In retrospect, golf for me was an apparent attempt to emulate the person I looked up to more than anyone: my father. He was instrumental in helping me develop the drive to achieve, but his role, as well as my mother's, was one of support and guidance, not interference.

It's important to relax and not put too much pressure on oneself, players must be patient when striving to improve.

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

Money and fame made me believe I was entitled. I was wrong and foolish.

I probably will have to become more political down the road when my playing days are done, because I'm going to have to have the support of others to grow my foundation.

My mind is my biggest asset. I expect to win every tournament I play.

I've always had that knack for staying pretty even keel and the more the situation gets tense the more I see things clearly and I think that's just a knack that I've always had.