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The Ranking And this is the way the experts in the United States figure of the U. S. out howthe golf stars rated in 1927: Women’s ranking: 1, Stars in Mrs. Miriam Burns Horn; 2, Miss Glenna Collett; 3, Miss 1927. Maureen Oreutt; 4, Mrs. Harry Pressler; 5, Miss Helen Pay- son; 6, Mrs. Dorothy C. Hurd; 7, Mrs. Alexa S. Fraser; 8, Miss Ada Mackenzie; 9, Mrs. Cortland Smith; 10, Miss Bernice Wall. The year’s best amateurs: 1, Robert T. Jones, Jr.; 2, Charles E. Evans, Jr.; 3, Harrison R. Johnston; 4, ; 5, Roland R. MacKenzie; 6, Maurice McCarthy, Jr.; 7, ; 8, Arthur V. Yates; 9, Edward Held; 10, George J. Voigt. The best pros. for 1927: 1, Tommy Armour; 2, Walter Hagen; 3, Johnny Harrell; 4, Bobby Cruickshank; 5, Harry Cooper; 6, ; 7, Johnny Golden; 8, Joe Turnesa; 9, Al. Espinosa; 10, Willie Macfarlane. Mrs. Burns Horn, of Kansas City, is given premier place as a result of winning Championship and Miss Collett second place because she won more golf tournaments than any other player—the Eastern, the North and South and the Wolf Hollow. It will be noticed that Miss Helen Payson, who captured the at Lambton, is put in fifth place. Consid- ering that the Lambton field was just as classy as that in the U. S. Openthis hardly seems the correct rating for her. She should have been placed second or third. 2 In the men’s list “Chick” Evans is placed second to Jones, because he reached the final in the U. 8. Open. It is sometime now since Evans has been

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rated so high, although a decade or so ago he was generally at the top of the list or thereabouts. Armouris placed ahead of Hagen in the professional lists, and deservedly so, too, as a result of his winning both the U. 8. and Canadian Open. Little fault can be found in according third place and wee Bobby Cruickshank, the former Scottish amateur, fourth place.

Nineteen Already some of the bigger city golf clubs have had their Hundred and annual meetings and judging from the reports received by Twenty-seven the “Canadian Golfer,’ 1927 will go down in golfing records Record Year as the greatest year in the history of the Royal and Ancient for Golf in game in Canada. Without exception the reports financially Canada are of the most encouraging description. Receipts have ex- ceeded expenditures in every case, whilst assets generally speaking, have been greatly augmented and indebtedness reduced. From indications, what is true of the larger clubs will also hold good in regard to the smaller clubs, the majority of which do not hold their annual meetings until February or March, which by the way is a mistake. All clubs should wind up their business and elect officers for the ensuing season by the end of January at the latest. That is good business. ; Prospects golfingly, for 1928 are of the brightest. Many newcourses will be put into play and thousands of additional players will be added to the one hundred thousand odd already enrolled as devoteees. This season will see over six hundred clubs in Canada—the total to-dayis well over the five hun- dred and fifty mark. The pre-historic Scottish shepherd who first played the game in a crude fashion over the hills and dales of Auld Scotia with crook andpolished pebble from the burn, whilst tending his sheep, certainly in the vernacular, “Started something doing.”

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66 OLF ILLUSTRATED,” NewYork: ‘‘Sarasota, Florida, has entered the claim of possessing the first golf course in the United States. This is based on a course of eight holes built by Col. J. Hamil- ton Gillespie, an ardent golfer from St. Andrews, who gathered some friends together and in 1884 converted a potato field into eight golf holes. It would be interesting to know accur- ately when the first course was built in the United States. Savannah has a claim that antedates anything known, but the only evidence seems to be a program of a ball at the Golf Club. Golf was supposed to have been played on the streets of Albany bythe old Dutch settlers, but this was no doubt the Dutch ice game of Kolf, a sort of hockey game. We know that our first golf club was St. Andrews, which was born in 1888, and that this was the outgrowth of the old ‘Apple-tree’ course at Yonkers, but just where and when were the first golf holes? has some claims in this connection. It would be interesting to gather these facts and publish them.’’ [No matter what claims anycity in the United States may make in con- nection with the first golf club to be established in that country, there is no question but that The , Montreal, has the honourof being the oldest golf club in America. It is now universally accepted that the history of modern golf on this continent began with the founding in 1873 of The Royal Montreal, whose members originally played over Fletcher’s Field in Mount Royal Park and who are now domiciled at Dixie, so namedby col- ony of Southern refugees who gathered on the outskirts of Montreal at the time of the American Civil War, where the club has now two famous 18-hole courses. The second oldest golf club in America goes to the credit of Quebec, foundedin 1874 and the third to the Toronto Golf Club, 1876. Niagara-on-the- Lake also had a golf club in 1876, but for some years it did not function. Brantford is in fourth place, the club in that city having been established in 1879.—Editor “Canadian Golfer.” |

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He ¥ He Don Carrick, Canadian Amateur Champion, is not only a great golfer and footballer, but this winter is demonstrating that he is the speediest kind of a hockey player. He is playingbrilliantly for Varsity with the puck.

The Editor has to thank seores of golfing friends throughout Canada and the States and England for greeting cards during the Festal season. ‘Two especially handsome and much appreciated cards were from Mr. Charles Evans, Jr., of Chicago, ex-U. S. Open and Amateur Champion, and Mr. “Don” Carrick, Canadian Amateur Champion, Toronto.

His Worship, Mr. J. C. Pendray, the Mayorof the City of Victoria, B. C "y writes the Editor and writes tritely and truly: ee ‘“At this time of the year we really have a great opportunity to attract golfers to the city. At present, we are enjoying ideal weather for golf. No snowor frost. Other parts of the country have given up all thought of golf until the Spring. Our Winter is really the most enjoyable time for golf, the fairways and greens are in wonderful shape, the Y

S weather is nice and bracing, making golf a real pleasure.’’ . a nn a p Tommy Armour, U. 8. and Canadian Open Champion, evidently doesn’t think Walter Hagen is “the world’s greatest .” With characteristic Scottish modesty (?) he does not include himself in the follow- ing list which he considers the ten best pros in America: 1, Bobby Cruick-

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4 The 82nd issue of “The Canadian Almanac ($3.50), has just been issued and is an outstanding credit alike to the Publishers, The Copp Clark Com- pany, Ltd., Toronto, and the Editors, Messrs. Arnold W. Thomas and Horace C. Corner. As usual the Almanaecontains authentic legal, commercial, statis- tical, astronomical, departmental, ecclesiastic, educational and financial in- formation of Canada from Coast to Coast. The publication is a perfect com-

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Mrs. George Blenstein, Chairman of the Women’s Golf Committee of the Buffalo Country Club, writes the Editor that will holdits Eighth Women’s Invitation Golf Tournament the week of June 25th to 30th inclusive. This is one of the most popular Ladies’ Tournaments on the season’s ealendar andis always participated in by the leading players of both Canada and the States. There is always a fine week of golf—plus hospitality un- bounded. * cd * “The Metropolitan Golfer,’ New York: ‘«The Scotch are not taking a back seat in American golf these days. To be sure there was a time when the Scotch pros had more than a little to worry about in Open Championship events. After Alex. Smith won the Open in 1910 it was fifteen years before another Scotchman laid claim to the U. 8. blue ribbon title. Macfarlane’s victory at Worcester broke the ice, then Armour followed it up with a victory last year again hoist- ing the colours of old Scotland. This came on the top of the splendid work of Bobby Cruickshank last winter and spring and the always steady work of Macdonald Smith. The Scots would make a very strong team to go against a combination of United States homebreds. There was talk of a team match between the foreign born pros and the home- breds but nothing came of it. This year there may be more talk and something may come of the match.’’ * od * A worm was the cause of so much discussion among golfers at Bourne- mouth, England, recently that the Royal and Ancient was called upou for a decision. H.C. Shaw, of the Meyrick and Queen’s Park G. C., while playing in a competition on the Queen’s Park course, found a worm adhering to the ball at the tenth green. “Can I take the worm off?” he asked, and the caddie replied, “Yes sir, if you don’t move the ball.” Shaw thereupon put one finger on the ball to prevent its moving and snappedthe wormoff, afterward making his putt. When he returned to the club house the question arose as to whether he had not transgressed the rules by touching the ball. The club Rules Com- mittee, unable to solve the matter, referred it to the Royal and Ancient, which ruled that Shaw should be penalized one stroke for touching the ball. The penalty, however, did not prevent him from winning the competition. % ** Women in the role of inventor are not common, so the story that comes from Hamilton about Mrs. F. L. Snively having devised something to make church-going more comfortable is rather unique. Mrs. Snively has received letters patent covering what has been called by the Hamilton “Spectator,” “a novel improvement to church pews,” consisting of something suggestive of a locker in a golf club—a rack “disposed beneath the pew and spaced from the pew bench, to receive outdoor apparel,” all the other “impedimenta of occu- pants,” with “special provision for parasols, etc.” Let us hope the etcetera will include goloshes. The rack is designed in metal and not only is said to hold all the outdoor “impedimenta,” but successfully hides it from view, so that it will prove no distraction to the occupants of the pew immediately behind. The inventress claims for her device that it is “simple and veryeasily handled,” and believes that it will fill the proverbial “long felt want.” *** Mr. George 8. Lyon is already an honorary member of a score of golf clubs or so, and now he has been extended the same honour in the Toronto Cricket Club. At the 96th annual meeting last month of this representative

club, the veteran champion golfer was elected to a life membership. Mr. s

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664 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 9 at large, and of late years has been greatly interested in the efforts of the — Toronto Club to encourage the game amongthe juniors. His son, Fred, who also gives promise of becoming a great golfer, is a very fine young cricketer indeed. *** Mr. is again out with the positive assertion that he will not defend his British Open Championship next Mayat Royal St. George’s, Sand- wich. It will be remembered that last year the Ace also positively stated that he would not have his hat in the ring at St. Andrews, but a few days before the open event he rushed off to Seotland and lifted the title again. It is a pretty safe wager that “Bobby” will be at Sandwichall right next May. He is very popular in the Old Country and is assured of the hearti- est kind of a welcome. * * * It is with much regret that the “Canadian Golfer” records the death of Lieut.-Col. Charles Stephen Jones, R.O., who, after a short illness, passed away at his late residence, 41 Turner Road, Toronto. The late Col. Jones was of United Empire Loyalist stock, being the second son of His Honour Judge Jones, late judge of the county court, Brantford. He practised law in Brant- ford with the late Hon. A. 8. Hardy and Mr. A. J. Wilkes, K. C., and was for manyyears colonel of the Dufferin Rifles. Removing to Toronto he accepted a position in the crown lands department of the government, being chief of the patent branch. He was a member of Eaton Memorial United Church and a memberof the Dickens Fellowship and the Canadian Club of Toronto. He is survived by two sons, Arthur C. R. Jones, of Brantford, and Harold J. D. Jones, of Toronto, and by two daughters, Mrs. H. J. Metcalfe, of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Harold Langford, Toronto. Police Magistrate 8S. Alfred Jones, K.C., is a brother. Col. Jones was a director of the recently formed Ava Golf Club, Brantford. Much sympathy will go out to the bereaved family from friends throughout Ontario. * FATHER OF MUNICIPAL GOLF -IN-THE WEST” R. 8. P. JERMAIN, of Toledo, Ohio, the “father of Municipal Golf in M the West,” and a particularly valued friend of the “Canadian Golfer,” of which magazine he is a charter subscriber, has just resigned from the important position of City Welfare Director of Toledo, in which city he is an outstanding resident. Toledo owes very much to Mr. Jermain. During his tenure of office the parks and playgrounds of the city have been greatly added to and improved. One of the parks has been named after him and fittingly so, too. Heis an enthusiastic believer in “golf for the masses,” and his advice has been frequently asked for and gladly given to Canadians interested in Municipal golf undertakings. BASEBALL STAR AND GOLFER ¢¢ TIGGER” STALZ—a good golfing soubriquet that, the baseball star, was J junior golf champion of Massachussetts before he saw the inside of a major-league ball park. He only a few days agostill retaining his fondness and skill, for the Royal and Ancient game ,playing over the San Gabriel course in , returned a snappy score of 66, which headed all the competitors, amateur and professional alike. Incidentally “Stuffy” Me- Innes, late manager of the Phillies, is a good golfer. So is Aaron Ward, of the White Sox. Babe Ruth plays a fair game and hits a long ball, naturally. Jacques Fournier is also a golf devotee, but not so good. “Uncle” Wilbert Robinsonis in the same class, likewise Ty Cobb. Sam Riceis far better than the average. But “Jigger” Staltz is a brassie shot aheadof all of ’em. ‘ BEAUTIFUL PEBBLE BEACH COURSE Will Be Still Further Improved for the U. S. Amateur Championship Next Year—Some $50,000 Will Be Spent by the Del Monte Properties Company in Bunkering, Etc. (By M. C. Hall). EL MONTE,Jan. 11th, 1928.—Actual work on the task of improving the

celebrated Pebble Beach Course in preparation for the United States .

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— future, following the announcement yesterday of Messrs. Chandler Egan,

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A Scene on the charming Pebble Beach Course, where the U. 8. National Amateur Championship will be held next year.

the Pebble Beach course or with a single day of individual golf play between now and the National Amateur Championship in 1929, is another important announcement made following this conference. The Pebble Beach course will be put in as fine shape as possible for the 1929 event. Mr. S. F. B. Morse, President of the Del Monte Properties Com- pany assured Mr. Laphamthat the Del Monte Properties Companywill finance any improvements deemed necessary by the committee of three. “The Pebble Beach links today are a splendid test of golf, but when the refinements determined on by this committee are effected, it will be an even finer test of golf,” Mr. Laphamdeclared. “The golfers of the Pacific Coast want Pebble Beach to makea lasting impression on the Eastern visitors,” he continued. “Not only must the playing value of the links measure upto the standards set by such courses as Oakmont and Marion, where recent championships have been played, but the condition of the links itself must be as nearly perfect as possible. The greens at Pebble Beach can be made just as fine as thebest in the Kast. The committee will do its utmost to make the play at Pebble Beach in 1929 one long to be remembered by those who take part in the Championship.” Ever since Pebble Beach was definitely named for the 1929 national amateur event, there has been much speculation as to who wouldbe the archi- 665

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tect to supervise the changes. The names of both Egan and Hunter have been freely mentioned, but the announcement that both will collaborate on the task, with Mr. Lapham as the third memberof the committee, comes as a distinct surprise. This announcement followed a long conference between Messrs. Laphamand Morse. Mr. Lapham is president of the California State Golf Association and member of the Executive Committee of the U. 8S. G. A. He is the man most responsible for getting this big golfing event allocated to California. Egan, e a veteran golfer, was California amateur golf champion last year. He lives

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I The Del Monte Properties Company has agreed to spare no expense in putting the course in wonderful condition for the titular event. Between $30,000 and $50,000 will probably be spent on reconstruction of the various holes, which the U. 8. G. A. believe needto be stiffened. It is too early to predict exactly what changes will be made, but it is generally believed that most of the work will be done on the first nine. The changes will probably add length to these holes and increase the boldness of the traps.

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The artificial hazards will be given more character; the natural hazards are big and bold enough as theyare. The second, third, fourth and fifth holes will undoubtedly be stretched out so the second shots will be longer and the earries more severe. The second nine needs little attention, for it is one of the finest nines in the world as it now stands. Here the golfer is nearly always battling a fair breeze, as on the best seaside courses abroad. The construction of the fourth,

Prominent golfers ‘‘snapped’’ on the Pebble Beach Course. Reading from left to right: ‘*Bobby’’ Cruickshank, H. Chandler Egan (ex-Amateur U. 8S. Champion and Golf Architect), Roger Lapham (President of the California Golf Association), Tommy Armour (U. 8. and Canadian Open Champion), and Al Espinosa.

fifth, sixth, twelfth and fifteenth greens will undoubtedly be brought up-to- date.” Over twenty of the finest golf architects in the world have inspected Pebble Beach at various times during the past twelve years, and not one of them has ever suggested an improvement on the routing of the course or the position of a single green ortee. The Pebble Beach course was originally laid out by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant in 1915. Since 1920 it has been the permanent site of the Cali- fornia State Amateur Championship. Theselection of Pebble Beach for the 1929 National Amateur Champion- ship will be a great thing for golf on the Pacifie Coast. It will not only give the Westerners their first opportunity to see Bobby Jones and many other noted Eastern Amateurs in action, but it will give the leading golfers of the nation a chance to visit California and its courses. Undoubtedly manyof them will play the new Cypress Point course now under construction, the Dunes Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and the Del Montecourse, all of which are in close proximity to the Pebble Beach links. THE PUBLIC GOLF COURSES OF CANADA Further Reports Tell of the Splendid Work Being Done Throughout the Dominion by These Institutions

|: the December issue of the ‘“Can- Mr. George C. Martin, General adian Golfer’ appeared several Traffic Manager of the Toronto, Ham- illuminating reports of the activi- ilton & Buffalo Railway, Hamilton, ties throughout the Dominion of the aifd President of the Chedoke Civic Publicity-owned golf courses. Here Golf Club in that city, in which he are some more: has taken such an outstanding in- When the Hastings Park municipal terest, writes: golf course, Vancouver, B. C., was ‘

MARQUIS OF DUFFERIN AND AVA PRESENTS CUP HE newclub in Brantford has been christened the Ava Golf Club. In ip connection therewith the following interesting letter from the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, Clandeboye Castle, County Down, Ireland, received by Mr. 8. Alfred Jones, K. C., a director of the newelub, will be found unusu- ally interesting : *“T shall be delighted to accept your invitation to become Honorary President of your new golf club and I am much flattered by the suggestion. I am a golfer myself and shall be so interested to hear that the project is a success. Having been in Brantford, I can picture the surroundings of the new club, which naturally makes my presidency the more interesting to me. When the club is started perhaps you will allow me to present a Cup for competition, and when that time comes perhaps you will let me know. I look back to my visit to Brantford with so much pleasure and hope so much that I shall have the opportunity of once again visiting that delightful spot. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year, I remain, Yours sincerely, DUFFERIN AND AVA.’’ 668 AN OUTSTANDING B.C. GOLF CLUB Vancouver Golf and Country Club Has Successful Season—Indebtedness Reduced the Past Few Years

HE annual report of The Van- refer briefly to the Club’s financial EC ecouver Golf and Country Club, position. Ltd., New Westminster, B. C., “At the time when I first joined has just been issued and makes inter- the Board the Club was in debt to esting reading. Total revenue some $125,000.00. amountedto $30,073.—averysatisfac- The total indebtedness» of the tory figure. Of this total dues were Club is now $69,900.00, and current

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$23,518, whilst green fees accounted liabilities of $9,900. Offsetting the for $5,427, showing the popularity of current liabilities are current assets the course with visitors. The sum of of $14,900.00. A reserve of $2,000.00 $8,072. was spent on the course was set up this year against accounts wages, tools, seed, fertilizer, ete. receivable, After allowing for substantial de- “If, for the purpose of clearing preciation the sum of $737 was trans away any reservation, there may be ferred to surplus account. Altogether as to the cash value of accounts re- a capital report. Assets figure in the ceivable, a further allowance of $3,- statement at $193,395. Extracts from 500.00 is made for reserve which al- the interesting report of the Presi- lowance is more than the total of all dent, Mr. F. B. Lewis: past due accounts, even then the liquid assets would show a liquid “In retiring after many years from surplus of $1,500.00. On this ultra active connection with the Board of conservative basis, the absolute in- Directors, and as your President, I debtedness of the Club is the mort- think I should take the occasion to gage of $60,000.00 less the liquid 669 ee

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(By J. B. Batley). S

N hour spent watching players watch our every movement, some drive off a tee on any golf fault will probably be contracted by course, convinces one that those the self-teaching novice which will who have a really good swing, are render progress impossible without lamentably in the minority. There the eventual aid of an expert. A waste of valuable time and weeks of hard workis the result, for a fault in the beginner takes a long time to overcome and that carefully acquired swing has to be remodelled. The importance of a comfortable, correct stance cannot be stressed too much: half the battle is overcome if the beginner concentrates on acquir- ing this. Then think of three well- knownsights: a cricketer jerking the ball in from long field; the batsman hitting the ball over the bowler’s head and a man playing bowls. In each case, the beginning of the swing is the all-important part and on the first movement of the hand or hands depends the suecess of the shot. The start of each stroke compares very favourably with—in fact, resembles— the golf swing and I amsure, after years of teaching, that in the up- swinglies the making of the shot. The object of the player in going back, is to keep his or her arms well into the side of the body and in order to achieve this, place a spot twelve inches behind the ball and practice keeping the club inside it during the beginning of the upswing. I[llustra- No. 1. Showing the Address with a spot four tion 1 shows the address, with a spot inches in front of the ball. four inches. in front of the ball, of which I shall speak later; andillustra- is no necessity for anybody to mar tion 2 shows the back movement of what should be a graceful movement the club. Another helpful methodis by grotesque contortions.

