Wit & Wisdom of Golf

[Stan Nehilla]

Sep 28

" A golfer rarely needs to hit a spectacular shot unless the one that precedes it was pretty bad."
- Harvey Penick, And If You Play Golf, Your My Friend

[Stan Nehilla]

Sep 29

In 1966, Arnold Palmer had a seven-shot lead with nine holes to play in the U.S. Open at The Olympic Club. Palmer remained bold, trying to break Ben Hogan's tournament record, and lost the lead. Palmer also lost the next day's playoff to Billy Casper and never won another major championship.

[Stan Nehilla]

Sep 30

" Your clubs."
- Jackie Gleason, when asked by Toots Shor what to give the caddie after shooting 211

[Stan Nehilla]

Oct 1

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews governs golf courses in all countries in the world except the United States.

[Stan Nehilla]

Oct 2

" The old one didn't float too well."
_ Craig Stadler, on why he was using a new putter

[Stan Nehilla]

Oct 3

" Of course in every match your ultimate success will depend largely upon the terms on which you have arranged to play before starting."
- Horace Hutchinson

[Stan Nehilla]

Oct 4

Sam Snead holds the record for wins on the PGA Tour with 84, but he is not the winningest professional of all time. That title belongs to Kathy Whitworth who won 88 tournaments in her LPGA career.

[Stan Nehilla]

Oct 5

" A conservative strategy joined to a cocky swing produces low scores. Reckless boldness joined to a doubtful swing is a formula for disaster.
- Dr Bob Rotella, Golf is a Game of Confidence

[Stan Nehilla]

Oct 6

" My career started off slowly and then tapered off. "
- Gary McCord

[Stan Nehilla]

Oct 7

" I don't like to watch golf on television. I can't stand whispering. "
- David Brenner