But, if you miss (the supposedly easy pin) by just a little bit, you're looking at the next putt from 30 feet. The ball just rolls away.

The reason the Road Hole at St. Andrews is the most difficult par 4 in the world is that it was designed as a par 6.

It's emotional for every champion who decides to step down, it's a tough decision. It's probably easier for some, like me. But I'm just going to try to take it in stride. It's part of life.

You learn to accept defeat graciously in golf. Unlike other sports, the game itself is a constant opponent. It never stops. A golfer is fortunate to win a few times. We spend our whole lives trying to conquer something, and we lose a lot more than we win.

A good golf course makes you want to play so badly that you hardly have the time to change your shoes.

I had a few miracles happen out there today.

Hitting a shorter club to these greens means a great, great deal. Younger players are so much more capable length-wise.