No. 3. With Handkerchief under the Arm.

allows the right foot to begin working and enables the player to follow through quickly and easily. In practising the follow through, it is an excellent plan to place an object 4 inches in front of the ball and aim at sweeping it away with the club head after the moment of impaet (Illustration 4). This. prevents the player from falling back and so top- ping the shot, and it also helps him to keep the ball straight I am econvineed that the hitting hand in golf is the right hand. One No. 2. The Back Movement of the Club. hears a lot about pulling the club on to the ball from the top of the swing a movement that can only be per- with the left hand, but I totally dis- formed by the right hand. agree with this theory If the elub is taken back in thecor- The right hand has a firm grip of rect way, the left foot will automatiec- the club at the top of the swing and a ee E

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golf shot is a distinet hit with all the force in this hand. It is, therefore, quite unnecessary to think about pull- ing the elub down with the left hand, when the player should be devoting his energies to whipping the club head on to the ball with the right hand and so achieving length. A naturally right-handed man or woman plays right-handed, and a ieft-handed person with left-handed clubs. In each case, the more power- ful hand is in a position to imitate that fieldsman who is jerkingthe ball from long field, and to jerk the club head down on to the ball. If the left hand is the one with which the hitting should be done, why then have not all been created left-handed ? |Editor’s Note: James B. Batley is recognized as one of the best instrue- tors in England. He has been for many years professional at the Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Bay, Essex. He is the father of “Reg.” Batley, the clever young player who came out to Canada last season as assistant to Jimmie Johnstone at Rosedale and afterwards professional No. 4. Practising the Follow Through. at the Sandy Hook Golf Club.|

THE EVCIRERS - British Golfing Society will in Future Give a Cup for Competition for Empire Overseas Players

‘*Golf Illustrated,’’ ). NE Lueifers had a wonderful After expressing his profound re- gathering for their dinnerlast gret at the news of Sir Pomeroy Bur- week at the Carlton. Among the ton’s serious operation and a wish for ninety-six members and guests who his complete and speedy recovery, Sir sat down were included many nota- Harry Greer outlined a seheme for bilities. Sir Harry Greer was, of knitting together golfing friendships course, in the chair, with Lord Rid- throughout the Empire. With this dell as guest of honour. Well-known end in view, the Society has initiated golfers comprised Mr. A. C. M. a competition to take place each year Croome, Sir Ernest Holderness, Mr. for Empire overseas players making C. B. Macfarlane, Mr. G. H. Pilerman, a visit to England. Any memberof a Mr. E. R. Tooth. Mr. G. H. Pilerman recognized golf club in the British Em- was looking fit enough to show, if pire (overseas), whose handicap is 18 called upon once again, his devilish or under, is heartily welcome to take ingenuity aS a wing forward. Prob- part. A handsome cup will be pre- ably the greatest all-round judge of sented by the Society each year to be sport was there too—Mr. Tom Web- won outright. The competition, which ster. in 1928 will take place on Wednesday,

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June 27, at Sunninedale (Berks), will consist of 36 holes of medal play under handicap. AJI entrants are also invited to attend a dinner as the guests of the Lueifers at the Savoy Hotel, on the night following the com-

petition. It is hoped that the Rieht Hon. the Earl of Birkenhead, P. C., will be present as the principal guest of the evening. ete te’ee Kntries should be addressed to the P I O SaPOeR Ifon. Seribe, and the lowest elub handicap of the entrant should be ... and you played long and lustily — you stated, together with an address in might be able to cut a Wright & Ditson Record England to which further particulars golf ball. Bue—in che average, day-in-and-day- can be forwarded Entries will be out, run-of-mine golf

limited to the first 200 received, the YOU CAN’T GUE Les We guarantee latest date on which they can be ac- you can’t cut it. And by all che driving tests cepted being May 15th, 1928, Sir a golf ball ever lived through, weproved that Harry coneluded with a glowingtrib- the Record,is one of the longest balls that ever ute to Lord Riddell for his never made a golfer stick his chest out flagging interest in the artisan move Try it! $1 each. ment. WRIGHT & DITSON Boston + Providence - Cambridge - Worcester That Lord Riddell was in merry mood was very soon apparent. Te A. J. REACH, commenced by relating a series of WRIGHT & DITSON,INC. appropriate stories; some were old; New York + Philadelphia « Chicago - and Brantford, Ontario some were new; but all were good. © 1928, A.J.R., W.&D., Inc. He got the room quickly laughing and kept it laughing. His speech was in every way a model of after-dinner their club and links to all overseas speaking. It was short, it was amus- competitors, by making them honor- ing, and it finished on a serious yet ary members. This generous offer got generous note. He voiced a general What it merited—hearty applause. He approval in whole-heartedly applaud- concluded with a tribute to the ideals ng the scheme propounded by Sir that animated the Lucifer Club—the Harry Greer, and explained that the ideal of friendships made on the links Walton Heath Golf Club would be de- and maintained through all the ups lighted to extend the hospitality of and downs oflife.

LEO DIEGEL WINS SAN DIEGO TOURNAMENT

His many golfing friends were glad that the season of 1928 will be a more to hear that our ex-Open Champion successful one for him than 1927, Leo Diegel, has won the first of the Bobby Cruiekshank, with a card of big California Tournaments ($2,500), 71, 71, 74216, and Hor at San Diego, a few days ago. Diegel ton Smith, of the past season had no lucky breaks Springfield, Mo., who made 70, 71, 75 at all and did not land a solitary event 216, shared second place honours. of importance. He is a grand golfer Billy Burke, Florida professional, and possessed of an engaging person- took third money with a total of 218 ality. Heis off to a good start, how- strokes, while Ed. Dudley, of Holly- ever, this Winter, and his hosts of wood, and Al, Espinosa, shared fourth Canadian friends will sincerely hope place with totals of 221 each,

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GOLF IN VICTORIA, B.C. Where the Royal and Ancient Game is Played Throughout the Year.

(By Frank Giolma) F course the Victoria golf Victoria not only on the Mainland, courses require no introduction but also on Vanvouver Island itself to any golfer who has ever been showed cold and drear underits white out in the Pacific North West, forit mantle, there was no snowin Victoria is inconceivable that any player could and the daily temperature varied be- visit this part of the continent and not tween 39 and 53 degrees above zero. X

On the Victoria Golf Course, December 25th (Christmas Day), 1927. Golf is played every day throughout the year.

have a game on one or more of the Great golfing weather you'll agree, five Victoria links And what is with a blue, cloud-flecked sky over- more, it would not: matter in what head and a soft breeze blowing in season of the year he Came, because from the sea barring perhaps one or two days in It is of course, because of these ideal particularly bad years, golf is played conditions, and also because of their in Victoria from year’s end to year’s exceptionally beautiful settings that Victoria golf courses have more visit- The south east end of Vancouver ors playing over them each summer Island, on which Victoria is’ built, than play over any other courses on seems to be in a kind of good weather this continent. And visitors are wel- pocket Thus during the middle of come at all five. No irksome intro- last December, when snow and ice ductions are necessary, although all reigned supreme over the whole con- the courses are strictly private clubs tinent, the cold wave striking far All the visitor has to do is to go to the south, although the country round club house and ask for the Secretary 676

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simply that and nothing more. As day. Visitors are welcome. Highteen- Victoria golfers are sociable people, hole course. Professional, Phil Tay- the stranger within the gates, or lor. Phone 3529. Take Oak Bay Car rather on the links, is sure of getting (No. 1) to terminus, or taxi a game, The Colwood Golf and Country And nowso that this article may be Club, seven miles west of the city, is of real, practical value, | am going toe accessible both by train and motor, give a few particulars about each as it lies on the main Island road. The course, just those points that I be course has been constructed on park lieve will be of help to the visiting land, and is most beautifully laid out.

Macaulay Point Golf Club, Victoria, B.C. A very beautiful course in full view of the Olympics. player, and will save him time in get- The greens are good and the turf of ting to his game when he next visits the fairways exceptionally so. Visit- Victoria, ors may play at any time upon pay- The Victoria Golf Club is situated a ment of green fees, which are as fol- short distance from the city, on the lows: Saturdays, Sundays and _holi- shores of Oak Bay. It is of a typically days, $2 per day; other times, $1.50 seaside nature, and is noted for its a day; $25 per month. Length of splendid greens. The length of the course, 6,291 yards. 70, 18-hole course is 5,385 yards. Par 68, bogey course. Professional, A. Marling, an 76. Secretary, Capt. J. V. Perks. ex-Scotch professional champion. See- Visitors’ fees, $30 per month for men, retary, W. Parry. Phone Belmont 41. $12.50 for ladies,, Green fees, $1.50 The Uplands Golf Club, under three per day, $2 Saturday, Sundays and miles from the city on the electric holidays. Members of clubs affili- tram line. Its greens are as fine as ated with the Pacifie Northwest Golf any on the coast, and the courseis laid Association pay $1.50 per day, any out on exceptionally beautiful lines,

678 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 9 over 5,800 yards in length. Par 71; Major Sisman. Professional, F. E. bogey 77. Out-of-town visitors may Burns. Phone 1495. play at any time and mayjoin bythe Cedar Hill Golf Course. Near the month for $10. Green fee, $1.00 per end of the Hillside ear line. Nine day, including Sundays. 18 holes. holes, 3,480 yards. Green fees, 50e

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Secretary, J. Caven. Professional, W. per day. All greens are made from Gravlin. Phone 3574. natural turf Professional, H. W. ; Kve. Phone 2096 Macaulay Poi rolf C ! 2 ; aie é Macaulay Point Golf Club. A nine Now that information is, I believe, hole course, delightful for practice about as condensed as possible, and J and beginner: s, is situated overloocae king don’t think I have left one item of the R>oyanahi l Roai ds. HaP s a' maagonifiEcyent j, nterest out ei- ther. But iaofe [I have, all view of the sea and mountains. Club you have to do is to write to any one fees, $5 per month. Green fee, 50e of the secretaries named, and hewill, per day; 75¢ on Saturdays, Sundays I know, send you a full and complete and public holidays. Secretary, reply by return mail.

THE BRITISH AMATEURS IN SOUTH AFRICA

OLFING tours certainly do come high. It is costing the Royal and ( Ancient £1,200 to finance the four British amateurs, who are touring South Africa and that only covers the expenses to Cape Town and back. The South African Union pays the shot whilst the Britishers are in South Africa. A lot of money, but it is ear-marked by the R. and A “for the benefit of the game” and possibly is warranted. The Britishers, by the way, are find-

January, 1928 CANADIAN GOLFER 679 é= es Ne, WORTHINGTON MOWER COMPANY Announces for the season of 1928 Further Improvements in their Gang Mowers and Tractors

They are putting on the market next Spring a powerdriven Putting Green Mower, also a hand Putting Green Mower. Particulars Later. . JOHN C. RUSSELL, Canadian Distributor, : 132 St. Peter Street, \ MONTREAL = { ing foemen worthy of their clubs in South Africa. The long-hitting Cyril Tolley will unquestionably have cause to rememberhis participation in a four ball mateh in Kimberley, in which he was partnered by Capt. A. G. Pearson against Strachan and Weatherby (professionals). Tolley and his partner were beaten by 2 amd 1, but in the other game R. H. de Montmoreney and Major C. O. Hezlet defeated Col. Harris and Grimmer by 5 and 3. Later, Tolley and Pearson beat Harris and Grimmer by 3 and 2, and Montmoreney and IJlezlet beat Strachan and Weatherby by 6 and 5. Tolley, it must be related, broke two clubs, a cleek and a heavyiron, during the match.

THE] + PINE -NEEDLES “> GOLF COURSE HE latest adjunct to the ever growing and widely celebrated Pinehurst system, Pinehurst, N. C., is rapidly nearing completion and is to be christened “Pine Needles,” an appropriate as well as euphonious name. This new development, the ground for which was broken just prior to the close of the famous North and South Championship last April, lies situated some four miles from Pinehurst proper and includes in its scope more than 500 acres of rolling country, beautified by countless vari-coloured oaks and pines, The magnificent fire-proof hotel, almost ready for oceupaney, forms the center of the carefully coneeived plan, masmuch as the eighteen hole golf course—Pine Needles’ chief claim to popularity and distinection—completely encircles it. The golf course designed by Donald Ross whosefertile brain has already been responsible for each of the different Pinehurst lay-outs, will un- doubtedly be acclaimed by experts the greatest of its kind in the world.

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In the first place, the terrain, being as it is, of an exceeding undulating nature, obviously makes for more interesting holes; each hole in itself through the untiring and successful co-operation of Mr. Ross with Mother Nature, con- tains more character and color than any other one hole in this vicinity, no matter from what courseit is selected. For example, anyone familiar with Pinehurst layouts, or with any course, for that matter, in the land of the run- up and the thirty-yard putt, remembers full well howdifficult it was to recall at the endofthe first round, the outstandingfeatures of each hole. An exactly opposite state of affairs is found to be the case with Pine Needles, since as the writer is perfectly able to testify, a photographie vision of the entire course, hole by hole, remains imprinted on the retina of the eye which has had the good fortune to behold this veritable golfing paradise. In some mysterious way, moreover, Mr. Ross, together with the invaluable assistance of his numer- ous aides, has managed to create in Pine Needles a severe, but nevertheless wholly just, test of golf, while at the same time, by means of a miraculous display of legerdemain, he has however, designed the course in such a fashion that the ordinary golfer, as opposed to the star, will not feel that the latter is being exclusively catered to, but will on the other hand derive a great and lasting pleasure from the playing thereof. The present condition of the turf, considering the date of sowing, is some- thing to marvel at, inasmuch as it compares more than favorably with that of the Number 2 course at Pinehurst and to those member s of the golfing clans January, 1928 CANADIAN GOLFER 681 who appreciate finding their ball lying beautifully through the fairway and who take a keen delight in that crisp sensation—so generally foreign to sandy courses—coincident with the impact of an iron—the Pine Needles turf will be a “thing of beauty” and a “joy forever.” The trappingis another worthy subject for praise with the placing of each bunker, giving clear evidence of painstaking forethought on the part of the architect. The shot to the green, while of an exacting nature, must not nee essarily be perfect in order to escape penalty, nor need it be on a dead line to the pin; however, on the other hand, the missed shot will never, by some freak of the terrain or by faulty trapping, find itself on the green, but will most definitely be in trouble The settings of the individual greens closely approach the acme of per fection, bringing to mind, as they quite often do, their Northern cousins at the latter’s best. Every green, with its never failing background of stately pines, is surrounded by a grassy, undulating approach ranging from ten to twenty yards in breadth, thereby leaving plenty of leeway for the good shot to stop within putting distance

“MANCHESTER GIANT” HAS HAT IN THE RING

RCHIE COMPSTON, ‘the Man- NN chester Giant,” who was among the British pros who visited Canada and the States with the Team last summer and who re- cently in the Old Country has been playing very fine golf indeed, is out with a challenge of £500 to play any pro in 1928 at 72 holes—Walter Hagen preferred. Compston is espe- cially a prodigious driver, but he cer- tainly did not demonstrate in this country that he has much of a chance to pick up $2,500 from players of the calibre of Hagen, Armour, “Ted” Ray, Havers, ete. He is certainly to be admired from the standpoint of ambition. There should be no lack of applicants willing to cross clubs with Compston this season. Ray, it is stated for one, is quite anxious to take a fling at the challenger. Compston’s showing in Canadalast summer was very disappointing. He had rounds of 81 and 78 at Toronto and 77 and 74 at Montreal for a total of 310, or 14 strokes back of Havers, f ees a Compston (left), who is out with a £500 who had the winning score. On his Challeuiges ‘On right ‘Ped Ray, whe. will return to England he played much probably ‘‘accommodate’’ him. better golf and last September won the £1,000 “News of the World” Tournament, which is looked upon more or less as the Professional Championship of Great Britain. He also won this event in 1925, besides the Gleneagles Tournament and in addition was in second place in . Since 1925 he has not figured much in the picture. 682 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 9

Carl H. Anderson GOLF ARCHITECT Venice, Florida

Personal supervision from original clearing Also designer of ‘Pitch Putt’’ Courses thru first year of Maintenance. on one acre of groundorless.

