Phil Mickelson Quotes on Time (15 Quotes)

The big thing for me is that I need an end point. I can go at it hard, with the idea that once you go to this point, you can take some time off. What I like now is there's an end point, as opposed to dragging on for 12 months and never having the point where you relax and say, 'OK, we're done for a while.

This is the time, after the majors, that I'll try out some equipment. I putted pretty well with the two-ball putter (the first two rounds), but I wanted to go back to my regular blade on the weekend so I could get some practice with it in preparation for next week (Presidents Cup play).

When No. 14 happened, where he ended up having a little mishap there ... You don't want to win like that. If he knocks that first putt in, we would've had one heck of a time those final four holes. And I wanted to see that happen.

I love playing with Fred. We had a great time, and we kept saying how lucky we were to be in the final pairing on Sunday at the Masters. We were pulling for each other to make some birdies and encouraging each other.

Let's say she's a 15-year-old boy playing in men's tournaments, in the Amateur Public Links and winning these matches, or coming within strokes of missing the cut in a PGA tournament. When I was 17 I couldn't come close to making a cut, and at the time I was doing very well in junior golf. I just can't believe any 15 year old, especially a young girl, could be doing what she's doing. I can't fathom it. It's just amazing.

This will be a big week for me to get momentum and to get confidence in the way I've been playing. I've put a lot of time in. Now it's time to start having it pay off.

I was not just excited, but almost in disbelief there for a week or two. This time, there is a great sense of satisfaction having won, and having been able to beat such a great field.

To really get involved in the rebuilding effort, and put in not just their money, but their time, is really cool.

For him to give his time, to give his money ... that's what we need. No one person can do it alone. But he has made a big difference.

You don't want to win like that. If he knocks that first putt in, we would have had one heck of a time that final four holes, and I wanted to see that happen. As much as I wanted to win this tournament, I was sorry to see that happen.

The stress-free walk up the 18th hole was a great feeling. I've wanted that experience in a major for a long time. What a way to finish a long day, but a wonderful day.

We had a great time.

Let's settle down about the Grand Slam talk. To hold what everybody calls the Tiger Slam, to hold all four majors at the same time, is incredible. That's just one of the most incredible feats in the game.

It's easy to give money. But to see what David, Kelly and Hal have been doing, donating their time, is truly amazing.

(He) said all we need is a half-point more than last time. He kind of looked at me and he said, 'You've just got to tie one match, man, come on.' After my performance, I want to come back with a strong one.