authority to control tournament players. . . Tournament players have to devise their MAKING own methods of self-control and discipline Despite extensive newspaper criticism of tournament circuit unpleasantness mine the ^m of I he Incidents have been as rough and ready as do/.ens M-en in major league base- ball during a season. . . Tournament play- SWING ers, stung hy the Masts, have been playing 13 more according to USG A rules lately. . . Rules violations were at the base of mosl of the controversies, . . Decision of stars not to appear at some placet on the tourna- By ment circuit is within the rights of players who are not guaranteed income from the HERS GRAFFIS tournaments. . . What isn't generally con- sidered in the tournament circuit picture Is that expenses have been inflated more THE GOLF NEWS IN BRIEF Iban prize money.
Outcome of the newspaper censure is San Lifted On Construction bound to he that playing pros are going to study and observe rules more carefully. . . Clubhouse, Course Facilities That includes rules on marking of club- faces. . . Generally past practice has been It will be of especial interest to those who to be governed by what a few players may have held up planned construction of dub- do in altering their clubfaces from legal house and golf facilities and to those who are standards. , . Some talk heard at tourna- anticipating construction to learn that the ments late in March to suspend from PGA- Housing and Rent Control Act of 1943 which sponsored tournament play for one year became public law April I permits the con- any player guilty of wilfui violation of struction or building of •facilities to be used clubface marking rules. . . Chances are for amusement or recreational purposes with- there'll be strong support for move at next out restriction. Repeal of Sec. 2. Section PGA annual meeting to reduce PGA club 1 (b | of the 1947 Act tills out of the present limit of 16 to USGA limit of 14. . . Home Act certain language which previously placed club pros report that members are ques- control of such construction with the Housing tioning tournament pros' need of more Eipediter. clubs than the inexpert amateur is legally allowed. . . Gossip of manufacturers' objec- tion to 14 club ruling Is without foundation. Carolina section PGA plea for a com- . . The 14 clubs can be any 14 of many in a missioner of pro golf was caused by alarm manufacturer's line. . , Manufacturers that home club pros' public relations might would be delighted to settle for every ama- be embarrassed by tournament circuit con- teur having full outfit of 14 clubs. , . Ama- troversies. . . Carolina pros suggested a teurs in the aggregate buy far more clubs "dollar-a-year" man. , . They know PGA for personal use than professionals do. finances wouldn't allow hiring of a com- missioner at a baseball salary. . , PGA al- Bright side of the troubled winter in ready has unpaid advisory committee of tournament golf is that the circuit got far businessmen amateur golfers. . . It has no more newspaper publicity than ever before.
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J. B, McGovern, Associate, Wynnewood, Penna. Advisory commission appointed hy I'tieu (N.Y.) Park Hoard to promote satisfactory SPRAYING COSTS operation of muny course complaining in newspapers that I'ark Board won't art on recommendations. . . Ben Hogan says it cost him $20,000 to win $25,000 last year... The $25,000 didn't Include income from take a dive! sidelines that resulted from his gulling fame. , . Top over-all prize in golf consider- with ing appearance guarantees, testimonials, etc., still is National Open hy a long way,.. Some talk ahout a few prominent pros not WEEDONE entering the National Open unless prize R«b. U, 9t 1VI- IMT. money is increased. . , Open prize money totals $10,000. . , First prize is $2,000. . . 