I'm always drawn to stories that people don't know about, particularly when they're inside of a story that everyone knows about.
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Golf has become so manicured, so perfect. The greens, the fairways. I don't like golf carts. I like walking. Some clubs won't let you in unless you have a caddy and a cart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Golf has become overly controlled and artificial, and the speaker prefers a natural experience of the game.
In this quote, Robert Redford expresses his discontent with the modern state of golf, highlighting how manicured and artificial the game has become. He yearns for a more authentic and personal experience of the sport, emphasizing his preference for walking over using golf carts, which he feels detracts from the true essence of golf.
Themes
GolfNatureWalkingAuthenticityExperience
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about the evolution of sports, you could quote this to illustrate the shift in authenticity.
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