PROVINCE OF QUEBEC GOLF ASSOCIATION The Green Section Will Again “Carry On’ the Coming Season—The Splendid Work of Mr. Harry Simpson

SPECIAL general meeting of $25.00 up. The Committee was suc- the clubs members of the Proy- cessful In engaging an expert greens ince of Quebee Golf Association man, Mr. Harry Simpson, whois well was held at the Mount Royal Hotel on known throughout the Dominion, be- Monday, December 5th, 1927, for the ing the choice from a large numberof purpose of deciding upon the question applicants. Mr. Simpson commenced of continuing the operations of the his duties on the Ist of January, Green Section of the Association. 1927, and immediately started upon The Green Section was formed as a the huge task of assembling data separate organization from the Green coveringthe purchase of the numerous Section of the R. C.G. A. at a meeting articles of supphes that are necessary held in Montreal in December, 1926. in the maintenance of a golf course. The following gentlemen were elected Office space was offered by the Chair- to act upon the committee for the man of the Green Section and office initial year: Messrs.': W. G. Kent, expenses were kept down to a mini- Chairman; A. J. Hills, Jas. Buchanan, mum. The purchases made by mem- T. O. Lyall and G. H. Forster. As a ber clubs during the season amounted new organization the first difficulty to over $30,000.00 and resulted in an to be overcome was that of raising approximate saving of about 12 per sufficient money to ensure the success- cent. This saving alone was about ful operation of the section and to the same figure as that subseribed by ensure satisfaction to the clubs sup- the clubs. During the season Mr. porting the venture. The Provincial Simpson madeover 112 visits to mem- Association with its limited resources ber clubs and rendered 64 written re- were unable to give financial support ports to the clubs covering the con- and’so it was decided after consider- dition of their courses and embody- able discussion to ask the clubs for ing recommendations for improve- voluntary contributions. The result ment and correction where the same was the raising of a little over was necessary. As the season pro- $3,800.00 subscribed for in varying gressed andit became possible to give amounts by all the clubs in the proy- more time to interior organization a ince. The larger clubs in the Mont- number of bulletins for distribution real District contributed sums varying to the clubs were prepared. To date from $100.00 to $500.00, whilst the three of these bulletins have been outlying clubs made contributions of issued and copies have been sent to

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the President, the Chairman of the Green Committee and to the Green- keeper of each member club. The bulletins have been well received and favourably reported upon.

At the meeting called on Decem- ber 5th sixteen elubs were repre- sented, and the Province of Quebee Golf Association was represented by A. Collyer, President; R. J. R. Stokes, Honorary Secretary-Treasurer; T. O. Lyall, James Wheatley and N. M. Seott. Mr. Collyer addressed the meeting, touching upon the various activities of the Green Section as fol- Jows: “It has been necessary to call this meeting to decide whether it is lesirable to continue the Green Sec- tion, trying to put it upon a perman- ent basis for the advantage of the clubs associated with the Province of Quebee Golf Association. A few weeks ago J forwarded to the Presi- Pocket tin of 50 dents of all the Associated Clubs in 8Se the Province a copy of the report of sour peackage of 20, 35¢ the Committee in charge of the Green Section, which has been carefully con- CIGARETTES sidered by most of you according to the number of letters received and AND from personal conversation that | have had with the Executives | think we can compliment the committee in charge of the Green Nec tion for this very favorable report. In the first place, if shows the activi ties of Mr Harry Simpson, Greens Expert, and what he has done by per sonal visits to all subseribing clubs J 25c Pocket Also it is shown that a numberof the Package clubs have benefited considerably through making their purchases through the Green Section. Unques- SMOKING MIXTURE tionably this has been a saving to these clubs of between three and four This is the ideal pocket or pouch package, no unnecessary weight, thousand dollars, and if you will take bulk or difficulty in opening associ- advantage of the Service Station ar- ated with the sealed tin packing. ranged for in Montreal, repairs on Heavy foil and parafine lined and specially sealed by the “Falk’’ pat- your tools during the winter will be ented process, which assures the done at approximately 20 per cent. tobacco reaching the smoker in the saving over what is charged by the best of condition. average repair shop. From all this, 1,-Ib. tin, $1.50 it would seem to me that it is not hard 1-Ib. glass humidor, $3.00 56 to decide that the Green Section is filling an important part in the activi- ties of all golf clubs and should be

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and we owe hima great deal of thanks for what has been done during the past year, but it will be to the ad- vantage of all the associated clubs if your incoming Committee is placed in a position that they can take care of records of the Green Section in a business-like manner. I will, therefore, ask you to con- sider this whole question on the fol- lowing headings: First—Is it to the advantageof all Louis XIV ‘eriod concerned to continue the Green See- tion? Secondly —Are you prepared to continue your contributions and if Down through the years possible better them for another year, the personal letter has so that the business of the Green See- been the binding link in tion could be put on a permanent the Chain of Friendship. basis? I would like to say at this point For private correspondence that so far your Committee has not seen any wayto fairly divide the ex- penses of the Green Section by mak- ing fixed calls on all clubs according to membership, ete. This may and probably will come in the future, but I think it will be necessary to go on ree yeandle the present basis for another year be- fore an equitable arrangement can be made.

Thirdly—I would ask you fora free supported by youall as a direct say- and open discussion of your require- ing in your expenditures. ments from the Green Section with However, to secure the greatest any constructive suggestions as to its possible advantage from the Green operation, so that it can imerease its Section, it will be necessary for us to usefulness to all member clubs. have your assurances of at least the At the conclusion of his address, same contributions as last year and Mr. Collyer called upon all delegates if possible a bit better. From the present to express their opinions as to balance sheet you will have seenthat the work of the Green Section and to we have come through in a satisfac- whether they deemed it advisable in tory manner, but to put this Green the interest of golf to continue the Section operating on a permanent work in 1928. All delegates were basis, we must be prepared to allow loud in their praise of the work that them some clerical help, some office had been accomplished and every one furniture, such as files, to maintain heartily endorsed the proposal to a record of all the reports to the vari- earry on. Subseriptions were prom- ous clubs andthe collection of data of ised in excess of last year’s contribu- s benefit in purchasing material for tions and several clubs who had not 4 you all; and for headquarters to joined the movement a year ago ex- which you can all be sure of having pressed their intention of doing so for your correspondence properly at- 1928. A very important activity that tended to, answered, ete. This work has not been referred to previously has been done largely in the office of was the regular meetings of the the Chairman of the Green Section, Greenkeepers, which were held January, 1928 CANADIAN GOLFER 685

throughout the season. These meet- ings were held every alternate Mon- day and assembled at the various clubs in the province. In this way the Greenkeepers became acquainted with the methods followed by their col- leagues and in many instances were they able to pick up newideas forthe benefit of their own elub. These meetings were held under the auspices of the Green Section and it is intended to further develop and intensify this part of the Green Section work dur- ing 1928. The followinglist will give a general idea of the purchases made through the Section during 1927. The coming season should see at least a 50 per cent increase in this department alone. October 15th, 1927. GREEN SECTION, P.qQ.G. A. Orders placed to date. Seed—20,728 lbs...... 00... veviaaleviaeN $ 9,000.00 Fertilizers—56,000 ibs. 1,861.00 Sand—1,580 tons 0... te . 2,640.00 Worm Eradicator—32,000 Ibs...... 1,657.00 Semesan—125 lbs. settacepttrahidincgerts 302.50 Humus—335 tons 2,847.50 HE new Buena Vista is the only Manure—1,600 tons 1,200.00 Hotel between Gulfport and Biloxt Mile OOO Ths ctrstestsctued cent ol 988.00 that fronts on the deep water where Equipment and Tools— yachts and other sea going craft can 495 Rakesic3... itera tauL00 land. It is the center of all sport DV EVOLLG TAs ates ccs seks . (289,00 attractions during the winter season. 2 Compost Mixers .... 1,200.00 7 Spramotors and Forty-five Holes of Golf Hosen ck ; 210,00 Convenient to the Buena Vista are 2 Harrows Sits BBB; two wonderful courses—one of 27 holes 3 Sod Cutters 2 115,00 and the other of 18. LDomMPp OBEtyice..7 76.00 4 Mowers . 869.45 Within short motoring distances there 3 Traectors—Units and are 6 other courses, Pack your e¢lubs Quintes .... eevee’ 0,940.00 9,084.45 now and come to the Riviera of America 1 Set Tee Brushes sedigiteivkere 8.00 where the climate is ideal—neither too 4 pair Rubber Boots .., ‘ 14 60 hot nor too cold—here it is perpetual sprungtime. $30,603.05 The Buena Vista is 4 bbls. Mosquito Oil; 21 doz. flags, 18 one of the most Juxuri hanks cotton rope, flag poles, compost ously appointed hotels screen, pair shears, grindstone, 8% gals. in the South. 250 rooms paint, 2 bbls. tractor oil, 20 seythe blades, 6 with private or connect seythe handles, 3 doz. tee brushes, 9 doz. ng baths. Turkish baths, towels, two 4-gal watering cans, 2 wrenches, beauty parlor, barber 2 pair plyers, 1 screw driver, 2 doz. saw shops, drug store, and blades, 3 stationary blades, 21 screws for many other conveniences same, 2 weed pullers, 2 sod lifters, 2 edging right in the hotel. tools. European Plan, Rates The eleetion of the new Committee Reasonable. of the Green Section is deferred until Wire or write for reserva the Annual General Meeting of the tions and literature Province of Quebec Golf Association COL. J. W. APPERSON, Pres. and Gen. Mg r. which will probably be held in the second week in March. Clubs in the Province of Quebee

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STANLEY THOMPSON & Co, LTD. Golf and Landscape Architects TORONTO, CANADA. JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

who did join the Section in 1927 are are situated in the Province of Que- welcomed to do so in 1928 and should bee are also eligible for membership. communicate with the Honorary See- Other Provinces in the Dominion will retary, Mr. R. J. R. Stokes at P. O. do well to consider the advisability Box 2721, Montreal, for further de- of following the lead so firmly estab- tails. Ottawa Clubs whose courses lished by the P. Q. G. A. PIVE-STARS IN 1927 Accounted for Twenty Tourneys in the Golf Season Just Closed—Armour and Hagen Feature Last Year’s Performances (By William D. Richardson, Golf Editor, New York ‘‘Times’’). ATE played some queer pranks the little Scot was a giant among men on the links during 1927. In- in golf. He won three other major stead of following her usual eus- events and earned a half share in an- tom of distributmg honours among other. many, she bestowed all her bounties He led the field in the Texas and on a few. Five players, one amateur South Central open championships, and four professionals, gathered in no and with Armour as a_ partner fewer than twenty tournaments. captured the honours in the interna- The most highly favoured was tional foursomes at Miami, and then Johnny Farrell, professional at the successfully defended his North and Quaker Ridge Club, who won eight South opentitle at Pinehurst. In only tournaments during the season. the at Atlanta, in 30bby Cruickshank, of the Progress which Bobby Jones had a walk-over, Club, came next with four and one- did he fail. half; then came Bobby Jones with three; Tommy Armour, professional Shortly after the Winter season at the Congressional Club in Washing- closed the professionals assembled for ton’ with two and one-half, and Wal- the championship ter Hagen with two. and Cruickshank’s march was halted. Victories seemed to run in cyeles. Farrell nipped him at the tape and the Little Bobby began by winning first vietory provided an impetus that sent honours in the Los Angeles Open, the the Quaker Ridge professional on a initial major event, which netted him rampage that gave him an unpara- ee ee

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Then the British forces were routed by the home-breds commanded by Hagenin the Ryder Cup play. At the HOTEL LENOX United States open championship at BUFFALO Oakmont Armour tied Harry Cooper by a sensational finish and won the title on the play-off, coming frombe- hind to snatch the victory. It was at Oakmont that Jones put up a very Jame defense of the title he had won at Scioto the year previous. Such a poor showing did Bobby make that he changed his mind about going abroad, and the British open found him back in his usual form and an easy winner HOTEL LENOX combines cheery surround- ings and homelike comfort with all the with a startling round of 68, which conveniences of a modern, fireproof hotel. broke the record for the St. Andrews Quietly situated, but convenient to shops, tlubs and theatres. Not too large for per- course, and three 72s. sonal attention to guests—250 rooms, all with From then on until September Far- outside exposure. Club meals served at moderate prices, in rel] won the Wheeling open, the Shaw- addition to the regular a-la-carte service. Frequent train and trolley service puts you nee open and the Eastern open in suc- in easy reach of Niagara Falls, 22 miles dis- cession. Armour brought Farrell’s tant. Specia) taxi service to the hotel—ask the march to a temporary stop by win- Van Dyke agent at the station. Rates: ning the Canadian open champion- Single Rooms—$2.00 to $5.00 per day ship, after which the latter gained vie- Double Rooms—$3.00 to $7.00 per day tories in the Philadelphia, Pennsyl- On the Empire and Great Lakes Tours. Write for FREE Road Guides, Maps vania and the and Hotel Booklet tournaments. Hagen Again Prevails. HOTEL LENOX Hagen then stepped in to win the North St., just west of Delaware. for the second year in BUFFALO, N. Y. succession, but Johnny cameback to CLARENCE A. MINER, President.

win the . Then camethe P. G. A. championship at Dallas and Hagen created a new record by win- prominent as those of Miss Glenna ning the professional title for the Collett, Miss Maureen Oreutt, Mlle. fourth year in suecession. Just before Simone Thion de la Chaume, the little the season closed Joe Turnesa, who French and British champion, and had been, runner-up to Hagen, won Mrs. Alexa Stirling Fraser. the Mid-South open at Pinehurst. Transcending everything else dur- In amateur golf there was just one ing 1927 was Hagen’s victory in the notable achievement—that of Jones P.G. A. That made a newhistory for at Minikhada. There is no one in never before had a majortitle of such sight who is worthy of comparison importance been won by the same with Bobby, but the youngsters are player four times in a row. coming on apace. Early in the year George Voigt, Women’s golf saw three more or Washington Amateur, turned in two Jess newcomers ecrowned—Mrs. Mir- remarkable qualifying rounds of 67 iam Burns Horn, of Kansas City in the and 68 on the Pinehurst No. 3 and 4 United States championship and the courses in the North and South ama- Trans-Mississippi; Mrs. Harry Press- teur. Then followed Jones’ 68 at St. ler, of California, in the Western and Andrews and his 67 at Gleneagles. In Miss Helen Payson, of Portland, Me., the open championship the scoring in the Canadian. Mrs. Horn has long honours went to Al Espinosa and Bill been listed among theelite of women’s Mehlhorn, the first of whom had a golf, but prior to the championship at sensational round of 68 and the latter Cherry Valley her name was not as a 32 for ni ne holes. The next thing of 688 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 9 note was Hagen’s 281 in the Western triumph at Minikhada put him again open, especially his first three rounds at the head of the amateur division; —70, 67, 69. And finally there was Hagen was the outstanding match Joe Turnesa’s sensational 64 in the player among the pros., while Mrs. Mid-South open at Pinehurst. Horn took first honours among the Premier in their respective spheres women. Farrell’s string of triumphs were Armour, Jones, Hagen and Mrs. was the most notable sustained scor- Horn. Armour’s victories in the two ing feat and mention must be made of major tournaments, the United States ’s marvelous triumph in and Canadian open, stamped him as T Saffern Taller’s Newport, tourna- the leading pro medal player; Jones’ ment.

“HEARD ON THE LINKS”

(Contributions for this Column by Subscribers will be greatly appreciated). A Russian physician named Boris, “SONG OF THE GOLF BALL.” Married Doris, the pride of the chorus, “Oh, that I had wings to fly away With twins they were blessed, and be at rest!” And I’m here to attest, *** They nowhave a wee Doe and Doris. SLAMMING THE SCOTCH. % % *% Under the garden wall, A friend encountered a Scotchman It was there that I lost myball. just coming back from the Florida The lady was there— golf course, leading analligator along. She heard me swear— “What are you doing with the alli- And she is the old man’s onlyheir, gator?” he asked. J lost my ball and the ladyfair “The son of a gun has got myball,” Andthe chance to become a million- replied the Scotchman. aire, % * a Under the garden wall. ACTOR’S BITTER LESSON ON cg ** THE LINKS. “Some people are born golfers—like Jerry Travers once threwa brassie my sister Cecil. Some become golf- into a cornfield alongside the Baltus- ers—like myself. And some have rol course, and Bobby Jones broke golf thrust upon them—like my hus- more than one offending club in his band.”’—Mrs. Guedalla (English Lady early days. Frank Craven, the actor, Champion, formerly Miss Edith was talking to Jones on the subject, Leiteh, well known on Canadian in the Oakmont locker room, said the courses ). “New York Times.” “Ym glad you don’t do that any CERTAINLY NOT! more, Bob,” said Craven. “I once had She: “Is it true that single players a terrible lesson.” have no standing on the course ?” He was playing a round years ago Her: “Certainly not! They have with the Jate Digby Bell and in the just as much right there as married course of the round he broke a elub ones,” —‘Golfing,”’ over a tee box to an accompaniment * * * of thunderous and explosive oratory. BUT THE BALL WAS STILL “Don’t ever do that again,” said we THERE. Digby Bell in a dignified manner. “I 4 ya Short-sighted Novice (after several came out here to enjoy a game of golf, t futile attempts to hit the ball): to get wholesome exercise, to viewthe “There! It’s gone at last!” beautiful scenery. It’s an outrage to Caddie: “That’s yer wrist watch, ruin a companion’s sport by such a sir.’—‘“London Opinion.” senseless exhibition of bad manners.

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Why break the club? Break your whacked the turf until the club was arm, if you wish. It was your arm splintered Then, rushing on the that spoiled the shot. I beg of you caddie, he grabbed the bag of clubs to rememberthis.” and heaved the whole kit into a near- The match continued. A few holes by pond. later, Digby Bell sliced his drive into Thus Frank Craven Jearned his bit- the woods. He said nothing, On the ter lesson.

Se Golf Bug—Hang it all, man, your ball’s in the cup. Youn’ve holed in one! Proud Novice—Tush! Give me a good day and I’ll beat that.

following hole he topped into a brook. Nurse: “Whom are you operating He said nothing. On the next three on to-day?” ereens he missed three short putts. Surgeon: “A fellow who had a golf “Young man,” he said, shaking his ball knocked down his throat at the fist in his companion’s face. “You links.” broke a club back there, didn’t you? Let me tell you to yourteeth that you Nurse: ‘And who’s the man waiting are a petrified piker, an unspeakable so nervously in the hall?

TWENTY: YEARS: AT. THE: TOP The Wonderful Record of “Chick” Evans Is Not Properly Recognized These Days of the Jones’ and Hagen’s

KWSPAPERS and magazines at, says Mr. Warren D. Devine in the nowadays are so crammed with “Bridie and Golfer.’ Chiek Evans news and pictures of Bobby is the golfer in question. Evans began Jones and Walter Hagen, as these two to play out in Chicago before Bobby stalwarts progress on to victory after Jones had eut his last tooth and be victory with mashie and nilblick, that fore Walter Hagen had placed any comparatively little notice is taken where near the top in a national tour of a golfer whose twenty-year record nament.

