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°-"°^nt' ^rpm"";i,i.' is. -i-ft= V "-•' " " ""''"" :-y iW bourse oi construction was' pleated skirt fS undoubtedly the pn ..cst, . u »„ ,-Te«-colourecl velveteen ed*ed round for this occasion. On the best e.a.nples the the bottom with graduated bands of%able and trimmed with sable tails. Beaver- coloured or reseda-green velvet is also HI* effective, although in the coming '© the Editor oi tli6 " Daily Mail." I baye played golf for neatly firo years, and I can : •ull one instance only of deliberate cheating. This • :«na in the case, of an otherwise estimabl e.. who laboured under the delusion that resting your club,; Kn the sand behind the ball in a hunker was not ground-\ . hng. But as this gentleman subsequently—andwithout'thisgentlemanauba:qiii'iiUy—and without j-t-Place for JeWe" ers> Shops, any apparent reason, unless it wera to prove big theory ,; •.. Mr. . *ha+ !«i ln the hat is ofwhat was grounding—jumped headlong from JI third- , Market—-t storey "window into tho 'atrret— hi-' may b« forgiven much. 'S, No, 2u Of eourso there arn people who cheat at golf, tennis, :____ * and other games. But my experience is that they am quite tho exception, are very soon found, and when iound made a note of. As to "Disgusted Golfer's" statement that on threo occasions in medal compotition his opiionctit moved tho nv nnrf «MI ir»-n UT DTE ball with the club and omitted to count the stroke, ther »iRY, and SILV ER P LUT E t is evidently somn mistake. , ihn I .,,,..1 >. . *»•> In medal play the rule is that your opponent hold* 1||6 I.OWBSl PriCBo. your ca,rd and founts your strokes, putting each Blroko 1 dowu as it is made, and iidiliiijj up the total when Um green is reached. Under those conditions it is difficult SPEClI L- I to understand how " Disgusted OoU'er's " advuraary cut liaVH cheated, his score nut being under his control. AF> to your correspondent's statement that "there aro men, who, if they find their opponent's bail, will tramp jt out of sij,'ht into the ground," I simply cannot credit it. My opponent, or my opjioiu.ntr'M caddie, certainly finds my ball qniio as often us I do, and, moreover, £ do not believe there is im Knglislmmn pkiying goif to-day i 10 could do suoli a dirty trick. If tln'i-o is, he uujjut to bo tieil to a stake in tho bunker, arid bu driven ttt OEJ by the longest ivntl strongest clrivua in the olub. AtUse Aviiieli ho might li™ buriail "in that beastly ditch you From 7s. 6d. to £50. ' know, out of boun'l'i, by the m'vontcenth too, where, i£ " "^ hadn't sliced my ball, wr 'Jioulil liavu been ail square," ;•,«] wdl irctVJen (l~wn hinwel' Oonnm. LENDID SELECTION. Book of Golfing Songs and Poems

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W. H. WHITE & CO., Malta Press, Edinburgh. ANDIE DINMONr OLD SCOTCH WHISKY. Or. STEVENSON MACADAM aays.—"A genuine first-class spirit. Well matured. Free from Fusel Oil. Of pure and excellent quality." . A.ALEXANDER & 0? Lam Social differences will out in spite of the aest intentions. Who will answer Mr. Laboucliere's question propounded in th^a following " Truth " story ? The scene was a jolf links near tha club-lhcmso by a certain I

603 for strangers and the visitor IS not jstracised, By the chib-luy1-" CLUBS. tranger 'dressed for EpL': Ordinary Extra Finished sourti a?ly- . Clubs Selected Hickory, 01- I with Hickory, Greenheart, Ho Shafts, Lancowood, &c. Chilis. «? ' t inch. each. each awyer j> .r. d. s, d. s. ,1. ibel, "W: Drivers, - ffi«}" A'.;. i 0 6 0 •A :i Long Spoons, 4 « 5 0 3 ( ;nlfar knon1 ,;,:„.r stigsere* 4 0 B 0 8 ( li ,hv captaia, Sli'jri Spoony, 'r ijQJ 'Ammer- 4 8 6 o 8 iniith. Wot * , I should like 4 0 f> 0 8 e Uras: y Spoon!," G 0 (I 0 4 0 o know, by (i 1) 4 ii 1 i 5 U ioya.1 and PI jBrassy Bulgers'?, it was the cap* 0 (I (1 0 ? W 4 ii ; 5 0 a n .ain to do . • Irons; • ,\ -,' | pd been paid. B 0 4 i Iron Niblicks,' 5 0 0 I0I 4 0 Extra Clubs Driving Clceks, B 0 0 0 Putting Cleelts, B 0 0 0 - -' 0 (1 0 Lofting Irons, 6 8 (1 0 Iron Putters, 6 (! (I II Mnshies, - B U 0 II Driving Putters, 4 0 5 o Baffing Spoons, 4 (i 0 II Club Walking Sticks, 4 (1 4 li P Bulger Golf Clubs, by th« Inventor, W. ARK, JUII., 6s. cncli. LADIES' aOLF CLUBS.—An Assortment of Ladies' Clubs is kept In Stock. LEFT-HANDED CLUBS arc also kept in Stuck. Park's Patent Compressed Unbreakable Wood Golf Clubs, Drivers, 7s. Cd. each; Urasseys, 8s. Gd, each, Park's Patent Lofter (Over 17,000 Sold). Park's Patent Driving Cleeks (Over 8000 Sold). Park'* Special Patent Putting- Cleek—I'mcis 7s. M, eaoh—(Over MOOSold),

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RB 7/W? THE COW'S GOLF. The story of the Scotch cow thai caught a "golf ball with her tail snrves to prove 'lint the Scotch cow is not half so useful, or intelligent, or atniablG, as the Indian animal of thos&nita mime. The other day a Bombay golfor, approach ntg the second hole struck his bull straight as a die, but "just n leelhs too hard," Spinning noross the green, it rolled against, the near hind lieelofci brindled cow. Before ihu bull nearhind lieelofcibrindledcow.Beforeihubullbadocared rolling the ypovlivc animal kickod out, gave tho bull precisoly the required touch at 30 clubi' length—and huled out. 'Xllis, says 1 i lit Jli',t;f"'j/(ui£eiiel^iin^ bu vouched for. )\U Good Wishes for a jVlerry Ghristmas.

CADDIE—"Now Miss, you'll hn'e to He on the green this time for a hnlf." FAIR AMATEUR (excitedly)—" 11 1 had known this was in tlie game I would liavr put N. on my old skirt." yr CIRCUMSTANCES, and mainly, no doubt, the courtesy of friends in entrusting us with so rich a store of interesting groups and likenesses of the famous players of old, have led us almost unwittingly to widen the scope of our unpretentious little venture. At first inception of the scheme it was intended to confine ourselves, more or less strictly, to amassing the details proper to a mere Guide; but it came gradually to be our opinion that, however valuable for their fulness and accuracy we might succeed in making these details, they would also prove somewhat dry and arid for the genial brethren of the craft, to whose suffrages we desire mainly to appeal. We accordingly did our best to procure lighter and more recreative matter over and above, till, finally, the latter seems to have become almost the more important section of the book. Whether in this the reader's sympathies lie with us, it is, of course, for them to say. In the first issue of a book of this kind, which in- volves a good deal of detail, I have the uncomfortable conviction that many inaccuracies and omissions are almost certain to occur; but these we hope to rectify in succeeding volumes. It was no less a wight than doughty Allan Robertson himself that promulgated of the game: "It's, aye fechtin' ye !"; and this Satanic element obtrudes itself among the petty cares and worries of the humble scribe and gossip. We have to thank all our correspondents for - their courtesy—a courtesy that has been extended to us from many quarters and often by complete strangers;. but of those to whom we are specially indebted I confess to feeling considerable pleasure in putting first Old Tom himself—a x Preface name honoured and beloved wherever the golfing tongue is spoken. I have tried, in some halting introductory verses, to express, however faintly and feebly, a little of our gratitude ; but I think it proper that we should also state here, and more formally, that it is he whom we have to thank for the majority of our groups; and not least do we appreciate the trouble he has taken to identify so many of the names —a task which would otherwise have been so difficult. For the loan of other groups I have to thank the families of the late Mr. Wallace and Mr. Marshall—two famous Fife amateurs of the past generation of whom notes are furnished in this book—and Mr. Charles Anderson of Fettykil, a name of mickle weight among those who know anything of the story of the game at all. For the interesting likeness of Old Gourlay I have to thank Mr. M'Gibbon, of the Inner- leven, and Mr. John D. Wakelin, Musselburgh. I am also obliged to the many famous players of to-day who have so kindly entrusted us with their likenesses. Our wish here was to have had a completer gallery, but the grim demands of space have peremptorily forbidden. I hope, however, no one of the younger champions still with us will grudge a few extra lines to Allan and some of the other older heroes of the game we love. Next year, if all go well, we hope to make this a speciality. In the kindred branch I owe much to the Rev. Mr. Kerr, of Dirleton, and others—to so many, in fact, that it would be impossible to enumerate all, and invidious to single out a few. In conclusion, it is our wish, and will be our earnest endeavour, not only to add in future issues to fulness and accuracy of detail, but to follow out still further the lines on which the present volume has been cast. CONTENTS.

