Difficult Quote by Bobby Jones
“Golf is recognized as one of the more difficult games to play or teach. One reason for this is that each person necessarily plays by feel, and a feel is almost impossible to describe.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Golf Insights, 1972
Golf’s difficulty stems from its reliance on personal feel, an intuitive sense that’s hard to articulate or teach directly.
In simple terms: Golf is tough because it depends on an indescribable personal feel.
Key Takeaway
Practice to develop personal feel.
Themes
sports
skill acquisition
intuition
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
sports
instructional
When to use this quote
- coaching sessions
- personal practice
- skill workshops
Key Concepts
motor learning
psychomotor
expertise
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you translate feel into measurable practice?
- What drills help bridge intuition and technique?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on feel may limit objective improvement.
