Quotes from Henry Beard

Few golfers are born with the natural talent for hitting the ball, but every player is blessed with the God-given ability to throw a club.

Duffers who consistently shank their balls are urged to buy and study Shanks – No Thanks by R.K. Hoffman, or in extreme cases, M.S. Howard's excellent Tennis for Beginners.

"Play it as it lies" is one of the fundamental dictates of golf. The other is "Wear it if it clashes."

Noli nothis permittere te terere

I simply cannot imagine why anyone would eat something slimy served in an ashtray.