From Jim Nantz to President Donald Trump to the bettor who won $1.19 million off of Woods’ Masters win, people had some hot takes this week, and Chris Kirk admits he needs help fighting some battles.
From Jim Nantz to President Donald Trump to the bettor who won $1.19 million off of Woods’ Masters win, people had some hot takes this week, and Chris Kirk admits he needs help fighting some battles.
“He’s having the best run in golf since Tiger in 2000 and 2001.” - CBS announcer Jim Nantz said about Brooks Koepka
“I really think I’ve done a good job now of embracing the struggle.” - Jordan Spieth, who has dropped to No. 39 in the Official World Golf Ranking, said ahead of the AT&T Byron Nelson.
“Tiger fought through the terrible pain and he fought all the way back to the summit of golf… What happened [at Augusta] was one of most incredible comebacks that golf or any sport has ever seen.” - President Donald Trump said of Tiger Woods when he awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom
''I hope I don’t get a lot of grief from the fans.” - John Daly said after being approved to use a cart in the PGA Championship because of arthritis in his right knee.
“I think he is going to do things we’ve never seen before.” - James Adducci, the man who won $1.19 million off of a $85,000 bet after Tiger Woods won the Masters, said when he placed a $100,000 wager on Woods to win this year’s Grand Slam at 100-1 odds, which would pay out $10 million.
“I thought I could control it, but after multiple relapses I have come to realize that I can’t fix this on my own.” - Chris Kirk said in a statement when he announced that he is taking “an indefinite leave” from the PGA Tour to address issues with alcohol abuse and depression.
“I think I’m seeing a lot of positive improvement.” - Tony Romo said after missing the cut at the AT&T Byron Nelson, his third missed cut in as many PGA Tour starts.
“I’m just happy she’s not hurt.” - Tyler Duncan said after he hit an errant approach shot that accidentally hit his wife in the head at the AT&T Byron Nelson.
“My initial plan was to return as quickly as I could after giving birth, but there is a time for everything in life, and I have not felt a massive need to get back to my usual (golf) life.” - Suzann Pettersen said of her golf career, which has been much of a mystery over the past 18 months.
''I’m speechless. There’s a lot going through my mind, a lot of emotions.” - Marcus Kinhult said after winning the Betford British Master for his first European Tour win.
“This tells me that when I put myself in good positions off the tee and make putts that I can play as well as anyone in the field.” - Sixteen-year-old Robert Keilch said, after shooting 9-under 61 and winning the U.S. Open local qualifier at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, Calif.