Walter Hagen Quotes

United States, Golfer
December 21, 1892 – October, 6, 1969.

Walter Charles Hagen (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus (18) and Tiger Woods (14).

Don 't hurry. Don't worry. You're only here for a short visit. So don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

Walter Hagen
I would rather be of clear mind and decision with the wrong club than with an unclear mind and the right club.

Walter Hagen
- Mind
- Decision
- Club

I never played a perfect 18 holes. There is no such thing. I expect to make at least seven mistakes a round. Therefore, when I make a bad shot, I don't worry about it. It is just one of the seven.

Walter Hagen
- Perfect
- Played
- Holes
Don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

Walter Hagen
- Stop
- Smell
- Roses
If you worry about the ones you missed, you are going to keep missing them.

Walter Hagen
- Missing
- Keep
Whatever happens on the golf course is OK, because if I put the ball in trouble I know that I have the skills to get it out of trouble and back into play.

Walter Hagen
- Golf
- Trouble
- Ball