Gary McCord
Gary McCord
Gary Dennis McCordis an American professional golfer, commentator, author, and actor...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth23 May 1948
CountryUnited States of America
balls bet close five james mouth named player tried
In Valdosta, Ga., during a mini-tour event, a player named James Black bet me $20 he could put five golf balls in his mouth and then close his mouth all the way. I tried it but could get only two in there.
moving golf thinking
Think of golf as chess. You have to think two or three moves ahead every time you hit the ball. Over every shot, you should be thinking, 'Where do I need to put this ball in order to make my next shot as easy as possible.
golf tree mold
He's in the mold of a Tom Watson, in that he'll hit the ball in the trees and undaunted go it there, flail it out and make something out of it.
sunday play feelings
The first time I played a PGA Tour event at Tucson was 1975. I came off the course on Sunday feeling very good about myself. I'd finished at even par, and I knew I could play even better if I worked at it.
struggle years magic
Many years ago, in the throes of my struggles on the PGA Tour, I had difficulty even getting into pro-ams. I needed money, so I put together a 45-minute magic show I'd perform at corporate events surrounding the tournament.
golf player two
In Valdosta, Ga., during a mini-tour event, a player named James Black bet me $20 he could put five golf balls in his mouth and then close his mouth all the way. I tried it but could get only two in there.
school comedian magic
My interest in magic was kindled by Steve Martin, the comedian I'd gone to high school with.
hate trying lines
I hate to repeat lines, to say the same damned thing. I try to rewrite cliches and make what I say sound fresh.
mind way faces
I don't putt face-on exclusively, but in the back on my mind I'm haunted by the notion that I'm sure it's the best way to putt.
careers
My career started slowly and then tapered off.
made happens things-happen
I made nothing happen very slowly.
tour whatever worth
Whatever the Tour fines me, it'll be worth it." ()
bad cube disturbing firmament inadequate lousy mind piece putting twisted venue
I've forgotten more about bad putting than all the lousy putters in the firmament combined. My mind has been twisted into an incurable, disturbing venue of bad speed and inadequate line. I just want to go out and not feel like I'm putting a Rubik's Cube with a flimsy piece of rope.
american-athlete turns until
He's a threat to win until his brain turns to tapioca.