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Did you hear of the unfortunate case of The clerical golfer lost the cup by a HOTEL MONSON the duffer who knocked a divot so steeply putt on the home green in the final round up in the air that it fell back on top of on Saturday afternoon. He was disap- ON THE WATERFRONT him and the caddies had to spend the best pointed, for he badly wanted the trophy. part of two hours digging him out? Next morning he absent-mindedly gave SAINT AUGUSTINE out as his text. “What shall it profit a FLORIDA “T’m told that the course at Claybury- man if he gain the whole world and lose on-the-Clay is pretty good. Howis it for the last hole?” length?” The Oldest City in America “No good! The only long drive at Clay- “What do you think of the course at bury, is the one from the station to the Llanfairfechan?” course.” “Well, that’s rather hard for me to say.”
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The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938
CONTENTS FEBRUARY 19 / 38
comment — instruction — personalities — announcements
reports features R.C.G.A. Officials (pictorial) page 6 Good Golfing Words (Humor) ..... page 3 Association Meetings page 7 Jekyll and Hyde Golf (Travel) ..... page 8 People and Their Clubs page 14 Southern’ Pictonialets. cue ee page 10 | In Recognition of Merit (National Ratings) by H. R. Pickens Jr...... page 12 comment Personalities by Ralph H. Reville .... page 15 | Stymie Reactions ...... en instruction Talking about Golf (editor page 9 Keeping in Touch by T. High .. page 16 Controlling the Flail by Gilbert Redd .. page 11
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The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938
Stymie Reactions
HE recent American decision to modify the stymie ruling in match play to read that “ “a ball which stymies another and lies within six inches of the holes shall be lifted and replaced without penalty” has brought forth alcolades of comment from the outstanding players of the world. Here are a fewopinions concerning the new move — the second major rule change the U.S.G.A. has instigated in two years. Chick Evans of Chicago, former Open and amateur champion wroteas follows:
“T like the stymie. Match play is dull P. CARRIERE without it. I think the stymie should re- Montreal Manager main in the game. It has successfully stood J. R. WILSON ALAN BLAND the test of time.” Vice-President Sec Treas. Tommy ‘Tailer, former Metropolitan champion andsocialite golf leader in that district, expresses his opinion of the GOLFand ESTATES stymie: TURF MAINTENANCE “Tt is a fine shot when played proper- ly,” says the former metropolitan cham- pion. “I feel very strongly that it iS a EQUIPMENT and SUPPLIES fundamental part of the game of golf.”
Frank Strafaci of New York who ir O R O Tractors and Fairway Cutting Outfits. placed ninth in the U. S. Openlast year and who is generally regarded as oneof M | E@ R GAN lige More used by Golf Clubs than any other fertilizer. the East’s best amateurs, feels inclined to regard the stymie as a shot to be taken SKINNER Overhead Irrigation for turf nurseries, flower and vegetable just as if one was behindatree, a fence, gardens. or a barn from whichthereis obviously no other recourse than to makethebest COURSE ACCESSORIES Flags, poles, spikers, rollers etc. of it. He also feels that controversy is Straight Varieties and Special Mixtures No. 1 likely to arise over the marking andplac- GRASS SEED— Government Standard and our own “Gold Seal” ing of balls if the rule is changed. Brand—Specially selected seed for Turf purposes which qualifies under the Turf Grass Section of the Johnny Goodman, national champion new Dominion Government Seed Act. who is a most representative student of the game writes: “T like the stymie. No oneis so capable as to intentionally lay a deliberate stymie. It should be considered a rub of the green. A person who plays an intentional
stymie hurts h‘mself. To perform a stymie Pid aied Our Garden Book of takes a delicate shot. To play delicate Make our Golf Cata- seventy-six pages with shots in golf is part of the game.” logue your buying beautiful illustrations Oneinteresting observation was made guide for 1938. A and useful informa- by Donald MacPhail who states that he copygladly mailed on tion is sent free. likes the self-laid stymie as it is a just request. penalty for a man’s carelessness on the greens. Of considerable interest was the re- action of Henry Cotton in England when questioned upon the stymie changein the United States. Henry, the arch-individu- alist, said he was flatly against the new EDWARD WEBB & SONS (CANADA) LIMITED rules and general changes and would probably withdraw from a tournament TORONTO MONTREAL the first time anyone lifted his ball or 145 King St., E., —-- Phone EL. 3131 718 St. Paul St., W., — Phone LA. 3361 vice-versa in match tournament play.
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y=Elected Roval Canadian of the q . of Ass% ociesation
Ernesst Saavvaard, R.C.G.A Vice-president from Montrea Geo. . L L. Roobbiinson, Toronto, 5 Ontariio. Col i audc e B own I ond d on ’ R.C.G.A. pprreesident rta .M ews, E monton, Albe ee A. W . atth ews, Ed Goll ncouver, B.C } Cana \ian . S. Charlton, Va the Roya o the he men oO! mtmen ts t ese are t 938 appoi t Th are the 1 s will res ion They heir hand Associat and in t g year Committe¢ forthcomin utivé r the es Exec of Golf fo OL a p tate ntativ' y the 5 represe l- full mé mber 1 this recogi R c.G.A. as oained Each n ; each h inence i e Dominio ding prom tion of th long stan y to 4 vict and ing dignit on by ser ty Lend ity ti s communi ed on dign the sport in hi 15 found precet jent ynd this age-old work; hey< ame whost .C.G \. el- o e 0} the R rough the t one phas 0 golf th e js bu e made 1 years hav te advanc recent the astu iation 1 progres the Assoc bers a5 orts Ol ttee mem f .A. Commi ment ped Rf G eful judg e stam and of car ent of th oductive, on, presid sive, pr Oo} Lond up Ol e Brown m 4 gro ol, Claud about hi 1 C eathered continue on, has fitted to Associati men well uch to nd sports eant so m entlemen a ch has m ov work whi e years S the fine the passin a EE 1938 ada over Dawes, M bec. me 11 Can R. J. ontreal, Que the ga » M pee ise FrIIa ser, To ron t ° oO 1ta 1 °
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Subscribers change of address must reach publication offices tnree weeks before it is to take effect. All manuscripts or photographs must be accompanied by return postage. Permission for reprinting material appearing in these pages must be granted by the publishers. Head office—1434 St. Catherine St. W., Montreal, Que. Branch offices for advertising Toronto office, Queen St. W., Toronto, Ont. Editor-in-chief, Hilles R. Pickens, Jr., General Manager, W. D. Taylor, Head Office. Coleridge C. Peterson, Toronto Office. Contributors Ralph H. Reville, 3 ITlagazine Chureh St. Brantford, Ont. Bertie Paxton, Hollyburn, P.O. W. Vancouver, B.C. F. H. Fisher 30 Bouverie St., London, England, Mr. Stu Keate, loronto. This magazine carries authoritative notices and articles in regard to the activities of the Associations which it represents as Official Organ. In other re- spects these Associations are in no way related to the contents or opinions of Official Organ of the Royal Canadian Golf contrib utors. Association; the Province of Quebec Golf As- sociation; The Canadian Senior Women’s Association; The Montreal Professional Golfer’s Association. Royal Canadian to |\ Experiment Officials of the Royal Canadian | Golf Association. |
