There is no surer or more painful way to learn a rule than to be penalized once for breaking it.

Muirfield without a wind is like a lady undressed. No challenge.

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

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.

Having played the Old Course many times since my first visit in 1981, I am now of the opinion it is one of the best and most beautiful tests of links golf anywhere in the world.

Confidence in golf means being able to concentrate on the problem at hand with no outside interference.

If a course needs to be in great condition to be played effectively, then the design strategy is flawed.