PAGE INTRODUCTION . xix ADDRESS TO OLD TOM ...... • xxxii TOM MORRIS ...... 1 YOUNG TOM ..,...• 8 J. O. F. MORRIS . . . . 12

ALLAN ROBERTSON . 1 • • 3 THE DIRGE OF A DUFFER . • 19 BOB DOW, MONTROSE . . ... >' . 20 JOHN GOURLAY, MUSSEI/BURGII . . . 22 ADDRESS TO "THE BULGER " . . • • 24 "ROBERT" 26 MRS. IMRIE ...... 28 OLD ST. ANDREWS LINKS . . . • • 3i THE GREAT 1849 MATCH 33 The Brothers Dunn ...... 34 Davie Anderson ("Daw") . ... . 36 Sandy Herd. . . . . • • , 36 Bob Kirk . . . , ... 37 Bob Andrews, Perth ... . . 37 Willie Park, Sen...... 37 THE TOURNAMENT OF 1857 . . . - 39 David Wallace, Balgrunmio . . . . 40 David Marshall ...... 43 Colonel J. 0. Fairlie of Coodham . . . 43 John Dunn ...... 43 Robert Chambers ...... 44 Robert Clark ...... 45 James Condie ' . . . . . 45 George Glenn ie ...... 46

The Brothers Playfair 4 < 5 . , . 46 Contents

THE TOURNAMENT OF 1857—continued pw,E Sir Robert Hay .... -47

Gilmour • • •• Colonel Boothby . . . . • • • 47 Admiral Maitland Dougall . .48 W. C. Thomson, Broughty Ferry . .48 Whytc Melville .... .48 THE TOURNAMENT OF 1858 . . . . -Si FINISH OF MR. GLENNIE'S FAMOUS 88 . -53 "THE START" ..... -55 '.' CROSSING THE SWILCAN BURN " ... -57 "A PUTT" .... -59 "BUNKERED" ...... _ . 61 "TREASON" ..... -63 LEVEN THISTLE GOLF CLUD . . . , -65 LYTHAM GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS. . . . Willie Femie .... .67 Willie Park, Jim. .... - .69 Archie Simpson . ... . 70

Hugh Kirkaldy . . .. - *2 Andrew Kirkaldy .... 73 Willie Campbell . . . , . -73 A. Herd ...... , .74 Jack Morris ......

| George Lowe . . . . , - 75 BEN SAYERS, NORTH BERWICK ... .76 DAVID GRANT, NORTH BERWICK ... .78 G. J. WHYTE MELVILLE . . . . .79 THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, 1893 ... .80 THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP, 1893 . .84

THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP, 1894 • • ,87 RULES OF THE GAME OF GOLF ... .89 DESCRIPTIVE NOTES OK THE GREENS OF SCOTLAND . 97 Aberdeen ..... 07 Aberfeldy .,. . Aberfoyle . . . , , .98 Abernethy....- 99 Abington . . Contents xiii

NOTES OV GREENS—continued 1'AGE Aboync .... 99 Airdric (with Plan) . IOO Alloa IOO Anstruther .... IOO Arbroath ,... IO2 Arisaig .... 102 Auchtemrder . . . IO2 Avicmore . . . . . 103 Ayton ...... 103 Ayr . . . . . • . 103 Baberton (with Plan) . . '•• . 104 Ballantrae .... 104

Banff (with Plan) • • . . ' 10G Bathgate 106 Beauly . - . . . . . 108 Benbecula . . . , . 10S Berwick-on-Tweed . 108 Blairgowrie (with Plan) .... 108 Boat of Garten ..... no Brechin .... no Bridge of Weir . . . . in Brora .... in Buckie .... in Burntisiand .... ian Callander . . . . 112 Campbeltown, Machiihanish (with Plan) 112 Campbeltown, Dunaverty .... 114 Carnoustie (•with Plan) .... 114 Conine .... 117 Corrie .... • 117 Cove .... 118 Cowdenbeath ..... 118 Crail ...... 118 Crawford (with Plan) .... 118 Crieff (with Plan) ...... 120 Crieff, Dornock ..... 120 Cullen (with Plan) . . . . 120 xiv Contents

NOTES OF GREENS—continued I1AGE Cupar, Larlybank .... 122 Cwpar, Hilltarvit .... 122 Dirleton ..... 122 Dollar ..... 122 Domoch (with Plan) . 124 Douglas (Lanarkshire) . 126 • Dumbarton ..... 126 Dumfries ...... 126 Dmibai- (with Plan) .... 126 Dunblane ...... 128 Dunfermlinc ...... 128 Diuness . . 128 Kavlsferry and Elie .... . 128 Edinburgh ..... 129 Muirfield (with Plan) . 129 Mussclburgh 129 Inverleith Park .... . 132 Bruntsfield . . 132 The Braid Hills (with Plans) . • 134 Oaiglockhart Hydropathic . .136 Mortonha.ll . . 136 Leith ...... 136 Ciaigentinny • 139 Portobello .... 140 Edssell . 140 Eriboll . . . 140 Falkirk . . . . . 140 Fetteroaitn . . HI Fochabers ...... 141 Forfar ...... , 141 Forres (with Plan) .... .142 Fortrose and Rosemnrkie • 145 Fort-William .... • ' 145 Fort-Augustus .... 146 Fraserliurgh ..... 146 Galashiels ..... 146 John O'Groal's (with Plan) . 146 Contents XV

NOTES OF GREENS—continued PAGE Girvan . • • • • 148 Glasgow . . . • • 149 Bearsden .149 Cambuslang . • • . 149 Cathkin Braes .... 149 1st Lanark R.V. • 15° Pollok (with Plan) • 150 Golspie ... . • • 150 Grantown . • I5O Greenock . .152 Gullane . . 152 Haddington (with Plan) . •X52 Hamilton . 153 Hawick • 153 Helmsdale ..... • 153 Huntly .. • 154 Innellan ..... • 154 Irmerleilhen ..... • 154 Jnverallochy. • 154 Inverness' . . . . • 155 Invergordon . . • 155 Irvine ..... • 155. Islay, Machrie (with Plan) . • 155 Jedburgh , . . . 15s Kelso ...... 156 Kilmalcolm ...... 156 Kilmarnock ...... 158 Kinghorn ...... 158 Kingussic ...... 158 Kinross . . . . . • 159 Kirkcudbright .... • 159

Kirn ..... • 159 Kirriemuir ..... • 159 Lamlash ..... • 159 Lairg 1 Go Lanark ..... 160 Langholm ..... 160 xvi Contents

NOTES OI' GREENS—continued I'AGK Largs . . 160 Lenzie [with Plan and Vieia of Club-house) . 161 Leven (with Plan and Visit) of Club-house) . . 162 Linlithgow . . 168 LinLon, West . , I69 Lochearnhead . , . . 169 Lochgilphead I69 Lockerbie , . 170 Lochmaddy . . . . 170 Lossiemoulh . . 170 Lolhianburn . , . . 170 Melrosa .,... • 171 Methil ...... • 171 Millport , . . , . 172 Moflht ...., . 172 Montrose . . 172 Monifieth (•with Plan) , . . . 174 Nairn ...... • 174 Newburgh . , . . . . • 174 North Berwick (with Plan) , . 176 Newtonmoie .... , 170 Nigg . 176 Ohm (with Plan) . . 276 ' Orkney ...... 176 Peebles . . . . 17S Perth . • 178 Peterhead (with Plan) .... 1 Ho Prestonpans . . 181 Prestwick (ivilh Plan) ,,, . 181 l'restwick St. Nicholas .... . 1S2 Qtieensferry, South . . 184 Robarton . '. . icS'4 Rosslynlec . . . • • , 184 RoLhesay . . . . • 185 Ruthwell . . . . • 185 St. Andrews (with Plan' ] • 185 Selkirk (with Plan) . . , • , . iSG Contents xvii

NOTES OF GREENS—continued TAGE Shetland . , . , . . 188 Skelmorlic . . . . . • 188 South Uist . . , ... . 188 Stevenston . . . . . 190 Stirling ..... 190 Stonehaven . . . , . .I9O Stornoway . . . . . 191 Strathpeffer . 191 Schieliallion . . . • 191 Tain. . 191 Taymult ..... 192 Tayport ..... 192 Tighnabruaich . . . 192 Troon [with Plan) . . . . 192 Uddingston . . . . • 194 Wemyss ., 194 West Kilbride .... • 195 Wick (with Plan) . , . ' . 195 GOLF IN EAST LOTHIAN • 197 Dunbar . • 199 North Berwick .... 200 Archerfield . . . • • 2O3

Muirfield d2O3 Gullane . ... , . 2O4 Luffness (with Plan) 2O5 Saltcoats . . 2O6 Thorntree, Prestonpans 206 " Haddington . . 2O6 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

PAGE Tom Morris ...... 2 Tom Morris, with Champion Belt .... 4 Old and Young Tom ..... 6 Young Tom, with Champion Belt . . 9 J. 0. F. Morris . . . . . \ " Allan Robertson . . . ' . . . . 16 Bob Dow ...... 20 Old Gourlay ,..,,. 22 "Robert" ...... 26 Mrs. Imrie ...... 27 Willie Park, Jan., driving off . . . . 29 Old St. Andrews Links ..... 30 The Great 1849 Match ..... 32 The Tournament of 1857 38 The Tournament of 1858 .... 5° Finish of Mr. Glennie's famous 88 . . . 52 "The Start" ...... 54

" Crossing the Swilcan Burn" ....• 5C

"A Putt"• . 58 "Bunkered" ...... 60 "Treason" ...... 62 Leven Thistle Golf Club .... 64 Lytham Group of Professionals . . . . 6 6 Willie Fernie ...... 68 Willie Park, Jun...... 69 Archie Simpson ...... • 7i Hugh Kirkaldy ...... 72 A. Herd ...... 74

Ben Sayers ...... • 7<5 David Grant ...... 78 Mr. P. C. Anderson ,• 85 INTRODUCTION. sundry reasons, the prudence of which will at all events be patent to even the most youthful reader, the present humble gossip proposes to fight carefully shy of any attempt to deal with the recondite mystery of the origin of our game. On this Mr. Lang gives us several notes of interest in his preface to "The Devil's Round" in Longman for June, 1889, and again in the Badminton. I must leave to wiser noddles than mine to judge of the identity of our game 'with Chole, Choiilla, Souk, and so forth; and I have not the slightest objection to the reader's casting a, divot of derision at the daft devil who dared to suggest kolaphos. But it would have been a bold fellow, indeed, who had dared to enter the sanctum of Old Philp or Dickson witli clubs devoted to any such outlandish games in his hand and claimed kin with aught of their deft handiwork. I am convinced that Old Dickson would have been very angry indeed, and perhajjs Allan Robertson himself put a little out of temper. (As a matter of fact, the foreign games seem to have had more of the elements of hockey than golf; and in this connection the omnivorous Southey makes rather a queer error in saying that Ellis had found golf played in the Polynesian Islands. It was, on the contrary, a kind of hoclcey.) xx Introduction

The first of our writers to take up with any energy the subject of Scottish historical references was, of course the late Mr. Robert Clark; and there is a deal of truth in the words of the preface to the second edition of his standard work, that it is disappointing to find that the first exhausted

nearly all that had been written about the Royal and Ancient Game. There have, undoubtedly, been many pleasant writers on the subject since, but most have owed and some confessed, their debt of gratitude to him. "We might perhaps say that few games have been s o fortunate in their writers as has golf. Mr. Hutchinson's advent on the scene, with his sunny geniality and kindly fun, has been a gain that it would be difficult to over-estimate ; and he has been leally supported by colleagues whom it would be invidious to particularise. It is an odd fact—odd, but one that it would be ungracious in us Scots to fail to recognise —that it is to two of our auld enemies, Mr. Hutchinson and Mr. Everard, that our national sport owes much of its best recent work. We Scots have from time immemorial held the conviction —it may be a delusion, but it is surely a harmless one, like our whisky of like age—that each and all have the gift of song. As illustrative of this wide diffusion of the divine gift, the tale of the forty-two Johnstone poets seems applicable. Their fame was much more than local, ancl it was a great English poet who travelled all the way to Johnstone to make their acquaintance. At that time the connection with Paisley was by canal, and it was of a man employed on it that the Englishman made inquiry about the gifted band. The chord he touched was indeed a sad one. " Wae's me ! I'm the lawst o1 em'! The ither forty-yin's a' wede awa' ! Ochanie !" It would have been odd had the Scottish muse Introduction xxi not dallied with golf. I have failed to find any reference to it in Burns, but it is mentioned by Ferguson and other •earlier poets. The earliest Scotch poem, which is quoted in extenso by Mr. Clark—Mathison's "The Goff," 1743—is both dreich and coarse; but it introduces us to one of the famous club-makers of old, Dickson, and contains a good description of the lost art of feather ball making. (I see that Mr. Lang takes Bobson as being the man's real name. I rather fancy it is a thin jocular rendering of Robertson— a name long associated with the trade in St. Andrews.) But Mr. Clark quotes an earlier English poem by Shadwell in 1671 :— " Tims all our life long wo are frolick and gay, And instead of Court revels, we merrily play At trap, at r.ules, and at barley-break run, At golf, and at football; and when we have done, These innocent sports, we'll laugh ami lie down, And to each pretty lass We will give a green gown " —the last phrasing being familiar to all readers of Herrick and his friends. Mr. Lang, again, quotes from a still earlier work, " The Muses Threnodie " of Henry Adumson,

