Top quotes from the world of golf for the week of February 28, 2016.
Top quotes from the world of golf for the week of February 28, 2016.
“The tweets that appeared this weekend about Tiger’s health are ridiculous and absolutely false. It’s reprehensible that every few months someone makes something up and it’s treated like a real story. … Tiger continues to work on his rehabilitation and we will have an accurate update at the appropriate time.” – Mark Steinberg, in response to rumors on social media that suggested that Tiger Woods’ back condition had worsened and that he had trouble walking.
“He’s moving along, progressing. He’s in a good frame of mind, and I think that’s the most important thing. It’s just about being patient with injuries. You get older, they’re harder to overcome, and I think he’s doing a great job staying patient.” – Notah Begay, on the state of Tiger Woods.
“There is nobody in the game of golf that I have seen that is remotely close to the level of performance Tiger was in his prime.” - Phil Mickelson
“Next to play from Boerne, Texas, please welcome Jimmy Fowler.” – First tee announcer flubbing Jimmy Walker’s name (who played alongside Rickie Fowler).
“I think some of it was just learning a little bit more of his prep work, kind of how he went about things and then the confidence and belief he had going into a tournament once he had that preparation done. … It was cool to kind of hear a little bit more of his background, and he’s in a position now where he can kind of share that and he’s not giving away any secrets.” – Rickie Fowler, on what happened at Jack Nicklaus’ house Wednesday night with U.S. Ryder Cup hopefuls.
“I’m still going [to Augusta] with the same objective and same mindset. I don’t think it makes much of a difference at all, whether I’m going there being talked about, or if I’m not. Because I’m still feeling the same things that I’m thinking about.” – Rory McIlroy, on the pressure to win the Masters to complete the career grand slam.
“If they move that tee back any more, if they buy land and move the tee back and move it back by 40 yards – I may get kicked out of there, but it’s the dumbest thing in the world.” – Billy Horschel, upon hearing reports that Augusta National may lengthen the 510-yard par-5 13th by as much as 50 yards.
“A win is a win. It doesn’t matter where it is. To me at least, they all mean a lot and a PGA Tour win doesn’t mean more than others. They all mean a lot.” – Sergio Garcia, dismissing the opinions that his recent worldwide victories don’t mean anything since he hasn’t won on the PGA Tour since the 2012 Wyndham Championship.
“I’ll be there very limited because I have the Secret Service. But I’ll be there.” - Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, who purchased Doral in 2012, on his plans to appear at next week’s WGC-Cadillac Championship.
“It wasn’t a mild heart attack. It was a major heart attack. [Bohn] told me his LAD [left anterior descending artery] was 99 percent blocked – that’s the major artery, also known as the widowmaker. They put a stent in and he’s resting comfortably in the ICU.” – Tim Rosaforte with updated information about the heart attack Jason Bohn suffered on Friday that led to his tournament withdrawal and landed him in the hospital.