Subject: Sports » Golf

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

(1919 – 1991) American comedian & actor

I used to play golf with a guy who cheated so badly that he once had a hole in one and wrote down zero on his scorecard.

professional golfer

Golf is a better game played downhill.

(1940 – ) professional golfer

The older you get the stronger the wind gets… and it's always in your face.

(1940 – ) professional golfer

Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger.

(1929 – 2016) American golfer

The great thing about golf – and this is the reason why a lot of health experts like me recommend it – you can drink beer and ride in a cart while you play.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

The real reason your pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can’t see him laughing at you.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

I wouldn't say God couldn't have got out of it, but he'd have had to throw it.

(1929 – 2016) American golfer

You never had to ask his score; just count the casualties.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

Talking to a golf ball won't do you any good, unless you do it while your opponent is teeing off. 


(1941 – ) poet, author, editor & anthologist

It'll take three good ones to be on in two today, Sir.

British golf writer & commentator

On a golf course, Jack had the hands of a violinist; that was fair, because as a violinist, Jack had the hands of a golfer.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

I know you can be fined for throwing a club, but I want to know if you can get fined for throwing a caddie?

(1916 – 2008) American professional golfer

By the time a man can afford to lose a golf ball, he can't hit it that far.

(1946 – 1994) writer & humorist

Golf is golf. You hit the ball, you go find it; then you hit it again.

American professional golfer

Chip Shot: A short, low approach shot that gets a player into position for one or more missed puts.

I may be the only golfer never to have broken a single putter; if you don't count the one I twisted and threw into a bush.

American sportswriter

The best advice I can give for playing a ball out of water is – don't.

American professional golfer

I play in the low 80's. If it's any hotter than that, I won't play.

(1902 – 1971) American comedian & singer

When you hear someone shout "You da man" – if he ain't shouting at Arnold Palmer, then it ain't da man. 

newspaper sports columnist

If he couldn't chip, he'd be selling cars in San Diego.

professional golfer & commentator