In this edition of Quotes of the Week, Phil Mickelson is forced to pay up, Muirfield votes against women members and of course ... more Donald Trump.
In this edition of Quotes of the Week, Phil Mickelson is forced to pay up, Muirfield votes against women members and of course ... more Donald Trump.
“That’s a moment that I’ll never forget. To be honest, even though it’s Saturday, it may or may not have any impact on this tournament, that was the coolest roar I’ve ever heard.” - Spieth, on his birdie on 17 in the third round of the AT&T Byron Nelson.
“I don’t really get emotional when I win, but I was holding back the tears there. To play like that and finish like that, with all of my friends and family watching, was just so special.” - McIlroy, on his win at the Irish Open.
“I like what Donald’s done, he’s turning America upside down, he’s awakening the country ... I like the guy, he’s a good man, and certainly if he’s the one on the ticket, I’ll be voting for him.” - Nicklaus, supporting Donald Trump for President.
“Colin, great to have you at Trump Turnberry. So proud of you and your GREAT playing! You made winning MAJORS look easy!” - Trump, tweeting to Colin Montgomerie, who failed to win a major championship in his Hall of Fame career, finishing runner-up five times.
“The fact is, if you talked to the wives of members at Muirfield they would be horrified at the prospect of being allowed to join ... I think it will be very sad if Muirfield didn’t host the Open Championship, because it is one of the best courses the Open is played on,” he said. “It is bull****.” - Alliss, voicing his support for Muirfield Golf Club to continue on as an all-male club.
“Phil has not been charged with insider trading. Phil was an innocent bystander to alleged wrongdoing by others that he was unaware of ... Accordingly, he has entered into an agreement with the SEC under which he will return all the money he made on that 2012 investment.” - Phil Mickelson’s lawyer, Craig, on Lefty being named as a “relief defendant” in a federal lawsuit accusing two other individuals of insider trading.
“A majority of members voted for women as members of the club but the two-thirds majority that we require for a change in the rules was not met. The club will retain its men-only membership policy.” - Fairweather, captain of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, announcing Murifield would continue to be an all-male club.
“The R&A has considered today’s decision with respect to The Open Championship. The Open is one of the world’s great sporting events and going forward we will not stage the Championship at a venue that does not admit women as members.” - Slumbers, R&A chief executive, announcing Muirfield won’t be holding the Open Championship again as long as they don’t admit women as members.
‘We love playing the golf course but there’s more to modern golf than just the course. Gone are the days where you can discriminate in a club. The R&A have a bigger responsibility to society, and they’ve done the right thing.” - Two-time Open champion Harrington, supporting the R&A’s decision to pull Muirfield from the Open Championship rotation.
“Thank you R&A for the quick and decisive decision, and for sending a clear message for/about our sport!” - LPGA commissioner Whan, supporting the R&A’s decision to pull Muirfield from the Open Championship rotation.