1638:— " And ye, my clubs, you must no more prepare To make your balls flee whistling through the air, But hing your heads and bow your crooked crags, And dress you all in sackcloath and in rags." To " Golfiana," by George F, Carnegie, 1842, also quoted by Mr. Clark, I have been much indebted for references to golfers whose likenesses we have reproduced in some of our older groups. In more recent times we find the Messrs. Chambers, father and son, dropping into poetry, like Mr. Wegg; and many another well-known name in literature. Dr. William xxii Introduction Graham, whose poems were originally published by Mr. Clark, was in old times formally accepted as Poet-Laureate of the Innerleven Club. Some of the verses from his two principal poems, "In Praise of Gutta-Percha" and "The Links o' Innerleven," have been quoted again and again. That dealing with the old feather ball seems to me the very best in the golfing tongue :— "Ami though our best wi' them we tried, And nicely every club applied, They whirred and ftiffed and (looked and shied, And skloilit into bankers." And another stanza of our venerable friend, which is not so well-known, is surely too good for oblivion:— " Our caddies at our feet reclined, By their sheaves o' dubs at rest, Happy to hear the golfer's lore, Chew on wi' silent zest." There are dim suggestions here of Nebuchadnezzar. 1 would also crave space for a stanza from another of his dub songs, under date 1844, because it introduces another very old dub, that has in the meantime gone to sleep, viz. Dunbarnie :—• "So hero's a health to our ain club, St. Andrews nexL—our mitlier, A bumper to DlUlbflunie next, Our neibor and our blither. " Attld Dubbieside (Innerleven) salutes you a1, An' if ye wish to meet her, You'll Rnd her ready at a ca' Wi' her gallant Captain, Peter." *

* The versatile Outran) lias also sung of storied Dubbieside :—

((These velvet links, of golfora I'ife, Arc they in ParncHso or I'"ifu? Am I alive or nm 1 dead, Or am 1 not at Dubbtssldef " Introduction xxm We may also note a Burgess song, by T. R., to which the spirited border by Doyle does full justice. The theme, "A Hundred Golfers," is a. parody on " A Hundred Pipers," and may be sung to that air (by such as like it). Ballantine's golf songs are scarcely worthy of him; and of the others in Mr. Clark's book probably the best is Lord Stormonth-Darling's well-known " Duffers Yet." I am sorry I have not been able to ascertain the name of the author of "The Dirge of a Duffer," which is, to my mind, far and away the best of the recent warblings. I have ventured to reproduce it from a newspaper cutting. The fifth and sixth verses seem to me, above all, happy. There are many others whose verses I should have liked to refer to had not space forbidden—such as Mr. Lang, JVIr. John Kerr, Sheriff Logan, Sheriff Spittnl, the late Mr. John Thomson, and so on. As to the legislation of our sapient ancestors—sacred and profane—directed against our long-suffering sport, the subject has been so often treated that it is now somewhat threadbare. Kings thundered against it as detrimental to national defence; and pious ecclesiastics of diverse types inveighed against it as weaning folks from Sunday exercises of another and perhaps less exciting nature. Nay, they did more than merely inveighj for, by and by, golfing Sabbath-breakers came to be as familiar with the stool of repentance as other backsliders. Even ciders—I am afraid the reader will scarcely be able to credit this—had now and then to be censured for neglecting their pious duties in favour of golf. It might have been foretold that the White Queen—our beautiful Mary Stuart—would have been a lover of the sport; for it is the game of games for beautiful women. xxiv Introduction

And it is a singular fact that we have no record of any plain woman having ever been seen on a golfing course. It is probably unnecessary to add that my respect for Mary was much increased when I learned that the sudden and, no doubt, unexpected removal of the somewhat viscid Darnley did not put her seriously off her game at Seton. (It may be added that in the current Picture Magazine, April 1894, Madame de Navarro confesses that this is her favourite game.) And, by the way, who gave M. Deulin authority to make St. Antony the patron saint of golfers ? Surely St. Andrew has a preferable claim; and now that our Mary has been canonised I think it would be a capital idea to conjoin them for the benefit of those in bunkers and other perils. It is with considerable regret that I feel constrained to add that Mary's son, James VI, was also a golfer. He would have made a better croquet player. In a catalogue of his library, written by his tutor, Peter Young, and discovered after the oblivion of centuries in a cupboard of the British Museum, there is a record of " two golfs" presented to him by the laird of Rossyth. The appearances of our White King, again, even in golfing story, are characteristically sad. Thus he is playing on Leith Links when ho receives news of the Irish rebellion; and during his captivity at Newcastle we read of his golfing in the Shield Field. That worthy little prince, Henry, the son of James I. of England, who was cut off so untimely, was also a golfer, and his clubs were for long kept as heirlooms (as you or I might an Old Philp) in one of our Scotch strengths along with his father's cradle, James II,, while Duke of York, was also fond of a round on Leith Links; and he is mainly associated in Scotch Introduction xxv memories with Andrew Dickson, his fore-caddie, and John Patersone, the invincible soutar of " Far and Sure " fame. And while still prattling of Royalty, let us note that one of the Jameses used to drift down to Gosford—for golf, no doubt. I had almost omitted to note that Prince Charlie introduced the game into Italy about 1738, and that Lord Elcho found him playing in the Borghese Gardens. Still—it may seem odd—famous, but uncrowned, golfers are, from all that I can gather, in an astounding majority. The glamour of puerile sentiment and utterly irresponsible poetry may, no doubt, incline some to linger most lovingly over the name of sanguinary Montrose; but to the meditative historian, whether golfing or otherwise, it is certain that the thorough-going disciplinarian and martyred town-official, Captain Porteous, appeals with infinitely greater force. In my article upon Leith Links I refer to Porteous with sympathetic brevity, and I should have very much liked, had space spared, to have given in this place the not so well-known yarn of his adventure with a hen and a retribu- tively prophetic old wife. As Montrose, in spite of all his faults, 7vas a golfer (and, from all we have read of him, probably a devil to drive), I will not refer at length to his Orcadian capers, which were certainly unworthy of any one who cared twopence for the opinion of men of the calibre of dear Old Gourlay; but it does seem a pity for himself and so many of his countrymen that he did not stick more religiously to the innocent game of his love. The notes on Montrose are also of interest with regard to the price of balls in his time—5s. a piece, the identical price of one of Old Gourlay's or Tom Alexander's best. It would be unpardonable to pass over in complete silence that dainty passage in his life with the xxvi 1 /; Introduction dochter of James l'ctt, the club-maker, who nursed. 1^^ to j'fe and vigour with chickens, jelly, sack and sugar, an

Links were covered with snow, to play upon tlie sands. The reader will, I hope, sympathise with the wish that Forbes's son had beaten him roundly on ist 3NTovember 1728, at Musselburgh, instead of, as actually happened, the wily old siimer coming in to the front "after a harcl pull." And the eerie ? Here we golfers are starved indeed. We can t»oa.st of no Tam Pate the Warlock as can our brethren of the broom! The best we can turn out probably is the famous archer and golfer, William St. Clair of Roslin, who was art admitted adept in the Black Art, Sir Walter has taken tlie trouble to describe his mere potty personal appearance, out never vouchsafes a syllable in connection with his Satanic endow- ments. This was cruel of Scott, because none could have told us better .of aught of the nature of diablerie. Nay, take one of our great Scotch witch-ladies, the original in real life of the mother of his own heroine, Lucy Ashton, who was wont to change herself into a golf- ball to dish her adversary—not a whisper does Sir Walter give us of all this ! It is too bad, because Sir "Walter, if not himself a player, knew the idiosyncrasies of tlie most important section of his fellow-countrymen. Not only that, but he respected them. It was " Monkbams " himself who thanked God that, among other traits arguing respeotability, his man of business golfed on a Saturday afternoon. Introduction xxvii Mr. Clark gives us a good yarn of a vision of the Bishop of Galloway when golfing that resulted in his death ; and in my article upon Montrose I give another, associated with a golfing green, that seems to have escaped him. The names of those of our clergy who have shown due and becoming sympathy with the national game are far too numerous to mention here. We find "Jupiter" Carlyle not above a round with his chum Home, the brutally ill-used author of Douglas; and read of Chalmers himself having been more famous for golf than Greek as a lad. Even the Covenanters knew the tongue. " Two more " or " one off two " had to them nothing of a shibboleth. They used the phrasing in their scores with the devil. The mention of Queen Mary and Dame Margaret Ross of Balneil suggests the note that although the boom in ladies' links is a comparatively recent thing, yet this has been by no means due to any want of sympathy on the part of the ruder sex. Thus we find the veteran, Mr. Thomas Peter, asserting with apparent gravity that the game is suitable for all ages and both sexes, and that they might find curling equally fascinating. Why not? It would no doubt often make things livelier, especially for the skips. But the most notable promoter of ladies' interests in the Royal game, was unquestionably the famous old Musselburgh club, one of whose minutes runs thus :—

MUSS3LBDRGH, l^th December, 1810. The club resolve lo present by subscription a new creel and shawl to the best female golfer who plays on the annual occasion on 1st Jan. next, old style (12th Jan. new), to be intimated to the Fish Ladies by the officer of the club. Two of the best Barcelona silk handkerchiefs to be added to the above premium of the creel. (Signed) ALEX, G. HUNTER, C. XXV111 Introduction This is very interesting in view of the recent plaint of "The Decent Widdie Wumman " in Longman for lyiarch .

" Ye'll see the limmers playin' At gowf, instead of stayin' An sitLin' Wi' their k niU in' Like ladies i' the room."

