Ken Venturi

“I don't believe in philosophies. I believe in fundamentals.”

“Air is for birds. The golf ball is supposed to be on the ground.”

“The golf swing is a pendulum, and the grip is the fulcrum.”

“You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.”

“There is no such thing as a natural touch. Touch is something you create by hitting millions of golf balls.”

“A bad attitude is worse than a bad swing.”

“You can always find a distraction if you're looking for one.”

“The more I practice, the luckier I get.”

“Never have a club in your bag that you're afraid to hit.”

“The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight.”

“My God, I've won the Open.”

“The U.S. Open is the only one I'll trade my life for.”