Adjust Quote by Robert Horry
“You know what's funny, I really hate Par 3's. I feel like you have to be perfect from jumpstreet. But on Par 5's, you can mess up a little bit, but you still have time to adjust before you get to the hole and still end up with a birdie or a par.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Golf commentary, 2020
The speaker contrasts the high pressure of short holes with the more forgiving nature of longer holes, suggesting that mistakes can be corrected given more time.
In simple terms: Short holes demand perfection; long holes allow recovery.
Accept that not all tasks require flawless execution.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- tournament play
- practice sessions
- coaching
- personal improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you adjust expectations for tasks of varying difficulty?
- When can you afford to be less precise?
Even on longer holes, repeated errors can still cost the round.