Painterly white golf ball in grass beside an overturned open khaki bag.

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Misattributed to Mark Twain

Golf is a good walk spoiled.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

A wry jab that a stroll outdoors would be lovely if golf did not get in the way. The game is treated as a nuisance layered on a pleasant walk.

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