690 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol, 13, No. 9 the smiling Chick for steady bril established a monopoly of the Na- liance over a span of many years tional P. G. A. championship, so Evans His first important win was as @ for year after year ruled as king of schoolboy in 1906, when he eaptured the western amateurs in a field that the Western Interscholastic, an event grewsteadily in talent and individual which is no longer held. Here is his brilliance. He won the Western ama- record since then: teur eight times and was runner-up French Amateur: 1911. in 1910. He won the title four times National Amateur: 1916, 1920. in a row, 1920-23. When in 1910 he National Open: 1916. won the Western Open Championship Team: 1921, 1924. this marked the only time in the his- Western Amateur: 1909, 1912, 1914 tory of the event that it was won by 1915, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923. an amateur. Western Open: 1910. In what seems to have become Chieago City Amateur: 1911. Bobby Jones’ pet tournament, the Western Interscholastic : 1906, 1907 National Amateur, has 1908. been uniformly successful.| Before Western Junior: 1907, 1908, 1910. he relinquished his scepter as chief Runner-up, National Open: 1914. of the simon-pures to the boy from Runner-up, National Amateur Atlanta, Chick had won the tourna- 1912, 1922, 1927. ment twice and had been runner-up Runner-up Western Amateur: 1910 three times more. Important Tournaments Won: 24. Internationally Chick Evans’ record It will be noted that Evans is the bears no comparison to that of his only golfer who ever, won both the famous amateur rival. But he has American amateur and opentitles in not tried for international fame as the same year. Chick did this in often as Jones has. He did win the 1916. Bobby Jones in 1926 came as French Amateur in 1911, however, close as anybodycould come to equal and twice was Unele Sam’s chief main- ling this astonishing feat but the stay on the Walker Cup team. Wher- strain of Baltusrol proved too much ever Evans has taken his bag of elubs even for him. By compiling his im- he has met with steady success. posing string of 24 important tourna- Bobby Jones for several years came ment wins, Evans may boast of a to be known as a “runner-up,” but record that, for sheer brilliance over Chick was a winner from the time he a span of years surpasses that of any began to wield his clubs. In the west living American golfer. Hagen has for nearly twenty years he had no won 19 events of importance and rival, just as Jones has none in the Bobby Jones 11]. Just as Hagen has South to-day. GREAT BRITAIN AND OVERSEAS Interesting Happenings on the Courses of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Overseas Dominions STATEMENT was_ published Reeent play of Abe Mitchell has x in an American golfing journal proved that his long illness has not to the effect that George Dun- impaired his skill, for in a 36-holes can had received a tempting offer mateh for £50, over the Brockenhurst from the millionaire Wiltshire Coun- Manor Club’s course, he defeated try Club, of Los Angeles. It was Ernest Whitcombe by 6 and 4. stated that the figure was in the Mitchell was in brilliant form, and, neighbourhood of £3,000. Duncan, thanks to a round of 71—a record for however, states emphatically that. he the course —he finished the first half is not going to the States, neither has with the commanding lead of 6 holes. he fixed up another tour there. Whitcombe’s approach play improved 691 January, 1928 CANADIAN GOLFER

‘ ie The Return of Abe Mitchell to the field of Competitive Golf. A particularly good photo of Great Britain’s greatest player (on left), taken at South Herts Golf Cluh, Totteridge, London, N. on the occasion of his winning the Hertfordshire Open Championship with rounds of 74 and 67 for a total of 141. Mitchell had been out of the game since May, when he was operated on for appendicitis. On the right of photo, James Bradbeer, of Porters Park.

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in the second round, and, winning the over their courses. In addition to the fourth, fifth and seventhholes, he was annual Artisan Tournament, for only 3 down. Mitchell, however, which the “News of the World” pre- quickly recoveredhis lead, and ended sent the majority of the prizes, there the game at the 14th. Onthe follow- will be held next spring a tournament ing day another 36 holes were played. confined to northern artisan clubs. Whitcombe was partnered by A. E. The “News of the World” will also Phillips, and they defeated Mitchell provide a challenge cup and_ prizes and J. S. Pearson by 3 and 2. At the for this competition. There has again end of the morning 18 holes Mitchell been a profit on the year’s working, —who played like a machine—andhis and the balance in hand is now just partner were 1 up, and they became 2 over £188. up at the second hole in the after- ** % noon. After this, however, Whit- Aninteresting figure in the Oxford eombe and Phillips recovered in bril- team this year is Mr. R. A. Baugh, an liant style, and, squaring the match American Rhodes scholar. He has at the seventh, they turned 1 up, won played with a considerable measure of the 10th, and eventually became suecess in the term matches. dormy 3, a half at the 16th giving them the match. The Professional Golfers’ Associa- # HO +m tion announce the following fixtures Those two promising young profes- for this year: Irish “Open” in week sionals, T. H. Cotton, of Langley Park, commencing May 28, at Newcastle, and Jack Smith, of Wentworth (whose Co. Down; Findlater Shield, qualify- portraits and records appeared in the ing, April 11th (course to be decided December issue of the “Canadian later), finals May 2nd, Stoke Poges; Golfer”) are playing a challenge “News of the World” Southern Quali- match this month for £50 a side. fying. August 29th and 30th, final Thirty-six holes will be played over Fulwell, September 18th-21st (course Sunningdale and thirty-six holes over to be arranged). St. George’s. Harry Vardon will %* * * referee this interesting match. Cot- Arthur Gilligan, the Test captain, ton offered to play Compston for £50, says the “News of the World,” told but the latter refused to doso. an amusing story against himself at % ** the London golf captains’ dinner, “I In the annual report of the Artisan had scored only 10 in a small match,” Golfers’ Association is the interesting he stated, “when my friend observed announcement that the following that golf was more in my line than clubs have beenaffiliated during the cricket. The following day we played year: Henley, Moor Park, Woodsetts, a golf match, but I got an awful hid- United Services, Sutton Coldfield, ing. At the conclusion my friend Stanmore, Hoylake, Bungay, Potters exclaimed: ‘I withdraw that remark Bar, Isle of Wight, Rodway Hill, | made yesterday, Arthur. Youstick Knebworth, Southwold, Effingham to ericket.’ ” Manor, and three additional divisions Sir Granville Ryrie, High Commis- of the L. G. O. ©. Sports Association. sioner of Australia, was another The total has now reached 60. Not- speaker at the captains’ dinner. “I withstanding this increase, the coun- play a great deal at South Herts,” he cil of the A. G. A. feel that the num- said, “where I am credited with being ber of artisan clubs, in proportion an expert on Australian language. to the number of golf elubs in Eng- But I do not think I have infringed land and Wales, is very small, and the rules of the club in that respect. appeal to the committees of clubs who One day I had a ‘large following of

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The Sunday Golf Warat Aberdovey eame to an end with the issue by Mr. Justice Astbury, of a perpetual in- junction against leading residents in REZ the village, restraining them from any further acts of interference with Sunday players on the course. Costs CARLTON were given against the obstructors. cd me * Oget It is announced in golf cireles in England that “The Daily Mail” £1,200 MONTREAL professional tournament, one of the most important events of the golf sea- son, will not be held in 1928. The The Centre of Social present multiplicity of big prize Life at all Times. money competitions, coupled with the fact that next May, the month usu- Every convenience andall of ally selected for “The Daily Mail” the luxuries demanded by tournament, will be fully occupied the discriminating public. with three national championships, has, no doubt, influenced the promot- For resercations and further ers in making their decision. information apply to The event has been decided nine times. It was started in 1919, when Emile C. Desbaillets British golf was in process of recov- Manager ering from the disorganization caused by the World War. Telegraphic and Cable Address “'Rizcarlton”’ There was no open championship in 1919, but “The Daily Mail” tourney, decided under conditions similar to hitting Tolley beat Matthews 3 and the championship event, was won by 2. Hezlet lost to Mehelland by the Abe Mitchell at St. Andrews, and wide margin of 5 and 4. Pearson the same player was successful again beat Stuart 1 up and de Montmoreney last season. Other winners of the beat Smitheman 8 and 2. This\tour of principal prize have been George the Royal and Ancient team in South Dunean, who captured it twice; A. EK. Hallam, , C. A. Whit- Africa, it is generally admitted, will be of incalculable good to the game combe, C. Johns and A. Boomer, a" a ” in that country, where golf, as in Canada and elsewhere, is becomingin- The final in the Middlesex Amateur creasingly popular. Championship, 36 holes played at Crews Hill, was won by Mr. L. A. * We # Wilson (Muswell Hill), who defeated Mr. Norman Boase (who was a Mr. F, H. Rowse (West Middlesex), visitor to Canadian courses a year or 3 and 2. Mr. Wilson also won the so ago), Chairman of the Champion- championship last year. ship Committee of the Royal and mH * Ancient. has been elected Provost of The British amateur. tourists in St. Andrews. Fivery voter in the South Africa, playing at Johannes- Grey Auld Town is a golfer. burg, defeated a representative Trans- Cd * % vaal team by four matches to two. In Army championships this year will the four-bal] matches, C. J. H. Tolley be played over the course of the and R. H. de Montmorency, beat Mat- Royal Lytham and St. Annes Club thews and Stuart by 2 and 1, but during the week beginning May 7. Major Hezlet and Captain Pearson The individual championship will be finished 2 down to MeLelland and decided on the first two days, and Smitheman. In the singles the long- the team event on the third day.

PROMINENT LAWYER AND GOLFER Sudden Death of Mr. Frank Reid, of Simcoe, Ontario, Leaves a Place in the Community Hard to Fill

Ll sudden death of Mr. Frank wood Cemetery Board, and Treasurer Reid, of Simcoe, Ontario, last of the Memorial Committee and of month came as a great personal several fraternal societies. In all shock to many legal, golfing and these capacities his work was always other acquaintances, throughout On- performed capably and judiciously, tario. He was an outstanding per- and given personal attention, despite sonality, not only in his home town, the fact that he enjoyed an extensive but throughout the Province, and his and lucrative practice in law. He was a man who had convictions and the courage of his convictions, blended with a healthytoleration for the view points of others. On the question of prohibition and temper- ance, in debate he gave no quarter. In politics he was a Conservative. He was for more than a quarter of a cen- tury superintendent of the Sabbath school at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, and for a long time a leading figure in the higher church courts. Mr. Reid was one of the first men in Ontario years ago, to take up the then little known game of golf. For thirty-three years he had been an en- ergetic member of the Norfolk Golf and Country Club, Simeoe—one of the oldest and most virile clubs in Ontario, and took a very active part in the affairs of this organization, occupying every position in the gift of the members. He was also an ardent devotee of curling, that other A prominent Simconian, the late Mr. Frank Reid, for over thirty years a member of famous Scottish sport. Mr. Reid was the Norfolk Golf and Country Club. a charter member of The Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association, a promin- passing will be sincerely mourned by ent Mason and an enthusiastic Rotar- scores of friends, among whom the ian. His place in the community will Editor of the ‘Canadian Golfer” indeed be hardto fill. deemed it an honour to be numbered. Mr. Reid filled a very large place To his only son, Mr. Francis Reid, indeed in the varied activities of the B. A. (his wife predeceased him a few town of his adoption. For twenty years ago), the sincerest sympathy of years he was Treasurer of the Town friends throughout Ontario will go of Simeoe. Only a few days before out, in which sentiment the Editor his demise he was elected President begs leave to be associated. of the Children’s Aid for the twenty- Life’s Work well done, first time. He was for many years Life’s Race well run, Treasurer to the Board of Education. He was Secretary-Treasurer of the Life’s Crown well won, Long Point Company,and of the Oak- Now Comes Rest. 694

GOLF IN CANADA IN 1927 Results of Championships in the Dominion last year, in all of which there were record fields of Entrants. The year Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-seven will go down in golfing history as the most successful ever recorded in the annals of the game in Canada. The number of clubs was increased by the score, until nearly six hundred are now on record on the “Canadian Golfer’s” exclusive files, whilst the number of players was also greatly augmented. It is a conservative estimate that 100,000 and more Canadians are now playing the game from coast to coast. Showing indubitably the progress and improvement of the game too, there are now some 250 professionals employed by the elubs in Canada, compared with 100 only a few years ago. All major competitions had record entries and particularly high class play was witnessed in every one of them. In held on the course of the Hamilton Golf and Country Club at Ancaster, there was more than one contender from the States with an International standing, but the title was again re- tained in Canada, the championship being won by Mr. “Don.” Carrick, of Toronto, who also annexed the title in 1925, This championship eversince it was played for, 33 years ago, has always been won by a resident of Canada. For the ninth year in sue- cession, however, the Open Champion- ship was annexed by an entrant from the United States (Tommy Armour, of Seottish birth and trainine, however). The Ladies’ Championship, too, erosses the border once again, thanks to Miss Helen Payson, of Portland, Maine. It was won in 1926 by Miss Mr. ‘‘Don’’ Carrick, Canadian Amateur Ada Mackenzie, of Toronto. Champion, 1927. Prospects for the 1928 season throughout the Dominion are of the very brightest. A wave of prosperity is Sweeping over Canada from the Atlantie to the Pacifie and business and financial conditions generally are of the most encouraging character and that, of course, means more and better golf courses and more money generally, for expenditures along golfing lines. The followingare the results of the principal championships in 1927: Amateur Championship of Canada, Mr. ‘‘Don’’ Carrick, Searboro Golf Club, Toronto; runner-up, Mr. Frank Thompson, of Chicago (twice Canadian Amateur Champion, whilst resident in Toronto). Mr. Carrick also won the Qualifying Round with a score of 141 for 36 holes. Open Championship of Canada, ‘‘Tommy’’ Armour, Washington, D. ©., score 288; runner-up, Maedonald Smith, Long Island, N. Y., 1926 Champion, score 289. Ladies’ Championship of Canada, Miss Helen Payson, Portland, Maine; runner-up, Miss Fritzi Stifel, Wheeling, Va. (This is the first ti | me that a final witnessed two Ameri- e c ans fighting it out for supremacy. a a O h Ladies’ Close Championship, Miss Ada Mackenzie, Golf Club, Toronto a g

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Canadian Professional Championship, James Johnstone, (who repeated), score 146; Andy Kay, Lambton Golf and Country Club, runner-up, score 152. Canadian Assistant Professional Championship, Willie Lamb, Toronto Golf Club, 153; runner-up, G. L. Cumming, Toronto Golf Club, 156. Canadian Western Amateur Championship, Mr. J. T. Cuthbert, Norwood Golf -Club, Winnipeg; runner-up, Harold Parker, Norwood Golf Club, Winnipeg. Canadian Western Open, Fred. C. Fletcher, Moose Jaw Golf Club, Moose Jaw, Sask., seore 141; runner-up, Mr. J. T. Cuthbert, Winnipeg, 143. Canadian Western Professional, Fred. C. Fletcher, Moose Jaw Golf Club, Moose Jaw, Sask., 293; runner-up, Eric Bannister, St. Charles Club, Winnipeg, 295. ; Saskatchewan Open Championship, Fred. C, Fletcher, Moose Jaw Golf and Country Club, Moose Jaw, Sask.; run- ner-up, Mr. J. T. Cuthbert, Winnipeg. Western Junior Championship,‘‘ Billy’’ Hudson. Amateur Championship of Ontario, Mr. , London Hunt; runner-up, Mr, Hugh Borthwick, Isling- ton, Toronto. Pacific Northwest Amateur Champion- ship (held at Victoria, B.C.), Rudie Wil- helm, Portland, Oregon; runner-up, Frank Dolp. Pacific Northwest Professional Cham- pionship, Walter Pursey, Inglewood Country Club, , Wash., 297. Pacific Northwest Ladies’ Champion ship, Mrs. 8. C. Sweeney, of Vancouver, B. C.; runner-up, Mrs. J. Hutchison, Victoria, B: C. Open Championship of Ontario, Andy Kay, of Lambton Golf and Country Club, Toronto (who repeated), score 150, after a play-off with Nicol Thompson, Hamil ton; J. Johnstone, Rosedale, Toronto, and Lex Robson, Weston, Toronto. Ontario Ladies’ Championship, Miss Ada Mackenzie, Mississauga, Toronto; runner-up, Mrs. Gordon Ferrie, Hamilton Golf and Country Club. Junior Championship of Ontario, Gor- don Gunn, Mississauga Golf and Country Club, 157; Gordon Dunean, Brantford, runner-up, 163, Saskatchewan Ladies’ Championship, Mrs. J. Blair, Regina Golf Club; runner up, Mrs. R. 8S. Ridout, Wascana Golf Club, Regina. Miss Helen Payson, Canadian Lady Saskatchewan Amateur Championship, Champion, 1927. Mr. T. Russell, Moose Jaw Golf and Country Club, Moose Jaw; runner-up, Mr. T. D. Forbes, Riverhurst. Quebee Amateur Championship, Mr, Norman Scott Royal Montreal Golf Club, score 151, after playing off with Mr. Hugh Jaques (151), of Whitlock, the 1926 champion. Quebee Ladies’ Championship, Miss Helen Paget, Royal Ottawa (who repeats); run- ner-up, Miss Kinsella, Senneville, Montreal. Quebee Open Championship, Karl Keffer, Royal Ottawa Golf Club (145), after a tie with Jack Young, Royal Montreal (145). Keffer and Young were again tied on thefirst play-off at 18 holes, but the former won the Championship on the second play-off at 18 holes. This constitutes a record in Canadian championship golf. Quebec Junior Team Championship won by Rosemount Team, J. MeCubbin, D. MeLean, E. B, Pritchard and W. Russell. Total 356. Runners-up, Whitlock No. 1 Team, C. H.

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runner-up, Mr. F. R. Risteen, Fredericton, N. B. (Note: The Mielke Brothers, of Halifax, for seven years had held this title between them). Professional Championship of the Maritimes, S. W. Lingard, of the Riverside Golf Club, St. John, N. B., score 142; runner-up, J. R. Williams, Moncton, 145, Manitoba Amateur Championship, Mr. ©, L. Hodgman, Niakwa Golf Club, Winni- peg; runner-up, Mr. H. R. Parker, Nor- wood Golf Club , Winnipeg. Manitoba Ladies’ Amateur Cham- pionship, Mrs. K. C. Allen, St. Charles , Country Club, Winnipeg; runner-up, Mrs. R, K. Beairsto, St. ie) V kt Charles Country Club, Winnipeg (1926 champion), 1 | lors Junior Boys’ Championship of Manitoba, Ronald Ban- | iny nister (77), St. Charles Club, Winnipeg; runner-up, Joe oi Troman (79), St. Charles Club, Winnipeg. ag Girls’ Championship of Manitoba, Miss Iris Chapman, f of Elmhurst Golf Club, Winnipeg; runner-up, Miss Lois MeLaren, of the St. Charles Country Club, Winnipeg. British Columbia Amateur Championship, Mr. R. L. Moore, Victoria, B. C.; runner-up, W. Davidson, Seattle, Wash. (Note: The winner is only 18-years of age, and is Canada’s youngest champion), British Columbia Ladies’ Championship, Miss M. Say- ward, the Colwood Golf Club, Victoria, B. C,; runner-up, Mrs. Harold Hutchings, Winnipeg. (Miss Sayward won on the 19th hole). Canadian Seniors’ Championship, Mr. F. R. Martin (161), i Hamilton Golf and Country Club, after playing off a tie pie with Mr. George. L. Robinson (161), Lambton Golf and “A Country Club, : International Senior Championship, Mr. C, P. Wilson, a K. C., Winnipeg, 81 (six players tied for second place, Hugh a Halsell, United States; Dr. W. S. Adams, United States; J. j ‘ E. Caldwell, Ottawa; C. D. Cooke, United States; W. G. Ross, Montreal, and F.

