If you design something pretty with good golf shots in it, then I think that's the combination that creates a really nice golf course.

Donald Trump has been a good friend for a long time. I texted him after the election and I said 'congratulations, Mr. President. The Nicklauses are all happy for the Trumps,' and I said, 'It's time to bring American together, make American great again as you wish.'

Such is putting! 2% technique, 98% inspiration or confidence or touch...the only thing great putters have in common is touch and that is the critical ingredient...none of them found it through mechanizing a stroke, nor do I believe they could maintain it that way.

I don't think about winning the Masters as part of the slam. You want to win the Masters because of what it means to the game.

I don't think you would have missed that putt, but in these circumstances, I would never give you the opportunity.

There's more to be learned here [St. Andrews] about course design than anywhere. Collection bunkers, false fronts, bump shots. The fundamentals of design became fundamental because of what's here. And it happened accidentally. Or maybe accidentally on purpose.

You have to love something and have a passion for it to be disciplined. My commitment was purely to golf