Many shots are spoiled at the last instant by efforts to add a few more yards.
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There isn't a hole out there [Augusta] that can't be birdied if you just think. But there isn't one that can't be double-bogeyed if you stop thinking.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success in golf, as in life, requires focused thinking and positivity.
This quote by Bobby Jones emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and mental focus in achieving success. Whether in golf or other areas of life, a clear mind can lead to success (like scoring a birdie), while a distracted or negative mindset can lead to failure (like scoring a double-bogey).
Themes
GolfMindsetSuccessFocusPositivity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire athletes during training.
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He [the golfer] must have the courage to keep trying in the face of ill luck or disappointment, and timidity to appreciate and appraise the dangers of each stroke, and to curb the desire to take chances beyond reasonable hope of success.
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