The advent of the rubber ball was instrumental in creating an entirely different method of striking the object. The solid ball required to be hit for carry, whereas it was quickly apparent that the Haskell lent itself to an enormous run. I hold the firm opinion that from this date the essential attitude towards accuracy was completely lost sight of. This was the start of the craze for length and still more length.

Don't play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty.

To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.

There are many ways of performing the operations successfully. I can claim, however, to be in a position to explain how not to putt. I think I know as well as anybody how not to do it.

A great deal of unnecessarily bad golf is played in this world.

Don't praise your own good shots. Leave that function to your partner who, if a good sport, will not be slow in performing it.

Even in our darkest hour we must remember; never dispair.