"Henry Carpenter Longhurst" was a renowned British golf writer and commentator. For 45 years he was golfing correspondent of the Sunday Times. During World War II, Longhurst was also a member of parliament (MP) for Acton (UK Parliament constituency)/Acton in west London, England.

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They say 'practice" makes perfect.' Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority of golfers it merely consolidates imperfection.

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If you call on God to improve the results of a shot while it is still in motion, you are using 'an outside agency' and subject to appropriate penalties under the rules of golf.

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