2.4D PRODUCTS Last year special play-off prize of $1,000 was divided equally between Worsham and Woedonc Concentrate 48 the Knead. . . FSGA share of 1047 National roncenlwted elhyl ciler formulation Open Kate was $1H,873. . . Open and ama- of tbt original 2.4D weedkiller. teur h road casting rights brought I'SGA Contains 3 lbs. of 2AI) arid pr $15,000.. . Green section expenses of ITSGA last year were $34,459. ,. Walker Cup team gallon. \ powerful herbicide for tin* expenses were $15,632, . . This year there'll iiarJ-to-kiil weeds. Goes to vv'irk in- be the Curtis Cup expenses and already- stantly— not washed off bv rain. far bigger demand for Green Section serv- Wcedar 64 the alLanolamin*1 salt ices than I'S(;A budget wilt handle. . , USGA excess of Income over expense In of 2.4D. PrtJVdl in ore effective than 1047 was $9,391. the sodium salt. CD C C Ask for our Golf Bulletin. rntt Full detail* of latest limb MOWER and SNOW PLOW inns on 2.tl) in fairway and roll git. You cut weeds and grass as fast as five men with scythes . . . you clear mow as fast as seven men with shovels . . - at I with this one economical machine. Free wheeling, convenient controls for easy JL handling , . . hijt 4:00 x 12 tires give positive traction, 3-foot sickle bar for mowing. 40- inch snow plow blade . . . quick and easy to attach . . . can be angled instantly right or left. Blade also ideal for light bulldozing. Spray rig and l»wn mower attachments also available. LOOK AT THE NEW CUN- NINGHAM REEL TYPE POWER DRIVEN LAWN MOWER. Wthit Dtpt. O fot FREE fittratmc. JAMES CUNNINGHAM, SON 6 CO. Maihxltr l,Nn rsrlt is coming1 along in the footsteps of his late and beloved daddy who was one of the FIRST in SERVICE finest. . . Rochester. N.Y., pros did a Grade A job of conducting a clinic for the public in NEW ENGLAND as a spring warm-up. Ilorton Smith in Wilton Garrison's Sports Parade column, Charlotte (N.C.) Observer, says more promotion would in- crease golf 25%. ,. Ilorton advocates push- ing rental of clubs and balls to beginners at public courses and more demonstration "clinics." . . . Bobhy I/ocke lost !1 pounds during his ptomaine poisoning seige late "The right thing, at the right time, in March. . , Then in the first round he at the right price" . . , for ov«r IS played after recovering went 4 under par yean we've made it our business on Pinehurst's tough No. 2 course. to "hove what It tohei" to help Braeburn CC. Houston, Tex., enlarging New England greenkeeperi main- clubhouse. . . Glenn Teal added as asst. to pro staff at Charlotte (N.C.) CC, . . Work tain their court** In top condition. begun on new 9-hole course and clubhouse Let ui quote on your Spring needi. at Frankfort, Ky. . . . Best golf tourna- Tore Power and Gang Mowers • MEI- ment promotion job in the country is done organtfte F«r*i liier • Buckner Sprinklers a by Cliff Roberts in putting on the Masters Jar! Power Scythe • Chemical* • Sprayers Supplies • Fertilrrars * Tools • Greu at Augusta National GC. . , Smart promo- Seeds • Repairs tor To'o Equipment tion has paid off in financing improvements making the Augusta course and clubhouse one of the most attractive golf plants in the world. *H CO Engineers' GC (NY Met. dist.) to revert to private club status after more than 10 fPormerly New England Tore Co.l 1121 Washington St. (Blgelow 4-7WH years as daily-fee. . . Despite big increases WEST NEWTON *S. MASS. in operating costs and demands for high Put Your Greens in Championship Form COMPOST SHREDDER MIXER Those velvety, carpet-like greens that ture retaining compost-topsoil obtain- golfers rave over are a sure thing able no other way. Cut costs, too. when nourished by Royerated com- Twelve models. Write ior Bulletin 46. post. Royers, like this Model K at Watseka, 111., supply you with per- fectly blended, even textured, mois- ROYER FOUNDRY & MACHINE CO. ss 171 PRINGLE ST., KINGSTON. PA. standards many course fees over the coun- try aren't showing many increases. , , I'nh- lic courses are jammed anil surplus is jiv- FINE SEED FOR FINE TURF ing privately owned daily-fee courses good IT PAYS TO GET THE BEST start, weather permitting, on the season,.. Donald Ross, sage of I'inehurst, says that WE SPECIALIZE IN GOLF TURF play of amateurs on the golf capital's three courses Is slower than It used to be. Pasadena (Calif.) County Board of Supervisors to construct public golf range. . . Wichita, Ks. golfers buying old Westlink GRASS SHED site for new private Rolling Hills CC. . . SELECT VARIETIES — MIXTURES Chmn. Sut Alexander of Charlotte l N.C.) Open tournament says $10,000 event will KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS not be scheduled for next year unless PGA CHEWINGS FESCUE FANCY RED TOP can guarantee appearance of more head- ASTORIA GENT PERENNIAL RYE GRASS liners. . . Some boys showed up at Colum- bia, S.C. expecting to play in a $10,000 SEASIDE SENT DOMESTIC RYE GRASS Open April 1-4. , . The event had been can- WHITE