I shot a wild elephant in Africa thirty yards from me, and it didn't hit the ground until it was right at my feet. I wasn't a bit scared. But a four foot putt scares me to death.

Until you play it, St. Andrews looks like the sort of real estate you couldn't give away.

That little white ball is always staring back at you, daring you to make a mistake.

The only thing I fear on a golf course is lightning...and Ben Hogan.

Never let up. The more you can win by, the more doubts you put in the other players' minds the next time out.

Thinking instead of acting is the number one golf disease.

The fact that Slammin' Sammy couldn't win the Open made it all the more valuable for the players that did win. Gave it a special quality. I'd say a part of the sheen on that trophy comes from my sweat.