Quote by P. G. Wodehouse

Golf... is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well.

Golf... is the infallible test. The man who can go into a pa

Summary

This quote suggests that golf serves as an infallible test of one's character. It implies that a person's actions and integrity on the golf course, where no one is watching except for God, serve as a reflection of how they will serve others faithfully and reliably. It implies that facing challenges, such as playing one's ball in difficult positions, with honesty and integrity demonstrates one's ability to handle obstacles and remain steadfast in their commitments.

By P. G. Wodehouse

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