I've wanted to design golf courses ever since I was a kid. I suppose it comes from the way I've played the game. To find the proper way to play any hole, I've always begun by asking myself what the architect has tried to do with it.
Interpretation
The quote expresses Jack Nicklaus's lifelong passion for golf course design, stemming from his understanding of the game's architecture.
In this quote, Jack Nicklaus reflects on his childhood dream of designing golf courses, illustrating how his perspective as a player influences his creative process. By analyzing the intentions of the course architect, he seeks to understand the game on a deeper level, which informs his own approach to design and play.
In practice
In a motivational speech about pursuing your childhood dreams, you can highlight Nicklaus's quote to inspire others.
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