There is no tragedy in missing a putt, no matter how short. All have erred in this respect.
Source: In The Golfer's Book of Wisdom, ed. by Criswell Freeman, 1995.
-- Walter Hagen, (Dec 21 1892-1969), US golfer; He is credited, through his skill, self-confidence and dress, with doing more than any other golfer to raise the social standing of his profession.