A lot of kids watch football and basketball, and that's fine, ... If they don't see any other African Americans playing golf, then you don't want to do it, either. |
Anybody who can play the game is welcome, ... Black, white, blue, whatever. ... It just shows you how the world changes for the best. Everybody's a human being. The young people see that. |
I remember [country singer] Charlie Pride and he said: 'Always pass the buck down. Don't keep it all in your pocket,' ... For us golfers, our main focus is giving. |
I remember playing there many times. What the city is going through now is rough. I still have a friend who lives in Lafayette (La.). I heard his whole house was gone, everything basically floated away. The whole situation tugs at you. |
That's what's so great, ... seeing the kids get the chance to play at a place they only dream about. |