A.’ Parker, Tor- onto. Mr. Cald- well won the Scarnws?? Alberta Seniors’ Miss Ada Mackenzie Tournament, Mr, Canadian Lady Clone N. Db. : MeLean Champion, 1927. (177), Edmonton Golf and Country Club. Seniors’ Northwest Golf Association, Dr. #, R. Van Tuy), Seattle, Wash., at the 25th hole; runner-up, Mr, J. EB. Wilson, of Victoria, B, ©, ( Match, Canada vs. the United States, was won by Canada 301% points to 14% points.) Maritime Seniors’ Tournament, Mr. J. W. i) Frazer, Moncton, N. B.; Hon. I. B. McCurdy, i Halifax, runner-up. Ny Maritime Ladies’ Championship, Miss Edith Bauld (7th time); runner-up, Miss Audrey McLeod, St. John, N.B. Canadian Seniors’ Ladies’ Championship, Mrs. A. FE. Mussen, Montreal (President of the Association); runner-up, Mrs. Sidney Jones, Toronto, ‘“‘Tommy’’ Armour, Canadian Open An innovation last season was a Toronto Champion, 1927. Tournament for young girls, which proved a great success. Miss Ada Mackenzie was re- sponsible for this delightful event, which was won by Miss Aileen Aked, of Bayview, Toronto; runner-up, Miss Mary Howlett, Weston. It would be a good idea this season to inelude all Ontario clubs in this Tournament. The Lambton Golf and Country Club, one of the best known clubs in Canada, cele- brated its Silver Jubilee with a Tournament, which was won by Mr. Alan Skaith and by Mrs, A. Alison in the men’s and women’s events respectively. ;

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The ‘‘ Willie Park’’ Tournament at Weston, which always attracts one of the finest fields of the season, was won by Dr. J. A. Sullivan, of Rosedale, with the record score for the event of 74. A notable event of the 1927 season was the visit of the British Ryder Cup team to Toronto and Montreal. At Toronto the Canadian professionals had all the best of the argument against their British cousins, ‘‘Jimmie’’ Rimmer, of Jasper Park, with 145, taking first place; Davie Black, of Vancouver, second place (147), and Eric Bannister, Winnipeg, third place (149). In Montreal, however, the visitors played better golf, with the result that Arthur Havers, ex-British Open Champion, led the field with 296, closely followed by Davie Black, of Vancouver, with 297, Andrew Kay, of Lambton was in third place (299), and Eric Bannister, Winnipeg, fourth (301). Altogether the Canadian pro- fessionals made a most enviable reputation for themselves against the pick of Old Coun-

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elected for the coming season: Honor- second term at the annual meeting ary President, Manilus Bull; Presi- held recently, when Glen C. MeDonald dent, C. L. MeLaughlin; Vice-Presi- was returned to office as Secretary, dent, W. J. Mundell. The appoint- Arthur Wilson as Assistant Secretary, ment of a permanent HonorarySeere- and F. J. Boulton as Treasurer. The taryTreasurer has been deferred to a new Board was elected as follows: later meeting. In the meantime, B. EK. H. Macklin, J. R. Murray, F. J. W. Thompson, who has been the ener- Boulton, C. C, Fields, F. O. Fowler, getic Secretary for several years, will Dr. W. H. Reid, R. J. MeGuckin, J. carry on in this position. M. de C. O'Grady and W. R. Bawlf. The following committee chairmen The President’s report reflected a were also appointed: Green, Wm. successful season for the club, and Reynolds; Match, W. Perey Over; dealt mainly with the proposed water- House, Roy Leighton; Grounds, §. C. ing system for the fairways. After Trewhitt; Membership, Dr. W. J several attempts, an adequate water Sharman; Entertainment, Dr. L. T. supply was found last summer, and Ainley; Roads, D. J. Wright. The it was decided to go ahead with the appointment of a Chairman of the project in the spring. The contract Finance Committee has also been de- for installing the system has been ferred, Bruce Thompson continuing awarded, and all winter work possible in this position for the time being. will be done, so that there will be no ” ~ © delay in the completion next summer. BE. 8. Macklin, President of the Win- 6) Jat ie nipeg “Free Press,” and for many At a meeting of the Board of Gov- 1 years an enthusiastic devotee of golf, ernors of the Elmhurst Golf Club, was re-elected President of the Pine Winnipeg, following the annual meet- ing of the elub, Robert Jacob was re-

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turned to office as President for a ening of the course where possible, second term. A. F. Emery waselected and the Board was empowered to pro- Vice-President, and Jack MeCulloch ceed with any alterations deemed ad- went back for a fourth term as Hon- visable along these lines next year. orary Secretary-Treasurer. The Governors were also authorized The annual meeting held at the to provide increased accommodation Fort Garry Hotel was well attended, at the club house within the limits of and reports presented showed one of the budget passed on at the meeting. the finest years in the history of the Governors for a two year term were e a

club. The financial statement showed elected as follows: R. Jacob, W. N. e a marked improvement in the position Noble, W. K. Charge, T. L. Cavanagh, of the club, a full membership hav- W. Archibald, H. Whellans. ing been enjoyed during the year, * ** with every prospect for a continuance The annual meeting of the St. of this state of affairs next season. Charles Country Club, Winnipeg, one

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S standpoint the club met with sue- Exchange, when a splendid year was cess, winning the Hutchings Challenge reported from every angle. It was Trophy from the Brandon Club, and decided to proceed next year with the a defending it successfully against completion of the watering system o threats from the Assiniboine, Alcrest for the fairways. Ten holes were and Norwood Clubs during the season. piped last summer and fine results Reports presented to the meeting were obtained, and the remaining from the various committees were eight fairways will receive attention made as follows: House and Finance, in the spring. A. F. Emery; Match and Handicap, The Board of Governors was re- E. H. Smith; Green, Col. J. N. Sem- elected in a body as follows: P. J. mens; membership, R. P. Halliday, Montague, J. C. Gage, C. G. K. Nourse, and Transportation and Good Roads, D. W. Dingwall, C.-I. Hall, G. W. A. E. Lewis. Matheson, K. Ll. Patton, J. V. Nutter, Considerable discussion centred on C. F. Joyce, D. C. McLachlan, R. K. the report of the Green Committee Beairsto and ©. W. Jackson. They and the recommendations made for will meet in the near future to elect the incoming Board. The meeting ex- officers for the coming year. pressed itself as favouring the length- * * *

OUR “HOLE-IN-ONE” CLUB A Few Belated Returns Brings the Total up to Over the Two Hundred Mark for 1927 FEW belated ‘‘Hole-in-One’’ scores Club of the Canada Life at this popular aN in 1927 are here reported: resort, when he negotiated the 17th hole, Mr. Arthur E. Haynes, an old and 135 yards, in one. Congratulations, valued member, negotiated the 7th The Essex County Golf and Country Club, hole on the Victoria golf course, 208 yards, Windsor, is again in evidence. On the 115 in one, whilst playing with the Captain of the Club, Mr. J. Virtue, and Messrs. G. M. yard 5th hole Mr. O. M. Perry successfully found ‘‘the tin from the tee.’’ Lynes and Harold Haynes. Wm. Walker, the professional of the Red And here are two ‘‘oneers’’ from the Deer Golf and Country Club, Alberta, ‘‘ got Saskatoon Golf Club, one of the most pro- his’’ at the sporting 4th hole, 127 yards. gressive clubs in the ‘‘Proyince of Broad He was playing at the time with Messrs. Acres.’’ Dr. J. G. Countryman holed out Humber and Hunter. in one on the short 7th hole and not to be Mr. Rudolph Dunbar, the Manager of the outdone by his fellow ‘‘countryman and Los Angeles Branch of the Canada Life club mate,’’ Mr. H. B. McKenzie afterwards Assurance Company, came all the way to the performed the same feat at the same hole. Manoir Richelieu course at Murray Bay, Total number of ‘‘ Holes-in-One’’ recorded Que., to record the stunt. He was attending in Canada in 1927, 203, or 26 more than in the annual convention of the Big Producers 1926. And what will 1928 record? y

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Preparing to Make Golf History in a Gymnasium. Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell, two of the foremost Professional Golfers in the country have recently been training at Artie McGovern’s Gymnasium, New York City, in order to get in good physical condi- tion for their Southern Invasion. Photo shows Johnny Farrell (left), and Gene Sarazen (right), exercising, with Artie McGovern in the centre. That the training is bringing good results is demonstrated by the fact that Sarazen recently won the big Miami Beach Tournament, with Farrell in second place. HIGH PRAISE FOR “A GOLFERS GALLERY”

M: W. R. Baker, C.V.0., of Montreal, Founder, and Hon. President of the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association, is the first Canadian to secure, through “The Canadian Golfer,” an autographed edition de Jnxe of “A Golfer’s Gallery,” recently published in London. He writes: *“Tt certainly is a most interesting and artistic production and I have never seen anything approaching it before.’’

Praise such as this, coming from a well known art critic, is praise indeed.

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THE PASSING OF MR. W. A. HENRY, K.C.

HE “Canadian Golfer,” last month regretfully recorded the passing of i Mr. W. A. Henry, K. C., of Halifax, possibly the best all-round athlete in his time in Canada. He took part in cricket, football, lacrosse, baseball, golf, hockey, running, jumping, snow shoeing, tennis, badminton and other sports, In some of which he was a star, and a complete record of his activities would be practically a resume of the various sports in which he was an outstanding par- ficipant A Halifax correspondent pays the following well deserved tribute: “Mr. Henry was a type of the real am iteur, always a gentleman, participating in the various games for the love of the sport, keenly contesting every event, but with the greatest fairness, never taking an undue advantage of another he lived up to the ideals of sport for sports’ sake. He was a thorough student of the rules, he knew all about every game in which he took part, he always stood for what was right, and argued for such, baeked up by his superior knowledge He always strove to win in a fair, square way for the honour ot his elub, and much of his sueceess was due to the judgment he used. The qualities he showed in sport were also prominent in daily life He was a man whom it was a pleasure to know genial, off-handed nd with a thorough knowledge of an tbeet which he dis cussed, and his conversations were most illuminating. No better idea of his char cteristics could be given than the manner in which he went through all his troubles, his several operations and the great blow that he received with the death of his son, while yachting, but he bere them all in a manner that would drive some people to despair He was a good friend, a f ine

citizen and a devoted husband—a man whose memory will be lon g honoured The late Mr. W. A. Henry, K.C., famous with respect and esteem,’? amateur sportsman.

LORD:HUDDINGTON ON THEEGAME R. C, W. ALLAN, Master of the Merchant Company, as Captain, presided M last month at the annual dinner of the Edinburgh Merchant Company Golf Club, held in the Merchant Company’s Hall, Edinburgh (Seotland), a nd attended by a company of about 140. Those present included the Earl of Iaddington, Si r W. lL. Sleigh, Mr. T. A. Gentles. K. ( : Mr. W. Seott Morton, Mr. W . A. Murray, Mr. G. C. Manford, Mr. W. J. Gauld, Mr. D. A Cotton, Mr Thow Munro, the Rev. C. W. G. Taylor, and Mr. Smith. the Secretary. The croupiers were Messrs. T. Kershaw Bonnar. H Kingsley Brown, F. P* Hendry, H. W. Shannon and Lord Dean of Guild Bruce The Earl of Haddington proposing “The Golf Club,” said the term “golfer” was a veryelastic one. Many who called themselves golfers would be better described as gardeners, ploughmen, or exeavators. He was afraid his

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dynamometer coach by Sir Josiah Stamp, President of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, and before he left the train the Premier took the opportunity of inspecting the Royal Scot locomotive and chatted for some time with the engine driver, William Wardle, of Crewe. The dynamometeris an intricate piece of machinery and has the appear- ance of a printing press in a railway saloon coach. It faithfully records the

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Sports Headquarters

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draw-bar pull of the locomotive, wind and track resistance being taken into account and also notes the speed of the train over every yard of the journey. In conjunction with the tests the coal and water consumption of the journey is carefully measured, so that the actual performance of the engine is recorded. The data recorded on the graphs of the dynamometerare being scrutinized in the office of the mechanical engineer, andit is expected that valuable infor- mation as to the powers of the Royal Scot type of locomotive as compared with other types will be obtained. The dynamometeris electrically worked and is superintended by two officials of the company. The papers on which the graphs are recorded by stylo pens is operated by friction drive off the track. The schedule time of the 300 miles non-stop journey of “The Royal Seot” between Euston and Carlisle is 345 minutes. From either Glasgow or Edinburgh “Gleneagles” is only a short run over the L. M. & 8. lines. Here have been evolved and developedthe last few years inland links which admittedly are incomparable. The London, Midland and Scottish Railway is the sponsor for this magnificent undulating course, involv- ing an expenditure of hundreds of thousands of pounds. Nature has smiled most graciously and sweetly upon Gleneagles. Sixty or seventy miles of grand Highland country stretches away, and away. ‘To the left, are the heights of Ben Voirlich, immortalized in Scott’s “Lady of the Lake,” and to the right the Grampions and all about a pageantry of panoramic loveliness. Great sweeps of mysterious moor, huge splashes of maroon heather, stains of olive-green furze—and brooding overall, behind and before, the exquisite blue-grey mountains. There are two 18-hole courses at Gleneagles, appropriately named the King’s and the Queen’s, and it is very hard indeed to determine which is the better of the two. They were laid out by the famous professional and five-

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times British Open Champion “Jimmie” Braid, and he certainly was inspired, when he planned and mapped out this Gargantuan test of good golf. Every hole is different. Every hole of the thirty-six, whether short or long, has its distinct individuality. This seems extravagant praise, but | have had during the past quarter of a centuryorso, the privilege of playing over links, almost without number, in many countries, but the courses of Gleneagles will always ‘ remain with me the most fragrant and most outstanding memory of them all. They are an unforgettable combination of nature and art, interwoven to a superlative degree.

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E. WAKELAM APPOINTED BROCKVILLE PRO. TILL another golf appointment for next season has been announced S Ernie Wakelam, of the Kent Golf Club, Montmorency Falls, Que., has been appointed to the Brockville Club, Brockville, Ont., a position vacated by A. F. Macpherson, who goes to Islesmere, Montreal Wakelam learned his game at famous Hoylake, Liverpool, where Mr, John Ball, eight times amateur Champion of Great Brit-

ain, resides, his house being adjae- f ent to the course. From present indications several other new pro- | fessional appointments will be an- | nounced shortly, both in the Kast and West. ‘There will be no lack of applicants, as there are alike a number of British and Canadian pros. looking for positions in 1928. Wakelam left Hoylake for Pren- ton and then after the war came out to Canada to accept a position with the Island of Orleans Golf Club. Leaving the Island he came to the Kent Golf Club where for « Ernie’? Wakelam, promising young profes- the past two or three seasons he sional, who is appointed to the Brockville made a fine reputation for himself. Country Club, the coming season. In the Quebee Tournaments he has always figured well at the head ofthe lists. He holds the record for the Kent course—a veryfine 62 the par being 68. Wakelam is thoroughly equipped in every department of the game and Brockville golfers have unquestionably madea very good selection for the coming season in appointing him as their professional. He should do much for golf in Brockville and vicinity

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510 General Assurance Building Edited by C. A. TREGILLUS 357 Bay Street, T ORONTO

Turf Growth in Relation to Natural Forces

(From an address given at the annual meeting of the U. S. G. A. Green Section)

TT HE study of soils and soil conditions conducive to healthy development. It means and their effect upon turf growth; that we should seek to study as closely as the study of grasses suited to vary- possible the intimate relation of the common ing conditions of soil and exposure; the circumstances under which turf is growing. study of fertilizers and their effect, and The early greenkeepers possessed a vast the study of chemicals for the control of amount of this information which, acquired pests and diseases, have within the last by the long process of constant observation, few years, greatly modified and regulated became practically an intuition and could our methods of course maintenance. Green- meet most emergencies with simple but ef- keeping as a practical business is a de- fective methods even if they did not under- velopment of the old art of gardening, stand the underlying causes from a scienti- which in those sections of the earth blessed fic viewpoint. Since that time, however, a with a suitable climate, has long reached a great change has taken place and we ap- high stage of proficiency and has acquired proach the practice of turf culture from results of outstanding merit. It must be quite a different angle. This is not a revolt remembered, however, that while a great against old-time methods, as many old- deal of credit is given to the climate and timers are inclined to think, but an evolu- to the natural grass flora that lends itself tion that is bound to come with the general to such practice, still the early greenkeepers advance in all lines of endeavour. The had evolved from custom and observation, spread of the game to new territories, the a system on which rest the basic rules of intrusion of diseases and pests hitherto un- modern greenkeeping. In recent years, due known, the rising standard demanded by to the rapid expansion of the game of golf, players and the immense sums now spent the science and practice of greenkeeping on course maintenance, have all lifted the has had to widen considerably its scope to industry to a plane before undreamed of. embrace circumstances under which it was To this end the up-to-date greenkeeper has formerly thought impossible or at least un- to organise his information and regulate his economic to grow and maintain turf of methods as never before. He must be pre- the quality demanded by the game. pared to delve beneath the superficial symp- Extremes of climate and other natural toms of trouble in order that he ean treat phenomena bring up problems that are be- for permanent improvement, he must cope ing gradually solved, both by close study with a wide diversity of weather and eli- and analysis in the laboratory, and bytrial mate and he must be able to recognize dis- and error in the experimental plot. This ease and pests and know how to treat for has been going on apace until there are them or where to get the necessary in- very few sections left where it is not pos- formation to do so. sible to produce at least a fair to medium What are the underlying principle of turf. turf growth? It is necessary to know, in Success in turf culture lies in thoroughly the first instance, that there are certain understanding the various influences, essentials for the growth and development whether natural or artificially produced, of grass and without which we could get that bear upon the life history of the grass no results. These are: light, heat, air, food plant and being able to eliminate or and water. Without entering into a long modify those that have an adverse effect explanation of each it might be well to and to promote or stimulate those that are tabulate the main points.

