Manzella's Favorite Quotes!

[Triad]

"Treating a complex subject or action as though it were simple multiplies its complexity...Demanding that GOLF instruction be kept simple does not make it simple, only incomplete and ineffective. Unless this is recognized, GOLF remains a vague, frustrating, infuriating form of exertion."-

—Homer kelley

That said,
"If you can convey complex concepts in simple terms that can easily be understood by a 10 year old, then you are either a truly gifted communicator or you are dealing with an extraordinary 10-year old."

—Triad

 

[David Alford]

To which I'll reply, the golf swing has a complex of variations. But the variations themselves are understandable by a normal 10 year old.

So, I have to agree with Brian's statement and quote. One of my favorites.

 

[Brian Manzella]

Here's the whole Don Villavaso 'child-like'- quote:

"Listen, tell me in child-like terms. If you can't, you really don't understand it yourself."

—Don Villavaso, Golf Teacher and Philosopher

 

[Brian Manzella]

"It's not a Shank it's a shove."

—Don Villavaso, Golf Teacher and Philosopher

 

[EdZ]

quote:Originally posted by dclaryjr

"The real obscenity of life is the repression of a natural, life assertive act like sex, and the calm acceptance of a diseased, destructive act like war."

—Lenny Bruce
(not golf but I learned that during my USL days in "real" cajun country)

So true....

And one of my favorite golf quotes....

"without rotation, it feels like an inside-out cut shot"

Ben Doyle

 

[rundmc]

"That's funny I don't feel tardy." Spicoli

"Just be glad I had fast reflexes." Spicoli

 

[duck hook]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

 

[bcoak]

even a blind squirel finds a nut.....i'm still looking for the tgm nut

 

[6bee1dee]

"I don't slip because I don't go to slippery places."


-Yoda, keeper of the book.

 

[diggerdog]

"Lord, its the same ole tune, fiddle and guitar, where do we take it from here." Waylon

 

[David Alford]

Brian wrote:

<Here's the whole Don Villavaso 'child-like'- quote:

"Listen, tell me in child-like terms. If you can't, you really don't understand it yourself.">

Is that a corresponding criticism of HK's writing style?

 

[Brian Manzella]

He wanted brevity not stlye.

He got it.

 

[David Alford]

Was that his #1 goal, I wonder?

 

[corky05]

comprehensive cataloging

 

[6bee1dee]

The Golfing Machine was born out of Homer’s first problem he set out to solve- maximizing ball compression. Everything stemmed from that. Hard to stop a genius on a quest.

 

[David Alford]

<comprehensive cataloging>

A good description.

 

[FanofHogan]

"Life is tough, and it's a lot tougher if your stupid."

I dont know who said it but I like it!

 

[denny.]

Before an important shot take a deep breathe.
Jackie Burke's mother told me that.

I asked Bob Goalby how not to choke on short putts. He said to keep your head still and don't care if the ball goes in.

My main objective is to get good informaton to the golfers.
-- HOMER KELLEY

 

[MizunoJoe]

"Don't make any noise around this horse, cause he's skittish. And, if he doesn't stand still, just yell at him."

Instructions to Oklahoma horseshoer in 1988

 

[swingeasttowest]

Guys..I apologize.
On Chuck's forum, he bans people like this. I try to make piece.
I am giving the guy one more shot at making a point or he will be the first banned member of this site. - BM