The 1938 season will be Hon. President, His Excellency, | The Right Hon. Lord Tweedsmuir Hi carried out in somewhat the G.C.M,G,, C:H: Governor-General i of Canada. | nature of an experiment in- Col. Claude Brown sofar as the Royal Canadian President / J. Ernest Savard Vice-President Golf Association is con- B. L. Anderson Secretary-Treas, } cerned. Bythis is meant that Executive Committee the ruling body of the game W. S. Charlton Br, Columbia | in this country will be trying A. W. Matthews Alberta a newplan of things as re- Major J. H. Warren Saskatchewan gards to the set-up of its re- & Justice J. H. Adamson Manitoba ll M. R. Ferguson, Montreal P.Q.G.A. J. Dix Fraser Ontario I President. lationship with the various E. A. Harris, Toronto, O.G.A. Frank H. Harris Ontario President provincial associations. The G. L. Robinson Ontario first move to instate the pro- Ontario Keeps Step James T. Wilson Quebec Quebec Makes Plans R. J. Dawes Quebec i vincial golf associations as in- Highlight of the Ontario Ernest Savard Quebec J. Royden Thomson N. Brunswick dividual units of the major Golf Association annual Col. C. H. L. Jones Nova Scotia I In theelection of Mr. M. body will be made. This in meeting which took place C. W. Jackson Past-President R. Fergusonto the presiden- turn will induce incorpora- recently was the election of John I. Rankin Past-President cy of the Province of Que- tion of the clubs within the E. C. Gould Past-President Mr. Ernest A. Harris of Robt. Jacob K. C, Past-President bec Golf Association a man provincial associations as in- ‘Toronto to the presidency of high standing and long dividual members of the R. of this powerful golfing CANADIAN GOLFER | service in the Montreal com- CaGy A: body. Mr. Harris, a mem- ADVISORY BOARD munity receives appropriate At the recent annual ber of Rosedale, succeeds a MR. C. ROSS SOMERVILLE recognition. Long a promi- U.S. Champion 1932 | meeting of the R.C.G-A. in namesake Mr. Frank A. nent member of Beacons- MR. VERNON G. CARDY Montreal Col. Claude Harris of Missisauga to the field (Zolf and Country Club Montreal Sportsman i Brown of London was in- lead position of golf in that | and father of two very en- province while the latter has MR. L. W. BARKER stalled as president of the as- thusiastic golfing sons, Mr. Past President P.Q.G.A. sociation to succeed the popu- graduated on to the Royal MR. STANLEY THOMPSON | Ferguson himself plays a Canadian Golf Association lar John I. Rankin of Mont- Golf Architect good steady game and_ is Executive committee. Seven real who served so well in MR. EARLE O. TURNER | therefore interested in golf 1937-38. As_ vice-president new directors came into of- Maritime Executive both from an active as well Montreal’s outstanding Mr. fice on the O. G. A. at the MR. GEO. H. FORSTER as the executive side. Mr. same meetingg- : Also dle G. Past President J. Ernest Savard of Laval R.C.G.A. 1 Ferguson has served the ‘Thompson, London, and L. finds the trail to the R. C. MR. GEO. L. ROBINSON P.Q.G.A. as chairman of W. Jac kson, ‘Toronto, were G. A: leadership to which he Executive R.C.G.A the Inter-sectional team named as vice-presidents of will likely be elected in MR. E. C. GOULD matches, a very important the Association. J. Lewis 1939. Other members of Past President feature of play in this prov- Brown was retained as Sec- R.C.G.A. | the Executive for the coming ince. In 1937 he was elected MR. ALFRED COLLYER year will be found in the retary- Treasurer which post to the vice-presidency of the R.C.G.A masthead of this publication he has held for several years. Association and now suc- appearing on this page at the T. A. Browne, London; ceeds Mr. R. J. Dawes of John H. Chipman, oron- right. Royal Montreal to the to; W. C. George; Orillia; — TO NEW OFFICIALS — president’s chair. Following The annual meeting Henry L. Schade, Windsor; As an assistance to golf in your com- Mr. Ferguson as vice-presi- showed that the Open cham- W. Ie Clarke, ‘Toronto; munity we suggest you keep posted by dent is Mr. H. B. MacLean pionship, income from which Waedlaw Vair, Galt; and reading Canadian Golfer regularly —
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The above scenes are shots of the same course —the Sea Island layout which provides one of the most interesting tests in the south. This course boasts one nine of typical inland golf and the second is, as seen below, undeniably Sea side golf at its best. This unique feature 8ives this course real character which is seldom the same twice. Holes which one time are quite pleasantly simple can, in a_ short time, present the aspect of ogres to one’s score card—hence the Jekyll and Hyde element Sea Island golf.
If you’ve ever longed for an island boat, or p lane. The Coastal Highway with the Annual Mid-Winter Tour- all your own—a veritable kingdom joins the Cause way, fast trains can nament February 24-26, the Annual where you could do just as you be sto pped at nearby points on the Spring Tournament for the Club pleased with your every whimantici- mainland. The Sea Island Yacht Championship March 16-19, and the pated—you’ll find a close approach Clubis directly on the Inland Water- Annual Ladies Tournament March to this Utopia, without the respon- Way traversed now by so many 21-26, highlighting the season. sibility of ownership, at Sea Island, yachts. And t he new Glynn County Designed by those famous golf ar- off Georgia’s southern coast. Airport on th e island has paved run- chitects, Colt and Alison, and Walter A description of Sea Island jis full ways with government lighting. Travis, the Sea Island course js of contrasts and the life you may Golf on the Sea Island Golf Club’s said by many experts to call for as lead there is as varied as you wish it. superb course, not ed for its combi- great a variety of shots as any course This coastal isle has an atmosphere nation of a strictly seaside nine and in America. Although the pane of intriguing isolation from the work- an inland nine, is an outstanding sport course offers a real test of ability even a-day; world, yet it is connected to at all seasons. Throughout the spring for experiencedplayers, there are few the mainland by a motor causeway a serie s of frequent tournaments in- courses so interesting to average and jeasily reached by motor, rail, spire friendly riv alry on the links, (Continued on page 24)
Jalking about Golf EDITORIAL
Il R. Pickens Yr.
