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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.

P. G. Wodehouse

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The quote means that golf reveals a person's true character because it requires honesty and self-discipline when no one else is around. Someone who follows the rules and acts with integrity in this private moment is likely to be trustworthy and dependable in other areas of life.

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