peculiarity of golf, as of love, that it temporarily changes the natures of its victims;
The quote from P.G. Wodehouse's "A Damsel in Distress" highlights how both golf and love have a unique ability to alter people's behaviors and feelings. This peculiarity suggests that engaging in either activity can lead to a transformation, making individuals act differently from their usual selves. This transformation reflects the deep emotional and psychological impact both activities can have on a person.
The comparison underscores the idea that, just as love...