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Insured for Aces? and professses to be a threat for the champ- ionship about 1961 or 1962. Kenny, inci- If you have any interest in hole-in-one dentally, is named after his uncle, Ray insurance, there are three in- Kenny, Texas Amateur Champion in 1942 surance executives who now rate as ex- at the age of 17, the youngest man ever perts in both fields. Frank Kelly, W. P. to win the championship. Not to be for- Arnold and Radford Sexton highlighted a gotten is little six year old Bobby Goldman recent insurance executive tournament by who is just now starting to learn the game. scoring holes-in-one at the Atlantic City Co un try CI ub, Northfield, N. J. This very Jf/omen's Collegiate Champion probably constitutes a record for the num- Miss Marlene Stewart, of Fonthill, Ont., ber of holes-in-one scored in a single tour- nament. It becomes even more unusual the 1955 Canadian Women's Amateur Champion, became the 1956 Women's Na- In View of the fact that the field con- tional Collegiate Champion by defeating sisted of only 43 players. Miss Ruth Jessen, of Seattle University, Like Father, Like Son 3 and 2, in the final round of play at Aspirants for the Texas Amateur Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. Miss Championship are frankly worried about Stewart, a recent graduate of Rollins Col- the event becoming a Goldman family af- lege, scored a 5 and 4 semi-final victory fair. While it may seem unlikely that one over Miss Jacqueline Yates, of Redlands family could dominate the golf enthusiastic University, the defending champion. Lone Star State, the Goldmans, of Dallas, seem bent on trying. A Distinguished Member David Goldman, Jr., nineteen year old DSGA President Richard S. Tufts re- engineering student at S. M. D., is the cently had the pleasure of welcoming the 195 6 Texas Ama teur Champion by virtue Hillandale , Durham, N. C., of his 2 and 1 final victory over Jim His- as the two thousandth Member Club of key, of Houston. David's victory marked the Association. the first time in the 50-year history of In welcoming his fellow North Carolin- the tournament that a son succeeded his ians to membership in the DSGA, Mr. father as Texas State Amateur Champion. Tufts informed the club that their accep- David "Spec" Goldman, Sr., won the title tance was distinguished by the fact that in 1955. it marked the first time DSGA member- To prove that this may only be the be- ship had reached the two thousand mark. ginning, Kenny Goldman, Dave's 13 year Subsequent acceptances have increased old brother, is already shooting in the 80's membership above the two thousand total.

USGA JOURNAL AND TURF MANAGEMENT: JULY, 1956 Annual Tri-City Match USCA FILM LIBRARY The first annual tri-city match between Latest addition to USGA's Film Library public golfers of Chicago, Ill., Mil- is "Inside Golf House," a guided tour waukee, W'is., and Peoria, Ill., resulted through the shrine of golf in America. in victory for the Milwaukee golfers in The viewer is given an opportunity to see the many interesting exhibits in "Golf competition held at the White Pines Golf House," USGA headquarters in New Club, Bensenville, Ill. York, and to re-live golf triumphs of Milwaukee captured first place honors the past with many of the game's im- by finishing one-half point ahead of Chi- mortals. Lindsey Nelson, Assistant Sports Director of the National Broadcasting cago, with Peoria taking third. Medalist Company, is the narrator. The film is a was J. Mcintire, of Peoria, with a one- 16 mtn. black and white production with over- 71. a running time of 28 minutes. Consisting of four-ball and individual Thus far, more than 607 bookings have competition, the match was played in been made for USGA's motion picture, "The -Etiquette." The film three sixsomes. Highlight of the day was stresses the importance of etiquette by the score turned in by the Peoria team portrayal of various violations of the code on the 18th hole. In a strong finish they in the course of a family four-ball match. Ben Hogan appears in several scenes, and scored three eagles, two birdies and one Robert T. Jones, Jr., makes the introduc- par. tory statement. A 16 nun. Kodachrome The match was arranged by William B. production, the film has a running time Langford, Chicago, Andrew J. Paul, of of 17% minutes. Peoria, and Raymond o. P,ischer, of Green- The distribution of both prints is handled by National Educational Films, dale, Wis., members of the USGA Public Inc., 165 West 46th Street, New York Links Committee. 