Subject: Sports » Golf

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

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

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

One under a tree, one under a bush, one under the water.

(1942 – ) American professional golfer

I used to go to the driving range to practice driving without slicing; now I go to the driving range to practice slicing without swearing.

(1941 – ) poet, author, editor & anthologist

Once when I'd been in a lot of bunkers, my caddie told me he was getting blisters from raking so much.

American professional golfer

The golf swing is like a suitcase into which we are trying to pack one too many things.

(1932 – 2009) author, poet & critic

Hitting the ball is the fun part of it, but the fewer times you hit the ball the more fun you have.

American professional golfer

God said to Faldo, as He once said to Nicklaus, "You will have the skills like no other." Then he whispered to Ballesteros, as he whispered to Palmer, "But they will love you more."

American sportswriter

"Play it as it lies" is one of the fundamental dictates of golf; the other is "Wear it if it clashes."

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

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

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

professional golfer

To find a man’s true character, play golf with him.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist

The last thing you want to do is shoot 80 wearing tartan trousers.

English professional golfer

Man blames fate for other accidents but feels personally responsible for a hole-in-one.

Very few blacks will take up golf until the requirement for plaid pants is dropped.

(1949 – ) American stand-up comedian

Keep close count of your nickels and dimes, stay away from whiskey, and never concede a putt.

(1912 – 2002) 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

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.

Have you ever noticed what golf spells backwards?

disc jockey, screenwriter & humorist

Why ask me? You've asked me two times already and paid no atention to what I said. So pick your own goddam club!

Your best golf shots always occur when playing alone.