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.
BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIASIt’s even harder to stay at the top in sports than it is to get there.
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That little white ball won’t move until you hit it, and there’s nothing you can do after it has gone.
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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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You can’t win them all but you can try.
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The formula for success is simple: practice and concentration then more practice and more concentration.
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I just hitch up my girdle and let ‘er fly.
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Practice, which some regard as a chore, should be approached as just about the most pleasant recreation ever devised.
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I don’t see any point in playing the game if you don’t win, do you?
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Study the rules so that you won’t beat yourself by not knowing something.
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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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The Babe is here. Who’s coming in second?
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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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Luck? Sure. But only after long practice and only with the ability to think under pressure.
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As your golf improves, your concentration will improve with it.
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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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It’s even harder to stay at the top in sports than it is to get there.
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