Subject: Sports » Golf

That putt had more breaks than a government job.

golf writer

Golf: A game in which one endeavors to control a ball with implements ill adapted for the purpose

(1856 – 1924) 28th U.S. president & politician

The trees taunt you; the sand mocks you; the water calls your name… and they say golf is a quiet game.

The only way of really finding out a man's true character is to play golf with him; in no other walk of life does the cloven hoof so quickly display itself.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist

As if we don’t have enough violence on television.

(1925 – 2018) U.S. first lady, wife of George H. W. Bush

If you could eliminate the occasional bad shot you would be the first person to do so.

American professional golfer

Stroke: Any forward movement of the golf club that is made with the intention of hitting and moving the ball and is observed by another golfer.

He has the touch of a gay hairdresser.

(1958 – ) Irish professional golfer & commentator

Golf appeals to the idiot in us and the child; just how childlike golf players become is proven by their frequent inability to count past five.

(1932 – 2009) author, poet & critic

When I ask you what club to use, look the other way and don't answer.

(1912 – 2002) professional golfer

A woman I know is engaged to a real golf nut.  They are supposed to get married next Saturday…but only if it rains.

They christened their game ‘golf’ because they were Scottish and reveled in meaningless Celtic noises in the back of the throat.

(1957 – ) English actor, writer, journalist, comedian & film director

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

No matter how bad you are playing, it is always possible to play worse.

Obviously a deer on the fairway has seen you tee off before and knows that the safest place to be when you play is right down the middle.

(1916 – 1987) television actor & comedian

Go ahead and putt, you are not interrupting my conversation. 


Some players would complain if they had to play on Dolly Parton's bedspread.

(1910 – 1983) professional golfer

Never bet with anyone you meet on the first tee who has a deep suntan, a 1-iron in his bag, and squinty eyes.

professional golfer

I don’t like to watch golf on television because I can’t stand people who whisper.

(1936 – 2014) American standup comedian, actor & author

That son of a bitch was able to hole a putt over sixty feet of peanut brittle.

American professional golfer

I went to play golf and tried to shoot my age, but I shot my weight instead.

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