710 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 9 etc., but nevertheless, there is gainsay- ment of water within the soil and on the ing the fact that if we do not put into the surface of the soil and also the movement greens at least as much as we take off, of air currents above. in the course of time there will be little or 5. And again location is a vital factor. none to take off. The regular removal of There are putting greens that have never grass clippings takes away from the turf a been right nor have held a good turf be- large quantity of real fertility, and besides, cause they were put in the wrong places. the close mowing limits the root range of Due attention to the other factors as has the grass so that it is unable to feed as already been given may lessen the im- deeply as it would do if allowed a heavier portance of location. top growth. Grass can be starved in two 6. Not by any means the least we must ways: by taking off (stealing), all it pro- consider the human element, greenkeeping duces, and limiting its roots so that it has methods, and how they affect the natural to find the most of its food within a very development of grass. Mismanagement in narrow surface layer. The only answer to this particular may result in poor greens this condition is to feed the top layer well even though other circumstances are quite and wisely. It requires care and close ob- satisfactory. servation to do this properly, since by an injudicious hand it is possible to do much Successful greenkeeping is endeavouring damage. The turf to do well must have a to keep a healthy balance between all these balanced ration; it might have too much of influences and results from a close study of one thing and not enough of another. Some the life habits of the grass plants both when elements of fertility are easily conserved, growing unhampered and when subjected to while others are lost. Composts vary in close culture. Appreciating this we might their fertilizing value and usually have to regulate our methods so as to assist its be augmented with chemical manures of one natural inclinations where they suit the sort or another. It is in this field that golfer’s purpose and bear down as lightly special care must be exercised. Ammonium as possible where they do not fit so well. sulphate and ammonium phosphate are well Many of the common golf grasses are established in greenkeeping practice and naturally of the tall growing sort, extend- many now use these forcing, nitrogenous ing their stems and leaves and flower heads, fertilizers. Some are inclined to overdo a couple of feet or more into the air and it because it makes such a fine showing in likewise penetrating with their roots a fair color and lushness. The nitrogen contained distance into the ground. On the other hand in this fertilizer is only one of several food there are also familiar grasses that prefer elements and in overdosing with it an un- to lay their stems flat upon the ground in a balanced condition is likely to be set up, prostrate fashion, and send out small roots and while the turf may present a very at each joint, being somewhat of a shallow beautiful appearance, constitutionally it feeder. It can, therefore, be readily seen may be in very low health and unable to that the surgical operation of cutting off withstand sudden extremes in temperature, all but a fraction of an inch of the top or disease. growth is much more severe for the tall than for the low plant, not only because of 3. Incorrect soil texture. This might well the shortening of the stem but also on stand next in importance as having an ad- account of the danger of scalping, since tall verse influence upon an unhealthy stand growing species usually develop noticeable of grass. There is no doubt but that one of crowns. There seems to be a great deal the big considerations in the building of a of adaptability among such forms and they golf course outside of the architectural fea- will conform to a remarkable degree, to the tures is to incorporate the right sort of soil treatment of mowing and, since the absence into the putting greens. The right sort of of top growth prohibits root depth, will soil has already been briefly described. make up the deficiency by producing a 4. Closely allied to soil texture is drain- multitude of small surface feeding roots; age. To derive the best results from drain- taking on the form, in a loose way of speak- age it must be thoroughly understood. In- ing, of the low growing types. The par- adequate drainage makes the soil wet, ticular point brought to light here is that waterlogged and cold. Air is as necessary the tall grasses will lend themselves to con- to the roots of the grass and to the soil siderable modification of. their natural organisms as it is to the leaves and stems, habits, though it should be remembered but it cannot reach the depth required if that they cannot be expected to retain their the ground is already filled up solidly with full vigour and robustness when changes water. The water used by the plants is that are carried to extremes. The most practical which clings as a film around the soil way of handling this circumstance is the particles, not the water that occupies the adoption of low growing types for putting spaces between. The water table should green turf as has been done in the case of be kept well below the root range. The creeping bent. amount of artificial underdrainage depends Another prominent habit to be observed is upon the soil texture and the location of that of seasonal periods of growth activity. the part to be drained. Drainage in the There are times of the year when growth is fullest sense of the term inyolves the move- vigorous and times when it lags. The

January, 1928 CANADIAN GOLFER 711 slowing down may be due partly to inherent of weather and inherent habit, make’ the characteristics and partly a response to most active and ready use of the nourish- surrounding conditions such as the drying ment. Fertilizing right through the year is out of the ground and excessive heat or possible but must be done with extreme cold. It is possible by the use of stimulat- care. ing fertilizers and much water, to induce the The natural hardiness of certain strains grass to keep up its springtime energy and and their ability to withstand cold weather, continue green and lush right through the winter kill and summer, scald better than summer swelter and on till the last moment other varieties of the sdine species is very in the autumn or winter, when growth stops noticeable among the various grasses found altogether. It is very doubtful if such a on the golf course, whether of native practice is at all wise. Turf that has been’ origon or introduced. Immunity is another over-stimulated is not in good shape to variable character. Consideration of these weather the troublesome times of mid- factors and selection with these in mind summer with its fungus menace nor to meet has had a great deal to do with the develop tue sudden onslaught of winter, Observa- ment of our best turf grasses for the golf tion tends to show that the time to feed a course. green is at periods when it can, by reason

A CLEVER MACHINE FOR TESTING RESILIENCE OF GOLF BALLS EVERAL improvements are embodied in the latest machine built for the S United States Golf Association, to test the resilience of golf balls in con- nection with the intensive experiments now being made by the Associa- tion, looking towards the authorization of the new official ball, which it is confidently expected will be put into play, commencing January, 1929, and which it is generally thought will be both larger and lighter, doing yen oe away to some extent with the great A distances now attained by leading players, both amateur and profes- sional, making even the longest courses look simple. All data for a test on a given ball is obtained from a single shot of the air gun. The machine consists of a base, air gun, projectile and two “ballistic pendulums.” The hardwood pro- jectile is shot from the air gun with a velocity equivalent to that of a club head in a drive by a good golfer. The ball is centred on a “tee” directly in front of the air gun barrel, and upon being struck by the projectile, it is driven forward with the same velocity it would have in an actual drive. The first ballistic pendulum catches and stops the pro- jectile. The ball passes through the The Clever Machine for testing resiliency 4 first pendulum without touching it, of golf balls. a

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DEATH OF A BRILLIANT GOLFINGYEXECUTIVE T is with most sincere regret that the Editor is called upon to record the | passing, last week, of Mr. Harry T. Curtiss, son of Mr. Julian Curtiss, New York, President of A. G. Spalding & Bros., the internationally-known sporting goods firm. Mr. Curtiss; who was a graduate of Yale, was in charge of the important Chicopee, Massachusetts, factory of the Spalding’s. He was, unquestionably, one of the world’s greatest authorities on the manufacture of golf balls, and his advice and counsel were eagerly sought, both in America and Great Britain. Possessed of a most charming personality he endeared himself to countless friends throughout the golfing world. The obsequies from his father’s resi- dence in Greenwich, Conn., on Friday, January the 13th, were attended by many friends and representatives of the Spalding Company throughout the United States and Canada. To the bereaved family the sincere sympathy of golfing associates in the United States, Great Britain and Canada will be extended, in which sentiment the Editor of the “Canadian Golfer,’ who was privileged to know him, begs leave to be associated.

“MAC” SMITH WINS $10,000 TOURNAMENT Former Scottish Player and Ex-Open Canadian Champion Pulls Downthe Big Money at Los Angeles with “Light Horse’ Cooper, a Former Hamilton Caddie in Second Place QUALLING par for seventy-two holes with a four-round total of 284, Macdonald Smith of the Lakeville Golf and Country Club, Great Neck, L. 1, the well known former Scottish player and ex-Open Canadian Champion and runner-up in 1927, won the third annual Los Angeles $10,000 open golf tourney over the Wilshire Country Club course. His score of 69-71— 140 for the final thirty-six holes gave Smith a three-stroke lead over Harry Cooper unattached, professional from Los Angeles, formerly of Hamilton, Ontario, who finished second with 287. Cooper, winner of the tourney two years ago, was leading the field start- ing the third day’s play and Smith was two strokes behind him. Abe Espinosa, of the Columbian Country Club, Chieago, bolder of the Pacifie Coast open championship in 1913 and 1915, finished third at 290. The first three money places were $3,500, $1,500 and $1,000. Tied for fourth, fifth and sixth places for prizes totalling $1,600 were Tommy Armour of Washington, the U.S. and Canadian Open Champion;

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Watrous also was trapped on his approach and his third shot went across the green into the barranea to the other side. The hole cost him a 6, making his total 292 Smith, playing easily the first nine holes, continued by holing a good putt for a 2 on the tenth and came back in 35. Tle had a piece of luck on the eighteenth. Here his second shot was scooting into deep Barranea when the ball hit a small sign placed to warn players practicing on the eighteenth green His ball rebounded to a favourable Jie and he got his 4. But for the sign, his ball would have been in the ditch and possibly stymied by a small tree and

714 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 9 a 5 or worse might have resulted. Smith was more than nine holes behind Cooperin the field and before he reached the turn he knew he could take 38 on the last nine and still win. % He was trapped on the dangerous tenth, but recovered dead to the pin for his 3, and after that, by safe, steady golf, the pars dropped regularly. Coming to the severely trapped eighteenth with a four-stroke lead, the New York professional played well to the right on his second shot and was content to take a 5, one over par. The weather throughout the three days of the competition was clear and warm. A gallery of several thousand, including manynotables from the movie colony, followed the players in the final. The only Canadian entrant was Erie Bannister, the well known Winnipeg professional, who had no difficulty in qualifying. In the play-off he had rounds of 77, 78, 74 and 74, for a total of 308. E. Penfold, formerly of Winni- peg, now of Minneapolis, also qualified and had rounds of 78, 71, 77, 77, also for 303. The leading amateur was G. Von Elm, former U.S. National Amateur Champion. His score was 76, 74, 75, 72297.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE U. S. G. A. Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-seven was a Record Year—Relationship with the Royal and Ancient Continued and Strengthened—Association Has Cash and Investments of $77,000—‘‘Bobby” Jones Comes in for Praise. OTe oie JONES’ recent quite assembled delegates and when Jones’ spectacular refusal to accept picture was flashed on the screen a the $50,000 home donated to little later in a golf movie, another him by admirers in his home town, wave of applause swept the room. Atlanta, Ga., was quite one of the fea- The regular ticket was elected tures of the annual meeting of the without opposition. It made Melvin United States Golf Association in A. Traylor President, Findlay S. New York, Saturday, January 7th. Douglas and H. H. Ramsay Vice- Both at the meeting and the luncheon Presidents and Prescott 8. Bush See- he was warmlypraised and applauded retary. Charles H. Sabin wes elected by the delegates in the action he had Treasurer and Jones was one of the taken. eight members of the Executive Com- W. C. Fownes, Jr., retiring Presi- mittee elected. Sectional and other dent of the Association, and Melvin offices were also filled by the elec- A. Traylor, newly elected head, tion. praised Jones for his “voluntary act” When called to the chair, Mr. Tray- in giving back the gift. Traylor said lor made Jones and the amateur rule it was “magnificent” in that Joneg the main subject of his remarks. was not a rich man nor the son of a After paying tribute to Jones and his rich man. sportsmanship, Traylor said the ama- At the same time both made clear teur rule was probably the most dif- that there was no violation of the ficult problem the Association had to amateur rule. Referring to investiga- deal with from the standpoint of in- tions into the facts by the Executive terpretation. He asked for the sup- Committee of the U. 8. G. A. and by port and good faith of the delegates the Committee on the Amateur Rule, and golfers in general and of the Traylor said: “I myself see no violas public. tion, and if it had been put to a vote, It was revealed at the meeting that would so vote.” The statement by Mr, Norman Boase, Chairman of the Traylor at the afternoon meeting Rules Committee of the Royal and brought a round of applause from thé Ancient Golf Club, and Henry Gul- January, 1928 CANADIAN GOLFER 716

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len, its Seeretary, probably would presented the report of the Rules of come to America with the Walker Golf Committee as follows: Cup team. It is also expected that ‘*No change in the Rules of Golf were other members of the Royal and adopted during the past year, either by the Aneient Club will come over, thus Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. An drews or by the United States Golf Associ making for better relations between ation. The work of the committee, there- the English ruling body and_ the fore, has been largely confined to answer United States Golf Association, the ing inquiries bearing upon the interpreta ruling body in the States. tions of the rules. The Executive Committee of the associa Closer relations with England were tion has felt for some time that it would forecast in the report of the Inter- be desirable for the association to publish national Matehes and Relations Com- a book setting forth important rulings and mittee, of which J. Frederic Byers interpretations that have been made by the Rules of Golf Committee from time to time. was chairman. The report praised Mr. Howard F. Whitney, accordingly, un the English golfers who visited here dertook to compile such a report and, at last year and expressed the hope that the time of his death, had been engaged they would come again and in upon the work for some months, Many of these rulings had been made by Mr. Whit- greater numbers in 1928. ney’s committee during the period of his The conflict in dates between the incumbency as its Chairman, which had been extended over many years. Jn order that British and American Open Cham- the efforts which Mr, Whitney expended pionships has been rectified, thus in this work may not be wasted the associ making it possible for golfers in ation has appointed a committee, consisting either country to play in the tourna- of Messrs. Alan D. Wilson, James Vrancis ment of the other country. This is Burke and William ©. Mownes, Jr., to carry forward the undertaking to a conclusion, expected to increase the number of Mr. Whitney had served as a member of players who will visit back and forth. the Rules of Golf Committee of the Royal Herbert Jaques, Chairman of the and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Mr, J. Frederic Byers has recently been elected Committee on Implements and the a member of this committee to fill the Ball, made a report which revealed vacancy brought about by the death of Mr. that further tests have been going Whitney. on with the machine which measures The recommendation of the Metropolitan Golf Association that a rule against the the resiliency of golf balls and “de- = practice of conceding putts should be form- ‘es pendable data in measuring theresil- ulated was received and is expected to be 4 iency of golf balls are nowassured.” incorporated in the rules.’’ a Right of the machines are to be There are now 1012 clubs in the i3 manufactured and one will be sent Association. The finanees are in a

to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in particularly healthy condition. Re- ~ Scotland. ceipts for the year amounted to the o Mr. Fownes, the retiring President, large sum of $109,559, with disburse- 716 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 9 ments of $93,673. Assets (cash in Championships in 1927 netted $24,159. bank, bonds, ete.), amount to the The cost of the various Champion- comfortable total of $77,897. The ad- ships (Amateur, Open, Women’s and missions to the Amateur and Open Public Links), was $5,899. SARAZEN PLAYS GREAT GOLF DESPATCH from Miami, Fla., January 8th: “For the second time within a week Gene Sarazen, former National Open andprofessional golf title holder, to-day successfully defended his laurels, when for the second time he won the Tourney. Sara- zen had a total of 289 for the seventy-two holes. However, he was compelled to play courageously to the last shot, for in the final thirty-six holes over the Miami Country Club links he took 72— 75=147, and only bya solitary stroke beat out the veteran . Hutchison, the first United States citizen to win the British Open Championship (“Hutch” is a native of Scotland, but took out U.S. citizenship), after finishing in sixth place yesterday, put himself in the running this morning when he returned a flashy 68, four under par. Four birdies and two eagles on the round placed him only two shots behind Sarazen going into the final eighteen. At the sixteenth hole, with two more left to settle the champion- ship and the winner of the major portion of the $3,000 purse, Hutchison finally caught Sarazen. At the seventeenth they were on even terms, but here a bad “break” ruined Hutchison’s chances. As Hutchison was about to make his drive a moy- ing picture man started grinding his camera. The noise distracted Jock and he stopped. The gallery complained of the discourtesy, but it did not help Hutchison, for he then drove out of bounds, and finished with a 5 forthe hole. Hutchison tried desperately for a 4 on the home hole, which measures 517 yards, and playing Gene Sarazen, who is off to against the wind he just missed the mark when brilliant start this season. his twelve-foot putt failed to drop.” HAMILTON GOLFERS’ NEW CLUB HOUSE T a large and representative meeting, last week, of the members of the Hamilton Golf and Country Club, the plans for a newclub house, calling for an expenditure of some $150,000, were shown to the members by the committee having the project in hand. Theyare beautiful plans andif finally adopted will give the Ancaster course one of the most artistic club houses in Canada. The whole question was thoroughly discussed, both pro and con, but no decision was arrived at, that being left to another meeting, to be called later on. An alternative plan, which was brought forward at the meeting, calls for the enlarging and improving of the present club house. In the past the Hamil- ton Club has always paid chief attention to its courses (18 holes and 9 holes) which to-day are amongst the finest on the continent. MR. S. B. GUNDY, AN OUTSTANDING EXECUTIVE R. S. B. GUNDY, prominent M Torontonian, and ex-President of the Toronto Board of Trade, was recently elected Vice- President of Doubleday, Doran & Gundy, Limited, which consolidates the Canadian Business of Doubleday, Page & Co. and George H. Doran Company (Canada), Limited, under the sales management of the Oxford University Press Canadian Branch). This consolidation brings together and will include the publications of Doubleday, Doran & Company, In- corporated, New York; George H. Doran Company (Canada), Limited; William Heinemann, Limited, Lon- don; Garden City Publishing Co., New York, and 8S. B. Gundy, Tor- onto. George H. Doran, of New York, has been elected President. Mr. Gundy has for many years been one of “the stalwarts of golf” in Canada. Forseveral years he was

President of the Rosedale Golf Club, |! 2

Toronto, and then in 1924 was Mr. 8S. B. Gundy, Toronto, prominent in e elected to the highest honourin golf- Publishing, Financial and Golfing Circles. o dom in Canada—the Presidency of The Royal Canadian Golf Association. During his tenure of office the first step was taken to make the R. C, G. A. an International instead of moreor less a Parochial institution. Succeeding Presidents have more orless “followed in his footsteps” to the great advantage of The Royal and Ancient game through- out the Dominion.

