Golf is a percentage game, and I play the percentages.

- Byron Nelson

Out-of-control emotions can make smart people stupid.

- Byron Nelson

No golfer ever gets so consistently good that he can't use some constructive advice. No matter how many trophies he may win, he can't analyze and rem…

- Byron Nelson

Putting affects the nerves more than anything. I would actually get nauseated over three-footers.

- Byron Nelson

The first step in building a solid, dependable attitude is to be realistic, not only about your inherent capabilities, but also about how well you ar…

- Byron Nelson

The only thing you should force in a golf swing is the club back in the bag.

- Byron Nelson

To control your nerves, you must have a positive thought in your mind.

- Byron Nelson

Sam Snead did to the tee-shot what Roger Bannister did to the four-minute mile.

- Byron Nelson

In my day we simply didn't believe that it was possible to play as well as these young fellows do. We thought that strength denied touch and that you…

- Byron Nelson