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Ability Quote by Sam Snead

“The mark of a great player is in his ability…” quote by Sam Snead — Download Open image

“The mark of a great player is in his ability to come back. The great champions have all come back from defeat.”

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I'd say that golf is about 75% mental. If your state of mind gets out of kilter, you're worse off than a tomcat floating…

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There is an old saying: if a man comes home with sand in his cuffs and cockleburs in his pants, don't ask him what…

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You've just one problem. You stand too close to the ball after you've hit it.

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When I swing at a golf ball right, my mind is blank and my body is loose as a goose.

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'You know Bobby, when I was your age I'd drive the ball right over those trees at the corner.' Feeling challenged Mr. Cole hit…

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Just have a Coke or something and watch the boys go past.

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Keep close count of your nickels and dimes, stay away from whiskey, and never concede a putt.

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Playing golf is like eating. It's something which has to come naturally.

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The three things I fear most in golf are lightning, Ben Hogan and a downhill putt.

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Forget your opponents; always play against par.

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I looked like a monkey trying to wrestle a football.

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I believe in destiny...what's going to be is going to be. If I'm going to win, I'm going to win...I don't give a damn…

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Time hath not yet so dried this blood of mine, Nor age so eat up my invention, Nor fortune made such havoc of my…

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An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment…

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I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness.

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Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Take what I cannot give: my heart, body, thoughts, time, abilities, money, health, strength,…

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You can only do the work to the very best of your ability.

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Balance is the ability to be happy in the midst of the most chaotic or even boring or transient circumstance.

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