MEXICAN GOLF CLUB FINDS MEMBERS HONEST CANADIAN visitor to Mexico writes: ‘*Mexico and its government are coming in for much comment and criticism these days, because of the somewhat drastic methods employed in dealing with political opponents. Our own forefathers took their politics just as seriously, if the histories are to be believed. At any rate, the opposition leaders who were executed knew the rules of the game when they took a hand, and fully intended to enforce the rules if they had won. In many respects some of the qualities displayed by the people of Mexico in their daily intercourse are so admirable that to test them out in this country would be a com pliment to our own people. In one of the cities of that country they have a golf club. Thereis no prohibition law there and the club provides liquid refreshments of varying strengths. The club, however, has no bar man. A supply of beer and various other bottled drinks is placed in an open locker, and a list of prices is fastened to the door. Each member mayhelp himself, and is required to drop the price in a box with aslot, The cash is taken out once a day by the secretary, and, it is stated, that so serupulously is the request observed, that the club actually gains by it. Members not having the right change will drop in a coin of a higher denomination. This, of course, may be an indication of excessive thirst, but a member stated that the club had never lost a centavo by this method of selling beer. , How many ¢lubs in Canada would care to venture such a system with their members?’’ 717

“A LITTLE TEE” WITH A BIG HISTORY Interesting Story of How a Professional Man, Dr. William Lowell, Virtually Revolutionized the Game of Golf With His Invention OLF draws its enthusiasts from with the design of his tee for this all walks of life. One of the purpose. He had no precedent to most enthusiastic of golfers is guide him. As a consequence many Dr. William Lowell, a_ professional shapes had to be exhaustively tried man who resides in New Jersey. Pro- out before the one which has proven most satisfactory was decided upon. Having arrived at the design upon which Dr. Lowell placed his whole confidence, samples of the tee were submitted to his fellow elub mem- bers. Even these close friends who had Dr. Lowell’s interests close to their hearts, derided him for his efforts. They said that golf was a game of tradition, that it resisted change, that golfers were reaction- aries and would accept no such inno- vation despite the fact that it might improve their game, save their time and tempers and perform the fune- tions of a sand tee far moresatisfac- torily. At this discouraging stage Dr. Lowell proved his mettle, tenacity and belief in his idea. After raising the necessary funds from many sources, and investing heavily himself, he designed an in- teresting package and produced a quantity of the well-named and now Dr. William Lowell, inventor of the well-known Reddy Tees. Hethenset ‘*Reddy Tee.’’ out to promote his idea, to sustain a principle and to achieve commercial fessional men are reputed to be notori- success with it. He had an idea that ously poor mechanics and worsebusi- was sound and, like many other geni- ness men, but it is a poor rule which uses, he was not to sit by and seeit does not countenance a shining ex- defeated by adverse criticism at the ception, and Dr. Lowell is an execep- outset. tion. By personally distributing samples About seven years ago, when devot- of the Reddy Tee in cars that were ing most of his recreation time togolf, parked along curbs, to his many Dr. Lowell, a keen observer and a friends who weregolfers, to the heads practical one, studied the unhygienie, of prominent organizations through- time-wasting and messyhabit of using out the country and to notable char- sand for golf tees. He conceived the acters and figures whose names ap- idea of producing a elean, easily peared in the daily papers, Dr. Lowell handled, inexpensive wooden tee began to lay the foundation for the which would serve the same purpose success that was to be his. Slowlyat as a sand tee, but do it far more effec- first, but with ever increasing vol- tively and efficiently. ume, testimonials of the worth of the At first his friends laughed at the Reddy Tee began to come in. Some idea, but Dr. Lowell, undaunted and were moderate in their praise; others confirmed in his conviction of the most enthusiastic, and with each new soundness of his idea, went ahead commendation Dr. Lowell’s enthusi- " 718

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asm waxed greater. Among thefirst able game of golf has been changed to register belief in the Reddy Tee because a man who knew he was i were none other than the canny and right was able to sell a sound idea to a astute golfer, John D. Rockefeller, he golfers. sent an order, and such notables as The gratitude of golfers for this Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood. innovation is shown best by a recent Then Dr. Lowell began to advertise survey wherein thousands of golfers Reddy Tees, and in leaps and bounds were questioned and the response ———— their popularity grew. Whentheidea proved that over 85% of all golfers of using ready-made tees gained a foothold and Dr. Lowell began to liquidate some of the many bad debts which the enterprise burdened him with, imitations of the Reddy Tee sprung up. These usurpers, who had taken no part in the pioneering de- velopmental or educational ground work, came into the field after Dr. Lowell had gone through endless and tireless efforts, to sell the idea. Imi- tators were able to cash in on part of the demand ereated by offering tees at lower prices. In a period of six short years, Dr. Lowell has built up a large business as a result of his belief in an idea and

Mr. Wm. Lowell, Jr., Vice-President and Secretary of the Nieblo Manufactur- ing Company. are users of Reddy-Made tees. Less than 15% use the archaic sand tee

And the best test of golfers’ allegi- ee ance to the original and genuine Reddy Tees, as well as a recognition of their superior qualities, is shown by this one fact—Reddy Tees are the largest sellmg and most popular ready-made tees in the world. Dr. William Lowell, the inventor of the Reddy Tee in June, 1921, has been at the head of the company since it was organized in May, 1922. At the present time he is Chairman Mr. E. E. Lowell, President of the Nieblo of the Board of Directors. Manufacturing Company. E. E. Lowell is president of the the courage to combat the opposition concern, and is in charge of sales and of a securely entrenched golfing tra- finance, patents and legal matters. dition. In that brief period of time William Lowell, Jr., is vice-presi- one phase of the ancient and honor- dent and secretary, and is in charge

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In Eastern Canada the Nieblo Mfg. Co.’s headquarters are at 39 Lombard Street, Toronto, Ont., Canada, and W. C. B. Wadeis in charge. The Company’s factory is located at Norway, Maine, which is in the very heart of the white birch coun- try. Modern equipment is used and the best grade of air-dried white birch. The coloring and finishing of the tees is carefully done, using the best of material. No expense is spared to make The Reddy Tee an excellent When you visit the product, fit for the most discriminat- ing golfer. Metropolis of England Mr. W. ©, B. Wade, representative Thebest hotel for Canadian golfers is the for the Nieblo Manufacturing Co., Ine., in Bastern Canada, reports an HOTEL’ RUSSELL ever-increasing demand for Reddy RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON Tees in his territory, and is pleased to Pleasant Location facing the Square. announce in behalf of the Nieblo Mid-way between the City and West End. Mfg. Co., Ine., that he is nowpre-

Fine Winter Garden—Orchestra Daily. pared to supply Reddy Tees in white Comfortable Reading and Business Rooms. celluloid to the trade. Further an- Bedrooms with Hot and Cold Running Water. nouncements on this new addition to Communicating Bathrooms. the Reddy Tee line will be forthcom- MODERATE TERMS FOR FIRST CLASS HOTEL ing shortly. With the Reddy Tee in red and yellow white birch and white Write for Booklet, mentioning this paper. celluloid, Mr. Wade feels that he has a very completeline of tees to offer on the Canadian market. of advertisme and production, all The Nieblo Mfg. Co., Ine., are buying or purchases. pleased to announce that plans for The writing of advertising copy manufacturing Reddy Tees in Can- and. the placing of ads is taken care ada are almost completed. Arrange- of by Erwin Wasey & Co. ments are being made with a Canadian The Nieblo Mfg, Co., Ine. head- concern to manufacture Reddy Tees quarters in Great Britain are at 50 and box them for distribution in the WIeadwell Rd., Dunfermline, Fife, Dominion of Canada. Also the com- Scotland, and Clent Hirst is in ecom- plete See Tee line, which will be con- plete charge of this office. trolled by the Nieblo Mfg. Co., Ine. LAMBTON HAS PROSPEROUS YEAR aie annual meeting of the Lambton Golf and Country Club was held at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, December 28th and the reports presented at this, the “Silver Jubilee” meeting of one of Canada’s most progressive and prominent clubs were of a most encouraging character. Lambton’s financial statement runs into big figures with an annual revenue of $111,000 and total assets of $205,000. During the year $26,000 was spent on the upkeep of the course, supplies: and- wages, whilst the House ex- 4 penses accounted for $61,984. The income derived from annual and locker fees amounted to $52,107, whilst green fees were $6,015. The members showed their appreciation and confidence in the 1927 Board of Directors by re-electing them to office. The Directors are Messrs. A. A. Allan, James W. Baillie, E. L. Cousins, ©. V. Harding, B. 8. Harris, T. F. Matthews, Dr. J. A. Roberts, John Westren. Captain—W. I. Firstbrook; Vice-Captain, J. H. Chipman. At a subsequent meeting of the Board Mr. B. S. Harris was re-elected President, and Mr. EB. L. Cousins, Vice-President.

IMPORTANT MEETING OF WOMEN_GOLFERS

RS. Leonard Murray, Toron- to, President of the Cana dian ladies’ Golf Union, and Mrs. M. K. Rowe, of To- ronto, the recently appointed Hon. Secretary-Treasurer of the Association, were in New York last week attending a very im- portant conference of the Wo- men Golfers of the Continent, call- ed by the Eastern Women’s Golf Association. The conference was most interesting and instructive and subjects of the utmost import- ance to the golfing ftraternity, both in the States and Canada, were duly discussed and considered, The meeting was most enjoyable, rep- resentatives of nearly every wo- men’s golfing organizations in the States being present. The delegates to the conference were delightfully entertained whilit in New York by the members of the Hastern Wo- men’s Golf Association.

The question of giving informa- tion to the press was brought up Mrs. M. K. Rowe, Toronto, Chairman National and it was decided that no informa- Pars Committee, and a well known golfer, who has recently been appointed Hon. Secy. tion was to be handed out until the Treas. of the OC. L. G. U. report in full has been presented to the United States Golf Association and considered by them. It is understood that all three golfing countries, Great Britain, the States and Canada, will be deeply interested in one or two of the proposals which were considered by the Jadies at their conference. TEMPERAMENT IN GOLF

(By R. Sutherland Simpson, ‘‘Golf Monthly’’)

© state that a perfeet golfing up against it most when they are play- temperament is of more value to ing for score, for the score game im a player than a perfeet style is poses the hardest mental strain in beyond doubt.

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matches or return good scores are the Fraser’s International fellows who do not tire. As soon as you begin to lag, your golf is likely Golf Year Book to suffer. Now, the golfer who is the most used golf publication in the organically sound should not tire dur- world. ing the playing of a single round, 5th Annual Edition Ready, even on the longest course, and, con- costs but $2.50. 5 sequently, in the majority of cases, Address we can confine the cause of players Compilation Office, fagging to strained or exhausted 1070 Bleury Street, Montreal. nerves. Now, whether or not “nerves” It answers every question about golf. can be cured is debatable—manypeo- ple are born highly-strung—and, in any event, the columns of a golf magazine are confined to the cure kind strains the nerves, and. this of our golf, and not to our personal, nervous strain invariably takes its ailments. Let is suffice, therefore, for toll—in foozled short pitches, usually me to warn the type of golfer whom caused by the player, over-anxious to this article is mainly intended to in- see his ball safely on the green,lifting terest, to avoid the habit of indulging his head too soon, momently forgetful in alcoholic “snacks” before going out that he must first strike the ball; to play. Alcohol is merely a tempor- missed brassie shots, the result of ary stimulant, and when its effects swinging back too hurriedly; and in have worn off the player will prob- jerkyor timid putting. The result of ably find himself more shaky over this nerviness or funk is commonly those yard putts in the latter half of witnessed when a player finds he has the game than he would otherwise to play a short chip to the hole across be. I do not know whether milk is an intervening bunker. The player is sold in any golf clubs, but golfers doubtless aware, and from sad ex- would certainly find a glass of milk perience, that he is liable to fluff the before they commence a round more ball miserably into the waiting helpful to their golf than a glass of hazard, but this knowledge (because any stronger liquid. I am, of course, he cannot suppress the fear that he writing for the serious golfer who is will go into the bunker) does not al- anxious to improve his game, and not ways save him the chagrin of doing for the player who merely goes out so, with the result that, instead of, for fresh air and a little exercise. If a say, a 5, a 7 will probably appear on player is not a teetotaler, let him his ecard. I know that this type of postpone his drinks until the nine- shot is the bogey of many golfers, teenth hole! A bar or two of choco- but, of course, to get the ball near the late during the round helps also to hole this shot does usually require to maintain stamina and to stave off be very accurately played. The best “that sinking feeling.” With regard advice to players who are troubled to smoking, while many authorities with this stroke is: Don’t think too counsel against it during play on the much about the pin; get your ball on ground that it affects the nerves, we the green. Better as a rule to be any- can all mention several celebrated where on the green than in a bunker. players who smoke continuously dur- Golf is seventy-five per cent. a ing a round without their nerves or mental game, in which that peculiar stamina being affected apparently in constituent of our make-up, nerves, the slightest ; indeed, someof the cool- play a big part. All golfers, unfortu- est great golfers are inveterate smok- nately, do not possess iron nerves, and ers. Personally, I am not sure that the only thing the nervous player can smoking, in moderation, does not agree do is to reduce strain on the nerves with some nervous contitutions, but as much as possible. You will notice do not smoke simply because your that the players who consistently win partner offers you a cigarette. Wait

January, 1928 CANADIAN GOLFER 723 until you feel you want to smoke. if you manage to do an 85, andafter Manyplayers, I think, make a mis- you have done a few 85’s you will take in striving too hard to knock too then probably find it easier to knock many strokes off their scores. What five shots off to get your 80. Youwill I mean is, if your average score is, find that golfers’ average scores say, 90, do not be too anxious to re- generally fall within fairly-defined turn an 80. If you do, you will prob- groups, e.g. 75-80, 80-85, 85-90, and to ably play over-carefully and become bring your scores within the first more irritated than your general category depends largely on yourpos- standard of play warrants when sessing the proper golfing tempera- things do not come off. Be satisfied ment. IMPORTANT AMENDMENT TO R. C. G. A. CONSTITUTION At a Special Meeting in Toronto, After Much Discussion, Changes Are Made to Article VI in Reference to the Selection and Election of the Executive R. W. W. WALKER, Montreal, tion, if continued, will be that many (if President, presided over a very not all), Clubs will withdraw from the R. C, G. A., as there would not seem to be any important special meeting of purpose in their continuing their member- The Royal Canadian Golf Association, ship. in the Yellow Room of the King Ed- If the present system of electing the Ex ward Hotel, Toronto, Thursdayafter- ecutive Committee of the R. C, G. A. is to continue, it would seem logical that the noon, January 12th. There was a membership of the R, C, G, A. should be good attendance of delegates from the confined to the various Provincial Associ- various clubs. ations which would have to provide the The meeting had been called to revenue necessary to operate the R. C. G. A, take action on the following letter the Provincial Associations in turn collect- ing such revenue from their members. addressed to the President: We also feel that the President of the Dear Sir: R. ©, G. A. should be elected at the Annual After careful consideration the under- Meeting by the members of the Association signed have come to the conclusion that the and not by the Executive Committee, amendment to Article VI. of the Constitu- Therefore, we, the undersigne. golf clubs, tion of the Royal Canadian Golf Associa- being associate members of the Royal Can- tion, which was passed at the last Annual adian Golf Association, hereby request you meeting, is not in the interests of the mem- to call a special meeting of the said Associ- bers of the Association. Under that amend- ation for the following purposes: ment the members of the Executive Commit- (a) To consider and, if deemed advisable, tee of the Association are to be elected by to amend the Constitution of the Royal Can- the various Provincial Golf Associations, adian Golf Association by repealing Article which Provincial Associations are not mem- VI. thereof, and substituting therefor the bers of the R. C. G, A., and include among following :— their members clubs which are not members of the R. C. G. A. There are also clubs, *fARTICLE VI.—(1) At the annual meeting the Association shall elect an members of the R. C. G. A., which are not members of any Provincial Golf Association, Executive Committee, composed of repre- The result of this, if continued, will be sentatives from the several Provinces of that the members of the R. C. G. A. will the Dominion, The number of repre- have no voice in the election of the Execu- sentatives from the Province of Quebec tive Committee of the R. C. G. A., except shall be three, and the number of repre- through the Provincial Associations, and in sentatives from each other Provinceshall the ease of clubs which are members of the be in the same proportion to the number R. ©. G. A., but are not members of a Pro- of representatives from the Province vincial Association no voice at all. Also of Quebee as the total number of clubs which are not members of the R. C. men members of clubs members of G. A. but are members of a Provincial Asso- the Association in such other Province ciation will have a voice in the election of shall bear to the total number of men the Executive Committee. It is felt that members of clubs members of the Assozi- %

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(b) For the purpose of appointing a Com- mittee to be composed of such persons as Charles Dickens the meeting may deem advisable to consider and study the advisability of incorporating ate his last dinner away the Royal Canadian Golf Association, or of from home at Ye olde amending the present Constitution and By- Cock Tavern. He was laws of the Association, the said Committee to report to the members of the Association attached to the place as at the next annual meeting. much by its memorable Will you please be good enough to take past as its versatile menus. the necessary action to comply with the pro- When in London (The Seat of the Empire) visions of Article V., section 5, of the Con- Dineat stution of the Association. Faithfully yours, We Olde Cock Tavern R. C. H. CASSELS, President, Toronto 22, FLEET STREET, LONDON,England Golf Club, Toronto. Established in 1549, a good deal of the THOMAS REID,President, Rosedale Golf original furnishings are still preseroed Club, Toronto. FORE—Mr. G. W. Wright, the Proprietor, especi- W. D. WILSON,President, Hamilton Golf ally will appreciate a visit from Canadian and S. and Country Club, Hamilton. Golfers. They will be made heartily welcome. The best meals and wines and spirits in London are B. S. HARRIS, President, Lambton Golf served at “Ye Olde Cock Tavern,” and at the most and Country Club, Toronto. reasonable rates. E. A. MeNUTT, President, Royal Mont- real Golf Club, Montreal. KENNETH DAWES, Vice-President, vided, however, that each Province shall have at least one representative and no Mount Bruno Country Club, Montreal. G. W. FORSTER, President, Beaconsfield Province shall have more than three representatives. Provided further, that Golf Club, Montreal. the Provinces of Nova Scotia, New JAMES BUCHANAN, President, Kana- Brunswick and Prince Edward Island waki Golf Club, Montreal. shall be regarded as one Province for the Mr. W. H. Plant, President of the Ontario purposes of this Article. Golf Association, in a very logical speech, Representatives from each Province strongly opposed the proposed changes. At may be nominated by any two clubs mem- only the last annual meeting of the Royal bers of the Association in such Province, Canadian Golf Association, Article VI. such nominations shall be in the hands of delegating the selection of the members of the Secretary of the Association at least the Executive to the Provincial Associations five days previous to the date of the had been unanimously carried and the retir- annual meeting. ing President, Mr. OC. A. Bogert, had stated In the event of more representatives it was the best step ever taken to ‘‘ Nation- for any Province being nominated than alize golf’’ in Canada. He read a telegram such Province is entitled to, the repre- from Mr. Harvey, of Winnipeg, President sentatives of such Province shall be of the Manitoba Golf Association, strongly elected at the annual meeting from among opposing any changes. He claimed, too, those who have been so nominated. In that insufficient notice had been given the the event of there being an insufficient clubs throughout Canada in reference to number of representatives nominated such an important matter as that now pro- from any Province, those who are nomin- posed. He failed to understand this sudden ated shall be declared elected and the change and ‘‘right-about-face’’ upon the remaining representatives from such part of the signatories to the letter calling Province shall be elected at the annual for the special meeting. Mr. Plant was meeting. In the event that the number ably supported by Mr. W. J. Thompson, ex- of representatives nominated for any Amateur Champion, and Mr. J. T. Clark, Province shall be the exact number to Editor of the Toronto ‘‘Star.’’ which such Province is entitled, the per- Mr. R. C. H. Cassels, K. C., President of sons so nominated shall be declared the Toronto Club, for many years legal ad- elected at the annual meeting. viser to the Association, and a former Presi- (2) The Executive Committee shall fill dent of the R. C. G. A., presented the argu- any vacancies which may oceur during ment for the repeal of Article Vi. and the year. the substitution of another article, similar

(3) The President shall be elected at in many respects to clauses governing the L the annual meeting by the members and election of members of the Executive Com- shall ex-officio be a member of the mittee. Mr. Cassels pointed out that Executive Committee and shall preside Article VI. would permit members of clubs at the meetings thereof. not affiliated with the R. C. G. A. a voice (4) The Executive Committee may in the election of officers through Provincial elect from its members one or more Vice- Associations. He felt that a result would Presidents, and shall appoint a Secretary- be the withdrawal of clubs now members in Treasurer.’’ the R. C. G. A.

