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Quotes by Hank Haney

Hank Haney

“He just keeps getting better and better and better. I dont think theres a there there.”

“The rough is very, very difficult and the course is long. Very long. It wont be a problem for Tiger, but it will be for a lot of players.”

“People ask when hes going to get there. They dont understand that there is no there. You keep improving. He thinks that if he doesnt, someone else will improve and catch him.”

“His attitude to his golf is the same as his attitude to life, ... He wants to be just as good as he is absolutely capable of being.”

“Im not saying I teach Tiger Woods. Were old friends. He respects my views on the game, just as he respects other peoples views.”

“Hes not going to ever be satisfied with getting there. Hes not looking for getting there. Hes looking for getting better. Thats what he looks for every day.”

“And they gave me two minutes.”

“I know it comes with the territory. The only person Im worried about pleasing is Tiger.”

“If Tiger Woods calls you up on the phone and asks you to help him, ... youve got to think he thinks you know something.”

“We changed quite a bit. That doesnt take anything away from Butch Harmon. They did great things. The only person I care about pleasing is Tiger, not the critics.”

I know I was a great friend to Tiger Woods. But when you have a relationship thats involves business and friendship - and the business part comes to an end - things always get a little blurry.