"I got fed up watching Coronation Street and all the other soaps that my wife likes, so I went out in the garage to practise."

Ian Woosnam, on a comeback which led ultimately to victory in the Cisco World Matchplay Championship.

"The decision to postpone the Ryder Cup matches is one of commonsense. What happened in America has put the Ryder Cup and everything else into perspective. I am desperately heartbroken for all the people involved in this terrible tragedy."

European Ryder Cup skipper, Sam Torrance.

"I hate him out there and he hates me when we play. But when we walk off the course, it's great to have a friend like Jack Nicklaus. And I hope he feels the same way about me."

Arnold Palmer, after beating the Bear by 71-75 in a Shell Wonderful World of Golf Match.

"Everybody was in a state of shock. Some people decided to go out and play because they were here; they were helpless. But a lot of people were glued to the TV. I don't recall the Tap Room being so crowded."

A Pebble Beach official describes the scene on September 11th.

"The young pretender has settled to his work with style and dignity and this week was part of an elegant progression. Perhaps Ali is not for catching, but in the course of two blessed decades the world will relish the Tiger's brave chase."

Patrick Collins of The Mail on Sunday, in the wake of the US Masters last April.

"I was born in Chiba, just beside where Isao Aoki lives, and from the time I was seven, he has taught me how to play golf."

Japan's Seiji Ebihara after winning the AIB Irish Seniors Open at Powerscourt.

"He doesn't want to play the tour any more, but he's got a tremendous talent. He can play some very good golf."

Former US Open champion, Ken Venturi, on his CBS television colleague, David Feherty.

"Given the enormity of the tragedy in America, we informed European officials of our desire to postpone the matches until next year."

Jim Awtrey, chief executive of the PGA of America.

"Everybody talks about me trying to win my first major. Well, my mindset is to win a bunch of majors but I still can't seem to get past the first one. That's what bothers me."

Phil Mickelson.

"I have great sympathy for Christy - it's unfortunate this should have happened to him. He made quite an impact in senior ranks in the States and has been a great friend. I'd love to have played with him here."

Jack Nicklaus, regretting the absence from the Senior British Open at Royal Co Down of Christy O'Connor Jnr with a broken leg.

"Hopefully, health permitting and if everything goes right, I may be playing this game as long as Arnold Palmer has been. In that case, you can't really beat yourself up over every single shot, every single round and every single tournament."

Tiger Woods.

"The European Ryder Cup Board announce that the inevitable consequence of the decision to postpone the matches in 2001 and reschedule in 2002, is for the immediate matches to be played in the even-numbered years."

Ryder Cup dates are rearranged.

"I think he's rushing. He might be missing some of the best blackouts he'll ever have."

Scott Hoch on 17-year-old Ty Tyron's decision to bypass college and become a tournament professional.