Subject: Sports » Golf

Golf is a game in which you yell ‘fore,’ shoot six, and write down five.

(1918 – 2009) radio broadcaster

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

The good chip allows you to whistle while you walk in the dark alleys of golf.

(1916 – 2008) American professional golfer

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

A golf ball is like a clock. Always hit it at six o'clock and make it go toward twelve o'clock. But make sure you're in the same time zone.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny, other weeks he prefers to do it by himself.

sports commentator

The only really unplayable lie I can think of is when you're supposed to be playing golf and come home with lipstick on your collar.

(1929 – 2016) American golfer

A golf swing is a collection of corrected mistakes.

American professional golfer

It looks like he has a divot over each ear.

(1958 – ) Irish professional golfer & commentator

I played golf with a priest the other day. He shot par-par-par-par-par. Finally I said to him, "Father, if you're playing golf like this you haven't been saving many souls lately.”

(1912 – 2002) professional golfer

For me, the worst part of playing golf, by far, has always been hitting the ball.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

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

(1949 – ) American stand-up comedian

Playing golf is like going to a strip joint… after 18 holes you’re tired and most of your balls are missing.

(1953 – ) comedian & actor

I’ve had a good day when I don’t fall out of the cart.

(1924 – 2003) American comedian & actor

Columbus went around the world in 1492; that isn’t a lot of strokes when you consider the course.

(1942 – ) American professional golfer

If you break 100, watch your golf; if you break 80, watch your business.

(1911 – 1999) comedian, author & columnist

When the ducks are walking, you know it is too windy to be playing golf.

American professional golfer

If I’m on the course and lightning starts, I get inside fast… if God wants to play through, let him.

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

Never putt until the cup stops moving.

(1941 – ) poet, author, editor & anthologist

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

professional golfer

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

American professional golfer