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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

“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.”

“Competitive golf is played mainly on a five-and-a-half-inch course... the space between your ears.”

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“It is nothing new or original to say that golf is played one stroke at a time. But it took me many years to realize it.”

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“Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots - but you have to play the ball where it lies.”

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“Golf is the only game I know of that actually becomes harder the longer you play it.”

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“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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“The moment the average golfer attempts to play from long grass or a bunker or from a difficult lie of any kind, he becomes a digger instead of a swinger.”

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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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“In order to win, you must play your best golf when you need it most, and play your sloppy stuff when you can afford it. I shall not attempt to explain how you achieve this happy timing.”

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“Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course”

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“The real way to enjoy playing golf is to take pleasure not in the score, but in the execution of strokes.”

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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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