Anger

Preaching Themes: Anger, Character, Discipline

.Professional golfer Tommy Bolt died in 2008 at the age of 92.

Because of his memorable displays of temper, many called him Thunder Bolt.

He gave advice to others on how to display their displeasure properly on a golf course.

One of his favorites was, “Always throw the club ahead of you so you can pick it up on your way.”

Another well-intentioned warning was for the angry golfer: “Never break your driver and putter in the same round.”

Many believe Bolt’s temper tantrums delayed his entry into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

He defended his excesses by pleading that he never threw a club that didn’t deserve it.

He also pleaded that they haven’t yet made as many golf clubs as people have accused him of throwing.

How would you like that to be your legacy?

Wilson, J. L., & Russell, R. (2015). The Anger of Tommy Bolt. In E. Ritzema (Ed.), 300 Illustrations for Preachers. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.