1. “I think it’s fair to ask Phil Mickelson to put in a little bit more money to make sure that we can continue to invest in infrastructure in this country.”

--Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) on tax hikes on the wealthy

2. “He's almost stuck in California, 'cause now if he does move, they're gonna tar and feather him as an ingrate who's somebody shirking their responsibilities, somebody who's failing to meet their patriotic duty.”

--Rush Limbaugh on why Phil Mickelson retreated from his criticism of tax hikes on the wealthy

3. “If you start popping shots for guys, they are going to start moving.”

--Hunter Mahan on why the PGA Tour should give stroke penalties to slow players instead of fines

4. “We both started playing together. I turned pro at 19 and came on tour and he was still at 12 handicap, so I can't understand the reasons for that.”

--Lee Westwood on playing with his father John in the Pebble pro-am

5. “The long putter does make it easier on the shorter putts to keep the putter better in line a bit easier.”

--Former anchored putter Retief Goosen on why anchoring is an advantage

6. "It might just be that he goes through a bit of a hiccup for a few months before he gets back into full flow but the Duval story is not something you should just wipe away and not pay attention to."

--Sandy Lyle on Rory McIlory’s adjustment to new clubs

7. “I know how to do diplomacy, I'm not so sure about the golf course."'

--Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on playing with pro-am partner Jason Bohn

8. “You look over to the right, see the ocean and you think about how cool it would be to be a surfer. And I think the waves are perfect for surfing, and I just want to jump in there...once you just start thinking about that, everything is bound to fall in.”

--James Hahn on keeping his cool atop the leaderboard at Pebble Beach

9. “Most of these guys kicked my butt on the regular tour, and I'm ready to change that.”

--Rocco Mediate on playing in his first Champions Tour event at the Allianz Championship

10. He’s got a real bright future. It’s a marathon not a sprint, and he’s going to be one of the good ones.”

--Tony Romo on Pebble Beach pro-am partner Jordan Spieth

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1. "It was just so friggin' slow. We played just over three hours and nine holes, and three of them are par threes. It's like, come on, you know. I started losing my patience a little bit."

--Tiger Woods on the slow pace of play in his final round Monday at Farmer Insurance Open

2. “I ate at the golf course with my wife and my son, the guy drove us to the private airport, took off at 1:10, flew to the Phoenix airport, got in my car, drove home, unpacked kind of, like chucked my suitcases in the closet, sat down, turned the TV on and Tiger is on 17. And I was like, ‘Wow, is he pissed right now.’”

--Robert Garrigus on playing in the Farmers Insurance Open in the morning and arriving in Phoenix before it ended

3. “I’m guessing that Vijay Singh doesn’t know the product has been called out by the PGA Tour specifically.”

--Sports Illustrated’s David Epstein on the magazine’s story about how Singh had used deer-antler spray, which contains a substance banned by the PGA Tour.

4. “You have to be careful about what you take. I try not to take anything now, really, other than Corona and vodka.''

--Lee Westwood on Vijay Singh’s deer antler spray

5. “As much as we spend all our time trying to be consistent, it's the inconsistent wins that are probably the most important thing.”

--Padraig Harrington at the Phoenix Open

6. “There's a big barrier, a Berlin Wall barrier, between 59 and 60.”

--Phil Mickelson after his putt for 59 just lipped out in first round of the Phoenix Open

7. “Obviously the golf gods giveth and they taketh away, so there you have it.”

-- Jim "Bones" Mackay, Mickelson’s caddie, on the missed putt for 59

8. “Golf needs a younger and more athletic image, and Nike has always had that. I'm young enough. I'm not sure I'm athletic enough. But I'll try!"

--Rory McIlroy on his endorsement deal with Nike

9. “Unfortunately, we started making birdies and eagles, and I thought, ‘Well, what do we do now?’”

 --Sergio Garcia on making four birdies and an eagle on the front nine when he was considering withdrawing from the Omega Dubai Classic with a sore shoulder

10. "I tried to get him to play."

-- Caddie Joe LaCava on his boss Tiger Woods not playing the Northern Trust Open at Riviera this year

Chubby Chandler's stable of golfers have a new home in professional golf's hottest community.

Lee Westwood, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and Darren Clarke will all make Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., their home course, and Westwood, Oosthuizen and Schwartzel have also bought houses at Old Palm, according to a press release from the club and International Sports Management (ISM).

"We are excited to welcome Lee, Louis, Charl and Darren to Old Palm," said Timothy Bright, senior vice president with Clarion Partners, Old Palm's owner/operator. "This group has collected three major championships, 80 wins world-wide, and could literally live anywhere in the world. ISM selecting Old Palm as its North American home is a tremendous honor."

