Every golfer can expect to have four bad shots in a round and when you do, just put them out of your mind. This, of course is hard to do when you've had them and you're not even off the first tee.
Walter HagenThere is no tragedy in missing a putt, no matter how short. All have erred in this respect.
Walter HagenYou're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry, don't worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.
Walter HagenWhen I have a match to play, I begin to relax as soon as I wake up. Everything I do, I do slow and easy. That goes for stroking the razor, getting dressed, and eating my breakfast. I'm practically in slow motion. By the time I'm ready to tee off, I'm so used to taking my time that it's impossible to hurry my swing.
Walter Hagen