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The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

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

One hundred years of experience has demonstrated that the game is temporary insanity practiced in a pasture.

American sports journalist

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

One lesson you better learn if you want to be in politics is that you never go out on a golf course and beat the President.

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

I think they just got through marinating the greens.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

There are three things in the world that he held in the smallest esteem – slugs, poets and caddies with hiccups.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist

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.

If profanity had an influence on the flight of the ball, the game would be played far better than it is.

golf author

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

The devoted golfer is an anguished soul who has learned a lot about putting, just as an avalanche victim has learned a lot about snow.

(1929 – ) American author & sportswriter

Your best golf shots always occur when playing alone.

The last time I played golf with President Ford he hit a birdie – and an eagle, a moose, an elk, an aardvark…

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

Handicapped Golfer: The man playing his boss.

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

(1902 – 1971) American comedian & singer

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

Real golfers, no matter what the provocation, never strike a caddie with the driver; the sand wedge is far more effective.

Shot Off Woman's Leg Helps Nicklaus to 66

That sounded like he hit a roll of wet toilet paper.

(1958 – ) Irish professional golfer & commentator

Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it’s open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

Gimme: An agreement between two duffer golfers who can’t putt.