But the kindness of these genial old fellows was extended

even to the common enemy of man and golfer. Qn 2Ist April, 1786, they "order 7s. 6d. to be given to M"r. Murray for balls to his scholars." And, again, under date 26th July, 1808, we find them giving the boys at Mr, Taylor's two dozen balls, and to those at Mr. Grierson's school one dozen. Caddies, then as now, seem to have been a. frequent source of irritation, and notes of legislation regarding them, their fees and deportment, are perpetually recurring. Thus, on 23rd September, 1834, at Musselbui-gh, the dues are fixed at threepence for one round, twopence each for two or more, and an engagement for the day not to exceed one shilling. The Honourable Company, again, under date 7th June, 1794, find it desirable to ** remit to Mr. Gilbert Innes, the secretary and recorder, to make regulations to enforce the good behaviour of the cadies." The Bruntsfield Club, on the other hand, seem to have been exercised in mind by the apparel of their young friends, for under date 27th April, 1793, it is proposed that tlte captain should have a caddie to attend him clothed at the expense of the society ; but whether this was fun or earnest must be left to the reader. In conclusion, what perhaps strikes one most in reading the minutes of some of these old clubs is that conviviality Introduction XXIX bulks largely in their dealings with the Royal game—if indeed the last be not an entire misnomer. For it is surely a momentous question, full of quaint perplexities and troublous doubt, Is golf after all a mere game? Is it likely that such men as Old Philp or Old Gourlay would have consecrated their deft skill, their sleepless energy, and patient devotion to a mere sport ? Such a supposition could surely only occur to the grotesque imagination of daft children or bibulous old men, who have for many years made a practice of taking Long John before breakfast (and after it, too, of course). But the subject is so momentous that it would be improper to touch upon it in the mere tail-end of any article, however instinct with pious earnestness. Of course Truth will sneer at anything, but the following anecdote culled from it seems ripe with pregnant suggestion. An old retired minister deplored the tendency of the game to become a ruling passion and the cause of bad language: " In fact, I had to give it up for that reason." " Give up golf!" "No—the meenistry." As to the old golfer's conviviality, I have given an excerpt from Allan Ramsay in my•article on Bruntsfield. And for the special benefit of the English reader I quote from another of his poems in honour of a Canongatc rival, Lucky Wood, who " Ne'er ga'e in a lawin' faiise, Nor slouj5s a-lroth aboon the lianse, Nor kept dowel tip within her waws, But reamin' swats; She ne'er ran sour jute, because It gi'es the baits." Taking the records of the Innerleven as less familiar perhaps to the ordinary golfer than those published by Mr. Clark, we find constantly recurring notes such as : nth XXX Introduction September, 1838, "a harmonious meeting" at Marshall's Inn; 25th August, 1840, "harmony was joined to good cheer," and so on. But probably the best of all is that from the Bruntsfield records, under date 29th August, 1801 : "The meeting as usual cracked their jocks over a glass and enjoyed the evening harmoniously with a song."

IFI 'MKASSEY,' 'CLEEK,' 'DRIVER,' 'SAND BUNKER.' OLD T O M.

UR little barque has spread her wings O Is heading for the soa ; Be ours to breathe a last God-speed, A triple health to thee !

Where'er—out o'er—our wandering kin May clink o'er barloy-bree, Their first maun aye bfl due to Rob, Their next, Old Tom, to Owe.

A kindly Scot—the sweet old words— But and his courlesie— Where'er the songs of Scotland win, Be ours to drink to thce !

Where'er the (Same «f Scotland runs- It and its minstrelsie— When hearts yearn haine to brce/.y links, There's a kindly wish for thee.

When fond, old folk—as old folk will, Throughout all Christenlie— Prattle o1 eld, they aye upbting A thocht, Old Tom, o' thec.

And lissom wee thing!—(lily or ru se But aye wi' the sunny e'e)— Will whisper aft to tender joes What they ha'e heard o* thee.

Our ac, ne wish is a l&rig, Icing wish (But it conies frae n braid count nr) An' aye the burden 0* its sang Is .1 blessing, Tom, for thee. W. MAI.UYMI'I.K. TOM MORRIS.

T must have struck more than one golfer that many of Wordsworth's lines in eulogy of the Wanderer are wonderfully applicable to the respected veteran of whom we all.affectionately speak as Old Tom. " Rich in love, And sweet humanity, he was himself, To the degree that he desired, beloved : Greetings and smiles he met with all day long From faces that he knew." And ag.iin ;— " And surely never did there live on earth A man of kindlier nature. The rough sports And teasing ways of children vexed not him ; Nor could he bid them from his presence, tired With questions and importunate demand."

(Of course, it is obvious that the poet intended to refer here to golfers. No doubt, the benighted English printer of that day was unfamiliar with the word ; but in spile of the substitution, the meaning is clear.) This feeling of affection characterises all references in golfing literature to Old Tom. We find the veteran Mr. Thomas Peter writing in the same strain as the more modern Mr. A. J. Balfour, Mr. Lang, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Everard. All who have known him love and reverence him. It is only because the words of the Erst are probably less familiar 1 The Golfer's Guide than those of the talented contributors to the Badminton Umt m reproduce them In preference. Writing from his home in the far w 7 Mr, Peter says :—• ' " Tom Morris I need hardly describe. Who has ever handled a ciui,

Mid dues mil know him—bit genial countenance, penetrating eye, which • iled to detect a cunning road to the hole, imperturbable temper,

unflinching courage, and indomitable self-control under circum stances tha mo»l MMpetatlng ? He must now be a septuagenarian, but is still, 1 am delighted to .see, able to wield bis chilis. Long may lie continue to do 80 -mi honour to himself and the game which he has so much adomed i" And the echo of this runs through Mr. Balfour's : " Perhaps the most The Golfer's Guide 8

cl;stjnguished professional of the century—a man known byname to (ill golfers, even to those who have never visited St. Andrews—Old Turn Morris " "> Ml- Lang's: " The historian cannot but chronicle the merits, so kindly and genial, of famous Tom Morris, the Nestor of (iolf, ' and wale o' auW men'" ; Mr. Hutcbinson's quotation : " Born in Hie purpla d ofeqiis^lale temper and courtesy " ; and lastly, in the wo rd s of M r. Evom r I, the oiie, perhaps, best qualified to speak (if all, in his must readable sketcH = "Courteous lie is to all alike, as much at ease in the presence of Royalty when piloting a Prince of the Blood round the lin as when playing a match with his own particular crony." Anil surely we should note, in passing, the testimony of A. K. II. 15. to his vniri able elder : ' i He is a great and good ninn " ; and Mr. Evemrd i " Most sincere, though unobtrusive, arc his religious convictions, and im amount of persuasion was ever known to be successful in tempting him to play golf on a Fasl Day" ; or in Wordsworth's phrasing once more : "The Scottish Church both on himself and those With whom from childhood lie grew up, had held The strong hand of her purity-" As MI- Everard, his best biographer, says: " Old Tom is a character, s111 institution, a subject on which a most interesting monograph might be written. Wherever golf is played his name is a pass-word ; interviewers have interviewed him, journalists made1 copy out of hint ; photographers photographed him (including in this latter connection al least one very skilful lady amateur, who confesses to an absorbing

admiration for him); artists have sketched him, with sometimes astonish- ing happy results" ; and it may be added that when theeminent amateur,

Mr. Clia-iles Anderson of Keltykil, succeeded in perfecting his improved hole-cutter, now in universal use, he, like a good and lafll golfer, vi-iy properly presented the first made to Tom Morris. It would weary the reader were a mere outsider, however warmly intentioned, to endeavour to go over again the oft-told tale of (Mil Turn's doughty deeds on many a famous links ; but, as there is still a wiili-ly current belief among golfers that the mighty Allan Robertson was Devvi beaten In a match played in singles in his life, I should like to draw attention to the two cases cited by Mr. Kvuniril on page ^4 nflln- Badwinfon where he was beaten by Old Tom himself. It is with varied feelings that we read of Old Tom's qualms in (he matter of short putts ; but is this, after all, not merely another touch The Golfer's Guide 1 of human nature? For, if a man never made a mistake, nobody else would play witli him ; lie would golf through howling deserts in dismal association with a trembling caddie, who would certainly swear at him behind his back, and, in all human probability, identify him with the devil ! All golfers worth twopence will be glad to hear of Old Tom's prowess as a curler. He has been a leal and ardent follower of the Roaring Game for the last forty-three years, and has several limes won

OLD TOM {with Champion Belt). the medal in the home of his love and that so much loves him. He has been skip for the last six years, and has won the rink medal of the club, which is, after all, the dearest aim of every loyal follower of Tain Pate the Warlock. We reproduce above a photograph of Old Tom in his Prestwick days, wearing the famous Champion Bell thai afterwards fell lo Young The Golfer's Guide 5

Tom in absolute property.. Old Tom himself won this no fewer than four times: in 1861 with 163, 1S62 with 163, 1864 with 167, and 1867 with 170. It was he who, in old days, in partnership with Allan, used to support the honour of St. Andrews against the assaults of aspiring Musselburgh, when the latter had as champions the doughty brothers Dunn, or, it might be, Tom Alexander, a famous ball-maker of his day, and author of the golden apothegm, " Luck's» a lord if Ws weel guided." On another page of this book I give an excerpt from the most graphic account known to me, which was written by an actual eye-witness, of the historic foursome for /400 between Tom and Allan and the two Dunns, the final in which was played at North Berwick some time in 1849. And what will the degenerate golfer of to-day think of the match between Mr. O'Brien Peter (holder of the King William the Fourth medal in the Royal and Ancient for 1S51) and Tom against Mr. Peter's brother and Allan, which ended in a draw, after two consecutive days' play of five rounds each day? Personally, we have not the least doubt as to what we think in the matter, but we confess to a hesitation in expressing it. Small wonder that the illustrious Allan murmured with pathetic wistfulness that he had never had "sic a bellyfu' o' gowf a' his days." On page 2 is a reproduction of the very latest likeness of Old Tom by the well-known Rodgers of St. Andrews; and on page 6 a likeness of the famous father and son, Young Tom, together. The latter is believed to be the best likeness of Young Tom extant. I am indebted for the following interesting note to Mr. Charles Anderson of Fettykil, Chan whom there is probably no Scottish golfer better qualified to speak :— "In his younger days Tom was intimately associated with Allan Robertson, and had the good fortune to have that famous champion as his preceptor and guide in the noble game. He was then a golf ball maker under Allan, whose trade before the era of ' gultas' was that of leather ball maker. Hard work it was in those days, for it may riot be generally known now that into the small prepared pigskin which formed the covering, a hatful of feathers had to be carefully and firmly pressed, and this was effected by a sharp-pointed iron tool worked from the shoulder. Tom was strong and an adept at the business, and many a good ball he has made in the olden time. Then balls were balls, and The Golfer's Guide

golf in consequence a game only for the wealthy. After theu- $„ > labour, in the long summer evenings, the two, Allan and Tom, w

couple of kindred spirits, notably old Hugh Philp, the famous maker, whose clubs are prizes still, and some other St. Andrews crony

