Jimmy Demaret Quotes & Sayings

Golf took young kids like Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and myself out of the caddie ranks and gave us money and a little bit of fame and let us live in the tall cotton. — Jimmy Demaret

Golf and sex are about the only things you can enjoy without being good at it. — Jimmy Demaret

The players themselves can be classified into two groups- the attractions and the entry fees. — Jimmy Demaret

He's hit it fat ... It will probably be short ... It just hit the front edge of the green ... It's got no chance ... It's rolling toward the cup ... Well I'll be damned! — Jimmy Demaret

If he takes the option of dropping behind the point where the ball rests, keeping in line with the pin, his nearest drop is Honolulu. — Jimmy Demaret

Some players would complain if they had to play on Dolly Parton's bedspread. — Jimmy Demaret

Bob Hope has a beautiful short game. Unfortunately, it's off the tee. — Jimmy Demaret

Sam Snead was born with a natural ability to keep his bar bills as low as his golf scores. — Jimmy Demaret

You know what they say about big hitters ... the woods are full of them. — Jimmy Demaret

Mr. Agnew, I believe you have a slight swing in your flaw. — Jimmy Demaret

One of these days I'm going to write a book on drops. That ought to sell. The shot's become more popular than putting. — Jimmy Demaret

Golf is based on honesty, where else would you admit to a seven on a par three? — Jimmy Demaret