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Herbert Wind, a renowned golfer, was born on August 11, 1916, and passed away on May 30, 2005. He made significant achievements in the golfing world, known for his exquisite skills and exceptional performance on the course.

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Famous Herbert Wind Quotes

“Beyond the fact that it is a limitless arena for the full play of human nature, there is no sure accounting for golf's fascination... Perhaps it is nothing more than the best game man has ever devised.”

Men Humans Play Facts Games Human Nature Golf Arena Limitless Fascination Accounting

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“No golfer has completed his education until he has played and studied Royal Dornoch.”

Royal Golfers

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“In golf, as in no other sport, your principal opponent is youself.”

Sports Golf Opponents Principal

Book:Herbert Warren Wind's Golf Book

Source: Herbert Warren Wind's Golf Book

“According to the Captain of The Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, striking your opponent or caddie at St Andrews, Hoylake or Westward Ho! meant that you lost the hole, except on medal days when it counted as a rub of the green.”

Lost Company Green Golf Holes Opponents Captains Honorable Medal Golfers Andrew Edinburgh Caddies

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“Golf without Jones would be like France without Paris: leaderless, lightless and lonely.”

Would Be Lonely Golf France Paris

Book:The Story of American Golf: Its Champions and Championships, 1888–1975

Source: The Story of American Golf: Its Champions and Championships, 1888–1975

“WHILE A MANS BATTLE against himself is undoubtedly at the heart of golfs abiding appeal, the setting in which it is played is, for most golfers, one of the most wonderful things about it.”

Heart Wonderful Battle Setting Settings Appeals Wonderful Things Abiding Golfers

Book:Herbert Warren Wind's Golf Book

Source: Herbert Warren Wind's Golf Book

About the Author

Born: August 11, 1916
Died: May 30, 2005
Known for: Golfer
Quotes: 6

Books & Sources

Herbert Warren Wind's Golf BookRelated source material

The Story of American Golf: Its Champions and Championships, 1888–1975Related source material

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