From Ernie Els and Steve Stricker’s thoughts on Tiger Woods to Caroline Wozniacki’s reaction to Rory McIlroy’s recent comments, here are the Top Quotes of the Week.
From Ernie Els and Steve Stricker’s thoughts on Tiger Woods to Caroline Wozniacki’s reaction to Rory McIlroy’s recent comments, here are the Top Quotes of the Week.
“There have been a few cases where we have won majors in our 40s. It doesn’t happen that often, but it does happen. If players like myself, Darren Clarke and Mark O’Meara won in our 40s, surely Tiger thinks he can do it. I am sure it’s on his agenda.” – on Tiger Woods’ impending return
“Mentally, he is as strong as anybody, but he needs to find some momentum at his favorite events. If he gets that, he can start believing again. I would love to see him play like he did back in the ‘90s, but I am not sure that is going to happen.” – on Tiger Woods’ impending return
“He called me a couple weeks ago and said he had a couple ideas. We’ve got a long ways to go yet, but he’s surely thinking about it.” – on the phone calls he’s already receiving from Tiger Woods regarding the Presidents Cup
“I was shaking, I really was. The last thing you want to do is miss a 3-footer for 59. So, it went in. … For whatever reason, any time I hit a putt, it went in. Everybody talks about being in the zone, and it being your day, and it was my day.” – on his round of 13-under 59 Saturday at the CareerBuilder Challenge
“To be forced to miss this week through injury is really quite annoying to be perfectly honest. In situations like this you simply have to listen to the experts, and the team I have consulted have all advised me to rest until my rib has fully recovered.” – on his decision to withdraw from the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship with a rib injury
“The modern golf swing is hard on the body. To have athletes in their 20s experiencing these types of injuries is very concerning for the long-term.”
“I saw it alright, but I do not really have anything to say. Was I surprised? Yes. It’s a little dead by now. It is three years ago, so I don’t understand why he keeps bringing it up. I don’t think there is any reason to. He looks like he is in a good place in his life, so surely he must move on.” – on comments made by her ex-fiance Rory McIlroy concerning his current and past relationships
“The whole three months I was back home in Korea, and everywhere I went, everyone wanted to see it. So, I’ve been carrying my gold medal wherever I go.” – on her life since winning Olympic gold in Rio
''I know a lot of people are disappointed, but I’m not.” – on his victory at the weather-shortened Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Hawaii