Lytham Speak: Week in quotes

First round

"I was grinding my butt off."

- Tiger Woods, after opening his defence of the title with a level-par 71.

"All this is, is a good start. I have never dreamt of any Thursday at the Open, but I have had a couple of dreams about Sundays."

- Colin Montgomerie, after setting the early pace with a six-under 65

"My brother Edward is carrying my bag and before the round I said to him: 'Punch me if I go for the driver'. Hence the fact I used it only once today."

- Michael Hoey, the amateur champion from Belfast, after opening with a 73:

Second round

"Yes, I'll probably shave my head and have a tattoo on top."

- Alex Cejka, who shot a second successive 69, played in a Bayern Munich strip earlier in the year to celebrate their European Cup triumph. This is what he said when asked if he'll do anything different if he is in contention going into the final round.

Third Round

"I think I shouldn't have opened my mouth the last time I said something. I am in love with golf. I'm going to play as much as I can. I think the game is fantastic. I am going to play 52 weeks of the year, Christmas Day as well. Get rid of that crap."

- Ian Woosnam, whose 67 made him a joint-leader on six under.

Fourth Round

"It is the biggest mistake he will make in his life. He won't do it again. He will have a severe bollocking when I get in, but I am not going to sack him. He's a good lad, he just has to watch what he's doing."

- Ian Woosnam on caddy Miles Byrne after the Welshman was penalised two shots for having an extra club in his bag.

"I just feel like this one is set up for me just right. The course was wonderful, the greens were spectacular - the bunkers were too tough. I want to thank the fans who were wonderful today and I will do my best to represent this championship in a great fashion."

- Duval on his triumph.