“When your hands are cold, and you’re hitting with old, low-quality irons – my first one was a Merlin model with a green shaft – you learn what to do to hit the ball solid.”

I always felt I’ve been tough, and that my tolerance for pain is pretty high.

It’s cool to be able to dunk. I’m pretty tall and pretty long. My body’s probably built more for basketball than for golf.

So I definitely take time to realize where I’m at in my life. And I know that I’m blessed.

I’ve never seen it in person and wouldn’t go even if you gave me tickets, because I made a promise to myself as a kid that I wouldn’t go until I played my way there.

I’ve had opportunities to step foot on the grounds and play Augusta and watch the Masters. But I always, since I was a kid,

Rose Park is a community I’m very proud to be from.

I think the biggest challenge when I’m on the road is being away from my family.

I’m really proud, just seeing a lot of the kids that have been inspired by me.

A lot of times, college can get you sidetracked. I was ready to turn my full attention to golf.

I definitely feel it’s important, whether I’ve taken time off or played right before, that I take necessary rest time in the weeks before the tournament.

Essentially, my parents directed me in the right path. They were all for me turning professional and starting that journey as a family with my golf career.

There are countless things we can work on and think about in the swing, but when it’s time to play in competition, you don’t want to think too many thoughts.

We’re going to tournaments, and we’re driving the par-4s. At 10 years old, I was hitting it, like, 240.

I have a little different perspective on this whole golf thing than maybe some other players.

I enjoy the challenge of being a father… I try to do my best to be there for my children.

I feel like listening is a huge part of life – not only listening to people, but listening to people that you believe in, people who you think are wise.

And prevent the ball from going into the pivot man.

I can catch the ball. You’ve got to throw it to me.

Byrd has always been that kind of pitcher.

I was watching Monster’s Ball, which is a fabulous movie. It’s just a little gem: beautifully shot, and shot in a way I never would have done.

Point the ball on all long shots.

Trying to trick you, keep the ball low, in and out.

The gods play games with men as balls.

His idol was a guy that passed the ball a lot, Stanley Matthews.