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T a e -WINTER SCHOOL FOR GOLF Tom Waite, Internationally Known Instructor, Opens Up in the Border Cities

VETERAN professional golfer England, acting as secretary and pro and instructor, Tom Waite has fessional there for seven years. But recently taken up his residence he played for many years at the in the Border cities and has opened up Lytham St. Annes course, where the a Winter golf school in the Douglas British championships were staged last year. Seventeen years ago Waite came to America. Since that time he has taught golf in many parts of the United States and Canada. For the past few years he has made his home in California, instrueting throughout the Yosemite Valley and in Los An geles. Waite has met with signal success in his teaching. For’ instance, at Visalia, California, he eut 15 strokes off the average score of the club president in ten months. The club officer was playing in the nineties when Waite took him in charge, and before the year was over he had turned in a 75 to win one of the dis trict trophies. The veteran professional has a method all his own in. instructing Virst he imbues his pupil with con fidence in his ability to teach, Ie proves that he can make a more accur ate approach blindfolded and with one hand than the pupil can without any handicap. Then he proceeds to demonstrate his methods—teaching a style that he has found most efficient

during his years at the game. Tom Waite, famous golf instructor. Waite’s record, and the records of Building, corner of Wyandotte and his pupils, speak volumes for his Ouelette, Windsor, Ontario. ability as player and instructor, He Waite has a very fine record in- is anxious fo prove that he can be as deed, as a golfer and instructor. For successful with Border City golfers thirty years he has instructed novices as he was with newand old players in in the elementary principles of the California and elsewhere, and this game and coached the advanced play- Winter he will undoubtedly demon ers to improve their game, He started strate that he can at his Indoor School the now famous Leeds Golf Club in in Windsor,

SSS ENTERS FOR “GREATEST MATCH OF ALL”

ROM Johannesburg comes the news that Cyril Tolley, one of the British amateur team now touring South Africa, is engaged to Miss Dolores Rudd, of Kimberley, sister to Bevil Rudd, the celebrated athlete, ©. J H. Tolley, who is a graduate of Oxford, became prominent as a golfer, when he made a dramatic putt on the 37th green at , which enabled him 726

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to defeat , twice U. S. Amateur Champion, for the British Amateur Championship of 1920. Since then he has become one of the most uppealing personalities—and incidentally, one of the hardest hitters—on the Links. His crowning achievement was probably his defeat of Walter Hagen, when winning the French Open Championship in 1924. Last October, with Miss Joyce Wethered as his partner, he won the 36 holes mixed foursomes at W orplesdon. And here is rather a strange incident. Three years ago, U. S. and Can adian papers quite featured the news that an American woman was suing for a divorcee from Cyril Tolley. It was news to his friends that the ex-champion was a married man, As a matter of fact, he was not. Jt was a cousin, Cyril Tolley, referred to in the despatch.

WELL EQUIPPED WINTER SCHOOL IN TORONTO T 57 Queen Street West, Toronto, this winter a particularly well equipped golf school is being conducted by the well known professionals, Wim. Kreeman, York Downs; Frank Freeman, of Thistledown; Dave Hutehi son, of Humber Valley, and Lew Cummings, of the Toronto Gol! Club, The school possesses eight nets, putting matts and every other convenience for the teaching of indoor golf. There is no question that golf can be learned and golf! improvedin a winter school just as well as on the course, Toronto golfers have in this school, every opportunity to do both, IN AND ROUND THE CLUB HOUSE Interesting Happenings on the Courses of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and the British Dependencies Macdonald Smith, Great Neck, 2 7 title py a Spates nbs

Ly ‘ & owectser s victory it NEUIDET IO. mn 26 Long Island, N. Y., stylist (Canadian added a third name to this list. ex-Open Champion), turning mn an Only two golfers have ever won three of aggregate card of 284 strokes for the the four big titles. has been 72 holes, won the $2,500 Palos Verdes British Open champion, British amateur open tournament from a field of champion and U, 8, amateur champion. ; ; ts hful H Bobby Jones has been U. 8. open and ama national | golfers, Youthfu ie teur champion and British open champion, Cooper finished with a card of 285 for Bat no golfer has ever won all four crowns, second place honours, while Watrous Hilton has never tried his hand at the U. 8, (also another ex-Canadian Open Hee ny meaty Jones has failed twice in Champio. n), won thi. rd wi®th 286. 1 ritish amateur, Cooper’s rounds were 70, 74, 70, 71, Derma and Watrous’ 69, 74, 69, 74. Larry Gene Sarazen, former national open Nabholtz, of Cleveland, O., and Al. champion this month successfully de Espinosa, of Chicago, tied for fourth fended his Miami Beach open golf pjllaace. Their cards, , respPes}ectively, were cr‘own, own, wiinnnniinngg that event with a ecard 75, 70, 69, 73287, and 75, 70, 72, 70 of 292 for the 72 holes of medal play. == 287, Johnny Farrell, New York and St. © Ore Augustine professional, was second Grantland Rice: with 295, while Joe Kirkwood, the “Only three men have ever won the Albany, Ga., pro, was one stroke be- amateur championships of both Great hind him in third place, Willie Klein, Britain and the Miategcaeat wanes Miami professional, was fourth with J. vis Wis ‘ Mint. 8 Hs ‘ ' arian titles and then bagging tho 798. This is the first time for many British title in 1904, Harold Hilton, Brit. months that Joe Kirkwood, the fam- ish champion, then eame over to win the ous trick golfer, formerly of Aus-

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tralia, has figured to any extent in a McKay was re-elected Vice-Captain. big tournament. . Jones is in gina, another player of note, are his junior year in the law school of spending the winter golfing in British Emory University. His father has Columbia and San Francisco. long been a practicing attorney there. * * * Bobby has been taking his studies seriously for some time and only re- C. R. Murray, professional of The cently announced he would not return Royal Montreal Golf Club, writes to England next Spring to defend his from the Gulf Stream Golf Club, Del- British open title because of his class ray, Florida: ‘“Myself and family arrived here early work. He said then his decision was in December and are all settled again for final, adding that “it simply can’t be the winter. It looks like a busy season here, done because school will not be out as the members are here much earlier than at the time the tournament is held.” usual and the course is in grand shape.’’ * ** * ** The Gold Vase Tournament, it is Jack Vernon, professional of the announced by Hotel Del Monte, Del Kenora Golf Club, is amongst the for- Monte, California, will be held on the tunates spending the winter golfing in Pebble Beach course February 24-26, California. He is making his head- and the Annual Championship for quarters at South Pasadena. *** Women on Feb. 27 to March 2. Both fixtures will attract several well A financial statement showing an known Canadian players. excess of current assets over current *** liabilities amounting to $8,150 was presented to members of the Thistle- The golfers of Powell River, B. C., down Golf and Country Club, Toronto, are now enjoying a very active season, which held its annual meeting last several club championships being month. The statement formally closed under way. The course has recently the club’s most successful season. been greatly improved by the length- Mr. R. J. Niddrie, the club’s Presi- ening of the 3rd and 8th holes. dent, reviewed operations of the year, *** which included extensive improve- An invitation has been extended ments to the club house and to the through the United States Golf Asso- course, on which fifteen bunkers were ciation to the entire personnel of the built, as well as a numberof tees. The next British Walker Cup team to take major portion of the expense was met part in the Gold Mashie Tournament, out of revenue. which will be played on Mr. T. Suf- During the year there was a net in- fern Taylor’s Ocean Links, Newport, crease of 114 playing members. It is in the first week of September, 1928. expected that a limit will be placed on *** membership early in 1928. Eric Bannister, of the St. Charles The following officers were elected: Country Club, one of the leading pro- President, Dr. R. J. Niddrie; Vice- fessionals in the Dominion, has been Presidents, Clarence Bell, Dr. W. E. spending the past few weeks, playing Pearson, W. C. Scott, R. V. Ritten- the courses of British Columbia and house, A. V. Piddington, E. G. Black, California. He is accompanied by J. D. Craig and Earl McKay. Alex. Tom Ross, of the Wascana Golf Club, Blyth was re-elected Captain. Earl another outstanding Western player.

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APPLICATIONS FOR THE Position of Professional

for the Season of 1928

Will be received by the Board of Directors Weston Golf & Country Club WESTON ONTARIO

California has aecepted Oregon’s Toronto. There are many important challenge for a four-man team match matters to come before the meeting, at Del Monte January 28-29. This is chief of which is a plan to increase the the word received from Roger D. Lap- course to championship length. The ham, President of the California Golf present length is 6,095 yards and the Association. The challenge was plan submitted by issued by Edwin Noustadtor, Presi- would increase the length to 6,530 dent of the Oregon Golf Association. yards, The Oregon team will consist of J. The club championships for Missis- Chandler Egan, Frank Dolp, Dr, O. F. sauga for the past year resulted as Willing and Rudie Wilhelm. Lapham follows: ——

is expected to name a captain for the Club Championship, W. J. Thomp- — California team within a few days. son. He has already been advised that Junior Championship, Gordon §8., George Von Klm will come north to Gunn. play on the California team. Other Father and Son Championship, possible California players include Boyd Caldwell and Henry Caldwell. Everett Seaver, Dr. Paul Hunter, Second Flight, Hugh A. Gunn. George Ritchie, Jack Neville, Dr. C. Third Flight, Forbes C. Grassick. H. Walter, Fay Coloman and Heine Herbert Trophy, BE. P. Atkinson. Schmidt. The match will be played Forester Trophy, Frank H. Harris, at Pebble Beach, or at Monterey Meilke Trophy, Mrs. Cumming and Peninsula Country Club. Inspite of J. deLury Barber. the fact that Pebble Beach is now Highlands Trophy, J. deLury Bar- undergoing extensive improvements ber. { e in preparation for the national ama- I’. B. Robins Trophy, J. BH. Hall and m teur golf championship in 1929, it is J. deLury Barber. S

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O competition may be held there, utiliz- Gordon Gunn, a memberof the club, C ing the temporary greens now being won the Ontario Junior Champion- used for daily play. However, the ship; W. J. Thompson won the Up- members of the two teams mayelect Jands Tournament; Jack Cameron a preference to play on the Dunes won the qualifying medal in the On- course at Monterey Peninsula Coun- tario Championship at Rosedale; Bob try Club after they arrive at Del Cunningham, the popular pro., won Monte. the Toronto and District Professional * * * tournament at Lambton. The annual meeting of Mississauga Ud *® w Golf Club has been ealled for Janu- Some caddies were practising swing- ary 2lst at the Prinee George Hotel, ing clubs on the links of the Cologne 730 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 13, No. 9

Golf Club (Germany), when oneacci- fee for new members. He said he felt tally struck another on the larnyx. that the club stock shares should be The blow affected a nerve connected placed on a paying basis. with the heart, says Reuter, paralysis Mr. Anderson introduced his notice of that organ resulted, and the boy of motion in order to get new blood fell dead. The links were “made” by into the elub directorate. The Board the British Army on the Rhine, and of Directors elected for the ensuing when the occupation ended the Ger- year is: J. B. Davison, Lieut.-Col. D. mans received back a first-class ®. Gerrard, Dr. Perry L. King, Dr. J. course on which a high rental had D. Curtis, Dr. F. O. Lawrence, W. G. teen paid during its use by the Whiteside, W. L. Agnew, Dr. G. T. British. Kennedy, H. T. Gough, C. St. Clair %%% Leitch, K. C., and J. L. Thayer. Word comes from Moneton, N. B., The two shareholders elected to the t\ hat a golf club along pri« vate enter- House Committee are J. P. Coyle, of prise lines will be started this season, Aylmer, and W. U. Latornel; to the with excellent prospects of success. Handicap Committee, R. W. Johns-

*** ton and Ald. C. H. Smith; to the Green Committee, Lieut.-Col. W. J. Ottawa and District will have an- Green and G. 8. Morley. other golf course in play the coming season—The McKellar Golf Club. * ** Several very prominent golfers in- Major W. D. Wilson, President of deed are back of the enterprise, the Hamilton Golf and Country Club, and Vice-President of The Royal Can- * He % adian Golf Association, left this week Mr. ©. A. Tregillus, of Simeoe On- on a five months’ tour of South tario, the well known Canadian ex- America. pert on golf courses and their upkeep was in New York this month, attend- a ” * ing the meeting of the Green Section Mr. Stanley Thompson, the Toronto of the United States Golf Association. Golf Architect, who has in charge *** the extensive improvements to the The growing popularity of golf in C. P. R. golf course at Banff, Alberta, St. Thomas was evidenced at the an- states that work is progressing most nual meeting of the St. Thomas Golf satisfactorily. When completed, and Country Club in the Chamber of Banff will have one of the finest Commerce rooms, Grand Central courses on the continent. Hotel, when the report for 1927 was % ** presented, showing that green fees Golfing and other friends through- were paid by 2,569 visitors last um- out Canada will be glad to hear that mer, as compared with approximately Mr. T. G. MeConkey, General Man- 1,400 in 1926. Total receipts of the ager of the Canada Life, Toronto, is club last year were $9,852, A surplus making a satisfactory recovery from ot $139 was declared after $1,650 was his recent operation for appendicitis. set aside as depreciation allowance. ** * Notices of motions were given by J. L. Thayer, of London, that the capital Owing to the Spring-like weather stock be closed at $50,000, and by R. prevailing in Ontario, reports from all M. Anderson, that the by-laws be parts of the Province this week are’ amended next year to provide for the to the effect that many golfers are enjoying a round of the links, under retirement of three directors annually, the retiring directors not to be eligible most favourable conditions. for office again for three years. The *** capital stock of the company at Nicol Thompson, the well known present subscribed is $45,580. Mr. Hamilton pro, and his club-maker, Thayer favoured closing the sales at “Bill” Smart, are again in Bermuda $50,000 and introducing an initiation for the Winter season.

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A despatch from Atlanta, Ga.: ing condition and we had quite a successful year last year in spite of adverse weather ‘‘Bobby’’ Jones announced to-day that he conditions. The Provincial Tournament is had resigned from the law school at Emory to be held here in 1928 and weintend get University to enter the law firm of his ting together in the very uear future in father—Jones, Evins, Moore & Powers, The announcement came within a week of his order to start preparing for it. success in passing the State bar examina- Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous tion, The British Open, National Amateur New Year.’’ and Southern Open Golf Champion said that * * his leaving school would not affect a pre- A particularly important secretari- vious announcement that he would not defend his British title this year. Bobby al appointment has just been announe- said that while he had previously said that ed, that of Mr. Lex Robson, who has his studies would keep him from making the been appointed Secretary of the trip, business now would prevent the Weston Golf Club, Toronto. Two sea- journey. sons ago, Robson, who was a promi- * e e nent Edinburgh amateur golfer, came Mr. B.S. Seott, of London, Ontario, to Canada and, taking up profession- who joined our “Hole-in-One” Club al duties, was appointed pro. at recently: Weston. And he made good—plus. ““After being down with a bad cold for a He is a most polished golfer and only week, the ‘Golfer’ brought a much appreci- last June, tied with Andy Kay (the ated breeze from the south in’ its opening pages and inspired newlife into the invalid subsequent winner), Nicol Thompson in taking him out into the health-giving andand Jimmie Johnston for the On- ozone of the wide-open fairways of Bermuda tario Open Championship. Now he and Los Angeles. It is indeed a Christmas has given up his brief professional gift of which I am very proud. Kindly accept my grateful acknowledgements and duties to become Secretary of Weston. heartiest wishes.’? A high-class, well-educated Scots- * % * man, Weston could not positively have Arguing with her husband in Chi- made a better choice. ” ™” ” cago, Mrs. Dora Stephens had the last word. She hit him on the head LARGE SIZE MANDICAP with a golf club and he had no come- Assistant: Something in golf ap- back. parel, madam? * ” Ld Lady: Yes; J want you to show me Mr, W. Ritchie, Seeretary of the some handicaps. large size, please. Saskatoon Golf Club, Saskatoon, The Jarge ones seem to be worn now. Sask., during the course of an inter- My husband said only yesterday that esting letter to the Editor, states: if he had had a big enough handicap ‘‘) wish to take this opportunity to in- he would certainly have won the form youthat this elub is in a very flourish- match,

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THE TOURNAMENT CALENDAR Jan. 24-28,—Florida East Ooast Cham May 21.—British Amateur Championship, ponship, St. Augustine, Fla. Prestwick Club, Ayrshire. Jan, 30-Feb, 4.—Twenty-fourth Annual St. June 11th—Qualifying Rounds for U. 8. Valentine’s Tournament, Pinehurst ©. Cy Open Championship in various Districts. Pinehurst, N. ©, June 2ist, 22nd and 23rd—U. 8S. Open January 3lst-February 4th—-Women’s Championship, Olympia Fields Country Olub, Championship of Bermuda, Riddell’s Bay Chicago. Golf and Country Club, Bermuda. June 25-30,—Highth Women’s Invitation Feb, 6-11.—Ormond Beach Championship, Golf Tournament, Country Club of Buffalo, Ormond Beach, Fla. July 3ist-August 5th—U, 8. Publie Links February 7th-11th—Men’s Championship Championship (Open to Canadian Public of Bermuda, Mid-Ocean Golf Club, Bermuda. Links players), Cobb’s Creek Course, Phila- Feb, 11-13.—South Florida Championship, delphia, Palm Beach Golf Club, Palm Beach, Florida. September 5th-7th—Canadian Seniors’ Feb. 22-25.—Eighth Annual Seniors’ Annual Tournament, Lambton Golf and Tournament, Pinehurst ©, C., Pinehurst, Country Club, Toronto, N.C. Sept. 10th-15th—U. 8. Amateur Cham- Feb. 27-Marech 2.—Women’s South Atlan- pionship, Brae Burn Country Club, West tie Championship, Ormond Beach, Fla, Newton, Mass, Feb. 27-March 3.—Twenty-fourth Annual September l1th-14th—U. 8. Seniors’ Spring Tournament, Pinehurst Country Club, Tournament, Apawamis, Rye, N. Y. Pinehurst, N. C, September 13th - 14th — International March 29-30,—Twenty-sixth Annual North Senior Matches (Great Britain, United _ South Open Championship, Pine’. .rst, States and Canada), Apawamis, Rye, N. Y. Ao Sept. 24th-29th—Women’s U, 8. Cham- May 7.—British Open Championship, pionship, Virginia Hot Springs, Golf and Royal St. George’s Club, Sandwich. Country Club, Virginia Hot Springs, Va.