From more fallout from the Tiger Woods arrest to Phil Mickelson skipping the U.S. Open, enjoy this edition of Quotes of the Week.
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From more fallout from the Tiger Woods arrest to Phil Mickelson skipping the U.S. Open, enjoy this edition of Quotes of the Week.
“I’ll be 100 percent honest with you. These guys out here are absolutely the best athletes on earth.” – World long driver, Allen, on his fellow competitors.
“Tiger’s close to a few people. Not many. And the few people that are around Tiger probably know there’s a problem. And if they don’t intervene, then it’s on them. But addiction’s a big deal, and if he’s addicted, then somebody better intervene.” – Azinger, on the Tiger Woods situation following his arrest for DUI.
“As you get older and you share these moments, you realize the greatest moments in life are those spontaneous moments with your family. And this is one of those moments that I’ll cherish forever.” – Mickelson, on his decision to skip the U.S. Open to attend his daughter’s high school graduation.
“We take confidentiality seriously and do not comment on our students or families out of respect for their privacy. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2017 on June 15th.” – Statement from Amanda Mickelson’s private high school after the news broke that Phil Mickelson would be skipping the U.S. Open to attend his daughter’s graduation ceremony.
“The last few weeks have obviously been frustrating – I never like to miss events either on the PGA Tour or European Tour – but it was important I got back to a level of fitness where I felt I could give myself the best possible chance at the U.S. Open.” – McIlroy, on returning to competition at the U.S. Open after taking time off with a rib injury.
“Now, we are excited to build upon the success from last year as we prepare for the 2020 Games in Tokyo and, hopefully, beyond.” – Satement from the International Golf Federation after the International Olympic Committee Executive Board approved golf to return to the Olympics in 2024.
“Priority tags r meaningless. Told u 100 times. Stop apologizing. Don’t need sympathy or u to be PC. Just do better. U have yet to show that.” – PGA Tour LatinoAmerica player, Buttacavoli, calling out American Airlines on Twitter after he withdrew from a U.S. Open sectional qualifier after the airline lost his golf clubs.
“Thankfully nothing was broken, just 6 stitches. I thought it was the end of me playing competitive golf.” – Harrington, after withdrawing from the FedEx St. Jude Classic because he was hit on the left elbow by an amateur who took a practice swing during a clinic.
“I asked Woods if he had taken any medication to which he stated ‘Xanax.’” – Officer Christopher Fandry, in a previously redacted report about Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest. Fandry interrogated Woods on the scene.
“Let’s just have something that’s a challenge and interesting, not just playing brutal … If their major pinnacle event requires courses to be the way they are, it doesn’t set a good example … they’ve really dropped the ball with where the game is at over the last 20 years.” – Scott, on the U.S. Open setup at Erin Hills.
“We’re very excited to bring ‘The Rink’ to life. We wanted to create an experience that oozed Canadiana. We know Canadians love hockey, and of course they love golf too. Combining rinks and links was a no-brainer.” – RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director, McLaughlin, on bringing some hockey flair to their event later this summer.
