Arthur D'Arcy 'Bobby' Locke was a legendary South African professional golfer widely acclaimed as one of the greatest putters in golf history. A four-time winner of The Open Championship (1949, 1950, 1952, 1957), he coined the timeless golfing maxim: 'You drive for show, but you putt for dough.'
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South African Professional Golfer, Four-Time Open Championship Winner & Hall of Famer
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of Bobby Locke on November 11 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on South African Professional Golfer, Four-Time Open Championship Winner & Hall of Famer.
“You drive for show, but you putt for dough.”
“Putting is pure confidence. If you believe the ball will drop into the hole, your hands will find the line.”
“Never rush a putt. Walk around it, feel the slope with your feet, picture the ball falling into the cup, and stroke it smoothly.”
“The golf ball does not know your name, your pedigree, or what you shot yesterday. Treat every stroke with equal respect.”
“A smooth rhythm is worth more than twenty yards of extra muscle on any golf course.”
“On the links of Scotland, the wind is your companion, not your enemy. You must learn to play with nature, not against it.”
“Losing your temper on the golf course is an admission that you have surrendered to the course.”
“Dress well, play fairly, shake your opponent's hand warmly, and let your scorecard do your talking.”
“My wartime flying taught me perspective: missing a four-foot putt is disappointing, but nobody is shooting flak at you.”
“Patience and a steady putter will outlast raw power every single time.”
South African Professional Golfer, Four-Time Open Championship Winner & Hall of Famer
