Quotes by Hale Irwin

“In this case, golf is a means to an end. We cant change the course that someones life has taken in the past, but through golf we can help mold that life and give it a more positive feeling.”

“I just never subscribed to the theory that at age 55, you fall off the face of the earth on the Tour, ... I always felt that was too young of an age for that.”

“Try seven. I birdied the last two holes.”

“From the fifth to the 17th hole, I went birdie-less. And it wasnt from a lock of opportunities, just from a lack of skill. It seems like I am doing things very, very well or doing some silly things.”

“Overall, two very good days hitting the ball. It seems like Im either doing things very, very well or doing some silly things, missing the green perhaps on the short side and driving the ball well out of play, missing some easier putts than one would think you would miss. At 7-under, I feel like Ive left a few out there, but at the same time, coming in with two birdies on the last two holes, sort of helps eliminate some of that.”

“You dont win the U.S. Open by being lucky, throw it up there and hope. Hes got credentials.”

“I didnt hit it like I should have. Trying to play at the hole, yes, but you have to build in a little room for error, and I didnt build in enough.”

“Lets put that in perspective, ... I finished an hour before the leaders. It wasnt like that putt sent me into the playoffs. Heading into the 11th hole, I wasnt even in the top 15.”

“I am really proud that I have continued to do as well as I have, particularly considering I have had some back [problems] the past couple of years, ... And pride — I think that is a very important five-letter word.”

“I am still trying to understand this game, ... I am still learning how to play golf. There are a lot of shots I still dont know. I am still trying to learn, and I think thats a good attitude to have.”