CLOVES ORCHARD GRASS celled months ago. KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS Houston (Tex.) GA has discussed ask- ing women pro stars to compete In Houston MUCH LOWER IN PRICE Open nest February. . . Our guess Is I ha! Plan your needs now. Ask -for Price* best of the women pros wouldn't get enough prize money in competition with the men stars to keep the girls In hairpin J. OLIVER JOHNSON SEED CO. money. , . Carroll ton (Mo.) GC building new clubhouse. . . Loss $60,(HHI in burning 94&-9&0 W. HURON STREET of Nnpervllle CC (Chicago ilist.) clubhouse. CHICAGO 22, ILL . . Jo pi in (Mo.) Twin Hills G&CC begins work on $84,000 clubhouse. Phone: Monroe 6580 Committee appointed to select site for Sacramento, Calif., new muny course. . . get Me JUMP a» WEEDS "Jfai Sfruy! YOUR DEALER HAS WEEDAN0L BRAND 2:4-D Lawn Weed Killers "A type for every need —A need for every type" ASK HIM! Manufactured by ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS, INC. NORTH COLLINS. NEW YORK Overbrook GC i Philadelphia distj sold and will be subdivided. . . La Mesa G&CC, San Diego, Calif., bought by syndicate headed by Robt Harvey. . . Improvements to La Mesa plant are planned. . . Emporia ( Ks.) CC pays off mortgage and is out of debt for first time since club was founded In 1911. I tout inghurg GC, Jasper, Intl., which opened 9-hole course last fall, is to con- struct attractive clubhouse this summer... Telia | la.) (>&('(' to huild new clubhouse... Lyle Christ inncy new mgr., Kimball (Neb.) CC. . . A. R. For the most advanced engineering in specialized golf watering equipment BUCKNER A range of modeli to meet every watering require- ment— precision construction that anurei com- pletely dependable performance, tat ui help you 7458 CALUMET AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. with your watering problem, 7IB0 MELftOSE AVE., LOS ANGELES. CALIF. • BUCKNER MFG. CO. • FRESNO, CALIF. • Ooljdom Arcadia, Tex,, course operated by Albert Galuska rents spiked shoes as well as clubs. Roland C. Bridges, Menasha, Wis., buys Calument course near Chilton, Wis, . . . GANDY Brookings. S.D., to reopen muny course. . . Walter Ellert and brothers of Holyoke, Mass., buy Russell GC near Woronoco. . . FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTORS Ellert s will operate on year-around basis l/M. accuAote, cuoA-ieleU with skiing in winter. . , Meriden, Conn., Recreation commission appoints pro George Hunter to full management of SEEDING and FERTILIZING muny course. Construction of ft-hole grass green muny course begun a I Eagle l'ass, Tex. . , , Jack Fleck signed as pro of Davenport. la„ Duck Creek and Credil Island muny courses. , . Joe Kirk wood, famed trick shot artist and still a good man In tournament play. Is in his 37th year of exhibitions. . . Joe's show is kept so fresh and interesting It's new to me every time I see it. . , I'll bet I've seen • Uniform fertiliier application, • Ideal for Joe exhibit 100 times and every time he's seeding of grass seeds. * Patented easy clean given the crowd more than its money's up features. wort h. 3 Models: 3 ft. and 5 ft. width hand models: 10 ft. width power model. Herington, Ks,. organizing golf club. . . Architect Wm. H. Diddel's plans for new E. S. GANDRUD CO. muny course at Great Falls, Mont, have the town's golf nuts all excited. . . Vincent Sox 447G, OWATONNA, MINNESOTA Charles Paris new mgr., Valley CC, Hazel- NEED SUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT? See Page 123 ^wKYtUtStedUio* ntuttr rr EACH YEAR-FOR TWO DECADES Country Club of Waterbury, Conn. Hoi Used a Carload of MILORGANITE on Greens, Tees, and Fairways Watcrbury is renowned for the excellence of its green*. Their fame has reached beyond New Eng- land. Members and visitors marvel at the fine job done by Charles Bank in in keeping top flight turf on greens every year — spring, summer, and fall «— organite. Fertilization with it, rather than reseed- despite vagaries of the weather. ing, is the secret of good fairways. Milorganite has been used generously on the Write for information about Milorganite—it will greens throughout the growing season every year for do equally well on your course. The services of twenty years. It is the backbone of the fertilizer our experienced agronomists and our soil testing program, and provides the bulk of nitrogen — ex* laboratory are available to you with limitations. cept