I’ late years throughout Canada golf has taken spective divisions. “Vhe divisional team-winners au- on many commendable and worthwhile as- tomatically qualify for the division above while each pects of organization. The major golf bodies have last place club drops back into the groups below. been most active in this regard with the result that ‘These events: are conducted in a similar fashion to splendid competition and association has been pro- the Walker Cup matches with four two-ball four- vided for the better players. Provincial and Na- somes being played in the morning and eight singles tional event calendars keep the low handicap golf- matches in the afternoon. One plays against th« ers well provided with strenuously active campaigns. othe: three members of his foursome—each of Provincial associations in some cases schedule as whomrepresent a different club. The competition many as thirty tournaments during our compara- is at match play with a point being given for each tively short Canadian seasons—and for the tourna- opponent whomone defeats. Half points are given ment “regulars” this means’ plenty of activity. for draws and, of course, no points for a loss. ‘Two- This flurry of rather crowded fixtures seems to ball teams may win three points by defeating all its have been a natural outcome of what the golfing three opponents, and each singles player may win public desires yet in the bustle of organization really three points for victory over the other three players only a small percentage of the entire golfing public in this foursome. The highest possible number of is being considered. It is coincidental that at the points any team can register is thirty-six. he team same time one of the finest venues of social and scoring the greatest number is the winner in that competitive promotion which the game can offer1s division. being somewhat forgotten. All this is interesting and the tournament brings Werefer in thefirst instance to the fact that the together the eight best players from each club for events appearing on most sectional association fix- one dav It is a splendid tournament and a great ture cards are attractive exclusively to the class A deal of interest 1s shown by the contestants. How- golfer—in reality to only the best of this general ever it only serves to bring together the top-notch handicap classification. In the second consideration golfers once more—most of whom play togethero: we have in mind the widespread disappearance of enjoy each other’s society throughout many of the the old inter-club competition which used to bring thirty events of the schedule. In that re spect such an two clubs into rivalry represented by large teams. arrangement resolves itself into just another tourna- Strangely enoughsuch events, rated as highlights of ment—and at the sametimeserves to lull the gen- the season a few years back, have been almost com- eral golfing public’s sense of further need for inter- pletely discontinued in many of the larger golfing mingling among members of various clubs. centres. In this mode of things perhaps ten players from ‘The reason for this dearth of inter-club compe- each club are brought together, on and off, thirty tition 1s based upon the fact that under the super- times a year—and year in and year out this group, organization of sectional associations it is supposed representing the so-called “golfing fraternity,” alone that the bulk of players who might be interested in reaps the benefit of the opportunity afforded by golf taking part, cannot be counted upon to represent for bringing together large numbers of sportsmen their clubs more than once or twice in a season. Eventhis is possible only when there happens to be from various clerbs. But it should never be forgotten that one can be a sportsman in golf and still have a a let-up in the regular schedule! handicap of ten or a good deal more. Werealize that an additional series of, say, cight inter-club matches during the year might be out of The deduction from these facts 1S obvious, The the question for top ranking players in the various class B golfer is being rather left out and the inter- clubs simply because there is not enough open tim« club match, a great means ofsocial inter-minglineg on the regular schedules. This is particularly true in as well as interesting competition, is falling into the the so-called larger centres. Such opinion is evident- class of the archaic. The combination of the two ly held by provincial executives of such provinces naturally points toward the arrangement of inter- as, for instance, Quebec, where the clubs of the club class B fixtures. Wethink that such events reg- ularly conducted would be heralded with an im- provinces are organized into four club divisions and on onedayeachyear club teams of cight men meet mense amount of enthusiasm from golfers every- in competition for the championships of their re- (Continued on page 23)
COMMENTS ON EDITORIAL (of reAsonaBLe LENGTH) WILL BE WELCOMED BY THE EDITOR The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938
Dr Fred A Gaby of Toronto congratulates his At Belleair Florida at the son Fred M. Gaby on a Bellevue Biltmore Mr. W win in the Belmont Manor G. and George Armstrong Tournament. The Gaby of Montreal warm up fo family were recent visitors a round on one of the in Bermuda hotel’s two great courses
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Among those near the end, however, diffi- he culty looms at every turn. This can be attributed to the LSE GCLE CLASS|eh fact that those who have dominated during the past year and who, as a result, will take h:gh rankings with them into the 1938 season, have almost monopolized the spot- light in the important events throughout 1937. We might illustrate with any of the first three on the list. C. Ross Somerville, of London, Ontario who heads the list had one of his most consistently fine seasons. Sandy did not meet with a single match defeat during the year in majo competition in Canada. Phil Farley of Montreal, com- piling the most prolifically title-studded season of any player in the Dominion, kewise left little glory for othe players in his section of Canada. Then Jimmy Todd, left- hander from Victoria who has skyrocketed to third plac« after not being placed in the first fifteen last year, held sway with an iron hand in the far west. In reality Canada’s first fifteen has neithe: tered personnel, nor in actual change of playing abilities s much as it has from members of the 1937 select grou s e a dropping from the field of elegibles. a s e k T On our present list seven players who were ranked a s e last year are still “‘upI front”? among the golfers of Canada r m s The most important jump in position was that made a c e i by the perennial star, Sandy Somerville, who was last ( , " a year ranked only sixth after rather lacadasical season m , e number one pe sition t This year he returns to the which a o he held in 1935. A Probably Jim Todd’s great play which landed him in third place the first time he ever earned ranking was in- deed the greatest “‘surprise package” to appear, but this was only scarcely more impressive than the great return to form of Somerville’s clubmate and friend, Jack Nash of London. The East scores a comeback taking four Last season Nash barely landed in fourteenth place. of thefirst five places in Canada’s ‘‘ First Even that was chiefly a rating of respect, but in 1937 Fifteen” this year. Nash, like Somerville, produced enviable golf in every tournament which saw him entered. It was this consis- Last year the West took thefirst three tency rather than any great collection of titles which places. Quebec and Ontario lead with