I ran into both of them at the same time, so I just wanted to let them know that what was said or what they heard was not what I actually said. It was put to rest and they were fine. |
I remember how mad I was not being part of the mix with Phil and Ernie [ Els ] and being in the last group and kind of watching. I took a back seat and I watched. I watched how Phil played and he played aggressive. That's what I tried to do last year. I learned that you have to be aggressive in a major on Sunday to win it. |
I saw enough of that last year, trust me. |
I saw enough of that last year, trust me. Have you heard the motto, 'These guys are good?' There it is. |
I tell you what, this is unbelievable, ... I was looking for an opportunity to make a putt like that on 18. What can you say when the greatest player in the world has enough trust in you to put you last. |
I think '01 was the last time I played here. This is the second time I've ever seen the sun here, so that's good. |
I thought I might whiff, I was so nervous, but I was able to make contact, and it went right in the middle. |
I thought I might whiff, I was so nervous. |
I thought I might whiff, I was so nervous. But I thought about two guys. I thought about Fred Couples and how big a putt he made on 18 to win against Vijay and I thought about captain Nicklaus. That's what our whole goal was this week, to win it for him. |
I was just trying to hang in there and make a birdie because you never know what might happen out there with the wind swirling and the greens firm. |
I was not like that eight months ago. It's hard, too, because I want to go back and lay in bed and watch golf. |
I was paired with Gary (Nicklaus) in a junior event. We were 16. I get there, and there's Mr. Nicklaus watching. That was the most nerve-racking round of golf of my life. |
I watched how to win - I had the best seat in the house and what I saw was that Phil had fun |
I would take 10-under and go home and see how it does. |
I'm glad it's over to tell you the truth, ... My stomach was turning out there. |