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Saturday, June 29th, 2013
Golf Channel on NBC Quotes – Saturday’s Round Three Coverage of the 68th U.S. Women’s Open
68th U.S. Women’s Open
U.S. Women’s Open, Round Three
Sebonack Golf Club, Southampton, N.Y.
Saturday June 29, 2013
Golf Channel on NBC
On Michelle Wie’s Withdrawal from the U.S. Women’s Open Due to Illness
Gary Koch – “To be honest with you, I think that when you tee off in a tournament, you have an obligation to finish, whether you miss the cut or whether you win the tournament. It could be that she is just sick of not playing very well. But in my mind, you need to get back out there and finish.”
On Jessica Korda’s Decision to Dismiss Her Caddie After the 9th Hole and have her Boyfriend Carry Her Bag
Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) – “I’m giggling a little bit. They always say, ‘it’s never the player’s fault.’ Perhaps she took that a little too seriously.”
On the use of an anchored belly putter
Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) – “I always found it hard to find the right speed. It’s more effective on shorter putts.”
Roger Maltbie – “I tried it once, but I couldn’t see the grip when I did it.”
On Inbee Park’s Lead Heading into the Final Round
Annika Sorenstam – “The question is, how many strokes is too far behind coming into Sunday with Inbee Park leading the championship? But let’s keep in mind that she’s going for three majors in a row and she’s never been in that situation. So never count your eggs before they hatch.”
Dan Hicks (@DanHicksNBC) – “When you were going for your third, Annika, you finished tied for twenty third, back in 2005.”
Annika Sorenstam – “Thanks for reminding me, Dan.”
Golf Central
On Inbee Park’s Lead Heading into the Final Round
Brandel Chamblee (@chambleebrandel) – “Another phenomenal performance…The putter once again stood out.”
Brandel Chamblee – “Leading wire to wire in any golf tournament is a difficult proposition, let alone a major championship…Thusfar, she is making it look like a walk in the park, pardon the pun.”
Tim Rosaforte (@TimRosaforte) – “She is obviously playing a different type of golf right now and it seems like a different golf course than everybody else.”
Brandel Chamblee – “It’s difficult to say this one is in the books, but it is pretty darn close to being in the books.”
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