OLD AND YOUNG TOM. to make a fourth, were seen almost every evening trending their way for a short round to the Hole o' Cross or Ginger-beer Hole, and that always for the same stake, viz. 'black strap,'which was understood to mean porter. Allan and Hugh were great wags, and with Long Willie The Golfer's Guide 7 and old Bob Kirk as their caddies, both full of fun, it was a great treat to follow the foursome, for besides seeing fine play on Allan and Tom's part, the fun and frolic was kept up to the end. Though no one could, or ever has made a better club than Hugh Philp, he was no player, and the old man's temper was often tried by Long Willie's pertinent remarks about his play, but all was forgiven when the stakes came to be liquidated. This was invariably done in the snug licensed kitchen attached to the Union Parlour (reproduced on p. 30 hereof), then the headquarters of the Royal and Ancient Club. Johnnie Ness, a Waterloo veteran, was then the caretaker. Tom remembers him well, but few else do so ; and the ' Parlour' itself is no more, for on its site there is in course of erection the Grand Hotel for the accommodation of the devotees of the lioyal game—showing in a remarkable way the great strides golf has made since Tom first knew it," The Golfer's Guide

YOUNG TOM.

| OMMYwas the best player who ever addressed himself to a ball." So wrote one who himself knew the game well. It is l ine that very similar words have been used about immortal Allan, hut it seems probable that the latter would have stood little chance against the younger player. In fact, as Old Tom himself puts it, "I could cope vvi' Allan mysel', but never wi' Tommy." Or take Young Tom's figures Tor the three games with which he won the Champion licit in the successive years 1868, 1869, and 1870—viz. 154, 157, 149, and compare them with the three best—163, 163, 167—of his father, who himself gained championship honours at Prestwick no fewer than four times ; and on the assump- tion, which I believe to be correct, that Allan and Old Tom were pretty equal, we can only conclude that, as between Allan and Young Tom, the latter must be hailed champion of the craft. A pretty full detail of this extraordinary golfer's successes appears in the last edition of Clark; whilst in the Badminton Mr. Everard lias treated him at greater length than we can spare here and with thorough appreciation. He seems to have been a past-master in every branch of the game, and as a putter unrivalled—in this, rather sirangely, differing from his father, in whose armour this, at one time, at all events, seems to have been the weak point. It is also noted that, though a very strong driver, he had not quite so full a swing as some of his professional brethren, which does seem somewhat queer, if true, in one who was justly the pride of St. Andrews green. As is so often the case, Young Tom had a rival, Davie Strath—also, alasI cut off untimely—who ran him close indeed ; but it is pleasant to read that they were the best of friends, and, whenever possible, the one The Golfer's Guide 9 invariably acted as adviser and supporter of the other in weighty struggles. The very last two matches between them in 1873 resulted in a win for each. It is understood that YcmngjToni had rather the pull over his comrade in putting

YOUNG TOM (with Champion Belt). I am extremely sorry that I have been unable to secure a likeness of Strath, and unfortunately lie does not appear in any of our groups. J. O. F. Morris—-Young Tom's brother—lias put himself to a great deal of trouble in the matter, but has been unable to fincTany trace of a likeness of this fine young player. 10 The Golfer's Guide

With every inclination, we have no space here to chronicle, however meagrely, Young Tom's innumerable victories. He first appeals on record in 1864 while of the mature age of 13. On this occasion he smites a native of the Fair City of similar years ; but we are pleased to read that Perth had no reason to be ashamed of her own young champion. Next, while only 16, he at Cartloustie in l867,'_knocks out a field composed of such men as Bob Ferguson, Willie Park, Jamie Anderson, Bob Kirk, and his own father. This, at first blush, seemed somewhat unfilial, but we have little doubt that no one rejoiced more in the youthful champion's success than did Old Tom. It was he who with 77 in 1869 reduced Allan's famous record of the St. Andrews green of T). (Rather singularly, his youngest brother, J. O. F,j has also holed out in 77.) This has in its turn been reduced now and again ; and only recently we read of Professor Tail's son having actually done (he round in 72. There is nothing to be gained by retelling here the sad story of the double bereavement that overshadowed the last few months of Young Tom's too brief life, He passed to his rest on Christmas Day 1875 at the age of 24. As an evidence of the genuine affection with which he. was regarded by all with whom he was ever brought in contact, no less than as a testimony to the honour in which he was held by all lovers of the Koyal game, it will probably be enough to mention here that no fewer than sixty golfing societies contributed to his memorial in the Cathedral burial-ground al St. Andrews. Principal TuHoch's inscription may be quoted once again :— " Deeply regretted by numerous friends and all golfers. He thrice in succession won the Champion Belt, and held it without rivalry, and yet without envy, his many amiable qualities being no less acknowledged than his golfing achievements." On p. 9 we reproduce a. likeness of Young Tom wearing his famous belt; and on p. 6 a photograph of him and his father. The latter, I am given to understand, is perhaps the best of Young Tom extant. The Golfer's Guide 11

J. 0, K. MOKKIS, 12 The Golfer's Guide

J. O. F. MORRIS.

reproduce an excellent likeness of the youngest son and worthy representative of the great golfing family. He, too, is a very fine player, and although fate has hitherto been unpropitious to him in the matter of championship honours, still the latter have on more than one occasion been almost within his grasp. As with his famous brother, putting is one of his strongest points. Among his more noteworthy feats were his two successive rounds at St. Andrews in 78 and 77, with every single half below 40. This is superb play. Redoubtable Willie Campbell he has both beaten and been beaten by. I should have much liked to give fuller details of J. O. F.'s games, but unfortunately he has not been able to furnish particulars. These, however, we may perhaps secure for some future issue. J. 0. F. has for some time been a martyr to rheumatic gout, but is at length getting clear of it, arid hopes to be able in the coming season to lake his old place in the lists. But in this place I should like to express my thanks both to J. O. V. Morris and his father for their kind aid in connection with our groups ; and not least do .we appreciate their courtesy in taking the trouble to identify, so far as possible, the individual names, which would to us, without their help, have been a difficult if not impossible task. I have received assistance in the latter from various other friends, whose memories carry them farther back than is, of course, possible for me ; but our thanks are mainly clue to Old Tom and his family. We

have endeavoured to do justice to the gioupgj in some cases no easy task on account of the fading that necessarily accompanies age. The Golfer's Guide 13

ALLAN ROBERTSON.

1M0NG the heroes of the Royal game who have passed to their rest, one of the most interesting is unquestionably Allan. There may have been better players since—I think it clearly established that Young Tom was certainly one—and it is not improbable that several of those still with us, both amateur and professional, might have proved exceedingly hard nuts even for immortal Allan to crack. But, over and above his mere golfing capacities, he seems to have been possessed of a quaintly vigorous, outstanding personality that had weight with his contemporaries, and is vastly pleasant to read of by us of to-day. As to the yarns about him, they are countless ; many, of course, mythical, but most dealing with his superlative gift of what we Scots embrace in the term pawkiness. For he, of all golfers, seems to have been the pre- eminent player with his head, or, to use Dr. John Brown's phrasing, " with brains, sir." Myth has already gathered about him, although only a bare 34 years have yet elapsed since his death. Who originated the fascinating myth that of him alone in the annals of the pastime it could be said that he was never beaten in a single of any importance, I do not know. The anonymous writer in the Dundee Advertiser for September, 1859, quoted by MR. Clark in his first edition, makes the assertion as if he, at a.11 events, believed it to be true; and I may add that in some outlying districts where golf is a cherished subject, the belief is still current. I have referred elsewhere to Mr. Everard's correction of this in the Badminton. Allan, born in the Waterloo year at St. Andrews, came of sound golfing stock. His father was, like himself, a ball-maker and a formidable player. There are two references to him in " Golliana," the first of which I shall not reproduce, as it seems somewhat cankered and venomous, but the second may interest some readers, if only for the reference to Allan himself with which il concludes :— 14 The Golfer's Guide

"Great Davie Robertson, the eldest cad, In whom the good was stronger than the bad ; He sleeps in death ! and with him sleeps a skill Which Davic, statesmanlike, could wield at will ! Sound be his slumbers ! yet, if he should wake In worlds where golf is played, himself he'd shake, And look about, and tell each young beginner, 'Fll gi'e half-ane—nac rnair, as I'm a sinner.' He leaves a son, and Allan is his name, In golfing far beyond his father's fame ; Though in diplomacy I shrewdly guess, His skill's inferior and his fame is less."

Allan appears often in golfing literature, but the description of him that I shall reproduce here is from the pen of one who knew him well, and had played with him very often. Mr. Tom Peter, in his graphic account of the historic struggle in 1849 between Allan and Tom against the Dunns, says: " The quartette was one of magnificent players. Of the lot I would place Allan, as a man, as the least powerful, but the most scientific. He could not play well on a rough green, for he used light clubs and balls, and a rough grassy green was too much for himj but on St. Andrews, with its (inapproachable turf, he was unrivalled. He was, we then considered, alike perfect in driving off tee, in his play along the green, and in his approach to, his putting towards, and into the hole. Let me note that in putting he always took both putter and cleek in his hand—to be used according to judgment. He could take more liberties with the game than any one I ever knew, and his plan of just snodding his opponents at the burn when he had an easy- going match became proverbial. On the other hand, when hard pressed and great prowess was required to save a hole, Allan was the man who possessed it. As an instance, I remember in one of the foursomes at St. Andrews between Allan and Tom against the Dunns, when all was equal at the hole before the Eden coming in, Allan off the tee put Tom in the bunker just facing the putting-green. The Dunns' tee-shot was to the left, and the odd was laid by Jamie with his putter quite dead within a few inches of the hole. Tom, playing the like, took the ball out of the bunker, but just on to the edge, leaving a long putt over sandy ground of about five yards. Allan had to hole out for a half- he did it with his putter. I had been standing at his back, and after play was finished, said to him: 'My man, Allan, you never had a The Golfer's Guide 15 nearer squeak for a hole all your life' 'Ay,' he replied) ' 1 bid to do it. You see, I put Tom in the bunker.' This match was won by the St. Andrews men. "Allan was least in stature of the four, hut lithe and muscular, and had a swing of his club which was quite musical anil described u perfect circle. I have played a great deal with him, both singly (getting odds, of course), and with him as a partner in foursomes, and can testify to his uniform geniality, thorough earnestness lo win matches, and uncomplaining temper under trials. He died of jaundice when a comparatively young man, highly esteemed and respected by all wlio knew him, and the champion of his own game." We have quoted ibis passage at length, because, as I have said, il comes from one who was himself a line amateur golfer, and had played many a round with Allan. Allan was among the leading feather ball makers, ami took rank along with Musselburgh Gourlay. Melodious Graham warbles in his famous song " In praise of Gulta-Perchft" (lirsl sung at the Autumn Meeting of the Inncrleven Golf Club in 1S48) of: - "When Gourlay's balls cost half-a-rroun, And Allan's not a farthing doun, The feck o's wad been harried soon In this era of taxation." {As a matter of fact, Old Gourlay and Tom Alexander charged four or even live shillings for their best.) In Allan's shop be turned out in 1840, 1021 balls; in 1841, 1392; in 1S44, 245(1, anil so on; so that when some: malignant genius foisted gullies on the world, Allan had lo light fur dear life, and light he did, tooth and nail. Yet even here we have the touch of fun that seems to have attached to Allan all through ; for we read lhat he used to buy up all gutties lost in wliinland, and burn them ! And in this connection we have another good enough yarn from liis staunch and appreciative admirer Mr. Peter. " It. was at this meeting IInnerleven, April, 1848] I showed the new ball to Allan and Tom. It was the first lime either had ever seen a gutta. 1 lold them of its great superiority to feathers, and that the days of the latter were numbered ; but Allan would not believe it, At my request be tried the new ball : but. Instead of hitting ii fairly, struck it bard on the top in a way lo make it duck— which, by the way, no one could do more deftly than Allan. ' Hah,' he said, ' that Ihing'll never dec !' " IQ The Golfer's Guide

