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BCowan

Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« on: November 21, 2016, 09:00:59 PM »
"It takes patience to be a happy golfer"
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Ronald Montesano

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2016, 10:59:25 PM »
It takes happiness to be a patient golfer.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2016, 08:58:05 AM »
"Peewee wanted to see Pebble Beach before he passed away."
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Steve Lang

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2016, 09:14:35 AM »
 8)   MB's "line of charm"


or GS's "Lines of Charm" derivative


or perhaps "sucker pin"
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Ronald Montesano

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2016, 09:15:44 AM »
Cheater line


Words I'm done with: green complex
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Pete_Pittock

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2016, 12:39:02 PM »
John Kirk's treatise on delayed gratification watching the ball roll
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Mike Sweeney

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2016, 07:07:49 PM »
"They're all public. Some are more public than others."


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BCowan

Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2016, 07:18:26 PM »
"Do you sign the front or the back of a paycheck?" - Mike Young
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John Kirk

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2016, 09:33:46 PM »
Quote from: Pete_Pittock on November 24, 2016, 12:39:02 PM
John Kirk's treatise on delayed gratification watching the ball roll

Wow, thanks!  Very kind of you.

I was going to say, "No matter how much you may dislike pickles, they are, in fact, the only thing you can do with cucumbers."

1,000 bonus points for anyone who can name the comedy record where that line was stolen from.
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Niall C

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2016, 11:17:30 AM »
I genuinely don't know but it does sound like the sort of thing Peter Cook would say so my guess is a Pete and Dud record. On second thoughts, not enough swearing.


Niall
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John Kirk

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2016, 01:51:52 PM »
One of two examples of "profound revelations" on the record.  One of my favorite comedy albums, though it was never considered popular.  16 year old smart-ass kids laughing at the silly, clever humor.  A Child's Garden Of Grass (1971):



Sorry for the hijack.  It's difficult to choose the most important words of wisdom, though I value the simplest of observations.  Tom Doak once told me his job could be summarized as understanding how a golf ball reacts with the ground.  I like that one.
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Jason Topp

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2016, 04:46:05 PM »
Some of the most memorable:


Malcolm Campbell pointing out the sheen that was developing on Lundin Links as the course got firm and fast. 


I enjoy the debates between Brauer and Doak - two completely different approaches to the craft of building golf courses. 


TEPaul and Pat Mucci's advice on Club governance.  I particularly remember Mucci's advice to know what you want to do before bringing in a consultant. 




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Peter Pallotta

Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2016, 08:18:10 PM »
Just as "The Old Course" is the answer to every question ever asked here on gca.com, so too is Tom Paul's "It's a Big World" theory the inevitable end to every discussion. Like the Golden Rule for ethical behaviour, these two answers are all you need to know about gca!
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BCowan

Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2016, 08:31:27 PM »
"There is no money in doing less" - JH
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Mike_Young

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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2016, 09:30:13 AM »
"Swing like a MotherF***ker....."  JD
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Re: Most influential words of wisdom on GCA
« Reply #15 on: November 27, 2016, 06:12:40 PM »
"When you pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too!"
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