for a small amount of ammophos — a little muriate of potash is used when needed, and enough Turf Sert'ic* Bureau lime is applied to prevent soil from beco 12 Qotjdom ton, Pa. . . . Vestavia Hills Golf & Riding: club planning to spend $500,000 on plant, let THEM - organized at Birmingham. Ala. . . . South Pasadena, Calif., considering muny course in Monterey Hills section, y/Mfll BML Benny Coltrin, 40. Lake Merced (Calif.) (•&('(' pro since 1934, 4-time winner of Northern Calif. PGA title, died March III In Ann Arbor, Mleh. hospital following a heart operation. . . He Is survived by his widow and three young daughters. . . Poor health limited Benny's play during recenl years but during the 'Ms the grand little fellow was one of the tournament stars. . . Ills loss is deeply lamented by the many pros and amaleurs who knew lliis tine gentleman and sportsman. Horace Anderson Brand, 52. a native of Carnoustie, who served as pro at Pitts- burgh, Pa and clubs in Ciarkshurg. W. Ya., died suddenly at his home In Clarksburg. March 1. . . He Is survived by his widow, a son. David Richard Brand of Pittsburgh, and a brother and sister tn Scotland. , . Ilis brother, Fred, a well-knoun pro, died in 1913 at riltHhurgh. . . Horace was one of tbc great old school who taught the game to thousands in his adopted land and left upon them the imprint of his cheer- ful personality. Pennsylvania GC (Phiia. dist.) changes Ait jHOur names to Chester Valley GC. . . Ocala, GOtf SUPFIY DEAtte Fla. to build new clubhouse at muny course. BEAN GOLF SPRAYERS GIVE THOROUGH COVERAGE FASTER When you equip with John Bean sprayers and special 20 nozzle weed booms, ridding fairways, roughs, greens and fences of weeds ii a fast, easy, one-man job. 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What's more -extra features make at White Lakes CC. Ttipeka, Ks Claude it easier to operate and maintain: Turner, formerly asst. to It. C. Whitlow at 1. Rigid bed knife is integral parr of marn frame. Topeka CC, signed as gkpr. of I he new 2. Fingertip adjustment of shear and cutting height. White Lakes club. 3. Divided plastic roller eliminates scuffing of Scottsbluff (Neb.) CC nearing comple- sod. 4. Handle suspension prevents "bobbing" on tion Of $70,000 clubhouse. . . Rodney bumpy ground. Howard now pro at Weston I Mass.) GC. . , 5. Taken down and reassembled in a matter of Ted Adams, former Mass. state amateur minutes with the simplest of cools. champ who turned pro a year ago, succeeds The Clemson Model E>I7 cuts a Howard as pro at Pocasset GC on Cape full I7-it». swath, gives you more per dollar investment. Investigate Cod. . . Franklin Park, Boston, oldest muny it today, course in Massachusetts, finally getting a Sold exclusively through new clubhouse.. . Joe Howe, Franklin Park aholeiale dutnbu'.ois. to retail channels by [he gkpr. for 40 years, is retiring. . , Harry makers of world-famous Dowling signed as Newport (Vt.) CC pro. Star Hack Saw Blades, Frames, and Band Siv . . Dowling succeeded al Springfield Me- Blades, morial course by John Raimondi. PGA ebampltinshlp at Norwood Hills CC, St. Louis, May 19-25 this year Is a month earlier than usual. . . Should hit Ideal weather at St. Louis that time of the ®VW 129.VS (Denver Wast $31,951 year, . . Making it easier for gate to pay LIQUID LUSTRE GOLF BALL WASH Contains no harmful chemicals. Never develops offensive odors. Lively suds erase dirt and grass stains easily. Preserves the sparkling lustre of ball, makes it easier to follow in play. A long lasting, superior wash which spells real economy — use only one tablespoonful per ball washer every 2 or 3 days. Price: $4.50 per gal. 5 gal. can, $21.50 Order from yotir dealer or direct from DBA PRODUCTS CO. Dept. GD3 0EERFIELD, ILL. • * (Golf Supply Dealers write for complete details) * * nfT the $30,000 guarantee and providing line playing condition*. . . Qualifying rounds will have to he played before hoys In the north have warmed up to their 1948 swing*, lint Tor 30(is who can squawk? Too much gossip about gamblers fol- No Need lowing the tournament circuit. . . PGA had better look into this with cold keen eyes and crack down hard if slightest basis for rumors is discovered. . . Pro golf has been very lucky so far to have to Weed kept clear of being fouled by gamblers. . Those dear romantic days when "Titanic" Thompson used to use the boys for sepa- rating suckers from money