I can forgive the body breaking down. It's a little tougher to forgive that mental lapse. — Hale Irwin Copy Share
My dad was a good athlete. My mom had longevity. There were some athletic genes that certainly got passed down. — Hale Irwin Copy Share
The positions I played in football, being a quarterback and a defensive back, you had to kind of have a little independent thinking. — Hale Irwin Copy Share
You can talk about strategy all you want, but what really matters is resiliency. — Hale Irwin Copy Share
Golf is the only-est sport. You're completely alone with every conceivable opportunity to defeat yourself. Golf brings out your assets and liabilities as a… — Hale Irwin Copy Share
People, in whatever walk of life, would be surprised if they just gave themselves a chance by believing in what they are. — Hale Irwin Copy Share
Feeling tired should almost never be an excuse, because your body has huge reserves of energy. But if you eat badly, stay out late,… — Hale Irwin Copy Share
On the PGA Tour, guys finish in the top 10, make a ton of money and think they're great players. In my era, you… — Hale Irwin Copy Share
Do I want to tackle a 230-pound guy who's running like a deer? Heavens no, no one in their right mind would. But there… — Hale Irwin Copy Share
Early in my career, my 3-, 5- and 9-irons performed differently than my other irons. But I adapted and made them work. — Hale Irwin Copy Share
To be successful in anything, a person must always want to be better, not only than your opponent but better than your last performance.… — Hale Irwin Copy Share
