Never concede the putt that beats you.

No matter what happens, keep on hitting the ball.

If your opponent is playing several shots in vain attempts to extricate himself from a bunker, do not stand near him and audibly count his strokes. It would be justifiable homicide if he wound up his pitiable exhibition by applying his niblick to your head.

The most successful way to play golf is the easiest way.

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.

Moderation is essential in all things, madam, but never in my life have I failed to beat a teetotaller.

There are only two types of player-those who keep their nerves under control and win championships, and those who do not.