Harry Vardon Quotes

One of the most respected golfers the world had ever seen 95% of golfers use the Grip he invented.

Don't play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty.

If i get a hole in 1 it'll be a day to remember.

To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.

More matches are lost through carelessness at the beginning than any other cause.

I'm the best and I'll thank you to remember that.

I never saw one worth a damn. (His comments on left handed golfers)

Decidedly unorthodox and a suggestion of a sway, but I am going to reserve my decision on this chap until i have seen more of his game. After all he seems to have the fundamentals, and a lad with a stout heart can come nearer to scoring than the perfect golfing robot without a heart. (His analysis of Walter Hagan's swing)

Moderation is essential in all things, Madam, but never in my life have I failed to beat a teetotaller.

The advent of the rubber ball was instrumental in creating an entirely different method of striking the object... I hold the firm opinion that from this date the essential attitude toward accuracy was completely lost sight of. This was the start of the craze for length and still more length.

When practising, use the club that gives you the most trouble, and do not waste your time in knocking the ball with a tool that gives you the most satisfaction and with which you rarely make a bad stroke.

On left handers- Never saw one who was worth a damn.