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Caddie-Master Key to Club's Kid Problem by EDWARD E Caddie-Master Key to Club's Kid Problem By EDWARD E. McCOY President, Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Y FIRST interest in the caddie wel- caddie master's story, i. e., his problems in fare movement was caused by a handling the caddie and his troubles with M remark made by the mother of the members. We endeavored to have a several boys whose home was near a golf caddie committee in each club to act club to which I belong. She said, "I do between the caddie masters and the mem- not allow my boys to caddie at the golf bers and iron out any difficulty that might club because the language of some of the arise. I am glad to say that the commit- members is not such tees have had few my boys should — complaints to adjust, hear." Knowing this FROM A PAMPHLET ISSUED BY THE having in most cases woman personally CADDIE WELFARE COMMITTEE been a fine moral OP THE W. P. G. A. support to the caddie and knowing her to rT HAS been said, "Raise up a child be a woman of good master and the cad- r in the way he should go, and he will standing and gener- die, and, we believe, erous in her attitude not depart therefrom when old" have been a restrain- toward life, I Members of a golf association are in ing influence on the thought it was a sad a measure responsible for the raising of member who uncon- reflection on us the caddies. We have in our associa- sciously does things golfers. tion probably 4000 to 5000 caddies- he really didn't mean to do. What could I do? some responsibility! Then I was reminded A caddie master instructing a new We have endeav- of the fable, where a ored to have each caddie said: "Hey, boy! Take this bag man took a candle club grade its cad- from the drawer, and and get busy. Don't stand around look- dies into class A and the candle said, ing dumb, as though you were a mem- class B, paying a dif- "What are you going ber of the club " ferent rate. Some to do with me?" Said Maybe the language was a little class B boys, who the man, "I am going strong, but it certainly brings home the are less experienced to use you to light fact that all our words and acts are caddies, of course, are included in each the ships at sea." having their impression upon the young Said the candle, foursome with class boys. "How can such a A boys. Every club little thing as me Some of you would not believe the adopting this plan light the ships?" treatment some members give their cad- has been pleased But the man used dies. It may be done uncomciously, but with the results and the candle to light the effect is the same, and the man who most have adopted the lamp that re- "bawls out the small boy" is ear-marked it. At the end of the flected in the great as a man zvho lacks those qualities that season we had a cad- die masters' tourna- top of the lighthouse make him a regular fellow among ment and caddies' and threw the candle golfers. away. It so hap- tournament followed pened some time ¡5—by a dinner, and I after this I was am sure all had a elected president of W. P. G. A., and made good time and received some benefit from up my mind to try a bit. W!hat I am now their experience. about to relate covers a period of three Caddie Master and Committee years. Each club must have a good caddie mas- We first organized a caddie masters' asso- ter, and working with the caddie master ciation and brought the caddie masters should be a good caddie committee whose together each month, played golf, followed heart is in the work and who will give the with a dinner, and then heard direct the work some time and thought. We have published pamphlets from time to time, some for the members and some for the caddies, and we feel our efforts have not been entirely in vain, as we have received, both by word of mouth and by letter, commendation and encouragement to continue our efforts. It would seem the W«. P. G. A. has a great opportunity to continue this work and impress upon its members the impor- tance of keeping in mind that all caddies are someone's sons, and that a good exam- ple and kind treatment should be accorded a name that stands for pure livegrass all, thereby helping these manly little seeds of high germ- fellows to grow into good citizens and ination remember us kindly. Golf is a fine sport for bringing out the best in a man and should be a fine school of example for all boys. Price Ii ¿Is are issued at regular intervals Is ijour greens com- mittee on our liift? A Pointer for the Shop Pro The Philadelphia Seed Co. The decision of authorities on sales in Old English Qrass Seeds women's wear is that style rules. Quality 103-105 Arch St. Philadelphia Pa. is not to be overlooked of course, but style prevails over quality in the eyes of the purchaser to an unbelievable extent. How many pros sense the same influence in the case of the present-day golfer? It is quite apparent. Compare the play-clubs that are turned out today—not to mention the prices asked for them—and be convinced of the influence of style over the substantial but plain hand-made weapons that the golfer of yesterday was content with. No one be- lieves that the difference in price is com- mensurate with the results obtained from them. It simply means that the present- day purchaser of golf equipment is willing to pay for appearances, and it is up to the pro to gratify the desire. STABLE. MANURE' HUNDREDS OF GOLF CLUBS, large and small, now use the Peer- shipped in carload lots less Lawnmower Sharpener. for golf course use. The Peerless Lawn mower Sharpener is the only ma- Write for prices. chine that sharpens all makesof Power, Horse and Hand Mowersmcientifically—quickly—perfectly —does the work as nothing else can. Operated by J H. P. Motor—attach it to your lamp socket. Special JONES FERTILIZER CO. Grinding Wheel for sickles, scythes, etc. Skate sharpening attachment included. Will save its cost 728 Stock Exchange Bldg. the first season. Writefor catalog and list of users. Telephone, Dearborn 4759 THE FATE-ROOT-HEATH CO. 888 Bell St., Plymouth, Ohio CHICAGO, ILL. We will exhibit at the International Oolf Show, Hotel Sherman, CMcaao. March 12-17, 1928 .
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