I learn something new about the game almost every time I step on the course.

Meaning of the quote

This quote means that even though Ben Hogan has been playing his sport for a long time, he is still learning new things every time he plays. No matter how much experience you have, there is always more to discover and improve on in what you love to do.

About Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan was an American professional golfer who is considered one of the greatest players in the history of golf. He is known for his profound influence on golf swing theory, his invention of the idea of practicing golf, and his exceptional ball-striking ability. Hogan won 9 professional major championships, tying him for fourth all-time.

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The ultimate judge of your swing is the flight of the ball.

Ben Hogan

American golfer

I learn something new about the game almost every time I step on the course.

Ben Hogan

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Placing the ball in the right position for the next shot is eighty percent of winning golf.

Ben Hogan

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Golf is not a game of good shots. It’s a game of bad shots.

Ben Hogan

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If we could have just screwed another head on his shoulders, he would have been the greatest golfer who ever lived.

Ben Hogan

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Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing.

Ben Hogan

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I play golf with friends sometimes, but there are never friendly games.

Ben Hogan

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As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.

Ben Hogan

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Relax? How can anybody relax and play golf? You have to grip the club, don’t you?

Ben Hogan

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Shoot a lower score than everybody else.

Ben Hogan

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The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight.

Ben Hogan

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I couldn’t wait for the sun to come up the next morning so that I could get out on the course again.

Ben Hogan

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I’m glad I brought this course, this monster, to its knees.

Ben Hogan

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There is no similarity between golf and putting; they are two different games, one played in the air, and the other on the ground.

Ben Hogan

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