Quotations about Golf
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Golf
As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.Here are some funny and poignant quotations about golf. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.
- "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
- "When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)
"Golf is a good walk spoiled." Mark Twain (American writer, 1835-1910)
Golf is a game invented by the same people who *think music comes out of a bagpipe.*eat fried Mars bars.*invented the television.* Lee Trevino (American golfer, 1939-)
"If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf." Bob Hope (American comedian, 1903-2003)
Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course – the *distance between your ears.*size of your manhood.*distance you move the ball from the tree root.* Bobby Jones (American golfer, 1902-1971)
"Golf is a game in which you yell 'fore', shoot six, and write down five." Paul Harvey (American radio broadcaster, 1918-2009)
I'm not saying my golf game went bad, but if I grew tomatoes, they'd come up *sliced.*trumps.*tinned.* Lee Trevino (American golfer, 1939-)
"The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can't see him laughing." Phyllis Diller (American actress, 1917-2012)
"Golf is a game where the ball always lies poorly, and the player always lies well." Anon
"Golf is a game where the only thing you have in common with your opponents is an irrational love of an arbitrary number." Anon
Golf is the adult version of *an Easter egg hunt.*hide and seek.*kiss chase.* Anon
"Golf is a game where you chase a little white ball around a big green field and then try to kill it." Anon
"Golf is a lot like taxes. You drive hard to get to the green, and then you wind up in the hole." Anon
"Drink and debauchery." Lord Castlerosse (1891-1943) replying to "What is your handicap?"
Golf is a game where you can cheat and call yourself *an honest person.*a taxi.*a master.* Anon
"Golf is a game where the ball always lands where the least amount of fun is." Anon
"Golf is the only sport where you can be an athlete and a retiree at the same time." Anon
One who has to shout 'Fore' when he *putts.*is near.*lets go of his club.* Michael Green (English writer, 1927-) defining a coarse golfer
"I consider it unsportsmanlike to hit a sitting ball." Ernest Hornung (English novelist, 1866-1921) on why he disliked golf
"The uglier a man's legs are, the better he plays golf – it's almost a law." H. G. Wells (English novelist, 1866-1946)
"The least thing upset him on the links. He missed short putts because of the uproar of the butterflies in the adjoining meadows." P. G. Wodehouse (English writer, 1881-1975)
"Golf is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well." P. G. Wodehouse (English writer, 1881-1975)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Golf
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to golf. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Golf Fails: Hilarious Moments on the Course
- Share amusing stories and videos of golf mishaps, from missed swings to funny encounters with wildlife, highlighting the lighter side of playing golf.
- Quirky Golf Traditions: The Funniest Rituals and Superstitions
- Highlight some of the quirkiest and most amusing golf traditions and superstitions that golfers follow, showcasing the unique culture of the sport.
- Celebrity Golfers: Funny Stories from Famous Players
- Explore humorous anecdotes involving celebrities who play golf, emphasizing the funny moments and unexpected skills (or lack thereof) of famous golfers.
Serious Themes:
- The History of Golf: From Ancient Origins to Modern Game
- Discuss the history and evolution of golf, tracing its origins from ancient times to the modern game, and highlighting key developments along the way.
- Golf and Mental Health: The Benefits of Playing the Game
- Address the mental health benefits of playing golf, including stress relief, social interaction, and the therapeutic effects of spending time outdoors.
- Environmental Impact: Golf Courses and Sustainability
- Explore the environmental impact of golf courses, discussing efforts to make the sport more sustainable through eco-friendly course management and conservation practices.
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