I always practice as I intend to play.

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.

Pete Dye introduced me to golf course design back in the 1960's. He came to my hometown Columbus, Ohio to work on The Golf Club.

My ability to concentrate and work toward that goal has been my greatest asset.

You're always struggling because you're not playing on a 53-and-a-third by a 120-yard field. You're not playing on a baseball diamond. With golf, every field is different and every atmosphere is different. The grass is different. The weather is different. You're outside. You're not in a stadium. There are so many different variables, so you never master golf. So, I think good athletes like a challenge.

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

Once you play a tournament, you're playing against the golf course, you're playing against yourself and trying to do the best you can.