Writers have told me more than once that I'm a better interview in defeat than in victory, which is a compliment I am extremely proud of.

Professional golf is the only sport where, if you win 20% of the time, you're the best.

When I fly in a helicopter, I insist there be two sets of controls, one for me in case something happens to the pilot. I'm no expert, but I know enough to at least get the thing on the ground. Nothing scares me like the thought of not being in control.

It takes hundreds of good golf shots to gain confidence, but only one bad one to lose it.

Why are we building golf courses? Because we enjoy being outside, bringing man and nature together.

I don't really have a problem saying good-bye to things. All things come to an end.

I didn't push any of my kids into golf, and they played golf because they wanted to.