have departed. . . No romance of trimming the chumps now is in the gambling business. . . The With gamblers are in big dirty business. . . This situation is one in which the PGA's DOLGE WEED-KILLER advisory committee of businessmen ama- teurs might well Insist on the employment on the job! of competent impartial investigators. SWIFT, efficient . . , use where no Memphis CC officials and members vegetation whatever is desired. making plans for receiving players, gal- lery, USGA officials and press at 1948 SAVES money and hours of back- National Amateur that should show breaking work. An hour's sprink- Southern Hospitality at its cheeriest. . . ling with DOLGE WEED- Memphis did well as host to a Women's KILLER equals six hours of weed- National and a Western Amateur. . . Awarding of the Amateur to Memphis ing by old-fashioned methods. and great activity in Green Section work PENETRATES to the roots, destroy- is making southeastern clubs more inter- ing the plants completely. ested than ever in joining the USGA. STERILIZES the soil and prevents seeds from sprouting. E. W. T. SELECTIVE WEED-KILLER NOT INJURIOUS to most grasses, but acts on weeds e/iectivejy. DOES NOT STERILIZE most soils. RIDS turf areas of dandelions, plantains and other hardy weeds . . . perfect for ragweed and poison-ivy control. HOW AVAILABLE DOES NOT CORRODE metal Model 700 sprinkling and spraying equip- Light weight, 7 cutting ment. blades tor smooth cutting. Crucible alloy steel knives. Ball bearing ret!. 10-Inch ALSO NON-POISONOUS to humans and Semi-pneumatic tires. Rub- domestic animals. ber roller. Steel handle. AVAILABLE I (-inch cut. Model 900 push Write tor complete literature, type tree tor with lull directions lor applying mower. 10-inch cut. these tested DOLGE products. Inquiries solicited. THE C. B. DOLGE CO. WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT bwfacturinq LAWN MOWERS SINCE 1600 SPRINGFIELD. OHIO IS Qoljdom Waller Ken net t, 59, died suddenly March 1 at Daylona Beach, T in. . . . Walter hail heen pro at Gull l.ake (Mich.) CC for 19 years, . . He was horn in England and after Smooth the way with nerving as un asst. eame to the IT.3, in 1911. . . He was with clubs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Florida prior to going to Gull BETTER GRASS 1.alii1, . . He served with the T'.S. Army in World War t. . . Walter is survived hy his mother In England anil seven brothers. . . Eliminate continuous feeding—one Brother Frank Is pro at Kalamazoo complete feeding annually for the (Mich.) 00. .. Charles for many years was pro at Iowa City and Marry was pro at famous Raritan Velvet Bent gives Manila before coming to the C,S. in 1911 a luxurious, healthy turf. to engage in pro golf, . , Waller was one of thoKe thoughtful, pleasant fellows who'd Certified Slue Tag Quality—99% do anything to help people enjoy golf. , • His memory will slay green willi thou- pure or better. Seed one pound sands In golf aiming I hem me to whom per thousand feet of green, Walter gave a helping hand when I was helng broken in as a golf reporter. Famous Wagner improved methods Harold Peterson of MacGregor Golf, Inc., of growing and harvesting make and modeling Craig Wood sportswear, won possible reduced prices. Supply low gross at annual tournament of Men's and Boys' Apparel Club of Southern Cali- ample. fornia tournament and was judged "the best dressed golfer." . , . Harry Griesmer named pro at new Bethesda (Md.l CC. . . GflBIIDE HAROY, DROUGHT.RESISTANT CRASS SEED R 0 n 0 E rilCUI-llnnfi »FCNC filwmci 4 Jit* Bethesda club to acid 9 holes. , . Rice Lake kUnlltl/J 1V3 15TCHM. mini t VHW G&CC organized at Lake Mills. la, It L WAGNER 1 SONS Mewing Time can be cut —often ai much Qt 50 per cent—when grass-cutting blades are raior keen. Greens and fairways look better quicker —stay well-kept longer — when yau have /our own Peerless Sharp- ener. There's no "going over" a second time when your blades ore Peerless Sharp- ened. A Peerless edge cuts closely, evenly, smoothly—and does ft right the first time! 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Quincy, III,, new muny course, designed by Quincy CC vet pro Charles Clarkson, will open about July t. . . Robert Glasgow to be gkpr.