Quotes of the Week: September 6, 2015

“If your golf game gets good, something else is going to have to suffer.” – Seinfeld, in a clip from his web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

“They thought I had a heart attack. But I only smoke two packs of cigarettes a day, not three, so I’ll be alright.” – Daly, on his recent on-course collapse that sent him to the hospital with a collapsed lung.

“His text messages, I have to digest them a little bit more, because he is very smart. He has to kind of dumb it down to my level, man. [He’s] saying these words, I’ve got to try to think them through. It’s been really cool.” – Day, on receiving text messages from Tiger Woods that he credits for helping him win more often.

“Due to the timing and logistics needed to stage the PGA Grand Slam of Golf to the highest standards, we are disappointed that we will not be able to conduct the event this year.” – PGA of America’s statement regarding the cancellation of this year’s Grand Slam of Golf, after moving the tournament away from Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles after owner Donald Trump’s controversial comments about Mexican immigrants.

“It’s enjoyable. It was the Big One. And after the Masters, it was the Big Two. And Rickie won The Players, and then it was the Big Three. The U.S. Open happened, and it was the Big Two again. And Jason won three out of four weeks, and it was the Big Three again. I just hope I stay in the `Big’ moment, whenever it changes next. I hope I’m the one staying in that space.” – Spieth, on the motivation to stay in the conversation of golf’s elite.

“The guys are coming at me. I don’t mind being in this position. It’s a good thing. It makes it competitive. It gives you guys a great narrative to run with. I’m just enjoying being part of that conversation.” – McIlroy, on the battle for No. 1 in the world.

“No. 1 is my No. 1 priority in life. Rory and Jordan are the two I’m shooting for. I’m just a little bit behind them. It makes me hungry to try and go catch them.” – Day, on coming into the Deutsche Bank Championship with a chance to become No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

“It’s almost like a bad dream.” – Spieth, after missing consecutive cuts for the first time in his professional career.

“He made me the happiest girl in the world over the weekend! I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend.” – Stacey, on Instagram, breaking the news that longtime boyfriend Keegan Bradley proposed.

“Bye dad, text me when it’s Jordan Spieth.” – Twitter user Maddie’s viral response after her father sent her a picture from the golf course with Tiger Woods.

“I think it was the right decision. Sort of hard to bring that stuff up, because it’s such a sensitive subject. I’m very happy for him, obviously. He obviously felt like he didn’t do anything wrong. There was no evidence to suggest he did anything wrong, so it’s great.” – McIlroy, on his friend Tom Brady’s “Deflategate” suspension being overturned in court.