When the British Open is in Scotland, there's something special about it. And when it's at St. Andrews, it's even greater.

I couldn't control Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Watson or Lee Trevino. The only person I could control was me. The only person I could prepare for events was me. And if I didn't play well, I didn't play well, and I wasn't going to compete.

The importance of my legacy is not the golf course, it's what my life is, and what my life is intended to be. The game of golf is a game. My family is my life.

And, of course, I'm constantly energized by designing courses around the world.

Grand Haven will challenge the skilled player yet, because of some width to the holes, it also will be a fun course that the average player can enjoy.

Oakmont, you've got to be playing slope.

If you want to hit it farther, hit it better.