Chandler, the founder of ISM, said: "With its world-class golf amenities, club and convenient location, Old Palm is the ideal location for our North American headquarters."

Chandler's most famous ex-client, Rory McIlroy, also lives in the Palm Beach area, as does Tiger Woods.

On Sunday, Sweden's Jonas Blixt, the 75th-ranked golfer in the world, clipped Jason Kokrak (205th) and Tim Petrovic (421st) to win the Frys.com Open by a shot.

But, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, he'll have some stiffer competition defending his first Tour win.

As Ron Kroichick reports, all eight players who skipped the Frys.com in favor of playing the Turkish Airlines World Golf Finals last week will be required by the Tour to head to the Bay Area sometime in the next three years to make up for the event they skipped.

That means some high-profile names could battle Blixt as soon as next year, when the Frys becomes the opening event of the PGA Tour's new calendar. Among them: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Webb Simpson, Matt Kuchar and Hunter Mahan -- all players ranked in the top 20. This year, only two in the top 50 teed it up at CordeValle.

Woods alone is a big boost: According to the San Jose Mercury News, the Frys drew 75,000 fans in 2011, when Tiger played. This year, the tournament president said, the total numbers will not even match the 35,000 who came in 2010.

Next year's incarnation will be played Oct. 7-13, one week after the Presidents Cup. No rest for the world's best.

Officials for the Turkish World Finals say that the increasingly hot confrontation between Turkey and neighboring Syria won't affect the golf tournament, which has Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in the field, according to Tony Jimenez of Reuters.

Sunday marked the fifth straight day of fire exchanged between the Turkish military and forces loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, who have been fighting rebels through northern Syria, just across the border from Turkey, according to Jimenez's report.

But, tournament officials said Monday that the World Finals, which is held in Belek, far from the Syrian border, will continue as planned with Tuesday's first round.

The $5.3 million dollar purse has a first prize of $1.5 million. Woods and McIlroy will be joined in the eight-man field by Lee Westwood, Justin Rose, Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar, Webb Simpson and Charl Schwartzel.

Francesco Molinari channeling Marilyn Monroe. Rory McIlroy finding his inner Flava Flav. Golfers outdrinking Darren Clarke.

All part of the Europeans' plan to turn Illinois into Ibiza after their shocking comeback, according to Brian Keogh of Irish Golf Desk, who filed a report from the morning after.

"They had a good time," Vice Captain Clarke, who chided himself for bowing out after a mere four glasses of wine, told Keogh. "I’m not sure what state Lee Westwood is in, but I’m sure he’s not the only one."

Judging from what Mike Kerr, Westwood's caddie had to say, that state is worse for wear: “I couldn’t tell you what time the party broke up," Kerr was quoted as saying, "The big joke all night was that it didn’t matter what time we went to bed, because we were all on Rory time.”

It's easy to stay on Rory time, of course, when Rory himself is strolling through the party wearing his large, neck-mounted time-piece.

Former DJ (and one-time indulgence enthusiast) Nicolas Colsaerts was on the 1s and 2s, and…we'll let him speak for himself:

“I haven’t slept. But I’ll be alright. This used to be my first job so it’s okay.”

Asked where the party ranked, he said: “It was just the length of it, the intensity of it after all that work.

“We were just stretching it out and stretching it out. I don’t know how bumpy this plane ride is going to be but I might give it 10 out of 10.

“It was just a good old fashioned party with drinks flying in the air and other stupid stuff going on.

“There were a few Diana Ross wigs and things like that. Frankie Molinari was wearing a blonde one which made him look like Marilyn Monroe!"

We can sympathize with "Frankie," and his impending shame. Can't wait for Colsaerts to upload his Ryder Cup photo album to Facebook. Working title: "Me-WIN-ah."

Related: See the players' party pictures on Twitter

Related: A Europe win or a U.S. collapse?

Players from both teams enjoy the days before competition begins:

Final practice day! Gala was great last night & Opening Ceremony today. @rydercupteamusa is ready...just like our #13thMan fans! THANK YOU!

— Davis Love III (@Love3d) September 27, 2012

Going to take it all in today because tomorrow I'll be laser focused on helping Team #USA get that W!! #LetsDoThis

— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 27, 2012

“@alanshipnuck: Is @jasondufner overmarried? You make the call... twitter.com/AlanShipnuck/s…” why would u ever under marry? DUH!!!😆

— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) September 27, 2012

The clarke's & Poulter's all dressed up for the gala dinner. Girlies look beautiful. twitter.com/IanJamesPoulte…

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 26, 2012

Could have been my most favorite moment of my career today when I walked to the 1st t and heard that crowd Let's go #CHICAGO!

— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) September 26, 2012

Big thanks to Sergio and Paul today for their cash! @graeme_mcdowell and I are very appreciative! #plentymorewherethatcamefrom

— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) September 25, 2012

Many of the players wives and girlfriends (WAGs) will be in attendance this week:

Pretty fancy! #RyderCup twitter.com/DianeDonald/st…

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 27, 2012

What is this?? @mcilroyrory ... Should I be jealous? Lol...;) twitter.com/CaroWozniacki/…

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) September 26, 2012

Valentina Molinari and I both wearing @ralphlauren #RyderCup twitter.com/DianeDonald/st…

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 26, 2012

Having a great day in Chicago with the ladies!!We took a carriage ride downtown. @dianedonald is a fab tour gal!!! twitter.com/kristinstape/s…

— kristin stape (@kristinstape) September 25, 2012

The Euro Wags enjoying some bubbly and the view! #RyderCup twitter.com/DianeDonald/st…

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 25, 2012

Welcome to Chicago! twitter.com/KateVRose/stat…

— Kate Rose (@KateVRose) September 24, 2012

Will do my best to post lots of useless tidbits 4 u guys this week. Follow my fellow Euro WAG tweeters as well @katevrose & @kristinstape 😃

— Diane Donald (@DianeDonald) September 24, 2012

Celebs and fellow golfers share their Ryder Cup excitement and show their support:

There will be only one Molinari this time but he will be good enough! #goEurope #rydercuptime @f_molinari

— Edoardo Molinari (@DodoMolinari) September 27, 2012

Excited 2 be singing the Anthem at todays @rydercup opening ceremonies! I have my Grandpa in tow...he LOVES golf! Make sure you tune in! :D

— Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks) September 27, 2012

Which pin should I wear today on @gcmorningdrive ? twitter.com/ANNIKA59/statu…

— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) September 27, 2012

Now, THIS is cool... #RyderCup #I'makidinacandystore twitter.com/jtimberlake/st…

— Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) September 26, 2012

Thanks to @rydercupteamusa for a great time today. Thanks to all the fans lets get rowdy

— Robbie Gould (@RobbieGould09) September 25, 2012

President Clinton just accepted my $100 bet on the Ryder Cup. Don't let me down @mcilroyrory @lukedonald @ianjamespoulter @westwoodlee ! CNN

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 25, 2012

Landed!! Ryder cup allll week!!! Time for some more golf!!!!

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) September 24, 2012

Looking forward to watching the Ryder Cup this week. USA

— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) September 24, 2012

Fans arrive to the course for practice rounds and the U.S. Past Captain/Celebrity Scramble:

There really are no words! We may not be many, but we know how to dress #RyderCup #MorphWouldBeProud instagr.am/p/QFrhb_SHMI/

— Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupTeamEUR) September 27, 2012

#13thMan cheering on @rydercupteamusa at the 1st tee! #RyderCupinstagr.am/p/QAO6F6yV7V/

— Ryder Cup Team USA (@RyderCupTeamUSA) September 25, 2012

Plenty of European support already lining fairways at Medinah. Check out these strapping young men #RyderCup

- Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupTeamEUR) September 25, 2012

Scottie and Richard #RyderCup yfrog.com/kh57yjhj

— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) September 25, 2012

Re-placement caddies for the week if needed!! #RyderCup #TeamEurope moby.to/s6oc44

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) September 26, 2012

Both U.S. and Europe team members express their excitement for the week as they arrive in Chigago:

Everyone on the plane to Chicago for RYDER CUP........... Yeh #Avit t.co/cf5XmPOr

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 24, 2012

Let's go USA! So pumped for the Ryder Cup. Out at Medina right now!

— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 24, 2012

Just landed in Chicago. Enroute to team hotel. To say I'm excited is an understatement. Team get together this evening. #itbegins#Europe

— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) September 24, 2012

Just landed in Chicago!! #RyderCup

Rory McIlroy looks back at his favorite moments from the 2010 Ryder Cup:

Each week, 14 staffers from SI Golf+, Golf Magazine and GOLF.com  vote for  their top 10, awarding 10 points to their first choice and proceeding in descending order to the 10th player, who gets one point. The points are then added and the ranking calculated. This ranking aims to be an of-the-moment measure of who’s playing the best right now. Tell us your top 10 in the comments field below.

