I always knew what was most important to me. When I was growing up, nothing was more important than golf, but that’s the attitude of a young person who hasn’t a care in the world. Later on I figured it out. Family was first. Always. Then golf and business come after. Arnold Palmer
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Tiger Woods said this to his fans at the 21st Ryder Cup. It is thought that he is saying that he always knew what was most important to him. He knows what is most important to him at this point in his life. His family, then golf and business. He doesn't have to think about it any longer, he has figured it out.

Source: A Life Well Played: My Stories

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