Bigs Quote by Tom Watson
“My golf swing is a bit like ironing a shirt. You get one side smoothed out, turn it over and there is a big wrinkle on the other side. Then you iron that one out, turn it over and there is yet another wrinkle.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Golf Channel, 2015
Improving a skill often creates new problems; fixing one issue can reveal another.
In simple terms: Fixing one flaw can cause another.
Key Takeaway
Address issues holistically.
Themes
golf
skill development
perfectionism
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- practice sessions
- coaching
- self‑analysis
Key Concepts
feedback loops
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify root causes rather than symptoms?
- What balance between perfection and progress?
A Different Perspective
Fixing one flaw may not solve underlying technique.
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