America has given me everything Australia couldn’t. I grew up on a dairy farm. Now I live in Isleworth, a gated community in Orlando with Tiger Woods down the street. – Stuart Appleby
Getting through the nights is the toughest part. Being alone. Not having her there to talk to. – Stuart Appleby
Americans believe if you go to college, you have something to fall back on, which makes sense. I don’t have any degrees. If I hadn’t become a golfer, I have no idea what I would be doing with my life. – Stuart Appleby
If a cow walked into this room, I’d probably walk out. I could milk it, but my dad never forced me to do a lot of chores like that, mostly because he loved doing it himself. – Stuart Appleby
I was slightly disappointed, but also encouraged, because I put myself in position to win a major, which is all even Tiger says he tries to do. – Stuart Appleby
We all say, ‘You don’t have to run around playing all these tournaments and trying to conquer the world like Dr. Evil.’ – Stuart Appleby
I certainly don’t think adrenalin coursing through your veins, is going to help with the fine motor skills of golf. – Stuart Appleby
I didn’t really get into golf until I was about 14. My mom and dad were taking lessons from a pro an hour and a half from our farm in Cohuna, Australia. When they got home, I’d ask my mom to explain everything they learned – drills and all. – Stuart Appleby
I don’t remember too many rounds where you get shots given to you. Usually, ones are taken away. – Stuart Appleby
I had to do something special coming in. I didn’t do it, so I had to do it in the playoff. Winning the Mercedes is awesome. Winning three times is a dream come true. – Stuart Appleby
The top golfers in the world are like Formula One cars when it comes to their swings. – Stuart Appleby
In America, if you want to make it as a golfer, you go to college on a scholarship. In Australia, you go to the airport with a plane ticket. The competition just isn’t there. – Stuart Appleby
The Masters is a very important tournament. You don’t want to jeopardize your chances. The sponsors understand that. – Stuart Appleby