Appeals Quote by Alister MacKenzie
“A good golf course is like good music or good anything else; it is not necessarily a course which appeals the first time one plays over it, but one which grows on the player the more frequently he visits it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Golf Architecture by Alister MacKenzie, 1921
A great course reveals its charm over repeated play, not instant appeal.
In simple terms: Good courses grow on you over time.
Key Takeaway
Give it time; revisit often.
Themes
golf
music
appreciation
Mood
reflective
appreciative
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- playing regularly
- learning design
- teaching others
- planning trips
Key Concepts
aesthetic growth
patience
experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repeated exposure change your view?
- What qualities become evident over time?
A Different Perspective
Initial impressions may be misleading; patience needed.
