I adore the game of golf. I won't ever retire. |
I do not know any player, who could strike a golf ball like he (Norman) can, as far as hitting it solid, knowing where it's going, knowing the mechanics of the game and knowing what he wanted to do with the golf ball. |
I love it. I don't know if I love it as much as Arnold Palmer, but I think I am close. I can't wait to get up in the mornings because I know I am going out to play golf. The game has been very good to me. Much has been said about when I am going to retire but I never will. |
I remember when I first came out on the Tour. I was hitting practice balls and Sam Snead and Bob Goalby were next to me. Snead said, 'Who in the hell is this guy? He has a loud mouth and an unorthodox swing.' Goalby said, 'Don't worry Sam, he'll linger but he won't last'. |
I still sweat. My guts are still grinding out there. Sometimes I have enough cotton in my mouth to knit a sweater. |
I thank God I can play. I can't beat anybody but I can play. This is the best I've felt in eight years. I don't have any power but it feels good. |
I'm going to win so much money this year, my caddie will make the top twenty money winner's list. |
I'm not a real smart guy. But I've got enough brains to realize that when I'm 60 years old and play a sport, that it's downhill. |
I'm not out there just to be dancing around. I expect to win every time I tee up. |
I'm starting to hit it better and getting the range on my shots. If I get my putter going, watch out. |
I've been working with a [personal] trainer, I'm healthy again, and I'm going to rededicate myself this year. |
I've seen enough crazy shots to know they happen in the best of families. |
If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron. |
In case of a thunderstorm, stand in the middle of the fairway and hold up a one iron. Not even God can hit a one iron. |
In the game of life it's a good idea to have a few early losses, which relives you of the pressure of trying to maintain an undefeated season. |