Subject: Sports » Golf

The shortest distance between any two points on a golf course is a straight line that passes directly through the center of a very large tree.

I spent $3 million on drink and $3 million on gambling, but I wasted the rest.

professional golfer

I regard golf as an expensive way of playing marbles.

(1874 – 1936) English author & mystery novelist

There are two reasons for making a hole in one; the first is that it is immensely labor-saving.

The difference between golf and government is that in golf you can’t improve your lie.

(1928 – ) Armenian American politician

When Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus come in, I'll caddie for Jack.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

I’m not feeling very well – I need a doctor immediately; ring the nearest golf course.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

I think Jessel’s philosophy about golf was something like: If all you’re going to do is chase the ball, why hit it in the first place?

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

They are like hot air dryers in public lavatories. They are a good idea, but take too long.

(1958 – ) Irish professional golfer & commentator

Where I play, the greens always break toward the bar.

(1919 – 1991) American comedian & actor

Just how childlike golf players become is proven by their frequent inability to count past five.

(1932 – 2009) author, poet & critic

A golf ball is like a clock; always hit it at 6 o’clock and make it go toward 12 o’clock… but make sure you’re in the same time zone.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

Never break your putter and your driver in the same round or you're dead.

(1916 – 2008) American professional golfer

A tap-in is a putt that is short enough to be missed one-handed.

(1945 – ) American humorist (co-founder of National Lampoon)

In golf, humiliations are the essence of the game.

(1908 – 2004) British/American journalist, television personality & broadcaster

I don’t fear death, but I sure don’t like those three-footers for par.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

I don't think he'd even be happy with ice cream right now.

(1958 – ) Irish professional golfer & commentator

Golf is like love. One day you think you are too old and the next day you want to do it again.

Argentinian professional golfer

Dr. Beeper: I thought you’d be the man to beat this year.

Ty Webb: I guess you’ll just have to keep beating yourself.

(1943 – ) American comedian, writer & actor

When your shot has to carry over a water hazard, you can either hit one more club or two more balls.

(1945 – ) American humorist (co-founder of National Lampoon)

Playing golf is like going to a strip joint… after 18 holes you’re tired and most of your balls are missing.

(1953 – ) comedian & actor