I Look Back, It Taught Me Something

I Think Today's Athletes Generally Are Spoiled By What's Happened To Salaries, But I Also Think That Golfers Have Maintained The Best Demeanor Of Any Sport.

Swing Your Swing. Not Some Idea Of A Swing. Not A Swing You Saw On Tv. Not That Swing You Wish You Had. No, Swing Your Swing. Capable Of Greatness. Prized Only By You. Perfect In It's Imperfection. Swing Your Swing. I Know, I Did.

There's No Question That The Galleries Still Like To See Birdies And Eagles. If You Take Them All Away, It Takes Some Of The Dramatics, The Excitement Of A Golf Tournament And We [people] Don't Want To Do That.

As For 1994 [ U.s. Open], I Didn't Do Very Well, But It Was A Great Occasion For Me Even Though I Was Not Playing The Way I Had Hoped. And It Was Obviously A Very Emotional Day That Last Day, But It Was A Great Memory For Me And I Have Had A Lot Of Great Memories At Oakmont Over The Years.

My Grandson Sam Saunders Has Been Playing Golf Since He Could Hold A Club And I Spent A Lot Of Time With Him Over The Years. Like My Father Taught Me, I Showed Him The Fundamentals Of The Game And Helped Him Make Adjustments As He And His Game Matured Over The Years.