My caddie 'Stovepipe' tried ...

My caddie 'Stovepipe' tried to talk me into hitting a 3-wood. But I took out the turf rider (4-wood) instead. The moment I hit it, I felt something in my bones. Walter Hagen was playing with me and Bobby Jones was on the green. 21 people were behind the green. The sun was going down. I wasn't sure it had gone in the hole until I saw all 21 people jumping up and down.
 Gene Sarazen

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I have been able to hope for the best, expect the worst, and take what comes along. If there has been one fundamental reason for my success, this is it.
 Gene Sarazen