I think about what I say. I don't give stock answers. I'm not trying to cultivate an image with the public, like several of the top players do.

And if people do like me, I think it's because I'm a stand-up guy.

I may not look it when I'm playing, but I think I'm a fun guy to hang with when I'm relaxing.

I didn't do anything spectacular when I won the Open in 2001. I hit the ball good, not great. I putted good, not great, but I think I missed maybe two putts inside eight feet all week.

A lot of players are slow to change, you're playing good,( you think) why do I want to mess with that ? It takes a lot of testing, a lot of practice and observation of the ball, especially under competitive circumstances, to realize this is a better product and I need to start using it.