-mgr. at new Quincy layout. Greenkeepers Club of New England has organized Massachusetts Turf Assn. to get all interested in fine turf in New England to finance research. , . I'rof. Lawrence H. Dickinson, noted golf turf scientist of t'. of Mass., elected treasurer of the Mass. Turf Assn. , . . Orangeburg (8.C.) rebuilding clubhouse. , . Faxon Hollow GC (Philadel- phia dlst.) sold to real estate syndicate. , . New owners plan extensive improvement. William P. Bell has designed new 9-hole muny course for Pasadena, Calif. . . . Babe SPEED WORK-CUT COSTS Zabarias (71) and Patty Berg (74) vs. With a tow-coat, portable On •in l\lev trie Plant you can use fuht-work!nti electrical roolaam where. Operate Amis clipper*, THE PAR TICULAR UNIT hedge shear a. edge trim- mer*. drills, saws, eleC- iric spades and chisels, Hfjdge Shear* other tools and lights. 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Emil (Dutch) Loeffler, Jr., 53. pro-gkpr. at famed Oakmont CC (Pittsburgh dist.) Weed control is fast and economical for 3f! years, died at Pittsburgh, March 13 with a new Myers Silver Cloud Sprayer following a long illness. . . Dutch started equipped with a Myers overhead boom as a caddie and became green keeper at designed for thorough coverage and Oakmont in IR16. . , He returned to the easy handling. See the new complete clnh after being wounded in World W ar I Myers line with many advanced fea- and became pro after death of Charles tures. Tractor drawn, wheelbarrow type It oW e In 1927 ... In addilion to being an and 2-wheel utility sprayers. Models for expert hi turf maintenance Loefflcr was a use either with very competent golf architect with nu- spray booms or merous courses to his credit, . . His associ- tree guns. ation with the late Ilenry C, Fownes, Wil- liam C. Fownes, Jr.. and David L. Frawley, Oakmont'* present pres., established the THE F. E. MYERS & BRO. CO. top pattern for teamwork between club Dept.K-264, Ashland, Ohio officials ami department heads. . , Nine Sand your now Power Sprayer catalog. national championships ami many district tournaments were played at Oakmont and par of 2H8 for four round* never was equalled. . . The course was marvelou*ly caunfy. well maintained and ahvay* wa* a premier PFIZER MERCURIAL MIXTURE UK ST - LAST - ALWAYS FOR * CONTROL OK PREVENTION BROWN PATCH - DOLLAR SPOT - SNOW MOULD ciian. nm;ii & CO. 81 MAIDEN LAP® 444 W. GRAND AVE. 60S THIRD ST. NEW YORK 7, N. V. CHICAGO 10. ILL. 3A N FRANCISCO 7, CALIF. tough but fair test of golf. . , Loctfler is survived hy twin sons, a daughter, his BRADLEY SHOWERS parents, two brothers uml two sisters. . . He was a strong national influence in golf Require Less Space and a very grand fellow to have as your friend. George Fautsch, former Chicago branch manager of Burke Golf Co., will take over new duties Apr. 1 as pro-green keeper of Eau Claire (Wise.) CC, where he served as asst. pro to Mac Maloney from 1930 to 1935. Eddie Burke, who's on Tommy Armour's staff at Boca Raton, Fla. in the winter, was married March 28 at Boca Raton to Miss Doris Hamfman of Port Chester, N.Y. . . . Bob Hamilton won the New Orleans Open playing Reynolds Lifetime aluminum woods. Bob adjusted the weights in the head of his woods until he had them all with 13% oz. overall and D5 swinging weight. . . New course built at West Palm Beach by Dick Wilson is acclaimed as one of the finest in Florida. . . Wilson is remodelling the 9 holes at Lake Worth and adding 9, I {a he /.a Marias by-lined as author of new hook "Championship Golf" to be published by A. Barnes \ Co. . , . Ernest Whitcomhe author of new hook "The Golf I Teach" recently published by Bradley Multi-Stall Shower* arc the ans- OF wer lo sanitary shower facilities for club- ELIMINATE THE DANGER house, fieldhouse, and gymnasium. These compact shower units not only help you SCALDING make best use of limited space but they save IN SHOWER BATHS you money as writ. One Bradley 1-Stall re- quires only 3 plumbing connections in com- STOP unexpected change! In the parison to needed for 5 "single-stall" water temperature units. Water consumption is also cut and but water costs reduced. INSTALL THE SAFEST Bradleys are easily and quickly installed, SHOWER MIXERS MADE too, since they come partially assembled and Get (he best insurance you tan buy for safe, comfort* can be located on any kind of floor including able iho««rt<— install wood. Write for illustrated Catalog 4701 I10WEBS Thermostatic Shiwti Mixers, They hold to BRADLEY WASH FOUNTAIN CO.. the shower t otut&ntl) . t whatever temperature the 2319 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee I, bather kInm. Prevent Wisconsin. SCALDING. Speed up hath in ft. Economiie on hot and cold water. Distributed through Plumbing Wholesalers. Phone ot Write uur near, est office for Circular H547. THE POWERS REGULATOR CO. 2799 (oeenview Ave, BRADlEVy Chicago 14. 