Memorable quotes of the decade

There is no denying that the last decade has been great for the game of golf. From 2010-19 golf fans saw the emergence of generational stars like Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka, Tiger Woods’ grand return, countless rules violations and …

Phil Mickelson poses with his coach Butch Harmon (center), manager Steve Loy (left), caddie Jim Mackay (righ) and wife Amy after winning the 2013 Open Championship at Muirfield.

2010

Phil and Amy

“We’ve been through a lot this year, and it means a lot to share some joy together. She’s an incredible wife, an incredible mother, and she’s been an inspiration to me, going through what she’s been through.” — Phil Mickelson

“This has been an incredible week, and it’s something we’ll share and remember the rest of our lives. It’s one of the best things we’ve gone through. To feel this kind of jubilation is something we’ll never forget.” — Phil Mickelson after winning the Masters after his wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer.

DJ’s costly penalty

“It never once crossed my mind I was in a sand trap … I just thought I was on a piece of dirt where the crowd had trampled it down. Obviously I know I can’t ground my club in a bunker but I should have looked at the rules sheet a little closer.” — Dustin Johnson after a controversial rules violation that cost him a shot at the PGA Championship title.