The positions I played in football, being a quarterback and a defensive back, you had to kind of have a little independent thinking.
Hale IrwinPeople have to learn who they are - you can't have somebody else telling you who you are.
Hale IrwinThe USGA doesn't want to recognize the fact that today's players are better than ever. They seem willing to do anything to prevent us from shooting scores that would make us appear better than the great names of the past.
Hale IrwinEarly in my career, my 3-, 5- and 9-irons performed differently than my other irons. But I adapted and made them work.
Hale IrwinTo be successful in anything, a person must always want to be better, not only than your opponent but better than your last performance. Done correctly, being competitive is a wonderful way to always try to be a better person by learning from your mistakes and capitalizing on your successes.
Hale Irwin