111. Offices in 47 Cities L U mufai-staii,sficww POWERSffSHOWEiR MIXERS Livesey, Ltd.. St. Johns llill Press, Shrewsbury, Kng. . . . Letter from a rein I - or in Golf Illustrated, London, suggests British pros start now practicing short game for Ifl-lSt Ryder t'up matches. , . American pro opinion is that British pros lamentably lack put ting technique that shows much study of method or practice. . . American pros are especially surprised that llenry Cotton should have seen so Bl-CAl much American pro golf and talk oil with so many pros without developing a sound putting method. for the efficient- British say National Service Act may cause deterioration in quality of crafts- manship in British golf club manufacture. economic control . , British pros are having a tough time making a living. A. D. V. Crosby, of Brown Pat£" Columbus, O,, elected pres.. United Golf- ers Assn., Inc., Negro national golf organ- ization. , . S. H, Ferguson, Indianapolis, A Mixture consisting of made United's vp; Marshall S, Johnson. Pittsburgh, sec.; and veteran Ralph C. 65% Calomel, Chilton, Chicago, treas. . . . United tour- nament director Vincent H. Johnson, Chi- 32% Corrosive Sublimate cago, scheduled six events for 1048, . , Negro national championships will be and played Aug. 24-27 at Indianapolis. 3% Activating Agent Emma Lou Prince, with 88-84 both scores higher than normal for her com- peted with men pros in Gainesville (Fla. | CALOMEL Open as first woman to play in PGA- GREEN DRAGON Patent No. JIBJMI , fl BICHLORIDE 1 • OF 1 • MERCURY 4U-PURPOSE CULTIVATOR for fairways and Greens »D VUGARAW ROAD Aerates packed soil end permits deeper penetra- HAWTHORNE, N. tion of fertiliser, top-dressing end water—removes T 6 GOO grain from greens turf—easily operated without interruption to play. Weights on tray over aile regulate cutting depth. Circular knives of high grade knife steel. Mow in full production. Prompt deliveries. -.1SS&: Write for price and literature to manufacturer: BUEL MACHINE CO., Woburn, Moss. sponsored event, , . Bob Harlow putting on first exhibition of golf art at Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst, week of April 19. . . AGE FENCE Show will feature drawings of late Carl AMERICA'S FIRST WIRE FENCE - N. Werntz, Chicago Academy of Fine Arts founder and pres. . . . Wernlz made many golf course sketches, water colors and paintings during his world travels. I'am itarion Day will be observed by exhibition* and other events by women at many U.S. courses next August. . . The event honoring the British girl who won F. S, women's title in 193ti and British women's championships in IHSfi and 1939 and who was kilted in an air crash during the war, will raise funds lo finance British Curtis cup trip to F.S. in 19.50. . . The event was originated by Massachusetts women golfers. USGA to expand Green Section Bul- die 'pence letin into magazine containing informa- tion cm all details of the association's • The light ftnrt lor you ii mode by FAGf, pioneer mokef activities. . . The magazine will he called of (bain Link F«n DEEP-ROOTED TURF ftm (or perennial growth! from WOODRUFF S GOLD SEAL ADAPTED explains in a word the feo ture that enables Turf*Maker to give you the kind of tough, hardy turf that con "toke ft"! 'TRU£-YU£ ON£-P!£C£ ADAPTED means there is a Turf FAST COLOR PUTTING FLAGS Maker mixture especially blended CUPS to thrive under your specific Writ* for Bulletin 4% showing local conditions. the complete line of Standard Consult Woodruff's Turf Spe- cialist* on your special turf course-taited designs. problem. No obligation. STANDARD MFG. CO. CVTS-TMl F H. WOODRUFF & 50115, mt So> ©. Coder Pa III, love HOLl MILFORD CONN BELIERQSE. N T CUTTERS 1 TOLEDO. OHIO SACRAMENTO. CALIF ATUttTA. U. . . Byrd has lucrative job as contact man tor pre-fab building manufacturer. . . Sam will play in some tournaments but has been undecided about returning to club pro work. . . Wichita, Ks.. pros collaborat- ing in weekly golf radio program over KANS. . . Pros at Richmond, Va.. put on public clinic at Central YMCA. Matt Kieman, asst. vp, A. G. Spalding