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If you are a golf enthusiast and you think that you know everything about this game then you are totally wrong. Even I have to admit that I do not know much about this game, although I have always loved it. Funny quotes are can be heard all over the golf course as well as in the clubhouse after the round. Perhaps one of my favourite quotes I overheard my playing partner saying is: “…it’s up there but I know it shouldn’t be.” Just to clarify, he was talking about his golf ball and not something else. Another favorite quote from a pro I once played with in a pro-am is “I don’t know why people say that golf is not a pleasure to play. You need to put in so much effort, time and money, what else can you expect?!” Here’s our top 20 quotes, one for each hole to get you through your next round and a couple for the clubhouse – enjoy and let us know your favourite in the comments section below!
  1. “I have a tip that can take five strokes off anyone’s game: it’s called an eraser.” — Arnold Palmer, the King of golf and comedy apparently.
  2. “It took me 17 years to get 3,000 hits in baseball. It took one afternoon on the golf course.” — Hank Aaron, owner of 755 home runs and one amazing golf quote.
  3. “They call it golf because all the other four letter words were taken.” — Raymond Floyd
  4. “I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.” — Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States and the first to admit a lack of talent on the links.
  5. “Sex and golf are the two things you can enjoy even if you’re not good at them.” — Roy ‘Tin Cup’ McAvoy, the greatest that never was.
  6. “If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt.” — Dean Martin, need we say more?
  7. “The only sure rule in golf is he who has the fastest golf cart never has to play the bad lie.” — Mickey Mantle, owner of one of the sweetest swings in baseball, not so much in golf.
  8. “Golf is a game in which you yell fore, shoot six, and write down five.” — Paul Harvey calling every golfer out.
  9. “It’s good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling.” — Mark Twain, the famous wordsmith who also said golf is a good walk spoiled.
  10. “Golf?! You hit down to make the ball go up. You swing left and the ball goes right. The lowest score wins. And, on top of that, the winner buys the drinks.” — Not sure who said it, but whoever did understands the game, at times, doesn’t make much sense.
  11. “The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight” – Ben Hogan
  12. “If you think it’s hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.” — Jack Lemmon, a true comedian on and off the course.
  13. “The difference in golf and government is that in golf you can’t improve your lie.” — George Deukmejian waxing prophetic.
  14. “I’m the best. I just haven’t played yet.” — Muhammed Ali, I mean, who else could say something like this?
  15. “Golf is a compromise between what your ego wants you to do, what experience tells you to do, and what your nerves let you do.” — Bruce Crampton making us think more than we’d like to.
  16. “A hole in one is amazing when you think of the different universes this white mass of molecules has to pass through on its way to the hole.” — We’ll have whatever Mac O’Grady is smoking.
  17. “You don’t know what pressure is until you play for five bucks with only two bucks in your pocket.” — Lee Trevino at his best.
  18. “If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron, not even God can hit a 1-iron.” — again, Lee Trevino, who would know a thing or two about lightning strikes considering he was stuck by it on the course.
  19. “The most important shot in golf is the next one.” — Ben Hogan making a joke, we think, it was hard to tell with him.
  20. “If you’re caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron.” Lee Trevino.
From many famous golf players quotes, it is clear that this game is not about winning but simply having fun, one of the popular wiseguys said, “Do not take yourself too seriously, you have to have a sense of humor” – George Steinbrenner. It doesn’t matter if you play golf for fun or to win some big tournaments, one thing is for sure, if you want to be a top golfer, you need to learn this sport by heart, a lot of practice is required for you to master the skills of a top golfer. The top players not only know the game but also they know how to manage their emotions while playing a round of golf. They know when they are really happy, they know when they are sad, they know their weak points and strengths, and they use all of this knowledge to play every shot perfectly. So the bottom line is that you have to find your own ways to laugh out there on the course, and remember – enjoy it!
