Who said “Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's…”?

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Dave Barry. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceStay Fit and Healthy Until You're Dead (1985)

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“Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.”
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Barry, D. (n.d.). Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20130-although-golf-was-originally-restricted-to-wealthy/

MLA

Barry, Dave. “Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20130-although-golf-was-originally-restricted-to-wealthy/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Barry, Dave. “Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20130-although-golf-was-originally-restricted-to-wealthy/.