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‘Probably ‘Loser’ from Beck!’ – Stewart Cink, joking with Golf Channel’s Rich Lerner in response to being asked what song would best describe him.
‘The tabloids are going crazy, sponsor contracts are falling apart. … I’ve always been aware that the image you patiently construct for an entire career can be ruined in a minute’ – Tennis great Roger Federer, commenting early on about the Tiger Woods scandal.
‘I was hitting balls and Vijay (Singh) came up to hit balls next to me this afternoon. So that’s kind of cool.’ – Chris Stuard, who made his PGA Tour debut at the Sony Open in Hawaii last January.
‘We spent about 10 minutes in the Oval Office with him. He was telling us he just had his career best shot in Hawaii, but I think he might have been exaggerating an ounce. A 250-yard shot with a 2-iron to set up a birdie, but we were all wondering why he didn’t hit a hybrid. Who hits a 2-iron?’ – Nicole Castrale, who met President Obama at the White House as part of honoring the victorious 2009 U.S. Solheim Cup team.
‘A lot people who have been afraid to ask questions for the past 10 or 12 years won’t be quite as hesitant to ask questions as they used to be.’ – Geoff Ogilvy, offering his thoughts on how Tiger Woods might be treated by the media upon his return.
‘It’s bad for our game. ... It’s something he needs to get control of and a handle on and make some amends and show some humility to the public when he comes back’ – Tom Watson, sharing his thoughts on Tiger Woods.
‘It’s up to me to start living a life of integrity.’ – Tiger Woods, in his statement in front of a worldwide audience at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., on Feb. 19th.
‘Never think you stand alone. Mom will always be there for you and I love you.’ – Kultida Woods, whispering into her son Tiger’s ear, after he was finished speaking at his press conference.
‘I don’t know, stupidity?’ – Juli Inkster, after being asked by reporters what – at age 49 – keeps her going out on tour.
‘I’m just a better lover. I don’t have a belly blocker now so it helps.’ – John Daly, on the Dan Patrick Show, when asked if he thought he was a better golfer or singer.
‘After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta.’ – Tiger Woods, in announcing his long-awaited return at the Masters Tournament.
‘That was a new one on a golf course for me.’ – Soren Kjeldsen, who was confronted by a naked man while playing the Andalucia Open, where part of the course runs alongside a nude beach.
‘We liked the ad. It certainly got people talking.’ – Phil Knight, Nike founder, in response the to criticism over his company’s latest Tiger Woods advertisement featuring the voice of a deceased Earl Woods.
‘We’ve been through a lot in the last year. To win this, it’s very emotional – very special and very emotional.’ – Phil Mickelson, after winning his third Masters Tournament, less than one year after learning his wife and mother had breast cancer.
‘I’m just ready to start a new life. I just want to be a normal person.’ – Lorena Ochoa, in her sudden and somewhat shocking announcement that she was retiring from the game.
‘While the LPGA will certainly miss her great play, warm demeanor and smile, I am personally very happy for her.’' – Former world No. 1 Annika Sorenstam, upon hearing of Ochoa’s decision to walk away from the game.
‘You do the battle. But it’s a tough one. There’s a lot of crying moments, trust me.’ – Ken Green, on how life has changed since a myriad of tragedies has cost him the lives of his son, brother, girlfriend and dog.
‘Is this a %&$#ing party or a golf tournament?’ – Colin Montgomerie, in response to loud disco music coming from a hospitality tent during the Spanish Open.
‘I always dreamed of getting a score like this but didn’t think I would do it so fast.’ – Ryo Ishikawa, 18, after carding a 12-under 58 to win the The Crowns, a Japan Tour event.
‘We haven’t talked as much as we used to be because I think he’s probably trying to get himself right. I’m all supportive of that.’ – Michael Jordan, on his communications with Tiger Woods.
‘This might be a little harsh, but I really believe [Tiger Woods] needs to, every night, watch the U.S. Open in the year 2000 in Pebble and just copy that swing and forget the [Hank] Haney stuff. That was the best golf anybody has every played in history.’ – Johnny Miller, NBC analyst, with his opinion on what Woods should do regarding his swing.
‘Most people really want to watch golf, and others came out here to drink.’ – Dave Messenger, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Capt., after a drunken fan was tasered during the second round of The Players.
