I played the British Open in 1937. It took a week to get there and a week to get home. I was the low American; finished fourth or fifth. And what it came down to was, I lost a good part of my summer, won $185, and spent $1,000 on boat fare alone.

To control your nerves, you must have a positive thought in your mind.

Sam Snead did to the tee-shot what Roger Bannister did to the four-minute mile.

Every great player has learned the two Cs: how to concentrate and how to maintain composure.

I played the British Open in 1937. It took a week to get there and a week to get home. I was the low American; finished fourth or fifth. And what it came down to was, I lost a good part of my summer, won $185, and spent $1,000 on boat fare alone.

The only shots you can be sure of are those you've had already.

Winners are different. They're a different breed of cat.