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    • Went with my brother and our non-golfing wives on a weeklong golf and cultural holiday in Hanoi. Superb attention to detail by Sophie who was very patient as we made several changes prior to finalization of booking. Drivers were very prompt and friendly. Tour guide "Hiro" who led us to an exploration of Hanoi military history was awesome and we learned so much from him. Played Dai Lai Star and BRG Legend, great design and scenery. Enjoyed also our cruise of Halong Bay. Just wish we had the time to play another round or 2. We are now planning a golf trip to either Penang, Phuket or Yogyakarta and cant wait to use GolfAsian again.
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      JG Meer
    • Good service of transport and golf arrangements
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      Jason Yeow
    • A Great golfing partner in Asia ... a partner that must be part of your itinerary when golfing in Asia. Golfasian is a very professional organization that will ensure that your golfing holidays will be the best ever !!!

      I have been golfing in Thailand with Golfasian for 10 years !!!
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      Barrie Magda van Zyl
    • Thanks for yet another fabulous golf holiday in Thailand. This was our 6th and probably our best yet. This time we were a group of 18 visiting Hua Hin and Phuket. We all loved Banyan and Black Mountain (HH) and Red Mountain & Blue Canyon in Phuket. All the hotels we stayed at - Sofitel (Bkk) Centara (HH) & Angsana (Phuket) were fabulous. The transportation to and from the courses and additional transportation to other places of interest were on time and efficient. Lit who set up our programme and Bua our on-the-ground guide were enthusiastic and a pleasure to deal with. Everything went without a hitch, according to the schedule that Lit had assiduously set up for us. Thanks to Golfasian for their attention to detail and meticulousness. In doing so, you took the stress out of travelling in a large group where things can go horribly wrong very quickly. Because the planning was so thorough, you made everything enjoyable, stress free and fun. We're already planning for next year.
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      Marina Wilson
    • End nov early dec spent 10 fantastic days golfing, mainly in Chiang Mai with Golfasian.
      Highlands and Alpine are really great courses, and Golfasians service just perfect! So lookong fwd to next time soon hopefully
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      Magne Høgheim
    • Just back from great 3 week trip with Golfasian, visiting Hua Hin, Bangkok and Pattaya. Golf Asian arranged everything from arrival at Bangkok airport to departure. All we had to do was turn up, play golf and have fun. Every transfer, hotel and golf course went smoothly. Every golfer should experience golf in Thailand. Golfasian highly recommended.
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      Mike Wills
    • Just completed a 10 day golf trip to Vietnam (12 golfers from Bunbury Golf Club, Western Australia). Played some of the best courses in Saigon area. Courses where great, driver was professional and on time, hotel was amazing and in great location. The communication was always great (Thanks Betty). I highly Recommend Golfasian.We will be back and will defiantly be using Golfasian.
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      Gay N Gary Pritchard
    • Nach den ersten vier Tagen in Bangkok möchte ich mich schon einmal sehr bei Jim Mullet für die Organisation bedanken. Bisher hat alles perfekt geklappt! Die Abholungen fanden überpünktlich statt, vom Empfang am Flughafen, über die Hotelauswahl bis zur Tee-Time-Reservierung alles zur besten Zufriedenheit. Morgen fliegen wir weiter nach Chiang Mai. Ich bin sicher, alles wird weiterhin perfekt organisiert sein. Danke an alle Beteiligten sowie die Fahrer!
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      Andreas Flöcker
    • My wife and I have just returned from our Golf Asian organized Hua Hin golfing holiday. This is the fifth time we have used Golfasian and as ever, the service received was excellent. We would not hesitate to recommend the company to anyone considering a golfing holiday in SE Asia.
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      Dave Bailey
    • Used Golfasian to organize a 2 week trip for 6 people - 3 golfers and 3 non-golfers, travelling to 4 different parts of Thailand and playing 7 different courses. We were very, very impressed by the level of service we received. Had to make a couple of changes along the way and everyone we dealt with was very accommodating. Overall a wonderful experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone and will personally be using them again in the future.
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      Dave Blumgart
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