On its year 2021
“I will be 46 years old in a few days … Please remind me (laughs). So in four years to me the parties in cart! (laughs). I can’t wait to turn the page this year. She is full of very dark memories and intense pain. She also gave me her share of pleasant moments thanks to my relatives. But I can’t wait to put her behind me. “
On this new convalescence
“She is much more complicated than all the others. The one tied to my knee was one thing. The one related to my back climbed to yet another level. It’s complicated to explain how hard the recovery of my right leg was. It was hellish having to stay still for three months. I had only one desire: to go out for the air. That was my number one goal. But every shift from bed to wheelchair to crutches and now to no help has been a tremendous amount of work. […] I have known very difficult times. The pain was sometimes very intense. […] I still have a long way to go. “
“At what level will I be able to replay in the future? I do not know “
On his future in competition
“I don’t know when I will be able to find a sufficient level to play on the Tour. Today I am able to play a few holes here and there, let’s say dilettante. […] Even though I play a lot of the more advanced tees, I can see my balls flying again. OK, they don’t go the same kind of distance anymore, but at least I can play golf. At what level will I be able to replay in the future? I do not know. Everything is still very abstract. “
On his desire to compete
“I can’t imagine regaining the full capabilities of my leg. Just like I can’t imagine finding the ones on my back. Time is passing. I am getting older. And all of these factors combined make me think I won’t be able to play a full season anymore. I don’t really want to train for a full schedule anymore. On the other hand, prepare myself for a few very specific tournaments, as Mr. Hogan has done in the past, there is no reason that I cannot do it. […] I have already known sacred periods of convalescence, I have the recipe to return to a good level, even to win despite everything. “
“I made the decision to support the PGA Tour, that’s where my legacy lies”
Sur The Open 2022
“I would love to play St Andrews next year, no doubt. This is my favorite course in the world. I have so many memories of my two successes in St Andrews, of the Champions Dinner we are invited to every year. […] It’s a bit the same kind of tradition as at the Masters and these privileged moments during which we rub shoulders with the greatest champions are unique. […] I hope to be physically fit to play The Open. It is up to me to do everything possible to achieve this because the tournament will not change. “
On the new fledgling world leagues
“I made the decision to support the PGA Tour, that’s where my legacy lies. I had the chance to win 82 titles there, 15 Majors, to take part in the WGC … I pledge my allegiance to the PGA Tour. […] In my opinion the leaders of the PGA Tour have done a remarkable job especially during the first months of the pandemic. […] For me, the Tour is in very good hands and the prize money is still improving. “
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