I have a lot of friends, in and out of golf, and there is…
“I have a lot of friends, in and out of golf, and there is a mutual trust. I'm very serious at the course. Maybe if I joked around more around the press tent, your image of me would be different. But that's not me. And the golf course is my office. If I come up to you when you're writing a story, are you going to drop everything to talk? Or are you going to say you're too busy doing your job?”
About This Quote
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He values trust and seriousness on the course, sees the golf course as his workplace, and expects respect for his time.
In simple terms: He treats golf as work and expects respect.
Respect his professionalism and time.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- golf tournaments
- press interactions
- team meetings
- networking events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can he balance seriousness with approachability?
- What boundaries are appropriate for athletes?
May appear aloof, harming public image.