Winning has always meant much to me, but winning friends has meant the most.
BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIASI played many sports, but when that golf bug hit me, it was permanent.
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If you win through bad sportsmanship that’s no real victory.
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Before I was ever in my teens, I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. My goal was to be the greatest athlete that ever lived.
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I played many sports, but when that golf bug hit me, it was permanent.
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I can beat any two players in this tournament by myself. If I need any help, I’ll let you know.
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All of my life I have always had the urge to do things better than anybody else.
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Some of us are fortunate enough to play championship golf, but this isn’t essential in the enjoyment of the game.
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My philosophy? Practice, practice, practice and win.
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You know when there’s a star, like in show business, the star has her name in lights on the marquee! Right? And the star gets themoney because the people come to see the star, right? Well, I’m the star, and all of you are in the chorus.
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I couldn’t hit an elephant’s ass with a bull fiddle.
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It’s not just enough to swing at the ball. You’ve got to loosen your girdle and really let the ball have it.
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There are times when a golfer is tempted to throw her clubs away and forget the whole ‘humblin’ business.’ At other times, she wouldn’t trade places with a queen-that’s when the shots are long and true, and putts are dropping.
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Luck? Sure. But only after long practice and only with the ability to think under pressure.
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It’s even harder to stay at the top in sports than it is to get there.
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The mediocre golfer generally is one who is too lazy to play better.
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There are no shortcuts to good golf. The better players realize this.
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