Quotes by George O'Grady

“I think there are certainly enough tournaments on the 2006 schedule,”

“[* European Tour chief George OGrady described the concept of women playing in mens golf events as a gimmick yesterday.] We are not totally against ladies playing by invitation, we dont see much point in it, ... Its just a gimmick. Its not something we are actively promoting.”

“His victory was an example to every player on the Tour,”

“Michael is a great European Tour supporter, lost his game, came back through the Challenge Tour, conquered the world and is now back up there and has really made it.”

“We are not totally against ladies playing by invitation, we dont see much point in it,”

“We rule nothing out and have an open mind on women playing mens tour events, and if sponsors can convince us that its in the interests of the game by including women, then fine,”

“Each season on the European Tour brings a keen sense of expectation and anticipation of the challenges which lie ahead and that is never more the case when the year features a new and exciting destination,”

“It is a bit of a concern but the rules (on tour membership) are not onerous if you are in the worlds top 50,”

“I think the Irish are going to bring the most enormous passion for and enjoyment of sport to next years Ryder Cup.”

“Our tournament director witnessed the incident on the TV pictures available to him and it was clear then there was no case to answer.”