Harry Vardon Quotes

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

Never concede the putt that beats you.

For this game you need, above all things, to be in a tranquil frame of mind.

The most successful way to play golf is the easiest way.

Even in our darkest hour we must remember; never dispair.

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

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.

No matter what happens, keep on hitting the ball.

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

Never saw one worth a damn.

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.

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

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

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

There are many ways of performing the operations successfully. I can claim, however, to be in a position to explain how not to putt. I think I know as well as anybody how not to do it.

Golfers find it a very trying matter to turn at the waist, more particularly if they have a lot of waist to turn