Had I not become a professional golfer, I think I would have pursued some type of career in aviation.

I have won the Australian, I won the British, all PGA championships, but I haven't won the PGA championship.

I never felt I could be a complete professional without having won the British Open. It was something you had to do to complete your career.

I enjoy the press. I understand their business.

There's some good news, too, and the good news is that the players [finally] have become more aware of the fact that we [in golf] need sponsors, and we need the good will that is created by the players being, let's say, cooperative with the sponsors - meaning friendly.

When I was playing in a junior tournament one time, I missed a short putt and threw my putter into the trees. I went on to win the tournament and later, instead of my dad congratulating me, he told me that if I ever threw a club again, I'd never play in another golf tournament. I haven't thrown a club since.

What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.