raised the handsom« Londoner ten notches to fourth place. four representatives in this charmed As in other years we have based these selections and group. their positions upon a joint consideration of recognized ibihties and the extent to which Canadian players have been able to utilize these abilities in compiling seasonal rec ords. bec Amateur championship, was low scorer in_ the Willingdon Cup By W. . Pickens Jr. matches being the only player to equal par for the two rounds, was finalist in the Canadian amateul championship, won the Manoir FiCKCUR ROLLS Richelieu tournament, the Dukeof ’ Kent Trophy in Quebec, the Metro- s politan trophy in Montreal, th | SOMERVILLE 6 Pheonix Invitation tournament, the BLACK it LAWSON v 2 FARLEY Quebec Mixed foursome champion- 7 RICHARDSON 12 AELLY y 32 TODD & MARTEL 13 CORRIGAN V” ship, and set a new all-time record 4 NASH 9 BOECKH 4 ROLLAND ¥ by being the low amateur for a third time in the Canadian Open cham- § TAYLOR 10 TAYLOR ,JR. 15 BARR ” pionship in Toronto. It might b« mentioned for the benefit of those who are not familiar with thes¢ events which’ Farley captured in 1937, that they are all equivalent to major victories over the best fields in Quebec and in some cases in the East. There is no doubt that Somer- ville, as well as he played in 1937 only “nosed out” Farley for Numbei one ranking by his 2 and 1 victory over the younger golfer in the finals of the Canadian Amateur champion- ship! Jim Todd In placing Jimmy No. 3. Todd at third place in the Dominion, we in no way stretch our IMaginations, al- though most eastern writers are per- haps not sufficiently familiar with the powerful left-hander to give him this accord. At any rate, Jim was a semi-finalist in the Canadian ama- teur championship; he was medalist in the B. C. amateur championship played at Victoria this year; he won his city title in Victoria; he scored fairly well in the Willingdon Cup matches; and to top off the year h won the British Columbia Open Championship with a six under pai total of 270 for the 72 holes. That, Somerville With this in mind let award with ease. Then followed a we feel, leaves little doubt of this INow 1: us review Sandy Somer- great showing which saw Sandy surge serious-minded golfer’s real status fou 1938. ville’s achievements for to his sixth Canadian amateur cham- the year and notedefinitely why this pionship at the Ottawa Hunt Club star performer has again returned in July. During long tour of the Jack Nash As intimated before, the top of the list. Sandy began by country in which he played numer- No. 4. it is a real pleasure to winning the Ontario amateur cham- ous exhibitions from Vancouver to sec lack Nash back up pionship at the Sunningdale course in Montreal, Sandy annexed the bril- again in number four post after a London. In this event he played liant Totem pole event at Jasper. In bad slide in 1936. Jack didn’t win some stout opponents, but their ef- the face of such a year there can be titles this year, but he certainly played forts were in vain as the “‘silent one” no doubt of Sandy’s position, yet sur- the golf to take this rung of the showed early signs of a great yea prisingly close on his heels we must ladder. He was low amateurin the ahead. To this title he added the place Phil Farley of Montreal. Ontario Open championship, plac- London Hunt Club annual invita- ing third in that event which has tion tourney which he wins almost Farley Phil Farley won more probably the. strongest field of any annually. At the $4000 General No.2. events of major importance sectional event in Canada. His rounds Brock Open tournament Sandy this year than any player in were 70-71 three strokes behind th walked off with the low amateur the country .He won his second Que- (Continued from page 17) Reviewing and previewing the open and amateur courses PEOPLE AND THEIR CLUBS Jack Nash of the same club. Golfers of the “Sunny”? Morse variety— Sunny being the Western Ontario Public Links Champion and_ hailing from Chatham—should showto ad- vantage performing comparatively in their own locality. The Hunt Club will have several fine ‘‘horses” in the field besides the champion, Nash, of course, will be the outstanding alter- native, but such players as Normand Charlie Keene have a great chance of carrying the homeclub standards far in the July event. The beautiful Missis- sauga Club House at Port Credit just **Hooking”’ Back to college outside Toronto People and their Courses where the Canadian Open championship It will be remembered that the Altogether it should be a great will be played August 18th-20th. Hunt Club is. built around the year for the London Hunt Clubin grounds of Western University. In London, Ontario. Indeed, the dian Amateur Championship are to fact at several points a bad hook takes able to “Hunt” should be boast be July 25-31. This was decided re- one “‘back to college’. In 1930 the some outstanding features this year— cently by the R.C.G.A., following contestants played through a semi- features which seldom, if ever, have approval by the Hunt Club Commit- drought in the Western part of On- accrued to a single club in the same tee, tario, and the Hunt Club was baked year before. Werefer to the fact that to the proverbial “frazzie.” On top Only Sandy nowat Top the newly elected president of the of this a high wind blewgusts of dust Royal Canadian Golf Association, Thelast time the championship was across the “‘stoney” burnt fairways. Col. Claude Brownis a member of played at the London Hunt, Club, Distance was no object at all as sev- this club, likewise the Canadian ama- was in 1930 when Somerville won eral par fours were quite “drivable.” teur champion, Sandy Somerville his third Canadian Amateur Cham- But the clubhouse at the Hunt Club hails from this layout, and lastly the pionship. That year he defeated was, andis, a grandold place with R.C.G.A. has awarded the playing WoodyPlatt in the final, 11 and 10. dignity and charm abounding; the of the Willingdon Cup Matches and That event featured such names as course is unique if not extremely dif- the Canadian Amateur Champion- Jack Cameron, Carroll Stuart, Nic ficult; and the playing strength of ship to the same course! Thereis, in Thompson, Jr., the Ryans of De- the membership must be respected fact, a fine possibility of members of troit, Bill Taylor, Connelly, also Ed- most highly! this splendid old club seeing a club- die Held of New York, and though Thecourse is built close to the in- mate win a seventh amateur cham- only eight years ago most of the tersection of the Medway Creek and pionship over the home layout—and boys who are at the top today were the rather turbulent Thames River. then looking on while the first rank- then very much “in the making.” Last year the latter went upon a ing trophy is presented by a club- Gordon Baxter ‘Taylor of Montreal, spree which covered parts of the mate! who was to be champion just two course with four to six feet of water. Incidently the dates of the Wil- years later failed even to qualify. In- Silt covered muchof the course when lingdon Cup Matches and the Cana- deed, of all those who were tops most the water subsided and the smother- have dropped from the picture ex- ing effect of this collidial deposits had cept Sandy of London Hunt Club. If to be counteracted by actually cart- he wins his seventh championship ing the material away. there this year, we predict that some 1930 was the sameyear in which of his hardest opposition will come the Willingdon Cup Matches were right from London and _ vicinity played on a separate course from the where a degree of golf-mindedness, amateur tournament and, the Royal quite amazing, has sprung up in