You learn to accept defeat graciously in golf. Unlike other sports, the game itself is a constant opponent. It never stops. A golfer is fortunate to win a few times. We spend our whole lives trying to conquer something, and we lose a lot more than we win.
BEN CRENSHAWMy golf game’s gone off so much that when I went fishing a couple of weeks ago my first cast missed the lake.
More Ben Crenshaw Quotes
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I feel like I’ve won the tournament.
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I had a 15th club in my bag.
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The areas off the greens are masterpieces. I don’t think there’s anything like it in North America.
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I was horrified. Absolutely heart sick. All I could think of was that after 23 years together, I’d lost my faithful ally. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t get the loss out of my mind. It was like discovering that someone in my family had died.
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But, if you miss (the supposedly easy pin) by just a little bit, you’re looking at the next putt from 30 feet. The ball just rolls away.
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It’s Star Wars golf. This place was designed by Darth Vader.
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Golf is the hardest game in the world. There is no way you can ever get it. Just when you think you do, the game jumps up and puts you in your place.
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I don’t have any big secret about putting. Just hit at it. It’s either going to miss or go in.
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Hale Irwin is the exception. He just does everything so well.
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I’m going to leave y’all with one thought. I’m a big believer in fate. I have a good feeling about this.
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The game embarrasses you until you feel inadequate.
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My golf game’s gone off so much that when I went fishing a couple of weeks ago my first cast missed the lake.
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The reason the Road Hole at St. Andrews is the most difficult par 4 in the world is that it was designed as a par 6.
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As a golfer, you feel like you’re perpetually on the rack [in foursomes]. Mentally, it’s very difficult.
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I had a few miracles happen out there today.
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