Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The game of golf would lose a great deal if croquet mallets and billiard cues were allowed on the putting green.

The game of golf would lose a great deal if croquet mallets

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This quote highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity and uniqueness of a sport. It implies that introducing foreign elements or allowing unrelated equipment in a game, such as croquet mallets and billiard cues on a golf putting green, would diminish the essence and essence of the sport of golf. It suggests that adhering to the established rules and regulations is essential for preserving the essence and identity of any sport.

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