Top 20 Jacks. No.3- Jack Nicklaus
“I guess it could be said my legacy might be that I changed an era. I came along during an era where the game of golf was more of a stylish game, and I added power to the game. I was probably the first player that played with real power and was successful. And I was able to play with finesse as well. If you look at today’s player, they all play with power. So I think I took the game in a different direction.”
“I’m a firm believer that in the theory that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy. It is difficult to excel at something you don’t enjoy.”
“I never went into a tournament or round of golf thinking I had to beat a certain player. I had to beat the golf course. If I prepared myself for a major, went in focused, and then beat the golf course, the rest took care of itself.”
“The Masters and Augusta National are and always have been very special to me. From the first time I drove up Magnolia Lane at age 19, I had a special feeling about Augusta. Even today, I get chills driving up Magnolia Lane.”
“Learn the fundamentals of the game and stick to them. Band-Aid remedies never last.”
“My ability to concentrate and work toward that goal has been my greatest asset.”
“The older you get the stronger the wind gets – and it’s always in your face.”
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