re- York Club in Toronto sawthe Inter- cent years through the influence of provincial matches. Quebec, at that Sandy and his great running-mate, time, emerged with a rather high score, but still won the event as Royal (left) Mississauga has had many famous York’s newlayout proved too much members, but ‘fold John’? E. Hall, who is honorary Captain and who has been a member for most of the contestants. since the club began, is the most beloved and revered. (Continued on paye 15) The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938 Mississauga for Open This year one month after the PERSONALITIES Canadian Amateur Championship, the Canadian Open Championship will see the thirty-second meeting of this “big money” tournament. Au- in the canadian golfing world gust 18th-20th will be the dates and the course selected is the popular Mississauga Club at Port Credit in Toronto. Mississauga is the home THE appoint- Mrs j.2 W. Club of Gordie Brydson, Ontario by Ralph Fl Reville professional match play titleholder. It ment of Mr. McConnell, of was also the sceneof the 1931 Cana- John Milton Montreal one of dian Open Championship. This was Godfrey, K.C. of Voronto, for the the outstanding financiers of Canada, the occasion for Walter Hagen’s one past few years Securities Commission- has taken over the Presidency of the and only triumph in Canada’s. ma- er for the Province of Ontario, to Montreal Star and Family Herald jor tournament. Even then, it will be a Justice of the Supreme Court of Company in succession to the late be remembered “the Haig” had no Ontario, has met with general ap- greatly lamented Lord Atholstan. easy time winning at Mississauga as proval. Mr. Justice Godfrey has for That Mr. McConnell intends to he was forced into an extra round by many years been an outstanding take his ne wspape r interests in the the spectacular finish of Percy Allis member of the Ontario Bar and has future, seriously, is demonstrated by the British professional who was in acted on many Conciliatory and other the fact that he has resigned his Di- America with the British Ryder Cup- important Boards. He has for years rectorships in the Bank of Montreal, pers. Hagen and Allis tied with totals been an enthusiastic golfer and is a Sun Life and some one dozen other of 292 partly because scoring was a prominent member of the Mississau- leading Canadian financial _institu- bit higher in those days, generally, ga Golf & Country Club, Toronto. tions. Mr. McConnell has always and also because the course was as Healso took an active part with Mr. been a warmsupporter of the Royal “slippery” as could be imagined, Ralph Connable in the formation of & Ancient game and in addition to That is, the fairways were badly the very successful Humber Valley his own private course on his estate baked. Allis was then stationed in Public Golf Club, Toronto, of which near Montreal is a member of The Germany but has since taken an ap- he was an Honorary Director. One Royal Montreal, Beaconsfield, pointment in Britain where for a of Mr. Justice Godfrey’s proudest Mount Bruno and Whitlock Golf number of years he has been consid- achievements is the making of a Clubs. His active participation in the ered one of the most consistently fine- “H ole-in-One” some few years ago. future in the newspaper worldof the stroking golfers in the country . How- A man of the highest principle and a Dominion, is by wayof being, almost an epoch. ever, the colorful Hagen brooked no personal code without a flaw, he will opposition in that 1931 play-off and make a distinguished and worthy For the first time in the history of struggled through to the crown. wearer of the ermine. the high office, Ontario has a prom- inent golfer as Lieut.-Governor. The Talking of “Holes-in-One” Mr. Hon. Albert Matthews, outstanding Personalities at Mississauga John E. Hall one of the founders of ‘Toronto financier, who was appoin- the Mississauga Golf Club (although Mississauga’s course which was ted in December to the responsible burnt for the 1931 Open won’t be over 80 years of age he still enjoys position, whilst a resident of Ottawa his round of golf) who is wintering that waythis year! In thefirst place joined The Royal Ottawa Golf Club at Lake Worth, Florida, has taken there is a watering system. Next, the in 1911. In 1913hejoined the Rose- time off from his divot-digging to club is fortunate in having as mem- dale Golf Club, Toronto and in send a little story from Florida. bers, two well-known agronomists, 1915 the Beaconsfield Golf Club, Around Ontario, the prizes to be Alan Bland and J. R. Wilson, both Montreal. In 1919 on his return to won for making a «“ “oner”’ » are dwind- executives of the Edward Webb & ‘Toronto he joined the Lambton Golf ling rapidly but in the land of sun- Sons, seed company, in “Toronto. & Country Club. shine and flowers, they are telling Both have lent much to the great Mr. Matthews too, is keenly in- about a certain District Attorney who condition of Mississauga in recent terested in the Windermere Golf years. Mr. Blandis chairman of the recently accomplished the twenty Club one of the best known and most Greens Committee. thousand to one shot. This is what popular links in the Muskoka Dis- he got for turning the trick: one trict. This popular resort club was Mississauga has been the haven of ton of ice, one ton of soft coal, a keg brought into being some years ago many notables in Canadian golf. In of beer, five thousand feet of lumber, by Colonel James Mason of Toron- carlier years the famous Thompson fifty gallons of gasoline, a pass on a to. On his death Mr. Matthews took family held forth with an abundant local bus line good for one year and over his interests and every summer bulk of playing strength represented last but by no means least, a free bu- devotes much time to the Club’s by Stan, Frank, and the late Bill. rial whenhedies. It certainly pays to welfare. It is interesting to note that “a » (Continued on page 22) make an “‘ace” in Florida, the fair. (Continued on page 22) The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938 professional in the Old Country. Jock lost no timein settling down after his splendid showing in America two years ago. He is married and com- paratively well set up in life. The jaunty Scot occasionally turns a hand to writing a short piece about the game and recently rather enlightened some of his countrymen with a bit appearing in a prominent British golf periodical. One supposes that Jock’s superiority which shows through in discussing the British chances in the coming Walker Cup matches is based on his personal success in the 1936 MoneyEvent at Sedgefield event. In that tournament up to At Sedgefield Inn, one of those Horton Smith, Sammy Snead, the final, at least, he upset all the golf-stressing mid-southern rendevous Johnny Revolta and Ed Dudley, each precedent of a decade or moreby situated just outside of Greensboro of whomis internationally famous. actually defeating many of his op- N.C. the $5000 Greater Greens- This rounds out the list of outstand- ponents right on the putting surfaces: boro Open golf championship will ing tournament stars to be present. Now that alone is something which be held March 26th, 27th, 28th. The first amateur to send in his seems to have become somehowta- Sedgefield, possessor of a truly grand entry blank is youthful Bobby Dunk- boo — imagine a British player out- golf course anyway and a_ popular putting an American. At any rate spot among Canadian winter-goers Jock did it right throughto thefinals. will be the focal point of golfing at- It is interesting to note what Jock tention at that time for a great field thinks of the differences in play be- is