Ryder Cup: We pick out the best quotes including Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke
Last Updated: 02/10/16 2:02am
The Ryder Cup is all set for a rip-roaring final day's play at Hazeltine on Sunday with Team USA leading Europe by three points. We pick out the best quotes of the day...
Europe will have to come back from a big deficit in Sunday's singles to hold on to the Ryder Cup once again after USA seized command by winning three four-ball matches on Saturday to take a 9.5-6.5 lead.
Here, we pick out the best quotes on another drama-filled day in Minnesota.
Rory McIlroy on being singled out for abuse by home spectators: "I think there have been some boundaries crossed. I let it get to me a couple of times which I probably shouldn't have.
"Someone just said a few derogatory things I thought were over the line. I tried to get him removed. I'm not sure if he was removed or not but these things happen."
Jordan Spieth on wanting the Ryder Cup to be played in a fair environment: "We wanted to just hush them down so that they (European players) were able to hit under the same conditions we were able to hit under. I think that's fair."
McIlroy on beating veteran Phil Mickelson for the first time in three attempts at the Ryder Cup.
"When I saw the draw last night, I was like, 'Yes, I get to have a go at him (Mickelson) again', because my record against him in the Ryder Cup isn't what I would like it to be," said McIlroy.
"Thankfully I was able to get one back on him. He's beaten me two times. Personally, I may be wanted it a little bit more just for that reason but to go out first and put a point on the board for Team Europe, that's what we wanted to do."
Thomas Pieters on playing alongside McIlroy: "It seemed to go really well. If I hit a bad shot, Rory would hit a great one. I'm enjoying it 100 per cent."
Sergio Garcia on a remarkable foursomes comeback: "I felt like we played really good foursomes. We were so consistent and making birdies but they had an amazing start. We tried to keep at it and keep putting pressure on and hopefully at some point they would slow down a little bit.
"I had to take a lot of breaths on 17 and 18 because emotions were so high when we saw we had a chance of winning the match. All credit to my partner."
Chris Wood on Justin Rose: "Sleeping overnight there were some nerves but when you know you are playing with such a solid guy alongside you there's nothing to worry about."
Rafa Cabrera Bello on being split up with Sergio Garcia by captain Darren Clarke: "I'm not disappointed at all. We play here as a team. Whoever plays on my behalf is a fantastic and an extraordinary player.
"Decisions are made when there's a time frame and at that time, with the information at hand, the captain decided the best possible team for this afternoon."
Darren Clarke on being three points behind heading into Sunday's singles: "It's been done before from a worse position," Clarke said, a reference to the 10-6 deficit overturned at Medinah. "There is a precedent and we have to have belief."
Sky Sports' Ewen Murray: "I've come to the conclusion that the Ryder Cup is like New York - it never sleeps."
Butch Harmon: "I think the American fans are starting to learn that if you heckle these players, it just makes them want to win even more. I think they should just shut up and watch the golf."