Quotes of the week
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Lexi ThompsonIt took longer than I thought. But its the top players in the world, so its not easy. Every tournament you have to shoot super low, and you have to have youre A-game. Thats what I had this week. ' on her second career victory (Getty)
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Mark LazarusWere excited to continue our longstanding relationship with the PGA of America and renew the Ryder Cup, one of the most prestigious properties in sports, through 2030. – NBC Sports Group Chairman (Getty)
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Bill ClintonFantastic day in Ireland golfing w/@McIlroyRory and getting to know the great work of the @roryfoundation. – via Twitter following his round with McIlroy (Getty)
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Gary Player on Tiger Woods'If he hit a bad shot, I mean a real bad shot with a sand wedge 20 feet from the hole, I reckon he would have won the Masters.' – to ESPN regarding Tiger Woods drop at the Masters. (Getty)
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Gary Player'You can't have managerial problems, you can't have women problems. He's got to find himself a wife that'll help him, actually almost dedicate her life to him being a success.' – on Rory McIlroy. (Getty)
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Nick Faldo'I'm furious because I came here wanting to play. I've got a torn capsule (in my left arm). I've been doing fine, but now I can't grip the (club).' – on the arm injury that caused him to WD from his Champions Tour debut (Getty)
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Max HomaI was telling my parents, if I make the cut, when I get home Im going to take them out to dinner for the first time. Ive never had too much money in my life, so it feels really, really weird. – after Round 1 of the Frys.com (Getty)
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Tina Hyon (Lydia Koâs mother)If she (Ko) plays any pro events now, she will play as a pro. – on her 16-year-old daughter turning professional (Getty)
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Jeff OvertonObviously, a goal (this year) is to win a golf tournament, but ... the outcome of the goal doesn't happen unless you do all the other little things.' – after the opening round of the 2013-14 PGA Tour season (Getty)
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Ernie ElsSumming up I will say that in all my eight appearances in this competition, the level of play this year and the number of birdies made on both teams was outstanding, probably the best weve seen. – on the Presidents Cup (Getty)
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Tim Finchem'Erik's story is a remarkable one in the fact that he has overcome extraordinary odds to not only survive, but to thrive, particularly in sports.' – Tim Finchem on double heart transplant recipient Erik Compton (Getty)
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Billy HorschelI played a lot already this year, so just decided it was sort of pointless to take the rest of the year off. There are some opportunities Im going to take advantage of. – on entering the Frys.com Open (Getty)