assured to start over the two tween the golfers of the two coun- courses which will hold the tourna- tries. Certainly he cannot be far ment — the Sedgefield Country Club wrong for he should know. He starts course and the Starmount Golf Club his article: course at Greensboro, N. ic The “We have the players in Great event is to be for 72 holes medal Britain good enough to defeat the play, and will extend overthree days, Americans in the coming Walker with 18 holes each thefirst two days Cup matches.” This statement may and 36 hole final the third day. It seemslightly optimistic, but MacLean has not been decided as-yet Lover really believes it. What is more he which course the first rounds will be goes on to tell why the British seem played, and on which course: the to have a better chance this year than final. ever before: “In thefirst place, there ‘The tournament is open to all pro- is the question of ourattitude to the fessionals, and to amateurs with a game of golf. Where do westand handicap of 5 or under. regardless r here? That can only be answered of residence. Prize money to thetotal relatively. Our American conquer- of $5,000 will be distributed among Second youngest player to qualify for the Open Championship, Bobby Dunkel- ers, It 1s so often said, treat the game the winning professionals, and tro- berger of Greensboro. He will compete at the $5000 Greensboro event this spring. as a business and work conscientious- phies to the first three amateurs. Bobby Jones was the youngest qualifier in the history of the former event. ly at it. We on the other hand, are Immediately following the Pine- content to play well andareinclined hurst North and South, just preced- elberger, shown above, a member to console ourselves by maintaining ing the Augusta Masters’, this event of the Sedgefield Country club, who that the sport is still regarded in this is attracting considerable attention in at the age of 15 was gaining national country as a recreation and that it is the golfing world. Alreadythe entire fame for his uncanny game. Bobby for pleasure. That is all right in the American Ryder Cup Teamhave en- Dunkelberger was the second young- case of the ordinary player, but it is tered, including Tony Manero, 1936 est ever to qualify for the National not enough. I think we ought to be National Open Champion and_for- Open, only Bobby Jones surpassing able to make exceptions when the merly pro at the Sedgefield Country him in this. Last spring young golfing prestige of our country is at club; Gene Sarazen, former Nationa] Dunkelberger took first honors in stake.” Open and P.G.A. champion; Henry the Pinehurst North & South, and is “Tt is the general opinion, too, that Picard, the Hershey, Pa. hurricane, a real threat in the coming tourna- our American friends have the un- and present Argentine Open champ; ment at Sedgefield. disputed advantage of being able to Byron Nelson, Reading, Pa. pro who play all the year round: That, how- won |the Master’s Open at Augusta MacLean Confident ever, is the privilege of the fortunate and /the $12,000 Belmont, Mass. few. Most of the American amateurs Open; Ralph Guldahl, present Na- Jack MacLean of England, 1936 tional Open champ; Denny Shute, American amateur championship have muchthe sameopportunities for the czar of P.G.A+ tournaments; finalist to Johnny Fischer, is now a (Continued on page 19) 16 The CANADIAN GOLFER February 1938 ecognition of We vit National Rankings (Continued from page 13) leaders. On top of this Jack came this year, as luck would have it, the amateur, but in the past two years back with a brilliant display in the chunky beau brummel of the West which have markedhis ascendencyat Willingdon Cup matches and lead Coast didn’t happen to win anything home, he has not provided his best the Ontario team with a 149 total. of importance. We could place him form when away. Werate him He was one of three to break 150 almost anywhere on these facts ex- eighth this year, however, in view of over the par 73 wind-swept Ottawa cept that he was the fourth low his repeat performances in the Al- Hunt course this year in this impor- scorer in the Willingdon Cup match- berta amateur championships, the tant tourney. In the amateur cham- es in which he led his team. Then Edmonton championship, and_ his pionship Nash continued his great again he was three under par when one-stroke-behind, runner-up show- play until he bowedafter three extra Farley beat him in the Canadian ing, in the Alberta Open which was holes to his old rival and chum, Phil amateur championship. ‘That, in a major ranking tournament this e |a Farley. It was the tensest and most itself, may account for the fact that year through increased prize money. keenly fought match of the whole we still think highly of an unvic- He was Opentitlist last year. His tournament. Jack also won the ‘torious Kenny. He was second low two titles over increasingly strong Lambton field day held by the amateur in the B. C. open with a opposition land him in eighth place O.G.A. at the start of the season. 281 total. Placed sixth in the event. this year. From these facts, though he went Likewise we place him sixth in the “titleless” Nash takes his stand this 1938 rating. Jim Boeckh Jim Boeckh of To- year ten points higher in the ranking No. 9. ronto takes ninth place than in 1936 when he was four- John Richardson In Johnny teenth. In 1935 Jack was up to third this year after not be- No.7. Richardson of ing listed previously. His rise this year place. Calgary we pre- is based upon his 19 hole match with sent the Canadian golfing world Sandy Somerville in the Ontario Gordon Taylor Gordon Baxter with real “ivory”. Here is one of amateur championship, his good No. 5. Tavlor of Mont- those coming mid-western youths showing in the Canadian amateur real was unrated who really plays golf and has the championship, his 70-73 in the On- in 1937 as he practically withdrew making of a champion in any tario Open for a place close to the from competitive play. This year he “Jeague”. Johnny is only seventeen, top, and his record-making 68 in the returned to the fray and only bowed but in his first trip east the tall, Hamilton O.G.A. field day. Boeckh at the 36th hole of the semi-final well-set-up, youngster placed fifth in is the scion of a golfing family and match which he played against Phil the Willingdon Cup matches and one maybe assured that his achieve- Farley of Montreal in the Canadian made a great showing in the Ama- ments are based on sound knowledge Amateur championship. This re- teur championship. He was 153 for and diligent practice. He should be markable showing in the tournament the Interprovincial test and lead such up around the top for quite a while which he won in 1932 was respon- established luminaries as Somerville, now that he has moreor less arrived! sible, along with his fine consistent Taylor, Corrigan, Gordon ‘Taylor play in the Willingdon Cup matches, Jr., in this very important tourna- Gordon Taylor Jr. for his being placed fifth in this year’s Right behind ment. Along with this showing No. 10. his Willingdon ratings. Gordie eliminated, U. S. In- Johnny was the Calgary City cham- tercollegiate champion, and current Cup’t'e a m - pion this year when he beat Stew mate, Boeckh, is another ‘Toronto selection for the American Walker Vickers one upin thefinal. He then player who has been around for a Cup team, Fred Haas, who was this won the Prince of Wales tourna- long time and who incertain phases year defending champion of the ment which is one of the outstanding of his game is perhaps the best in Canadian title in Ottawa. Haas won events in the West. Indeed Richard- the title in 1936, but bowed to