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 CRENSHAWYou 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.
More Ben Crenshaw Quotes
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I’m about five inches from being an outstanding golfer. That’s the distance my left ear is from my right.
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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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It’s emotional for every champion who decides to step down, it’s a tough decision. It’s probably easier for some, like me. But I’m just going to try to take it in stride. It’s part of life.
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If we are to preserve the integrity of golf as left to us by our forefathers, it is up to all of us to carry on the true spirit of the game.
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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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The areas off the greens are masterpieces. I don’t think there’s anything like it in North America.
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I had a few miracles happen out there today.
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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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The game embarrasses you until you feel inadequate.
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I do not think I could go on living unless I felt that one day I might win the Open Championship at St. Andrews.
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Hitting a shorter club to these greens means a great, great deal. Younger players are so much more capable length-wise.
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Hale Irwin is the exception. He just does everything so well.
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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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I know most players do, but I always keep both eyes opened. I still do it. I see two shafts, the real one and the transparent one. I look for what’s on the inside edge of the transparent one
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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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