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Bobby Jones, born on March 17, 1902, in Atlanta, Georgia, was an American golfer renowned as one of the greatest golfers of the 20th century. His exceptional skill and professional spirit made him a legend in the sport of golf. From 1923 to 1930, Jones achieved remarkable success, winning four U.S. Opens, four British Opens, and three PGA Championships. His golfing career was filled with legendary moments, and his style and professionalism left a profound impact on the sport.

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Famous Bobby Jones Quotes

“The toughest opponent of all is Old Man Par. He's a patient soul who never shoots a birdie and never incurs a bogey. And if you would travel the long road with him, you must be patient, too.”

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“I think that (Alister) MacKenzie and I managed to work as a completely sympathetic team. Of course there was never any question that he was the architect and I was the advisor and consultant. No man learns to design a golf course simply by playing golf, no matter how well. But it happened that both of us were extravagant admirers of the Old Course at St Andrews and we both desired as much as possible to simulate seaside conditions insofar as the differences in turf and terrain would allow.”

“No-one will ever have golf under his thumb. No round ever will be so good it could not have been better. Perhaps this is why golf is the greatest of games. You are not playing a human adversary; you a playing a game. You are playing old man par.”

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“On the golf course, a man may be the dogged victim of inexorable fate, be struck down by an appalling stroke of tragedy, become the hero of unbelievable melodrama, or the clown in a side-splitting comedy.”

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“You might as well praise a man for not robbing a bank as to praise him for playing by the rules.”

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“I get as much fun as the next man from whaling the ball as hard as I can and catching it squarely on the button. But from sad experience I learned not to try this in a round that meant anything.”

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Book:Bobby Jones on Golf

Source: Bobby Jones on Golf

About the Author

Born: March 17, 1902
Died: December 18, 1971
Known for: Golfer
Quotes: 64

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