Tay- Canada. Werefer to Gordon Tay- son should be heard from plenty in lor Jr. of Summit in Toronto. lor who shot eighteen consecutive the future and so should Alberta Gordie, a sensational putter and pars for the victory. Outside of the if he is an example of that province’s major events in Ottawa ‘Taylor chipper, takes tenth place for being coming crop of youngplayers. a semi-finalist in the Ontario ama- played little competitive golf in his teur championship, for producing two home province although he did take Henry Martell HenryMartell the St. Jeromefield day. fine 74’s in the Ontario Open, and No. 8. presents us annual- for tieing for seventh place in the ly with a rather odd Willingdon Cup matches. He also Ken Black Kenny Black of Van- problem. He undoubtedly has the won the Brantford O.G.A. field day No. 6. couver played just about game to make a name for himself and generally continued to be one as well as he did last in the east and in such events as the of the best golfers in the east. He year when he was rated first, but Interprovincials and the Canadian (Continued on page 21) The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938 Keeping in Touch At the meeting following the elec- (Continued from page 16) tion of committee chairmen and of- playing as our amateurs at home; ficers it was decided that the P. Q. some, indeed, have fewer.” G- A. should follow the Royal Ca- “T am glad to hear that trial games nadian Golf Association in the adop- are going to be organised in different tion of the fourteen club rule during parts of the country, and I hope they the coming season. Important dates will start early this year. These local were set, but allocations of events trials are designed to encourage and were not made. These will be forth- develop players for the official trial coming sometime during the coming which, I am happy to know is ar- month. 1938 will see the Quebec ranged for St. Andrewsitself.” Openplayed probably Saturday Aug. “Every possible player should from 13th, the amateur championship July now be “getting down toit.” I am [|4i 7th-9th. convinced that as a rule our boys try Mr. Frank Harris, retiring president of the The Manoir Richelieu tournament Ontario Golf Association and newly elected to approach the game from the wrong to the Royal Canadian Golf Association. He will be held July 16th. Quebec has is a member of Mississauga and lives in end — namely the long shots. We Toronto. eleven three handicap players. start- would here do well to learn a little ing 1938 but noneare belowthis fig- from our opponents. They make a ure as it has not been the practice in point of being formidable on the Quebec Plans that province to rate under this mark. green, around the green and from the (Continued from page 7) “traps” (as they call the bunkers). mr. Cw G.A. Experi- ‘They realise that it is impossible even of Senneville, another active golfer for the expert player to avoid missing whose work onthe behalf of golf in ments a shot now and then. The verybest the Habitant province has been out- (Continued from page 7) is greatly responsible for “good fi- cannot keep hitting the green every standing in the past few seasons. nancial years”, did not live up to ex- time with their second shots, conse- Other appointments of note were: pectations as the event was “washed quently they concentrate on the short Chairman of the Inter-sectional out” by constant rain throughout the game — that is the telling part — match committe, J. Watson Yuile duration of the tournament. Some and at it they are deadly. Of course, of Royal Montreal; Chairman of the idea of what this sort of thing can they have only been able to master handicap committee, J. F. Chisholm, mean is indicated by comparing the these shots through hard practice. Whitlock; Chairman of the rating income of 1936 with that of last Four or five hours’ intensive practice committee, C. A. Beaudette, Laval; year at the Open. In 1936 $3039.58 a week is much better than four or Chairman of the Senior’s division, J. was taken at the Open whereasat the five rounds: The American boys G. Stenhouse, Country Club; Chair- utilise every spare hour at no matter man of the Juniors division, A. O. samecourse underevenbetter organ- ization the rain cut income to a mere what time of day.” MacKay, Mount Bruno. $250.51 last fall. The healthy state “I remember when in America of the R. C: G. A. however can well two days after the Walker Cup stand this blow having a goodly bal- match, whenstaying at the National Links Club on Long Island, I wak- anceas result of other successful years. Executives for the 1938-39 year have ened soon after seven in the morning been chosen on the old basis of ap- to the continual clicking of golf balls being hit. On looking out I beheld pointment, but if the plan now being “Scottie” Campbell practising with tried with the provincial association is successful next annual meeting will about fifty balls — and he was play- ing extremely well at that time! see a new method of selection in whch the provincial officers will be- One never sees such sights here, come candidates for office in the R. but 1f we want to beable to win the Walker Cup match and hold our own C. G. A. Decisions as to the location of major national tournaménts and against our American cousins weshall their dates are to be found elsewhere have to take a leaf out of their book. in this issue. Ihe fourteen club rule “Formerly it was surmised that we suffered from aninferiority com- is the only major change on the na- plex, but I don’t think that is the case tional records which will effect Ca- now. Wehaveplayers in this country nadian in 1938. at the moment as good as the Ameri- The outstanding progressive con- can amateurs, only they have still to sideration for nationalization of the realise that and get down to busi- game throughout the Dominion this ness. We will soon turn the tables year will be the standard rating and then. method of handicapping. This pro- St. Andrews is a course that takes posed system has been approved by a lot of knowing. I hope that our Quebec and Ontario and the R. C. team will find time to get themselves G. A. plan to send this out to the Mr. F. G. “Big Gordie’’ Taylor of Beacons- familiar with it, otherwise they will field Montreal. He is one of the provinces other provinces with recommendation low handicap players and recently became a start off under a great handicap: member of the Montreal stock exchange. for adoption. The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938 19 The MANOR PINEHURST A livable hotel that re- flects the Atmosphere of a fine home, Comfortably furnished and with a tradition of hospitality which satisfies an ex- clusive clientele. ALL ROOMS WITH BATH UNEXCELLED CUISINE COUNTRY CLUB PRIVILEGES MODERATE RATES OPEN NOVEMBER TO MAY Ownership Management RUSSELL’S WORTHINGTON LINE OF — Tractors-Mowers Cut down your cutting costs with Worthington Equipment. Golf Courses, Municipalities, and Estates can save time, money, and labour by investigating the possibilities of Worthington Power Units. 