I think the great thing about the Ryder Cup is that the players are really playing for their countries and not playing for money. I think that is the important essence of the Ryder Cup.

The great thing about the participants is that they had to genuinely qualify. We held two qualifying events at world class venues and company directors and senior corporate officers had to prove they had what it takes.

I went three months without picking up a club. It's the worst time of your life and I don't want that again.

When you look at the American team I don't think we've got anything to be scared of.

My idea of a good night has always been having a lovely meal and a proper conversation.

I hate alarms. If they go off I get really tetchy. I hate them. They just get me going, I'm hyper at the best of times, but they drive me mad.