370 Quotes by Jack Nicklaus

I like trying to win. That’s what golf is all about.

I’d rather be two strokes ahead going into the last day than two strokes behind. Having said that, it’s probably easier to win coming from behind. There is no fear in chasing. There is fear in being chased.

I don’t really have a problem saying good-bye to things. All things come to an end.

Golf is a nice game, but that’s all. It’s never going to be an exciting game to watch on TV. It’s not a circus and never will be one. The audience for golf is not going to change significantly. It’s always going to be people who play it, understand it, and love it.

Temper is the one thing you can’t get rid of by losing it.

When you lip out several putts in a row, you should never think that means that you’re putting well. When you’re putting well, the only question is what part of the hole it’s going to fall in, not if it’s going in.

I guess that’s why they call it Hell.

Before every shot, I go to the movies.

Jones is the greatest golfer who ever lived and probably ever will live. That’s my goal. Bobby Jones. It’s the only goal.