Quotes of the Week: July 6, 2014

“I am very proud and honored to be given this opportunity to play once again in St. Andrews next year. It is a special place for everyone in golf and I am very much looking forward to playing there again in front of the wonderful Scottish galleries. The Open Championship is unlike any other event in golf and to be part of its history is a privilege.” - Tom Watson on receiving an invitation to play the 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews.

“Friends...a buddy of mine and I were in an accident today...thankful we are both ok!” - Rickie Fowler, in a tweet after an accident early Tuesday evening near Fowler’s home in Jupiter, Fla.

“I had a glass of wine or two last night to kind of drown my frustration.’' - Graeme McDowell, who came from eight shots back to retain his French Open title Sunday, shooting a 4-under 67 in pouring rain to win by one shot.

“As I’ve said, if he’s playing well and he’s healthy, he’s on the team.” – Tom Watson, on whether or not he’ll use one of his Ryder Cup captain’s picks on Tiger Woods.

“That is my gut instinct right now. It will be a last-minute decision, probably. See how I play this week and even next week, to some extent. But yeah, I’m leaning on not going at this time.” – Steve Stricker, on his decision to skip the Open Championship

Each day, like each step he took on the course, was spent with purpose. We will miss him dearly, but his legacy continues to shine through the many PGA Professionals he inspired to grow our game.” - PGA of America President Ted Bishop, speaking of Errie Ball, the last surviving member of the original Masters field of 1934, who died Wednesday at age 103.

“I cannot wait to go to bed to be honest.” - Marcel Siem, who has had very little sleep since the birth of his daughter, Carlotta Sophie, two weeks ago.

“I just kind of tell myself and I’ve been telling myself the last couple of days, just be Billy Hurley. He’s doing pretty well.” - Billy Hurley, who led the Greenbrier through 54 holes.