Hale Irwin
- Country : United States
- Profession :Athlete
- DOB: 1945-06-03
Hale Irwin is an American professional golfer renowned for his remarkable career in the sport. Born on June 3, 1945, in Joplin, Missouri, he has left an indelible mark in the world of golf. Irwin’s golfing prowess became widely recognized in 1974 when he claimed his first major victory at the U.S. Open. He went on to win this prestigious tournament two more times (in 1979 and 1990) and became the oldest winner in its history at the age of 45. Throughout his career, Irwin amassed 20 PGA Tour victories and 45 Champions Tour wins. His longevity and tenacity in the sport continue to inspire aspiring golfers and fans alike.
I feel like I’ve left a few out there, but coming in with two birdies on the final two holes sort of eliminates some of that
Author: Hale IrwinCompetitiveness is a personality thing and competitive people don’t become pushovers the day they turn fifty.
Author: Hale IrwinI hit a lot of very good golf shots this week. I’m not going to beat up my short game, but I had some putting difficulty. But I’m not complaining.
Author: Hale IrwinI relish the challenge of playing and going out at the age 60 to play like I did when I was 50.
Author: Hale IrwinI had my chances. I didn’t have my putts on the last few holes and I am disappointed. I knew I needed to play strong today and didn’t play well.
Author: Hale IrwinAt the same time, you always take these times and appreciate them more than you did the year before and the year before that.
Author: Hale IrwinIt was just probably the poorest executed shot of the week. You’re going over water one way or another, why not go at the flag?
Author: Hale IrwinI’ve gotten away from my conditioning because of my back, but I’ve got to get back to that this winter.
Author: Hale IrwinThe big eagle on 17 was the clincher, … The putt was up against the collar, which is never a good place to be.
Author: Hale IrwinThe biggest thing I’ve learned is … I’ve learned myself. It’s something a lot of these guys never do.
Author: Hale IrwinIt’s only the second time I’ve played it and I’m not real familiar with the positions from which I should play and how aggressive I can be. But I’m very pleased with the start.
Author: Hale IrwinIt was a very comfortable distance. The lie was a little tight and the ball was above my feet. I needed to hit it solid and I hit it heavy.
Author: Hale IrwinYou don’t win the U.S. Open by being lucky, throw it up there and hope. He’s got credentials.
Author: Hale IrwinWith Del Monte, it’s the kind of course where you think you might be able to tear it up,
Author: Hale IrwinEvery time I won, … I wasn’t sure what I could do. The ultimate shots, the ones you have to hit to win golf tournaments, were never certain with me.
Author: Hale IrwinWhat she has done with her boys and what she is doing to establish a new life in Phoenix is just unbelievable.
Author: Hale IrwinWe’ve known all these kids since they were babies. It’s impressive to see what they’ve grown up to become.
Author: Hale IrwinToday was the worst I’ve played in the tournament. I played pretty well on Friday and I played really well on Saturday.
Author: Hale IrwinI think maybe he’s starting to come to the realization he can’t drive that first green at Cherry Hills like he did in 1960,
Author: Hale IrwinThat’s too bad. I like the golf course. We’re seeing it under some difficult conditions because of the greens, (but) I have great memories here.
Author: Hale IrwinMy point exactly. We still depend on Roger Clemens being out there on the mound. We still depend on our stars leading the way.
Author: Hale IrwinI welcome it. I think to bring the best players that we possibly can, to encourage them to play, is great for the Champions Tour.
Author: Hale IrwinI think experience helped out there, … I tried really hard not to get too distraught or too caught up in the moment.
Author: Hale IrwinI think it’s great for golf. I don’t see any problem with it, if it helps our sponsor.
Author: Hale IrwinTo end it with a shot like that … . It’s going to be a long drive to Tampa, that’s for sure.
Author: Hale IrwinHe’s a good driver of the ball. He doesn’t get himself in predicaments. He certainly has a good iron game and his short game, bar none, is one of the best.
Author: Hale IrwinFrom the fifth to the 17th hole, I went birdie-less. And it wasn’t from a lock of opportunities, just from a lack of skill. It seems like I am doing things very, very well or doing some silly things.
Author: Hale IrwinIf I said I wasn’t nervous coming down the last hole, I’d be telling a tall one. This win put some anxiety I had aside.
Author: Hale IrwinI am still trying to understand this game, … I am still learning how to play golf. There are a lot of shots I still don’t know. I am still trying to learn, and I think that’s a good attitude to have.
Author: Hale IrwinSix holes in one? … I have nine, but I’ve been playing a lot more years than he has. I’d say the young man is a little bit ahead of the curve.
Author: Hale IrwinI got off to a good start with birdies on three of four holes and kept it going the rest of the way,
Author: Hale IrwinI have been there, and I know I can do it. Whether it happens or not, I don’t know. I think experience is a great factor. I don’t anticipate Dana playing poorly. I just have to play well.
Author: Hale IrwinWhen I made the turn I didn’t give much thought to winning because I didn’t play that well on the front nine,
Author: Hale IrwinThe positions I played in football, being a quarterback and a defensive back, you had to kind of have a little independent thinking.
Author: Hale IrwinI just never subscribed to the theory that at age 55, you fall off the face of the earth on the Tour…I always felt that was too young of an age for that.
Author: Hale IrwinI still have the desire to succeed, and I’ve always felt success is measured by what you’ve done in the win column, not top 10s.
Author: Hale IrwinEarly in my career, my 3-, 5- and 9-irons performed differently than my other irons. But I adapted and made them work.
Author: Hale IrwinFeeling tired should almost never be an excuse, because your body has huge reserves of energy. But if you eat badly, stay out late, drink too much, and so on, you’ll pay a price on the course.
Author: Hale IrwinOn the PGA Tour, guys finish in the top 10, make a ton of money and think they’re great players. In my era, you had to win. We didn’t settle for anything else.
Author: Hale IrwinPeople, in whatever walk of life, would be surprised if they just gave themselves a chance by believing in what they are.
Author: Hale IrwinCompetitiveness is a personality thing and competitive people don’t become pushovers the day they turn fifty.
Author: Hale IrwinI can forgive the body breaking down. It’s a little tougher to forgive that mental lapse.
Author: Hale IrwinMy dad was a good athlete. My mom had longevity. There were some athletic genes that certainly got passed down.
Author: Hale IrwinI’ve felt that if you dwell too much on your errors, you’re dealing in the negativity of things. I don’t like that. I’d rather work on the positive reinforcement, the things I did well.
Author: Hale IrwinIf you’re not just a little bit nervous before a match, you probably don’t have the expectations of yourself that you should have.
Author: Hale IrwinFeeling tired should almost never be an excuse, because your body has huge reserves of energy. But if you eat badly, stay out late, drink too much, and so on, you’ll pay a price on the course.
Author: Hale Irwin