Harvey Penick
Harvey Penick
Harvey Morrison Penickwas an American golf professional and coach, who coached many Hall of Fame players. Late in life, he became a best-selling writer. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002, seven years after his death...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth23 October 1904
CountryUnited States of America
consists few life matters minor
Life consists of a lot of minor annoyances and a few matters of real consequence.
sports play competition
I don't care how good you play, you can find somebody who can beat you, and I don't care how bad you play, you can find somebody you can beat.
sports teacher teaching
I learn teaching from teachers. I learn golf from golfers. I learn winning from coaches.
golf bottles aspirin
Golf tips are like aspirin. One may do you good, but if you swallow the whole bottle you will be lucky to survive.
being-yourself play games
Be yourself. Play within yourself. Play your own game.
real golf matter
Life is full of many minor annoyances, and few matters of real consequence.
golf people psychiatrist
Golf has probably kept more people sane than psychiatrists have.
golf play matter
No matter how poorly you play, there is always someone you can beat. No matter how well you play, there is always someone who can beat you.
golf practice games
In golf your strengths and weaknesses will always be there. If you could improve your weaknesses, you would improve your game. The irony is that people prefer to practice their strengths.
fun golf games
Go out and have fun. Golf is a game for everyone, not just for the talented few.
mistake play one-day
If you play poorly one day, forget it. If you play poorly the next time out, review your fundamentals of grip, stance, aim and ball position. Most mistakes are made before the club is swung. If you play poorly for a third time in a row, go see your professional.
golf winning brave
Be brave if you lose and meek if you win.
needs shots golfers
A golfer rarely needs to hit a spectacular shot until the one that preceded it was pretty bad.
children heart practice
Make a game out of practice, you're still a child at heart