Quotes of the Week: Sept. 25, 2016

''We’re a great golf team. This is the best golf team, maybe, ever assembled.’'

“This looks like a colossal mistake. There have been so many mistakes over the years of American arrogance that have backfired and this is another one of them.”

“Definitely assembled the best task force ever, that’s for sure.”

“I find it strange positioning. There’s always a jockeying going on as to who’s favourite and who’s the underdog. Davis has taken that off the table now.”

“I do believe the Euros have got, at least on paper, the worst team they’ve had in many years.”

“I’ve won two Tour Championships, and I’ve only been a part of two winning Ryder Cups. I’d like to be a part of a third. Not to diminish this, but I’d rather win next week. For me, at this stage in my career, it means a little more to me.” – on testing three new drivers during the Tour Championship

“Right now, if I’ve got a choice, Ryder Cup. You want something that you don’t have. And that’s a trophy that I’ve watched the other side of it now, and it hurt.” – on whether he would rather win the Ryder Cup or the FedEx Cup

“I love Jack Nicklaus beyond belief, but I have to put Tiger down as probably the greatest player ever to play.” Picking Woods as the greatest player of all time

“I sent [U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III] a text that said, ‘Can I be an assistant captain if you don’t pick me?’ So I put it out there. I want to be a part of the team no matter what.”

“He could have an adverse effect in the team room. People have always seemed to try to do too much when they have partnered [with] him. It might be different if he’s one of the vice captains - you don’t know.” – on the potential effect of Tiger Woods being a U.S. assistant captain

“I love Phil and we’re great friends, but we have a lot more fun when we’re playing against each other, not as partners.” – on not wanting to be partnered with Phil Mickelson in the Ryder Cup