Quotes of the Week: February 14, 2016

“I think the last three tournaments, I’ve almost played under the impression that it’s going to be as easy as Hawaii. All three I’ve kind of approached it as if I should shoot 6, 7 or 8 under each round like we did in Hawaii, why not? It‘s that easy. But it just isn’t.”

''The caddies’ overall complaint about poor treatment by the Tour has merit, but this federal lawsuit about bibs does not.” – dismissing a lawsuit by caddies against the PGA Tour

“We’re used to being in different climates and different areas with many different concerns, not just the Zika virus or whatever it might be, so we realize the dangers when we do travel.” – on whether the Zika virus would change players’ plans for the Rio Olympics

''Rickie and Jordan don’t have kids and stuff like that yet. So it’s very important for me to make sure that I see my kids grow up and obviously see the birth of my second child, Lucy. And they will get there one day and they will probably go through the same things that I’m feeling and going through as well.’' – on comparing his limited early-season schedule to those of Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler

''I think if we all get to know each other a little bit better in March and April and May, rather than waiting until August and September, we’re going to be better off.” – the U.S. Ryder Cup captain, on his plan to have “team meetings” even before the U.S. team is selected

''It was just going in every single time,.” – on shooting a 60 on Friday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

''There’s actually a lot of people who don’t realize there’s a Masters trophy, and it’s huge and it sits in the center of the room when you walk in the main clubhouse area there. They have the winners and they have the runner-ups on the trophy. My name was on that trophy from finishing runner-up [in 2014]. And this year I was able to go back, pick out where it was where my name was on as the runner-up, and then look one spot down and diagonal and there’s your name for winning it with the score. And that ‘was really cool.’'

“Well, like an idiot I switched drivers, and today I hit a few shots that I haven’t hit. I hit some shots I didn’t care for today. So I’ll go back to my other driver.” ¬– on switching to a new version of his Callaway driver before the opening round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a choice he regretted even after shooting a 68

''It is terrific to see the policy has had an immediate effect, even though we are still in the early stages of its implementation. I am also pleased that our members have reacted positively to this change.” – the European Tour’s chief executive on the tour’s new, tougher policy on slow play

“Life has not changed for me. I’m still the same boring person I was before I won a major.”

“It’s great that I’m leading, but it’s fun to be back in the thick of it.” – after a Saturday 66 gave him a two-shot lead going into the final round

“My plan is to wait for Tiger to get back. I’ve told them I just want to work for Tiger and nobody else at this point.” – telling ESPN that he has turned down offers from other players to caddie for them