There isn't a flaw in his golf or his makeup. He will win more majors than Arnold Palmer and me combined. Somebody is going to dust my records. It might as well be Tiger, because he's such a great kid.
Interpretation
Jack Nicklaus expresses admiration for Tiger Woods' golf skills and predicts his success.
In this quote, Jack Nicklaus acknowledges the exceptional talent of Tiger Woods, suggesting that Woods possesses a level of skill and determination that will allow him to surpass the legendary records held by Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. It reflects Nicklaus' respect for Woods, not only as a golfer but also as a person, highlighting the importance of character alongside achievement in sports.
In practice
During a sports awards ceremony, you could quote this to highlight the respect among athletes.
There's more to be learned here [St. Andrews] about course design than anywhere. Collection bunkers, false fronts, bump shots. The fundamentals of design became fundamental because of what's here. And it happened accidentally. Or maybe accidentally on purpose.
Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: work.
I'm a firm believer that in the theory that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy. It is difficult to excel at something you don't enjoy.
A big part of managing a golf course is managing your swing on the course. A lot of guys can go out and hit a golf ball, but they have no idea how to manage what they do with the ball. I've won as many golf tournaments hitting the ball badly as I have hitting the ball well.
All I ever wanted to do was play competitive golf against the best players in the world.
I don't think about winning the Masters as part of the slam. You want to win the Masters because of what it means to the game.
As a tennis player you can win and you can lose, and you have to be ready for both. I practised self-control as a kid. But as you get older they both - winning and losing - get easier.
We are Liverpool Football Club and the expectations are so high.
I have fun out there on the court, smiling, laughing, trying to have good demeanor.
I get a feeling about where a teammate is going to be. A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.
When you play for your country, it means the world. You're playing for a whole nation. You're representing a whole nation. They're all behind you, supporting you. It just means everything.
If you win through bad sportsmanship that's no real victory.
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