[Kim Maengnyeong's Golf English Conversation] "Golf Quotes to Forget About COVID-19~"

Let's momentarily forget the worries of COVID-19 with golf quotes.

"Turning crisis into opportunity."

After enduring a long and tedious winter, spring has finally quietly arrived by our side. However, recently, the novel coronavirus infection (Covid-19) has been spreading rapidly in South Korea. Not only in China and Korea but also worldwide, the pandemic situation is serious. Looking back at history, we believe that humanity has always overcome even the most difficult circumstances.

With the increase in confirmed cases, golfers are wearing masks to prevent infection and playing rounds. How about enjoying the beautiful spring by savoring golf quotes at home or in the office instead of on the field? The quotes introduced below come from the experiences of golf legends and prominent figures in society. Memorizing these sentences will improve both your English and golf skills.

▲ Jack Nicklaus = Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.

▲ Gary Player = A good golfer has the determination to win and the patience to wait for the breaks.

▲ Tiger Woods = Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are what matter.

▲ Paula Creamer = Find a good teacher that will keep the game fun. Work hard and don't be afraid to have success or disappointment. That is what golf is all about.

▲ Bill Gates (Founder of Microsoft) = It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.

▲ Robert Wilson Lynd (Irish writer) = It is almost impossible to remember how tragic a place this world is when one is playing golf.

▲ Robert Hurley (PGA Tour rules official) = On a recent survey, 80 percent of golfers admitted cheating. The other 20 percent lied.

Written and photographed by Kim Maengnyeong, Golf Columnist

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