36, N. Y., which produced the films in Pinal scores: cooperation with the USGA. The rental is $15 per film or $25 in combination at Milwaukee the same time, including the cost of ship- Four Ball 10 ping prints to the renter. Individual 220 Chicago businessman and one of the greatest bene- Four Ball fits of golf. The watered fairway not only Individual gives you a better lie, but it also gives you Peoria a thick, springy gr,een rug that greatly adds Pour BaIl to the enjoyment of walking. After you Individual hit the ball, do not gallop after it with the only idea of socking it again as quickly A Legless Race? as possible. Take your time and walk leis- Our reading sometimes takes us in to urely. Enjoy the scenery and visit with unexpected by-ways. We were exploring your jolly good companions. a little publication entitled "The Latch "Some golfers only see the ball, the cup String", published by the W. S. Tyler and the nineteenth hole. There is a lot Company, and came across this otherwise more enjoyment in a golf game, and you anonymous nugget: are en ti tled to all of it." "Golf was all that was saving us from becoming a legless race. The automobile IVetvGolling Literature not only gets you to the , but One of the missing biographies of a is now creeping out on the course to distinguished golf career is now recorded replace the system which has meant in "The Story," published so much to young Americans. The happy by Simon and Schuster. The book pre- four have broken up into two twos. sents an inter,esting picture of the man "Who wants to speed up a golf game? golfers knew as the "Haig," master of Walking is the best exercise for the tired fashion, psychology and the mashie. 2 USGA JOURNAL AND TURF MANAGEMENT: JULY, 1956 Hagen, one of the outstanding profes- SPO:RTSMAN'S CORNER sionals of this century, reveals his golf- For most of the good golfing citizens of ing life in as bold and relaxed a manner Rochester, N. Y., there was only one disap- as he -played the game. He retells many pointment growing out of the Open Cham- pionship at the. . That of the myths and stories developing from was the fact that Sam Urzetta did not qualify a twenty-six year career of exhibition and to play. tournament golf. The book contains many Sam has been the city's golfing idol since photographs which serve to document the his caddie days. As Amateur Champion, Walker narrative. Cup player and now associate professional at the Country Club of Rochester, he has earned «Golf Secrets of the Pros" are revealed universal respect and affection. All Sam's by Larry Robinson, golf writer for the home-town friends wanted to see him do well when the Open came to Rochester, and Sam New York \\7arid Telegram and Sun, in naturally wanted to justify their good-will. his presentation of the winning techniques of 17 leading tournament professionals. Highlighted by over 400 photographs, sketches and film slides, plus biographical informa tion on the personali tics, careers and style of each player, the book becomes more than the conventional golf instruc- tion volume. Arco Publishing Co., Inc., New York, is the publisher.

Golf Behind the Iron Curtain There is a total number of 242 golf courses in Europe, two of them behind the Iron Curtain in Communist-controlled SAM URZETTA Rumania, according to a survey taken in connection with the centennial of the Pau In the first round of sectional qualifying Golf Club, in southern . at his home course, however, Sam stepped up to address a putt and carelessly let his putter Very little is known about the game as glance off his shoe against his ball. Whether it is played behind the Iron Curtain, but the ball left its original position and came to the Bucharest Golf Club is apparently still rest in another place, in violation of Rule 27-1c, was open to question, as far as Sam's in operation. It is reported to have a mem- two playing companions were concerned. But bership totalling 250, an eighteen hole Sam promptly added one stroke to course with a par of 70, and a telephone. his score. When all the scores were in, Sam's 72-77- The only informa tion available concern- 149 left him tied with four others for the last ing the course at Ploesti is its name, two qualifying places and he was out-distanced Taleajen. in the play-off. "The only thing that