Walter Hagen on Second Place

Rory McIlroy on Winning

Rory McIlroy did not test himself in Hoylake this year .  The 25 year old Ulster golfer lead throughout the 2014  British Open, closing with a final round of 71, finishing 17 under par, which was two strokes ahead of Rickie Fowler and  Sergio Garcia.

McIlroy joins Tiger Woods and Jack Nicholas to have won three of four major titles by the time they are 25 years old.

With his British Open victory, McIlroy won the Claret Jug and a check for  970,000 Pounds Sterling.

Al McGuire on Winning

Doc Rivers on Winning

Bode Miller on Winning

 Congratulations to Miller, who is said to be the oldest Alpine downhill medalist in the Olympics.

Mike Krzyzewski on Winning

Coach K knows about winning basketball games, as he has lead the Blue Devils to four NCAA National Championships, 11 Final Four appearances, 12 ACC Regular Season Titles and 13 ACC Tournament Championships. 

His philosophy is teamwork and working hard.  But based on his surname, I am not sure if teams would be naturals for the National Spelling Bee.

Johnny Damon on Winning

Granted, the BoSox broke the 86 year old Curse of the Bambino in 2004.  And Red Sox Nation's fans also rejoiced after a World Series victory in 2007.  But Damon's quip still brings a smile to a cynical sports fan's face.