That is a capital touch—" which no one could do more deftly tlun Allan" ; and, as a matter of fact, writer after writer seems to refer with a mixture of awe, amusement, and admiration to Allan's countless wiles. But in 1850 Allan saw cause to give up his vain opposition, and took himself to the manufacture of gutties, with the success he deserved. He was no less successful as a greenkeeper; and St. Andrews has much to congratulate itself upon in having two such men as Allan and Tom as custodians in direct succession. Nay, more, as with Tom,

ALLAN ROBERTSON. many another now famous green owes its attractions, if not its actual existence, to Allan's deft skill. Allan for long held the record of his native green with 79—until, in fact, it was reduced hy Young Tom in 1869 to 77. One of his most famous singles lasted ten days, and extended to twenty rounds. It was played at St. Andrews in 1843, and Allan beat his most frequent and formidable opponent, Willie Dunn of Musselburghj on the last day of The Golfer's Guide 17 the mutch by two rounds and one to play. Another of his matches that attracted much attention at the time was a threesome between Allan, Tom, and Willie Dunn in 1848 over the long-dead Dubbieside (Innerlcven) Links; in oilier words, over a green comparatively unfamiliar to all three. Allan holed iS holes (two rounds) in 80; Tom, 89 ; Dunn, 91. It is not proposed in these pages to enter upon the oft-threshed topic of the respective merits of a record on a green of old time as compared with to-day. It may be quite true that Mr. Cook's 100 in 1806 compares favourably with Mr. George Glennie's 88 in 1855, or Allan's 79 with Young Tom's 77 m 1869, in respect of the later players having a simpler course, more carefully tended putting-greens, certainly more reliable bulls, and a vast variety of (possibly) improved dubs. But it is a very good golfer indeed who reminds us that on account of the increased amount of play the probabilities of a bad lie are likewise incalculably increased. Of all the clubs existing to his time—and here it must be remembered that Allan was himself a ball-maker, whilst Old l'hilp attended to the kindred department of crime—Allan was admittedly a past-master. We even read of his having in 1846—that is, before you or I, who use bulgerSj were bom—with a single driver holed the round at St. Andrews against. Captain Hroughton in 95. That's all vory well; and none of our readers will, probably, be disposed to cavil at any just amount of posthumous fame in connection with such an eccentric feat. But one malignant, if not Salanic, caper of Allan's it is difficult to pardon, yh. his substitution of decks and irons for the old baffy-spoon so deservedly dear to countless generations of pious golfers. The scalloped, scarified, and pock-pitted stale of the turf on a hundred links of lo-day is unquestionably due to his nefarious, ill- omened, brazen-fronted successors in iniquity. In other words, Allan invented a new form of crime. It is mainly for this reason that wo reproduce the story of another of his impious deeds, A favourite antagonist of his was a very short- sighted old gentleman, ami il is recorded that his infamous sport was

to Insidiously plant a gran hnirpiu in front of the hole, and gloat over the poor old fellow's perplexities—perplexities not improbably shot with dim dismay. Again this somewhat deim mic worthy was saddled wilh an Irreclaimable 18 The Golfer's Guide

partner against two players of the medium class. The partner had

an awkward approach left for him, and pawky Allan whispered across, " Man, talc' a lang spune ; let whizz at it, an' miss the da'

dthtgither," which was done, and Allan laid it dead. (This yarn j first heard from a well-known player south of Forth, and in his version it is associated with the old Dubbieside (Innerleven) Links; but I s

Mr. Forgan in his little book gives the locus as St. Andrews. It [s r from improbable that the wide-awake Mr. Robertson had perpetrate 1 the lark on both.) From all accounts, Allan must have been the brightest and cheeriest of comrades ; for golf, as with many another weighty pursuit, has als now and then a bright and sunny side of its own.

It was famous old Sutherland himself who, when returning frOt Allan's burial in the old Cathedral yard, said, "They may toll the bells and shut up their shops in St. Andrews, for their greatest is gone!" Let me conclude with a brief tribute to Allan's apothegmatic wisdom " Tak' it easy," says Mr. Peter, was Allan's golden rule; and Mr Horace Hutchinsoii supplements this by another quotation from the wise old player regarding the game he loved so well and knew so thoroughly • " It's aye fechting against ye." Allan appears on several of our groups, and on page 16 will be found an excellent reproduction of a photograph of himself individually. The Golfer's Guide 19

THE DIRGE OF A DUFFER.

HA' sworn an oalh, ha' plighted my troth, be it sun or be it rain, The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf I ne'er will play again.

For years half score and one year more I ha' ploughed o'er many a links, In Eastland hy the rising sun, in Westland where it sinks.

Oh, east may be east and west be west, and the twain may never meet ; Put golf is golf be it east or west, tho' the one the other greet.

I ha' studied the lore and books galore, I ha' learned the perfect style, In the wake of th' gutta-percha pitched I ha' followed many a mile.

I ha' played slow-back, ha' spared the crack, ha' kept my eye on theba': I ha' never pressed the ball addressed, I ha' followed the precepts a'.

But it's duff and muff and sclaff and miss and top and heel and toe, And never a shot I ever got that m ide the gutta go.

Oh, the oaths I ha' sworn, by night ksd morn, would shock a coster's quean, For I never mingle a figure single with my favourite "Sweet Seventeen."

I ha' sworn an oath, ba' plighted my troth, be it sun or be it rain, The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf I ne'er will play again.

My clubs I ha' ta'en and broke in twain, I ha' broke them one by one, And never more will my putter score, or my iron glint in the sun.

I ha' sent the wood to General Booth to whittle for English liohts ; I ha' melted the balls for overalls and goloshes for stormy nichts.

I ha' sent the metal to th' foundry kettle, to melt for Bessemer steel, And I'm done wi' Golf till ends my life, be it for woe or weal. —Auo». 20 The Golfer's Guide I

BOB DOW, MONTROSE. / am indebted for the following loo brief note on Old Touts most recent rival to the courtesy of a Montrose gentleman, ivho has keen familiar with Daw's rom boyhood, HAVE known Bob all my days, my recollection of him going back nearly fifty years. At that lime he was a lad living with Ms widowed mother, and carry- ing clubs whenever he could get the chance. There- after he was apprenticed to a shoemaker named

Bon Dow, Montrose. Thornton; and all along he has done a little in that line, and to this clay has a shop here. (And was not one of our very earliest heroes, The Golfer's Guide 21 immortal J°hn Patersone, of "Far and Sure" fame, himself a leal servant of St. Crispin ?) He has golfed, I should say, since he could walk, or, at least, since he could manage to get a club and ball ; and has acted as keeper of the Royal Albert club-house for more than thirty years. lie was also keeper of the green until a year or two ago, when the Town Council toolc that in hand ; but he is still invariably consulted whenever any important change is proposed. Than our adjoining laird, Mr. Keith of Usan, there was a number of years ago no keener golfer in Scot- land. With him Bub was ever a great favourite, and daily at that period Ihcy played here in all weathers from morning to night. Bob's career has been a comparatively uneventful one. His first mutch of importance was with Mr. Keith against the late Mr. Ogilvy of Inshewan and Mr. Milne of Woodhill, in which the former won. lie has played many a match since, mainly with Northern golfers, but has also made creditable appearances in open competitions both in England and Scot- land. Bob has always had a fine, free style, but having spent all lii.s playing days among his own folk, he occasionally broke down when tackled l>y trained Southern professionals. Like most "pros," he has always l>ec-n a keen hand for a mild betj but, from pretty extensive observation, I am entitled to say that he generally handicapped himself to the verge of severity. Many a day I have gone round with him here when his play would have been ill to beat, but it occasionally failed him when most needed. The following notes of recent matches will be of interest:—1893, Ju'y 31st, Boll and Old Tom versus Mr. W. JJouch (son of the late Sir Thomas) and Dr. Stone—Result: professionals, 3 and 2 to play on first round, and 6 and 5 to play on second. Single between Old Tom and Bob, 1st August—Dow won by 5 on first round and I on second. Single between same, 18th October—square. Same, at St. Andrews, 31st October—Dow 3 up on first round; final, Morris 5 up and 3 to play. Between same at Montrose—Morris 4 up on first round ; final Morris 7 up and 5 to play. Single between same, 30th November— first round, square ; second, Dow 1 up. 22 The Golfer's Guide

JOHN GOURLAY, MUSSELBURGH. |IS will to many, familiar with the story of the game

rank among the must. Interesting of the portraits

which we have been privileged Ui reproduce. In his own branch—that of feather ball making—he is (mite as outstanding a personality as hi.s ever-famous contemporary Old 1'hilp, the King „( Clubs In all lime.

Ol.i> QoURLAY.

