I am so honored to be named as one of Time's 100 most influential people.
We're often portrayed as rich, spoiled athletes who play a game for too much money.
The pressure of getting an order right is greater than sinking a putt.
I don't get to live by different rules. The same boundaries that apply to everyone apply to me.
I mean, as an athlete, as a competitor, you have to have that belief in yourself.
America's a melting pot, all races, cultures, religious choices.
I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect.
I don't think golf has ever been any pressure as far as having to succeed.
People don't really bother me as much as you might think.
To be honest, I never really wrapped my mind around winning.
When I was 13 my dream was to play the U.S. Open. Now it's to win it.
I'm kind of a grinder. I'm a Cinderella, an underdog story who fights.
My ability to concentrate and work toward that goal has been my greatest asset.
Schwarzenegger is big, he's noisy, he's larger than life, and he's earned the credibility to be cast for the role of America's Green superhero.
I've said before that the Ryder Cup is not the European Tour versus the American Tour. It's Europe's best golfers against the US.
My job is what millions of people do for recreation. How can you not like that?
I've always said, the harder the golf course, the better I play.
The final group, on Sunday at the Masters, is the greatest feeling in the world for a professional golfer.
I always wear my hat backwards. That way, people can see my face.
Golf is flexibility, and I notice more guys injured. You can overdo this conditioning.
It's fun to get out in the field. I really enjoy that. It's fun creating.
