Nancy Lopez Quotes

Just because I keep getting close and don't win these Majors, I must not panic.

I'm someone who always comes on the court no matter what's going on in my life. It's all about basketball and my teammates and my team. I don't let any distractions in, and I bring my best every night, regardless of what's going on or what people are talking about.

I just go out there and play the game; I get on with things. Golf is not everything in life.

Find a good teacher that will keep the game fun. Work hard and don't be afraid to have success or disappointment. That is what golf is all about.

Sometimes in the past when I played something might make me lose focus, or I would go home after a game where I thought I could have played better and I would let it hang over my head for a long time when it shouldn't.

It's not easy. I got lots of rejections when I first started out. If you want to write, you have to believe in yourself and not give up. You have to do your best to practice and get better.

People expect you to play your best, so I go through a routine to prepare myself so that I know I'm physically and mentally ready - prepared for the game.

Feelings aren't going to help me win a game.

I try and watch the ball closely. I've played the game for many years now, and I know my talent will take over if I just watch the ball and enjoy myself out there.

I just play, man. Try to play good every week, but if it doesn't happen, I just move on. But if I do play good, I do the same thing.

We try not to let pressure get into our heads and play the way we usually do.

Enjoy the games, and go on the pitch with happiness, and go game by game.

It doesn't matter if you're winning or losing. You've got to be the same guy; you've got to prepare the same.

The U.S. Open just takes so much discipline. You have got to be a great putter and just kind of let things roll off your back.

Of course I cannot win all the matches, but just to play my game.

I never think of who's in the competition. I never let myself get in that frame of mind, worrying about who I'm against.

It isn't important what formation is on the field, but rather our attitude.

I just play my game. I know if I play well I will win.

I gotta work on my overall game.

Regardless of what the stakes are, our attitude and our mindset doesn't change.

Mindset is important, I should always think about finishing games from any position.

You can't afford to lose games. It is always possible that you will not win, but it is the way you play the game.

Many things are necessary if you want to win games.

My nerves tend to dissipate once the match starts. When I know I've practiced as much as I can and I do my best and leave it all out there, I feel OK no matter what happens.

Well, I'm definitely gonna focus on being a better all-around player.