RANK (TOTAL VOTES, FIRST PLACE VOTES, LAST WEEK'S RANK)

1. Tiger Woods (126, 8, 1) - Last three finishes: T3, British Open; MC, The Greenbrier Classic; 1, AT&T National
- Official World Golf Ranking: 2

2. Ernie Els (104, 4, 2) - Last three finishes: MC, RBC Canadian Open; 1, British Open; T52, Scottish Open
- Official World Golf Ranking: 15

3. Webb Simpson (99, 2, 3) - Last three finishes: T7, The Greenbrier Classic; T29, Travelers Championship; 1, U.S. Open Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 5

4. Luke Donald (75, 0, 5) - Last three finishes: T5, British Open; T16, Scottish Open; MC, U.S. Open Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 1

5. Graeme McDowell (70, 0, 6) - Last three finishes: T5, British Open; T17, ALSTOM Open de France; T16, Irish Open
- Official World Golf Ranking: 11

6. Jason Dufner (68, 0, 4) - Last three finishes: T31, British Open; T4, U.S. Open Championship; 2, Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
- Official World Golf Ranking: 8

7. Zach Johnson (59, 0, 7) -  Last three finishes: T9, British Open; 1, John Deere Classic; T64, Travelers Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 12

8. Adam Scott (40, 0, 8) - Last three finishes: 2, British Open; 3, AT&T National; T15, U.S. Open Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 6

9. Lee Westwood (32, 0, 9) - Last three finishes: T45, British Open; T40, ALSTOM Open de France; T10, U.S. Open Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 4

10.  Bubba Watson (24, 0, NR) - Last three finishes: T23, British Open; T2, Travelers Championship; MC, U.S. Open Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 7

Others receiving votes:
Matt Kuchar (19)
Hunter Mahan (16)
Rory McIlroy (15)
Dustin Johnson (9)
Brandt Snedeker (6)
Fred Couples (2)
Louis Oosthuizen (2)
Rickie Fowler (1)
Padraig Harrington (1)
Geoff Ogilvy (1)

Each week, 14 staffers from SI Golf+, Golf Magazine and GOLF.com  vote for  their top 10, awarding 10 points to their first choice and proceeding in descending order to the 10th player, who gets one point. The points are then added and the ranking calculated. This ranking aims to be an of-the-moment measure of who’s playing the best right now. Tell us your top 10 in the comments field below.

RANK (TOTAL VOTES, FIRST PLACE VOTES, LAST WEEK'S RANK)

1. Tiger Woods (118, 8, 1) - Last three finishes: T3, British Open; MC, The Greenbrier Classic; 1, AT&T National
- Official World Golf Ranking: 2

2. Ernie Els (110, 5, NR) - Last three finishes: 1, British Open; T52, Scottish Open; 9 U.S. Open Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 15

3. Webb Simpson (91, 1, 2) - Last three finishes: T7, The Greenbrier Classic; T29, Travelers Championship; 1, U.S. Open Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 5

4. Jason Dufner (86, 0, 3) - Last three finishes: T31, British Open; T4, U.S. Open Championship; 2, Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
- Official World Golf Ranking: 8

5. Luke Donald (69, 0, 6) - Last three finishes: T5, British Open; T16, Scottish Open; MC, U.S. Open
- Official World Golf Ranking: 1

6. Graeme McDowell (64, 0, NR) - Last three finishes: T5, British Open; T17, ALSTOM Open de France; T16, Irish Open
- Official World Golf Ranking: 11

7. Zach Johnson (48, 0, 5) -  Last three finishes: T9, British Open; 1, John Deere Classic; T64, Travelers Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 12

8. Adam Scott (39, 0, NR) - 2, British Open; 3, AT&T National; T15, U.S. Open Championship
- Official World Golf Ranking: 6

9. Lee Westwood (30, 0, 4) - Last three finishes: T45, British Open; T40, ALSTOM Open de France; T10, U.S. Open
- Official World Golf Ranking: 4

10. Matt Kuchar (23, 0, 8) - Last three finishes: T9, British Open; T8, Travelers Championship; T27, U.S. Open
-Official World Golf Ranking: 9

Others receiving votes:
Hunter Mahan (17)
Bubba Watson (17)
Rory McIlroy (15)
Dustin Johnson (14)
Y.E. Yang (9)
Rickie Fowler (7)
Brandt Snedeker (6)
Louis Oosthuizen (4)
Fred Couples (1)
Padraig Harrington (1)
Geoff Ogilvy (1)