Mr, Graham, in his dulcet warbling in honour of gutta-percha, lisps of a time when The Golfer's Guide 23

" Gourlay's balls cost half-a-croun, And Allan's not a farthing doun " ; but we have contemporary warrant for the assertion that Gourlay's price was occasionally four or even five shillings, which will, no doubt, enable the reader of to-day to appreciate better than he otherwise might have been able to do another weighty couplet of the Inncrlcven laureate :— "For inspiring is the prospect, and grateful lo the eye, Of our Gourlays diminishing afar in the sky! " Very much so, indeed ! Bought in bulk, however, as WAS frequently done by country clubs at that time for behoof of their members, they ranged from is. 9d. lo 2s. apiece. (An entry in the old Innerlcven records shows that there was a cheaper ball in the market, but it is 1leyond the present gossip's intelligence; "Paid ane dozen Marshals, 12s.") And a Brunlsficld entry of 29th July, 1820, is very much lo the point indeed : "Mr. Douglas proposed that the prize balls in future should be 'Gourlay' balls instead of those given at present." It seems a pity that we have no portrait of a Douglas of this kind. How thoroughly practical and concise the motion I Halls of this kind— pooh ! Carnegie, too, chirps of " Saddell, dressed in blue coat plain, With lots of Gourlays, free from spot or stain " ; but it is Graham who, after all, appreciated Gourlay at his true worth: " A Gourlay pill's the best 0' a' For the links 0' Innerleven." There is an amusing anecdote in Clark that may bear repetition. M'Kellar, the famous "Cock o' the Green" of Kay's Portraits, acted as doorkeeper to an Episcopalian chapel. Another famous Gourlay, Douglas of Brtintsfield (whether a relation of our man or not, I am unaware), with a touch of irreverent waggery quite unusual and entirely unworthy of so eminent a golfer, one day put a golf bull in the plate, instead of his usual coppers, and this was promptly and very properly secured by this most venerable of all old cocks with both astonishment and gratitude. It was, in fact, due to Gourlay and M'Ewan, the famous old club-maker, that Kay produced the well-known etching at all* Old Gourlay's name frequently crops up in golfing literature, and always as that of one to be reckoned with. For not only was he at the 24 The Golfer's Guide head of his own craft—which is granted to so few of us—he was also on occasion, a leader of men, or, at least, of t he harum-scarum, dc'il- may-care pack that followed the Musselburgh champions on their warlike outings. Thus we find 1 that at the famous light at North Berwick between Allan and Tom against the two Dunns in 1849, it was Gourlay himself who led the howling contingent from the "honest toun"; and when fate finally veered to the side of i he St. Andrews men, it was considered of auspicious omen that Ihe elasticity had completely gone from Ciourluy's step—not from those of either of his men. The best prose description of the long-dead art known to me is that given by Mr. Peter; but in Mathison's poem, "The Goff" (1743), is a metrical rendering that is in its way sufficiently accurate. The ball- maker is, of course, an ancestor of Allan's—for he and his were always famous in this branch—whose name, the author, in the dainty way poets have, phrases as Bohson. "Such is famed Bobson, who in Andrea thrives, And such the ball each vig'rous hero drives." And it is pleasant also to learn from Mr. Ilay Fleming that at the beginning of the century the St. Andrews greenkoe\ier was cither a Robertson or a Morris—as was meet. There seems some dubiety as to whether the covers of the old balls were made of unlanned bulls' hide or pigskin. Mr. Peter says ihe former, and Mr. Charles Anderson the latter; but it is, perhaps, not of much consequence now.

ADDRESS TO "THE BULGER."

[By the GHOST of OVA 1'IILU'.)

OT " Lamb the frolic anil the gentle," N Of whom the waggish Wordsworth sang ; Our Mr. Lamb's Ihe cause of mental Anguish and despairing pang.

Ah, Mr. Lamb ! I little guessed, When reading of your derring-do, You were to work your evil best To wring my heart and wreak me rue. The Golfer's Guide 25

How clear to me our Ancient Game, Its very trials, hazards, rubs ! Not mine to smirch a brothers fame— 'Twas I, at least, was King of Clubs.

But gruesome ferlies now I hear— My newer life's a leclang flutter— Of much, alas ! I'm filled with fear, But most I dread a Bulger Putter !

Many the tale I'm told, I wis—- For gammers yarn and Waghorn* blethers — But biggest bam to me is this Thai balls no more are made of feathers.

Now ghostly golfers round me crowd, And fleer and flout and mow at me, And gibbering goblins cry aloud— "A rummy maker Philp must be !"

Nay, more—a climax to my woes !— I still can hear the fiends applaud— My first and dearest patron rose— " 'Tis I accuse Old Philp of fraud ! " f

Think of the heirlooms ripe with age, In dear, dead hands the trusted, tried ! 'Tis Lamb has cursed the heritage, Has wrecked the trust, and dashed the pride !

'Mid geek and gibe and sneer and flout, 'Mid croak of heir and fiend's guffaw, The melancholy thought will out— '"Deed, Mr. Lamb, I'm weel awa' !"

W. DAI.KYMI'LE.

* Waghorn, a sterling golfer of old, who being nineteen dines fal»ar than the devil was crowned King of Liars. He seems to have left issue. f It is only in a place such as this that any association between gulf ami fraud could even be suggested.'—0. P. The Golfer's Guide

"ROBERT."

[JOBERT IMRIE, the ctMtodkn of Leven green, is a well- known figure to Scottish golfers, at nil events to 1hose"of the] East country. The sketch, which is an admirable one, is by Mr. W. G. Stevenson, and is reproduced with his consent and by the courtesy of its owner, Dr. Hunter M'Kenzie. The legend, "I suppose you'll ha'e a tickatl" is one that Robert pronounces with a gusto that requires to be heard to be duly appreciated; Always, too, lie allows the stranger to drive off before he sails down upon him from his wee wooden box. M

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(I\lon't profess to give his motive; but such is the fact.) lie lias had to deal with the green for the last decade or so, and we are sure it is the universal wish that this connection may last through many another. While the upkeep and maintenance of the course was still undertaken by the Innerleven Club, Robert, with occasional help, fulfilled, and that most satisfactorily, the ordinary duties of green-man ; but of latter years, since the levying of a slight charge has been introduced, he has been relieved of the heavier work, and now confines his attention to raking in The Golfer's Guide 27

the chips from vagrom golfers—an operation that seems to give him much placid enjoyment and that opportunity for a stray crack which is so justly dear to every kindly Scot. Robert was born in the romantic town of Markinch, famous throughout the kingdom for the quality and singular size of its garden produce and poetry, and served his apprenticeship as a blacksmith. Thereafter he worked for some time as a ploughman—prompted, no doubt, by that love of nature which is in the very air of his native place—and meal

Mrs. IMKIIS, "Robert's" 7ui/c.

carter. It was the same love of nature, probably, that prompted him to marry no fewer than three times; and it maybe added that his genial surviving wife reckons Robert as her third good man. Robert's father was well known-in his own district. He, too, was a blacksmith and is slill remembered by the oldsters as having worn n red night-cap to the very last. He died at an advanced age, and as his wife was also long-lived we are probably justified in hoping that we may 28 The Golfer's Guide have Robert with us a long time yel. The last winter or two, however, have been somewhat hard on him. His roving disposition and love of genial adventures led him for some time to travel throughout the country with a. crockery-cart; and it was during this portion of his life, no doubt, that lie developed that thorough appreciation of quaint fun which is not (he least of his charms to some of us. Though tolerant of budding youth find innocence, he can on occasion warm to scathing lire. It was Robert who extinguished one of o ur common foes that hack and hew their unhallowed way to evil fame, with the following withering blast : " Eh, mon ! can I no gi'e ye the len' o' my bit spadie?" He, too, it was that heaped coals of lire on Ihe transgressor against the rule observed by all Christian folk a.s to replacing divots: "Yon'sa by-oarnar'shot, Mister! An' noo, ye'd maybe like me tae gi'e ye a lift buck wi't !" But the truth is that the yarns about him and his sayings and doings are countless. Many of them found in their course a safe lodgment in the pages of Golf; but doubtless many more have slipped unnoticed by and out of memory. His very latest is not his worst. At last New Year meeting an Edinburgh D.I), accosted our venerable friend with genial warmth, "I'm very glad to see you looking as well as ever, Geordie I" One of Robert's friends standing near said by and by with some in- dignation : "Dis yon man no ken your name's RobtftV " Fine that—brawly dis he ken that; bit we inaist aye allow a bit o' laititude at this season o' the yeur, even till Doactors of'Divccnitcc 1"

MRS. IMRIE. \ji E reproduce a likeness of Robert's wife. She had for V V several years the charge of the Irmerleven club-house, and won golden opinions through her unfailing courtesy and devotion to duties, which, in he season, are arduous and harassing in the extreme. The Golfer's Guide 29

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OLD ST. ANDREWS LINKS.

THIS shows the famous green of some half a century ago, while the modest Union Parlour, which is shown in the background, was still to the fore. Mr. Robert Chambers sings :— Sacred to hope and promise is the spot—• To Philp's and to the Union Parlour near, To every golfer, every caddie dear— Where we strike off. This was a small house at the foot of Golf Place, with reading and billiard rooms and a licensed kitchen, where Old Philp, Allan, ami the older worthies were not above dipping their noses in a beaker of modest " black strap." Mr. Peter says that at one time the Royal and Ancient was entirely separate from the Union Parlour, and that they became incorporated, on the motion of the late Mr. Grant of KUgraaton, as the Union Club, so lately as in the "fifties." r- •1 i . Ii 1* 1I n |IS! •a 1 0 lIt " ii j if • i is 1• 5 0 Hi0 •ii .11 [ "s lit IIn: si i 13 Pv iB i S3

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THE GREAT 1849 MATCH.

DETAILS of this famous match between Allan Robertson and Old Tom against the two Dunns are given in the article on the Brothers Dunn. It may be not without interest to compare the likenesses of Allan and Tom with those given individually on pp. 16 and 4. With regard to fig. 4 in this group, he is either Willie Park or Dunn's brother, but which I have been left in doubt. 3-1 The Golfer's Guide

THE BROTHERS DUNN. ILLIE—mighty Allan's frequent rival—is another of the heroes W of olden time whom fame has not let die. lie was celebrated for the grace of his style and Ms magnificent driving. lie once drove from the medal tee on the Hole o' Cross green at St. Andrews into the little crescent-shaped bunker at the end of the Elysian Fields, which, in commemoration, has to this day retained the name of " Dunny," (I may add that, to this day, for some reason unknown to me, in another district of Fife the Dunns of Musselburgh are invariably spoken of as "the Dannies.") The distance is 250 yards, which lias, of course, been often exceeded—not to speak of Archie Simpson's ever-famous drive from the fifth to the sixth hole going out, when, with his putter, he rolled a short second up to the hole. The distance from hole to hole is 359 yards. Willie's twin brother, Jamie, was scarcely so formidable in single play, but alongside his brother was a most dangerous opponent. I think I cannot do better here than quote the account by an eye- witness of the famous struggle at North Berwick in 1849. The writer was a well-known Fife amateur, but although his sympathies naturally lay with the Northerners, still his account seems impartial, and is certainly far and away the most graphic I have had the opportunity of reading. "On meeting Allan, I said I had come to see him win. lie replied that he hoped so ; but he had a dejected look about him, and I got the impression that he was doubtful of the result. The match was one of 36 holes, which required 5 or 7 founds (I forget which) of the North Berwick Links at that time, and one hole more. "The match started amidst the greatest enthusiasm. The weather had cleared up, but the wind blew pretty strong from the south-west. Each party had its own tail of supporters, those for the Musselburgh men predominating—for which, of course, the proximity of that place to North Berwick might account. They were led by Gourky, the ball- maker. I never saw a match where such vehement parly spirit was displayed. So great was the keenness and the anxiety to see whose ball had the best lie, that no sooner were the shuts played than off the whole crowd ran helter-skelter; and as one or the other lay best, so demonstrations were made by each parly. The Golfer's Guide 35