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RUSS EEL Montreal, Que. 132 St. Peter St., 20 The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938 — Talking about Golf (Continued from page 9) The Pine Crest Hun pinenurst, Nn. c. where and would in turn do much to promote o good oa P North fellowship among the members of various clubs. * Carolina Club interest and loyality would be induced among wg a broader swath of players and certainly the com- petition would produce numerous new class A ba aos aan " THE \ po ibw baw bow Re UE gol fers. ag INN Here is our suggestion for the promotion and LIKE carrying out of the idea and we think it meritorious of consideration by all provincial bodies inasmuch as A few of these can point in recent years to much HOME work on behalf of the class B player. In the first Offering guests a maximum of comfort excellent cuisine and place the association might group the clubs into reasonable rates. Country Club privileges. Automatic steam heat sections in numbers of four or possibly five. In this Sprinkler system for fire protection. Telephone in all rooms. Open way each club could meet the other in its section Nov. to May. Write for literature W. J. MacNab, Manager. twice a year, home and home. Announcements to club captains would provide for a handicap division and a number to constitute a team. For convenience let us say that twelve be the number. Any player with a handicap above the class A division would be eligible and a group of twenty players might be chosen prior, say, to the first of June. The club cap- tain might appoint a class B team captain to whom he could turn over the duties of getting twelve of this original twenty out for each of the matches, All eligible B team players would have to show earned handicaps at the beginning of the year. The play- ers in the original group would, of course, continue THE MOUNT ROYAL HOTEL to be eligible to play for this team throughout the MONTREAL, QUE. season regardless of how they might lower their Visit the famous NormandieRoof atop Canada’s finest hotel where the handicaps during that time. cultures of three great races meet and blend. Enjoy the perfect cuisine, With the provincial associations arranging the central location and ideal accom- modations schedules and sending these out to the clubs well in J. Alderic Raymond, President advance the class B team captain and players could count on these eight inter-club events well in ad- GENERAL BROCK HOTEL vance. Surely the visiting among the clubs and the NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. fine teamspirit which must be an outcome, labels Commanding the finest possible view of the seventh wonder of the world, this thought as a good one. Certainly there are tho beautiful General Brock is also famous for the Open Golf Tournament, many players who would learn to dote on this part the sun roof and magnificent Rain- bow Deck. of the competitive element of a gameat which they Ronald P. Peck, Resident Manager are either not yet ready to compete as class A ex- ponents, or have past the time when they can hold much aspiration beyond the thrill of keen compe- titive fellowship with players of similar abilities. HAMILTON, ONT. Serving therich agricultural and in- dustrial Niagara peninsula, the Royal Certainly golf is broad enought in scope to pro- Connaught's far famed hospitality has vide such an enjoyment for this latter group par- become international tradition H. Alexander MacLennan, ticularly when it is realized that, after all, it is upon Resident Manager the support of such enthusiasts that the game realies for existence.. We think inter-club, class B team matches might be an appropriate gesture of repay- PRINCE EDWARD HOTEL WINDSOR, ONT. ment to a class of golfers to whom organized golf One of Canada’s really outstanding owes a great deal for their support. hotels, the beautiful, modern 300- room Prince Edward is in the centre of Windsor yet by tunnel only three minutes from Cadillac Square, Detroit. Harry A. Peters, dr., PROFESSIONAL Resident Manager WELL KNOWN YOUNGpro- fessional seeks Appointment with larger Club. Regular employment has resulted in first class training. Address Canadian Golfer Box aat MB.-24. The CANADIAN GOLFER—February 1938 Jekyll and Hyde nine is most picturesque and com- fresh-water pool adjacent to the Golf bines characteristics of the best in- beach and surroundedbya protecting land courses. The second nine was wall; fishing from bateaux in the (Continueds from page’ 8) built just as the designers wished it rivers or on deep sea trips; sailing, golfers or real ‘“‘dubs’. Every hole on land re-claimed from the sea. speed boating, or cruising in the presents a “true golf problem, with Bordering the Frederica River and cruising in the winding waters about several methods of play to be chosen Saint Simons Sound, the second nine the island are all favorite diversions on most holes, so that the less ex- is typical of seaside courses and has to fill the sunny days at Sea Island. perienced golfer can choose the easier frequently been compared to St. An- In the evening dinner-dancing at aproach, while the low handicap play- drews, Westward Ho!, or Deal. The Cloister, super-dances at the Cr 35 challenged to select the more In addition to golf there’s a com- Yacht Club, and informal dancing daring and direct line of play. pl te round of other sports. Skeet every evening in the Cloister Club- For example, on the famous ‘Thir- shooting at the Sea Island Gun Club rooms; concerts,* bridge parties and teenth and Sixteenth holes, a straight attracts devotees every day. teas, Monte Carlo features; beach drive involves’ a water carry’ of less ‘Tennis on the Cloister’s battery of oyster and steak roasts, negro. spiri- than a hundred yards to broad. fair- fast courts, horseback. rides over the tuals, are all a part of the ever-inter- way, where a dog-leg must be mad pac ked beach sands or through wind- esting social life at .this resort. in each instance to, the well-trapped ing bridle paths, motoring or cycling greens. However, experts can dare a to explore interesting shrines to im- diagonal drive_paralleling the wate: portant deeds of yesteryear which Freak «Oner for nearly 200 yards and going direct took place on these famed Golden s"’ towards the pin. Isles are all included in the pattern Tr With fairways bordered by moss- of activity at Sea Island. ue golf stories were being told by the moder hune oaks and tall pines, the first Swimming in the ocean or in the n masters of the game as they ate turkey as the guest of Eric Thomson, Canadian millionaire in his “cottage” in Pinehurst during the Mid-South championships which earlier this winter opened a newtour- nament season, Seated around the table were a number of the nation’s leading stars. Questioned as to the numberof holes- in-one they had made during their career the record read: Harry Cooper 5 (not one for nine years, however) Horton Smith 4, Lawson Little 2, Frank Walsh 2, Dick Metz 2, and Billy Burke 1. @ In important Expositions the world Billy Burke, former national open over Dewar’s Scotch Whisky has been champion told the best awarded more than 60 Gold and Prize story. He never has made a Medals during the past century and a hole-in-one in the quarter. Your taste, of course, confirms usual manner, but during theplaying the opinion of these great experts that of the P.G.A championship at Five Farms Club “Dewar’s is best”. Baltimore a number of years ago, he placed atee shot right TO GET THE Ys on thelip of the cup. ce Ante lo Aay His opponent was Horton Smith, & Pry, co whose tee shot was ten feet away. In MEDALS attempting to get around Burke’sball, DEWAR’5 into the hole, Smith’s ball hit and knocked Burke’s ball into the cup for 2 “one, Smith’s followed in for a deuce. Jimmy Thomson, the world’s greatest slugger of golf ball, re- a ported that his only hole-in-one was made at Long Beach, California from the ladies tee which reduced a 4 pnv short hole to 60 yards, DISTILLED, BLENaD At San Antonio, Harry Cooperhit his first tee shot at the short. 18th BOTTLED IN SC into the water andholed out with his next for a three, getting a half with DEWAR Jack Tarrant who was eight feet from the hole in one. 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