Lots of Laughs

Stories and lines we can’t forget

- Mike o’malley

FUNNY STORIES.

They’re as much a part of golf as birdies and bogeys. Through the years, Golf Digest has been lucky enough to share time with some of the legendary storytellers and characters in the game. Senior Writer Guy Yocom deserves special recognition for his My Shot series of interviews, prominent here with excerpts from other amazing features and columns through the decades. Something you’ll notice: One of the most appealing qualities of good jokesters is the ability to laugh at themselves as well as with others. And the best part? Our team of writers and photographers keep adding to the comedic moments, month by month.

AWKWARD, EMBARRASSING MOMENTS

Billy Harmon

DEALING WITH DAD

AUGUST 1997

Dad [1948 Masters champion Claude Harmon] had a way of making you put your foot in your mouth before you realized you’d even untied your shoes. I remember once poking fun at him at the Masters. I was caddying for Jay Haas, wearing that nice, white caddie uniform they give you, and Dad was out on the range with us watching Jay hit balls. I looked over at Dad and noticed that his Masters's jacket looked a little worse for wear. The club patch was torn and peeling off, and the lapels had a few stains on them.

“Dad,” I whispered, “you’re a former Masters champion. Just look at the condition of that green coat. You really ought to take a little more pride in that coat.”

Without hesitating, he said, “Bill, you just worry about that little white tuxedo you’ve got on, and I’ll take care of my green coat.”