I've always rejected the notion of turning pro for the simple reason I was never good enough, young enough. I was a 23 handicapper when I was 18 even though I'd started playing golf at the age of four with three cut-down clubs. |
I've asked Rick Nichols at Nike to see what I can do to bridge the gap, to maybe put a 5-wood or 7-wood in the bag. But I have a problem with having to be able to flight the golf ball with those clubs. |
I've been criticized for the last couple of years. 'Why would I change my game?' This is why. First, second and first in the last three majors. That's why. |
I've been in that situation enough times. I've had success coming from behind even going back to my US junior and amateur days. I've had a lot of positive experiences, so that helps a lot. You just rely on those memories sometimes to pull yourself out of it. |
I've been known to lose things every now and then. I don't carry it with me when I'm playing, no. But he's always with me. |
I've done other things. I've thrown a baseball a few times and thrown a couple of coins here and there. This is a bit more physical. |
I've done this before. I have won three majors in one year, ... And I guess from some of the guys I have talked to in the media this week, the novelty factor is not there any more. You have already done it. |
I've fallen in love with the course, and the environment. I've never been a fan of TPC courses, so it's nice to play old-school courses like this one that are laid out right in front of you. It's not one of the hardest, but it's fair and you know you have to go low. |
I've got a lot of work to do. Hopefully I can post a low score and get back in it. |
I've got probably two of the best sponsors in the world for the image I want to portray and the person who I am. |
I've got to stay patient and build on it each and every day. Patience helps and at least I'm still in it. There won't be too many guys under par by the end of the week and hopefully I can get myself there over the next three days. |
I've got two rounds ahead of me so I'm still in the ballgame. Hopefully tomorrow I can go ahead and post another low number like I did yesterday and climb back up there. |
I've had good success there, and I look forward to returning. |
I've had some great times with my partners trying to go out there and win points, |
I've had that putt for three or four years, and I miss it low every time, |