A lot has transpired in my life.

To have the opportunity to complete the slam at the Open at St Andrews, the home of golf, is something I will never ever forget.

I started changing my swing in late 1999.

I'd gotten away from my Buddhism. And I quit meditating.

People don't understand that when I grew up, I was never the most talented. I was never the biggest. I was never the fastest. I certainly was never the strongest. The only thing I had was my work ethic, and that's been what has gotten me this far.

I want to say to each of you, simply, and directly, I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible and selfish behavior I engaged in.

Your private life, exposed, has a lingering effect on your mind and your game.