Anger Quote by George Plimpton
“Golf cannot be played in anger, or in any mood of emotiional excess. Half the golf balls struck by amateurs are hit if not in rage surely in bewilderment, or gloom, or in cynicism, or even hysterically - all of those emotional excesses must be contained by the professional. Which is why balance is one of the essential ingredients of golf. Professionals invariably trudge phlegmatically around the course - whatever emotions are seething within - with the grim yet placid and bored look of cowpokes, slack-bodied in their saddles, who have been tending the same herd for two months.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Golf by George Plimpton, 1970
Emotional control is essential in golf; excess feelings impair performance, so professionals stay calm.
In simple terms: Stay calm to play well.
Key Takeaway
Control emotions on the course.
Themes
sports
emotional regulation
performance
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
sports
self-help
When to use this quote
- golf tournaments
- practice sessions
- coaching
- stressful competitions
Key Concepts
psychology
focus
self-discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you calm yourself under pressure?
- What techniques keep you balanced?
A Different Perspective
Even calm can be broken by unexpected events.
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