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# Henry Longhurst

(1909–1978)   Politician   United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Henry Longhurst was a politician from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for *Adventure in oil*.

## Quick Facts About Henry Longhurst

Born March 18, 1909

Died July 21, 1978

Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Profession Politician

Notable works Adventure in oil

## About Henry Longhurst

Henry Carpenter Longhurst CBE was a British golf writer and commentator. For 45 years, he was golfing correspondent of The Sunday Times. During World War II, Longhurst was also Member of Parliament (MP) for Acton in west London. Longhurst was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2017.

## Awards & Honors

World Golf Hall of Fame

##  Quotes by Henry Longhurst

> [If you call on God to improve the results of a shot while it is still in motion, you are using 'an…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/henry-longhurst/if-you-call-on-god-to-improve-the-results-of-a-shot-while-it-is-still/)

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> [They say 'practice makes perfect.' Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority of golfers it merely consolidates imperfection.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/henry-longhurst/they-say-practice-makes-perfect-of-course-it-doesn-t-for-the-vast/)

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> [Playing golf is like learning a foreign language.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/henry-longhurst/playing-golf-is-like-learning-a-foreign-language/)

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