf.” – Faldo, on making the 2015 Open Championship his last.

“To be honest, it is disappointing … But they picked a great guy in Davis, and my time might be the next one.” -Couples, on not being named the 2016 United States Ryder Cup captain.

''I think I’m ready. Yeah, 17 is young … As you’ve seen with Lydia Ko and Lexi Thompson and even Jessica Korda, there are a lot of great names that have been able to do it. I’m hoping that I’m one of them.’' – after leading the Swinging Skirts through 54 holes.

“Really cool to share that birthday with a lot of people out here … Not really much difference when I’m over in the States. Everything is legal when I’m 18 back at home [in New Zealand], opens up some fun times in the offseason.” - on celebrating her 18th birthday on the golf course