Tournament director Kym Hougham didn't hide his disappointment, nor did he make any excuses.

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I'm not a guy that's going to make any excuses, and today's certainly not a day I'm going to make an excuse.

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That's not to make any excuses.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

If they don't give up, don't make excuses and hold themselves to high standards, they can do anything they want in life, break through any barrier and never have to care what other people think.

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