A" Bros., K celebrating his 50th year with Die organization- . , Matt was tint head of Spalding's golf dept. and the premier importer of Scotch pro talent. . . Matt also was the No. 1 employment agency in getting home brut caddies jobs as pros as the game expanded. „ , He's tteen a great builder of the game anil a standout as a cheerful, line character. . . Matt's due to be guest of honor at a dinner hail- ing his 50th anniversary in the game. , , Men with competing out tits will be as If you wont the grinder quick as anybody to tuck up their bihs at a party for Mutt and sing "For he's a whose users say — jolly good fellow." We ore able to turn out a perfect job Braid Hills, Edinburgh, opened May 2E>. in far /ess time than ever before" 180!*. said to be oldest muny course in the world. . . Aurora, Mo., course reopened here it is — the by Jimmy Michel and T. G. Wilson. . . Charles H. Mayo, Sr., pro at Ha c ken sack CARPENTER (N.J.l CC and pres., PGA Seniors' associ- ation, is planning big development of that organization for its 1949 championship. . . LAWN MOWER GRINDER In its 15th season serving the nation's leading golf clubs, the Carpenter Grinder is a marvel of precision, simplicity and speedy work. Study these features. NO OTHER GRINDER OFFERS SUCH A DESIRABLE COMBINATION OF ADVANTAGES, K Machine is complete without accessories, no Hoist or auxiliary holding device needed, 1. The one cradle holds either reel or bed knife. 3. Accommodate* ill sites of mowers including the largest tractor drawn units. 4. Grinds to any desired bevel, following manufactur- er's grind. 5. Coarse and micro adjustments of grinding head pro- vide speeed and precision. 6. Overhead grind and EXCLUSIVE ARC-ADIUST TRAVERSE positively assure AN EVEN CUT ALL ACROSS. THE GRAHAM DEFINITELY EXCELS IN THIS RESPECT. GRASS FOOD plus 7. Entire setting and operation is without tools. 8. No mechanical teaming or grinding experience WEED CONTROL needed to operate with 100*$ results. * In just one easy application, this 9. Mechanically RIGHT, extremely rugged. We have proven SCOTT product safely elimin- plenty of 15-year-old grinders in use today. ates dandelion! and other broad leafed weeds ... in addition it melcei turf Here Is THI grinder for a club that must have velvet healthier, thicker, greener. Write to- greens and well-kept fairways, and wants to keep its day for prices on your requirements mowers ait the job. not always lined up in shop await- and have your supply in time to keep ing grinding. Get complete illustrated bulletin and the early weeds from going to teed. price doto NOW, O. M. Scott & SONS CO. Request "BULLETIN No. 43" 25 Park Ave. Marysvilla, Ohio GRAHAM MFG. co. WEATHER FORECAST: Chick Harbert, following his win of the Charlotte Open, was laid up in Greens- i—RAIN boro, N.C„ by appendicitis attack. Augusta National Of' Board puts on testimonial dinner April IS for Fielding Wallace, pres., USGA, and Ed Dudley, pres., I'tlA, . . Wallace is past pres., Au- gusta National anil Dudley is pro at the club in winter season. . . University of New Mexico public course at Albuquerque Plan now for handsome turf next lum- only missed two playing days in 1947. , . mer by investigating Thompson Under- J,asl year 45,282 players played the course ground Rotor Sprinters. A Thompson on which the Albuquerque $10,000 Open System pays for itself by cutting labor will be played June 3-6, cost to the bone. At one Loi Angeles Floods in parts of south have been cost- installation (54 fairways), the Irriga- ly to golf courses, . , Greenwood I Miss. I tion "crew" consists of one man I . . , CC with 16 holes under water fears that Free Plan Service provided. Write for if adverse weather conditions continue the 1948 Catalog. course will have to be reseeded at heavy expense. . . Bent greens put in by Supt. Baker at Miami Beach, Fla., Indian Creek CC being closely watched. . . If the greens BUT THROUGH TOUR LOCA1 JOBBERS can be kept through the years and pro- vide excellent putting surfaces change in Southern practice may save millions in THOMPSON southern maintenance expense, . . Experi- ment station work in Georgia and Florida, MFG. CO. Green Section cooperation and green- 2251 EAST SEVENTH STREET keeper tie-up is showing bright promise LOS ANGELES 23, CALIFORNIA of revolutionary advances in southern maintenance methods. 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