Quotes of the week Oct. 6, 2013

From Jack Nicklaus on the mystery of dropping a ceremonial puck to sports’ newest celebri-squirrel on the fringe benefits of fame, here are the Quotes of the Week.

‘The best thing about today? Getting fondled by #lindseyvonn’ – via his Twitter account, @SammySquirrel_

Freddie (Couples) wanted me to bring him to the press center but Sammy has already gotten enough press today. – on Sammy the squirrel (Getty)

Its always important to get off to a good start, and I knew what kind of nerves Jordan was going to be dealing with. I was in a similar spot a long time ago. Its a tough situation.’ – on Jordan Spieth (Getty)

He said, ‘I know you got some nerves going, but lets start playing some golf now.’ He was extremely supportive and helpful in getting me going. – on encouragement from playing partner Steve Stricker (Getty)

‘This guy is a horse ' holy cow! He played some incredible golf today.’ – on playing partner Tiger Woods (Getty)

There were some reports that I took some lessons for (ping)pong prior to this tournament. And those reports would be correct. (Getty)

I figured this guy was the perfect Carlton. – on Tiger Woods and their ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ handshake routine (Getty)

‘I’ve never seen it done. I don’t know what to do. But they guided me through it quite easily. I think I dropped it on the ice right where you’re supposed to.’ – on dropping the ceremonial puck at a Columbus Blue Jackets game (Getty)

‘It was unbelievable, just one of the coolest feelings in my life really.’ – on chipping in for birdie on the final hole of Sunday’s foursomes match with Jason Day against Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley (Getty)

I just think when Phil and I get going in alternate shot, we really complement each other. I think we both really enjoy showing off in front of each other. (Getty)

He (Ernie Els) rubs off on you. When he said to me yesterday, I hope you are as nervous as me, that put me at ease. (Getty)