We said all year long we had to play the toughest District in the State.

It raises the bar for everybody else to achieve and try to take to the next step.

He's putting the ball in play the other way. When he does that, he hits well.

We want him out there. We want their full team out there to play, so you earn what you win.

It's just as disappointing as it was thrilling to win the Masters. To come very close, to play so hard for 72 holes and play better than everybody but one guy is disappointing.

Determined, dedicated, disciplined. I think he's ready to play. For Kobe, it's about re-establishing his dominance in the game.