Quotes from Harry Vardon

More matches are lost through carelessness at the beginning than any other cause.

Never concede the putt that beats you.

To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Moderation is essential in all things, madam, but never in my life have I failed to beat a teetotaller.

There are only two types of player-those who keep their nerves under control and win championships, and those who do not.

Don't play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty.

Don't praise your own good shots. Leave that function to your partner who, if a good sport, will not be slow in performing it.

I'm the best and I'll thank you to remember that.

A great deal of unnecessarily bad golf is played in this world.

Don't play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty.

If your opponent is playing several shots in vain attempts to extricate himself from a bunker, do not stand near him and audibly count his strokes. It would be justifiable homicide if he wound up his pitiable exhibition by applying his niblick to your head.