Quotes of the Week:July 5, 2015

Published July 5, 2015 02:00 PM

From Donald Trump and immigration to Bubba Watson and the Confederate flag, enjoy this edition of Quotes of the Week.

''They want $1.5 million from the state. Get real.’' – in an email to colleagues about an alleged request from local organizers of the 2016 Ryder Cup, which will be played at Hazeltine National Golf Club near Minneapolis

''I hit the ball better than what my score indicates.’' – after shooting a 4-under-par 66 in the first round of The Greenbrier Classic

“The report is categorically false. Absolutely zero truth to that ridiculous rumor.” – denying, in an email to GolfChannel.com, a National Enquirer report that Tiger Woods and Amanda Boyd, Jason Dufner’s ex-wife, have been dating

“All men ARE created equal, I believe that so I will be painting the American flag over the roof of the General Lee.” – tweeting his intention to remove the Confederate flag on the roof of the iconic car from the 1970s-‘80s TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard”

“Until he mentioned it to me, I had no clue.” – explaining that he was unaware of the church shooting in Charleston, S.C., on June 17, in which nine black people were killed by a 21-year-old white male, and the resulting controversy surrounding the Confederate flag until his manager mentioned it to him last week while Watson was in the process of winning the Travelers Championship

“I’ve had tremendous support from the golf world, because they all know I’m right. I’ve been great to golf. I’ve been investing while everybody else was fleeing. I have Mexicans and South Americans working for me all over the country and believe me, they love me and I love them. I think they’re great. I’ve had great support and I haven’t heard one negative thing and frankly I don’t expect to.” – the Republican presidential candidate, telling Golf Channel insider Tim Rosaforte he doesn’t expect any golf-related repercussions from disparaging comments he made toward Mexicans in regard to border relations with the United States

''In response to Mr. Trump’s comments about the golf industry ‘knowing he is right’ in regards to his recent statements about Mexican immigrants, we feel compelled to clarify that those remarks do not reflect the views of our organizations. While the LPGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour and USGA do not usually comment on presidential politics, Mr. Trump’s comments are inconsistent with our strong commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment in the game of golf.’' – responding to Donald Trump’s statement to Golf Channel

''I just wanted to sleep in, to be honest, so now I don’t have to get up early in the morning.’' – after shooting a third-round 61 that allowed him to rocket to the top of the Greenbrier Classic leaderboard and have a late tee time on Sunday

“When Tiger is under pressure, [his swing] is a completely different speed. There are plenty of pressure tee shots at St. Andrews to avoid the gorse and put it in the right places.” – doubting Tiger Woods’ prospects for success at the Open Championship