Answer: Alright, so I strongly believe that this phrase/quote is Ben Hogan's basically trying to put it this way," There will be people out there who'll tell you what you can and cannot do. But don't listen to them, and prove them wrong; show what you can and cannot do. That'll be the key of steer your life ( also well known as driving force).
Explanation: Everyone just told me that I'm never going to get a golf scholarship as a freshman. Instead of listening to them, I decided to prove them wrong. I practice, and practice, and practice until I became a pro at it. When golf season came up, I showed the coaches my all. The coaches admired my skills so much, that they gave me a scholarship in my freshman year.