The game embarrasses you until you feel inadequate.

Hale Irwin is the exception. He just does everything so well.

I had a few miracles happen out there today.

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.

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.

The areas off the greens are masterpieces. I don't think there's anything like it in North America.