22 Quotes by Graeme McDowell

It was a pretty good shot, but I think the hole got in the way a little bit. Still, I've been waiting for a round like this for quite a while.

That's a real bonus. It doesn't matter how good you hit. To get the ball in the cup takes a bit of luck.

I left my putts short on the ninth, 10th and 11th but the birdie on the 14th gave me something good to sleep on,

I played nicely today but 18 kicked me in the butt a little bit. It's a cruel game and to be honest I'm feeling pretty down right now. It's a really tough hole. I wouldn't say it was unfair but it's out of character with the rest of the golf course which is all laid out in front of you.

There's kind of an unwritten rule, Don't call your captain out at a Ryder Cup, win, loss or draw, you just don't.

I was proud of myself coming down that back-nine

Thats the thing about better. You cant own it. You can only pursue it. Stalk it. But once youve tasted it, better is never truly beyond your reach.

I'm very surprised - midway through my second glass of red wine last night, I really didn't think I'd be standing here with a trophy in my hands.

This is one of the most special golf courses in the planet.