The 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.

Let your emotions come out. If your behavior is flat, your game will be flat, too.

I still have the desire to succeed, and I've always felt success is measured by what you've done in the win column, not top 10s.

My dad was a good athlete. My mom had longevity. There were some athletic genes that certainly got passed down.

I don't sleep well. I rehash everything in bed. The mind's still working.

People have to learn who they are - you can't have somebody else telling you who you are.

To 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.