bothers me about the Elsewhere in Europe the game is faring episode," said Sam later, "is that some people well. The Pau Golf Club, one of 66 in talk about it as if I shouldn't have called the France, is the oldest course still operating penalty on myself. outside the British commonwealth. It was "Can you imagine thinking that way?" founded in 1856 beside an old golfing ground reputedly used by some of Welling- Amputee Tournament ton's soldiers who fought against Napoleon The eighth National Amputee Amateur in 1814. Golf Tournament, open to all amputees European courses range from Pau, in who play golf, will be held August 24 and the Basse , to the course near 25 at the Lake Shore Yacht and Country Trondheim, Norway. The latter doubles Club, Syracuse, New York. This year's as a ski run in the winter. competition will consist of 36 holes of USGA JOURNAL AND TURF MANAGEMENT: JULY, 1956 3 , with contestants divided into six divisions-four based on skill and two NEW MEMBERS O'F THE USCA REGULAR on age. American Legion Countrv Cluh. P~. Inquiries concerning the tournament Atlanta General Depot Golf Club, Ga. should be addr,essed to Mr. Dale S. Bouris- Barbour Country Club, W. Va. seau, National Amputee Golf Association, Casa Grande Valley Country Club, Ariz. Solon Center Bldg., Solon, Ohio. Casey Country Club, Ill. Dothan Country Club, Ala. Robert A. Gardner Fresno Municipal Golf Club, Cat. Amateur golf lost a great friend and a Gardiner's Bay Country Club, N. Y. distinguished former champion in the re- Highfield Country Club, Conn. cent death of Mr. Robert A. Gardner, Humble Recreation Club, Texas Lander Country Club, Wyo. of Lake Forest, Ill., on June 21,1956. Liverpool Golf and Country Club, N. Y. Twice a winner of the USGA Amateur Osage Hills Country Club, Okla. Championship, Mr. Gardner attained the Rockrimmon Country Club, Conn. added distinction of becoming the young- Saratoga Inn Countrv Club, Wyo. Skyline Country Club, Ala. est man ever to win the championship when he was vie torious in 1909 at the Sites for the Open age of 19. He won his second Amateur The USGA has accepted invitations from Championship in 1915. the following clubs to entertain the Open In addition to his record as a competi- Championship: tor, Mr. Gardner served as a member of 1958-Southern Hills Country Club, the USGA Executive Committee in 1917 Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dates will be June 12, and as Vice-President from 1921 through 1925. 13 and 14. 1959-Winged Foot Golf Club, Ma- Mr. Gardner played a prominent role maroneck, Niew York. Dates will be fixed in pioneering international amateur golf later. competition. In 1919, he was a member As was previously announced, the 1957 of the U. S. team invited by the Royal Open Championship will be played at the Canadian Golf Association to meet a Cana- Inverness Club, Toledo, Ohio, on June 13, dian amateur team in that country. The 14 and 15. match, won by the U. S. team, was the first step toward present-day international A Matter of Age amateur golf competition. If Ben Hogan had won the Open As a member of the first Championship last month, he would have team in 1922, Mr. Gardner contributed been the oldest winner by a matter of a 7 and 5 victory over W. B. Torrance seven months. to the 8 to 4 win by the U. S. team. He The oldest winner was , the subsequently served as Playing Captain of Englishman who won at the Inverness Club the Team in 1923, 1924 and 1926. As a in 1920. He was 43 years old at the time, Walker Cup competitor, his record in- his birthday being March 28, 1877. cluded three singles victories against only Hogan also is 43, but his birthday IS one loss. Competing four times in four- August 13, 1912. somes, he was defeated only once. Joins Green Section Staff Mr. Gardner was a graduate of Yale Mr. Jim Latham, Agronomist, has been University where he held the appointed to the staff of the USGA Green collegiate pole vaulting record of 13 feet, Section. A gradua te of Texas A & M Col- one inch. lege, Mr. Latham will assist Mr. A. M. He joined the firm of Mitchell, Hutch- Radko, Northeastern Director, in servic- ins & Co., securities and brokerage dealers, ing clubs in that area. The Northeastern in Chicago, in 1919. Mr. Gardner was a Office of the USGA Green Section is lo- partner in the company at the time of cated at Rutgers University, New Bruns- his death. wick, N. J. 4 USGA JOURNAL AND TURF MANAGEMENT: JULY, 1956