All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think.

After playing Ballybunion for the first time, a man would think that the game of golf originated here.

Sometimes you have to lose major championships before you can win them. It's the price you pay for maturing. The more times you can put yourself in pressure situations, the more times you compete, the better off you are.

If you have an ego of any sort, this course [Augusta] will take it and shove it down your throat.

Sometimes thinking too much can destroy your momentum.

I'd rather fight 100 structure fires than a wildfire. With a structure fire you know where your flames are, but in the woods it can move anywhere; it can come right up behind you.

I learned how to win by losing and not liking it.