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He told me just to keep the ball low.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

Only a stupid golfer throws his club behind him; the smart golfer throws his club ahead so he can pick it up on the way to the next hole.

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

That ball is so far left Lassie couldn’t find it if it was wrapped in bacon.

(1958 – ) Irish professional golfer & commentator

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

(1910 – 1983) professional golfer

I don’t think anywhere is there a symbiotic relationship between caddie and player like there is in golf.

professional golfer & commentator

If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.

(1925 – 2001) actor & musician

One of the finest sights in the world: the other man's ball dropping in the water – preferably so that he can see it but cannot quite reach it and has therefore to leave it there, thus rendering himself so mad that he loses the next hole as well.

British golf writer & commentator

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

If you wish to hide your character, do not play golf.

golf writer

What’s nice about the Senior Tour, is you can’t remember your bad shots.

professional golfer

The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course.

(1918 – ) American Christian evangelist

The rest of the field.

American professional golfer

I've heard people say putting is 50 percent technique and 50 percent mental. I really believe it is 50 percent technique and 90 percent positive thinking, see, but that adds up to 140 percent, which is why nobody is 100 percent sure how to putt.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

It took me seventeen years to get three thousand hits in baseball; I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.

(1934 – ) American baseball player

Most people play a fair game of golf… if you watch them.

(1911 – 1999) comedian, author & columnist

That was a great shot – if they’d put the pin there today.

(1958 – ) Irish professional golfer & commentator

I can tell you one thing. I've done this my way. I don't have anybody to blame for this win but me, and I love it.

professional golfer

I've thrown or broken a few clubs in my day. In fact, I guess at one time or another I probably held distance records for every club in the bag.

(1916 – 2008) American professional golfer

Golf is a good walk spoiled.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

If I wasn't a golfer, I would still be miserable – but not as miserable.

(1947 – ) American comedian, writer, actor & television producer