20 Quotes by Ted Purdy

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    The wind came up about the seventh hole. Fortunately, I was four-under before that. I had the eighth hole, a long par three, and it was straight downwind. That actually helped on that hole.

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    I understand he's really slowing down, but at 94, he's still an amazing guy. I'm sorry not to see him this week, but I hope he can make it for his tournament in Dallas next month.

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    I understand he's really slowing down, but at 94, he's still an amazing guy.

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    They say a 10 mph wind can have about a 2-inch effect on a 10-foot putt. That makes it really difficult, since you have to read the green and read the wind.

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    I took out a 5-iron and I was trying to draw it into the pin to make a birdie. I drew it too much and it went into the water. In hindsight, it was a pretty dumb thing to do, but I was trying to make a birdie.

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    It's great to be back competing, but there is a process. It took me a few holes. I had to learn how to open my yardage book again.

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    It will be hard leaving, but hopefully I can win again this season and we can take the whole family next year.

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    I know Tiger doesn't feel comfortable unless he's in the lead. Those of us who have not led all that many times, I think there's going to be some anxiety.

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