Before, they had a hard time becoming a free agent. At the end of their college career, they either signed with you or became defected players, unless they wanted to sit out a full year.

Obviously it's been a difficult day. I've worked with Mike for a long time. He's a good friend of mine. I spoke with him. This is a job I've always wanted and dreamed of having, but under these circumstances, it isn't how I would have drawn it up.

When the (college) coaches were recruiting him (earlier in his career), the comment they made time and again was how unselfish he was and how willing he was to give the ball to the seniors. That says a lot about his character.

A guy with Michael's talent, it's only a matter of time. We're going to show them what good college golfers are like this week.

I'm going to college. I don't care if it ruins my career. I'd rather be smart than a movie star.

We were all such Didion junkies in college that might still be the highlight of my career.