There is an old adage about sports writing that goes something like this: The smaller the ball, the better the writing.

When you have one of the oldest sports of all-time—if not the oldest—you get a lot of time for some truly great quotes.

There have been some fascinating characters in the world of golf over the years. From Old Tom Morris, to Walter Hagan, to Arnold Palmer; the sport has had its share of interesting ambassadors.

In the next 50 slides you'll find quotes from authors, actors, comedians, presidents and even a king, among others.