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 …

Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth, pictured at the 2016 Ryder Cup.

2018

Mickelson’s meltdown at Augusta

“Look, I don’t mean disrespect to anybody. I know it’s a two-shot penalty. At that time, I just didn’t feel like going back and forth. It’s my understanding of the rules. I’ve had multiple times where I’ve wanted to do that, I just finally did. If somebody’s offended by that, I apologize. But toughen up.” — Phil Mickelson after knowingly breaking the Rules of Golf in wild scene at Augusta National.

Ryder Cup controversy

“The issue’s obviously with Jordan (Spieth) not wanting to play with me. I don’t have any issue with Jordan. When it comes right down to it, I don’t care if I like the person I’m paired with or if the person likes me as long as it works and it sets up the team for success. He and I know how to make each other better. We know how to get the job done. … For somebody as successful in the Ryder Cup as I am, I don’t think it’s smart to sit me twice.” — Patrick Reed after a disappointing week in Paris for Team USA and the Americans at the 2018 Ryder Cup.

The Mad Scientist is mad confusing

“How much better can I get? Oh, man, in short, layman’s terms, yes, absolutely, you can always get better. How much? I would say it depends on what I can do in the restrictions of my biomechanics. So it’s all about air, air tolerances and being able to be more sensitive — less sensitive to air. So that when you do feel like you mess up it’s not going to be that big of a mess up. I hope that makes sense.” — Bryson DeChambeau after winning the Dell Technologies Championship. No, Bryson, it doesn’t make any sense. At all.