From Brittany Lincicome possibly sharing a little too much information to the U.S. Solheim Cup win, enjoy this edition of Quotes of the Week.
From Brittany Lincicome possibly sharing a little too much information to the U.S. Solheim Cup win, enjoy this edition of Quotes of the Week.
“I’ve been dying to play golf. I want to get some practice in and get into tournament golf. I’ve been dreaming of the moment when I find myself in contention for a title.” – the two-time PGA Tour winner after recently being discharged from the South Korean military
“We have an on-running joke with my husband that if I make three birdies in a row, he has to send me a picture with his shirt off, which, being married to him, you’d think I would get that all the time. But it’s kind of like an incentive to keep birdieing and making birdies … So, I’m not sure what six gets us. Is my face red?” – after reeling off six straight birdies during her Solheim Cup match on Saturday
“It was the first thing that popped in my head. We’re going to the Masters.” – after making it to the final of the U.S. Amateur
“I didn’t gain an advantage, but I know the rules. I know nobody else would have known, but I knew. I knew what the rules was. It’s just the way it is.” – on disqualifying himself from the U.S. Amateur after learning his caddie was using the slope function on his distance-measuring device
“Unfortunately, I have not progressed in my rehab like we would have hoped and therefore will be shutting it down for an indefinite period of time until I get back to 100 percent healthy. My sternum joint has become unstable and does not allow me to hit a golf ball without pain.” – on the decision to shut it down for the rest of the season
''My golfing career has been played in parallel with a number of players who are currently on the Senior Tour, so I’m really looking forward to testing my wits against them.’' – on becoming the first female golfer to compete in an event on the men’s European Senior Tour at the Shipco Masters next year in Denmark
“I have made this extremely difficult decision to help the European team and give my teammates the best possible chance of success. There was no guarantee that I would be fit to compete on Friday morning and I did not want to play unless I was able to give 100 percent.” – on her decision to withdraw from the Solheim Cup
“You know the hope is the last thing that leaves us. I’m optimistic. And mission possible tomorrow. What can I say? As the captain I’m the last one that’s going to leave the ship.” – the European captain with her team down down 10 ½ to 5 ½ heading into Sunday singles
“Like Michelle Wie says, I’m a princess. I like the attention. I love the vibe. I want that crowd. That’s what we play for. I don’t think it’s just me. It’s what we all play for. It’s just magical, basically. I absolutely love it.” – the Solheim Cup rookie, on her debut in the biennial competition
“I was purposely missing my putts just so she could make her’s … you know I was just trying to make her life a little more difficult.” – joking about playing with one of her best friends in Kang
“I know what he would tell me.” – on what his grandfather, Arnold Palmer, would say to him while he was in contention for his first win at the Wyndham
“I was going to quit the game last year and now I’m playing all over the world. It’s just fantastic.” – The Australian journeyman after winning the Fiji International
“I have a lot of faith and confidence in Paula. She reminds me a lot of myself, as far as heart and grit.” –on choosing Paula Creamer as a Solheim Cup captain’s pick after Jessica Korda pulled out with an injury
“Weirdest round of golf I’ve ever played.” – after coming back to halve her singles match on Sunday with Anna Nordqvist after being 4 down through nine holes