" Sir David Baird was umpire, and a splendid one lie made. lie was very tall, and so commanded a good view of the field ; but it look all his firmness to keep even tolerable order. " The early part of the match went greatly in favour of the Dunns, whose play was magnificent. Their driving, in fact, completely over- powered their opponents. They went sweeping over hazards which the St. Andrews men had to play short of. At lunch time the Dunns were four up, and long odds were offered on them. " Then the tide turned. "Allan warmed up and got more into his game ; and then one hole was taken, and another, and yet another; and I remember Captain Campbell of Schiehallion, with whom I was walking, saying in great glee, ' Gad, sir, if they take another hole they'll win the match And, to be sure, another was won, and so on, until the match stood all equal and two to play. " How different the altitude of the Dunns' supporters now from their jubilant and vaunting manner at lunch time I Silence reigned, concern was on every brow, the elasticity had completely gone from Goitrlay't step"—poor old Goiirlay ! A feather ball maker one would have thought a more light-hearted creature 1—"and the profoundest anxiety marked every line of his countenance. The very Dunns themselves were demoralised ! " On the other hand, Allan and Tom were serene, and their supporters as lively as they had been depressed before. We felt victory was ours ! " (Put it as you like, these old boys' enthusiasm is mighty catching. We have much to forgive them—Allan, say, for his nefarious connection with irons and cleeks—and we shall never, except under torture, express any feeling but derisive disbelief wilh reference to M. Messieur's fabulous drive of 404 yards 1 Still, how thundering human the old warriors were 1) " When the tee-shots were played for the second last hole, off we flew as usual to see whose ball lay best ! To our intense dismay Allan's lay very badly, whilst the Dunns' lay farther on beautifully. Should the Dunns win this hole they would be dormy—they might win the match 1 Our revulsion of feeling was great, and as play proceeded was intensified, for Allan and Tom had played three more, with their ball lying in a bunker close in front of the putting-green. 11 But"—Oh, joyous word 1—-" on the other hand, the Dunns' ball was 3G The Golfer's Guide

lying close at the back of a curbstone on a cart-track off the green to the right! First of all, they wished the stone removed, and called t•o I some one to go for a spade; but Sir David would not sanction its removal. One of the Dunns (I forget which) struck at the ball with his iron, but hit the top of the stone. The other (lid the same, and so on till ' the like' was played. . . . The odd had now to be played, and this was done by striking the ball with the back of the iron on to grass beyond the track. Mad that been done at first, the hole might have been won and the match also; but both men had by this time lost all judgment and nerve, and played most recklessly. The consequence was the loss of the hole and Allan and Tom dormy." The latter finally won by two. Our authority gives the credit of winning to Old Tom. " Allan," he says, "was decidedly off his game at the start, and played weakly and badly for a long time—almost justifying the sneers thrown at him, such as, ' That wee body in the red jacket canna play gowf,' and such like. Tom, on the other hand, played witli pluck and determination throughout," DAVIE ANDERSON ("DAW") PPEARS among the names of the old St. Andrews caddies whom A Mr. Peter cites as a "superior set of men. . . . You could not be wrong with any one of these to guide you through the perils and pitfalls of St. Andrews Links—the difficulty was to follow their direction." Me is referred to in the famous Letter from- the Rhine. He has been known lo more than one generation of golfers as the presiding genius of Ginger-beer, and a capital likeness of him may be seen on page 363 of the Badminton. lie is the father of the famous professional, Jamie Anderson, who won the Champion Cup in the three successive years, 1877, 187S, and 1879.

SANDY HERD, HE father of the well-known Iluddersficld player, whose likeness T we reproduce. Rather singularly, it was owing lo a chance remark of Sandy's that Old Tom took to his present trade at all, for arrangements had been all but completed to train him as a carpenter. Sandy asked him why he did not get apprenticed to Allan as a club- maker ; and this, as we all know, took place in due time. I The Golfer's Guide 37 BOB KIRK S also noted by Mr. Peter along with Old Daw, Sandy Herd, and I others as among caddies of a superior class and thoroughly trust- worthy men. Mr. Lockhart sings :— " Swells like • Daw ' or old Bob, The apple-faced sage, with his nostrum for all, ' Dinna hurry the swing ! keep your e'e on the ball !'" Three generations of the same name have been honourably represented on St. Andrews Links. This one was a fine steady player in his day, a friend of Allan's, and the father of a yet more famous namesake.

BOB ANDREWS, PERTH. HIS pretty player—a rival of Old Tom and "Willie Dunn of T Musselburgh in old times—was known by the Somewhat un- pleasant nickname of "The Rook," for some reason, good or bad, but certainly unknown to me. He came in second to Young Tom at Carnoustie in September 1867; and in 186S at Prestwiok came in third to the first and second of Young and Old Tom respectively ; and yet again, in ,1872 at Hoylake, we find him coming in third in a field of 16 professionals, with Young Tom in front and Davie Strath second.

WILLIE PARK, SEN. HIS famous representative of "the honest toun " was a tower of T strength in his time. He first came to the front in the fifties, n.nd many a tough fight he and Old Tom had in the heroic days with pretty even results. In the first tussle for the Championship Belt at Prestwick in i860 Park beat his great rival by just one stroke ; and again in 18G3 and 1866 he carried off first honours; and yet again in 1875. His style is said to have been most graceful ; but it was as a putter that his antagonists most feared him. His long putts were played witli extraordinary accuracy and confidence. Among the best of his many storied fights is, no doubt, that at North Berwick where lie, in partnership with Bob Ferguson, beat Young Tom and his doughty comrade Davie Strath by three holes. In 1874 he and Mungo actually beat Young Tom and his father by 3 and 2 to play. He is the father of the famous player whose likeness we reproduce, Tom Morris. Allan Robertson. Unknown. jVIarjo Sir H Moncrieff G Glennie Unknown. D. Wallace. D. Marshall. Unknown. Sir R. Hay. Col- Fairlie.Hav.Col.Fairlie. Unknown. Unknow R. Chambers. J. Dunn. R. THE TOURNAMENT OF 1857.

IN an article upon Mr. David Wallace, I have given an excerpt from the old Innerleven records that bears upon this ; but us will be seen in the circular, republislied in Golf, 24th February, 1893, the original scheme was considerably extended so as to embrace nil clubs contributing £$. Each club was to he represented by two members, who should play as partners throughout. Mr. Robert Chambers has given a metrical narrative of this great event, but unfortunately it is far from complete, although several of the verses are full of interest. Musselburgh was represented by himself and Marjoribanks ; Bruntsfield by the late Robert Clark and John Dunn ; St. Andrews by Admiral Dougall and Thomson ; North Berwick by Sir Robert May and Ord Campbell ; Montrose by S. Thomson itnd Cowie ; Panmure by George Condie and Captain Boothby ; Dirli'lim by Bertram and Carse ; and the Innerleven by Wallace and Marshall. Eventually Blackheath came to the front through Die d ecft play of famous Mr. Glennie and his partner Stewart. The earlier chib-lionse is in the background. 40 The Golfer's Guide

DAVID WALLACE, BALGRUMMO.

R. DAVID WALLACE, Balgnmimo, was one of (he most M formidable players in Fife of his own day, though his fame was mainly associated with the old, long-dead Innerleven Links, As another example of how skill in certain sports runs in families, it may lie mentioned that he succeeded a perhaps even more famous uncle, Alexander Wallace of Parkhill ; and that the unbroken record of uncle and nephew on the medal roll of the old Innerleven Club extended over a period of twenty years. Alexander Wallace was in his prime about 60 years ago, and tradition has it that he gained every medal he ever competed for at goli. He is described as a tall, stout, powerful man, who drove a very long ball; and, as was often the case with count ry players of that day, made his own clubs. His style was peculiar. Jle balanced himself on his left foot, and had his right leg out behind him with only the toes on the ground. He played with a heavy but supple club, and in taking it back gave it a turn over his head, but brought it to the ball with great force and precision. He was very good at the short game, and—this should appeal to the heart of every long-suffering golfer of to-day with treble force—had a great aversion to cleuks and irons for playing up to the hole, which nefarious practice was introduced by the sardonic Allan in a moment of malignant and Satanic mirth, and in place of them used a short-spoon even at very short distances. His nephew, David, played many famous matches in his time. Along with Mr. David Marshall, he represented his home club in the great inter-club foursome at St. Andrews in 1857, in which Blackheath finally came to the front. In connection witli this historic light the following note from the Innerleven records may interest some golfers :—" So long ago as April 13th, 1855, the project of initiating some Grand National Golfing Club had been in the air; and on that date Mr. John Dunn, whose name has for long years been a well known one south of Tweed, intimated a formal motion advocating some such scheme, and was requested to correspond with other clubs on the matter and report to the The Golfer's Guide 41

Autumn Meeting. He did report at the Autumn Meeting as desired; and the captain (Wemyss of Wemyss Castle) offered to lay the proposal before the St. Andrews Club with a view to carry out the scheme. On this question the minute-books are silent until 15th April, 1857, when a general meeting assembled to consider a proposal by the PresHoick Club, 'to institute a match between the following clubs, to come off on St. Andrews Links—-viz., St. Andrews, Perth, Bhickhealh, Musselhurgh, Prestwick, North Berwick, and Innerleven, the game to be in foursomes.' Later in the year (see circular of 10th June, 1857, reprinted in Golf, 24th February, 1893, p. 374) the right of competition was extended to all golf clubs on payment of £$, and, at a general meeting in June, Messrs. David Wallace and David Marshall were deputed to represent the club, ' with strict injunctions from the club to bring home the prize.'" On the first cfay the two knocked out Marjoribanks and "Bob" Chambers for Musselburgh.

"The club from Musselburgh sent Twa stalwart men to play, An' weel these chiels did represent The honest toun that day ; But tho' they focht wi' micht and main, And a' their efforts lent, The Leven folk by two did gain The first day's tournament."

Mr. Chambers has a graceful tribute to bis antagonists in another stanza :—

"Wallace and Marshall—just the same— When on the links o' Leven, For golfing they have got such fame, JVo two will play them even."

As to the truth of the last line, we cannot nowadays pretend I" speak, but in the tournament itself the formidable Mr. (Jlennie, partnered by Mr. Stewart, carried the trophy home to famous old Blaekheath, Again, in the famous tournament played in singles at St. Andrews In the year 1858, David Wallace, although no longer a young man and at the time far rrom well, lasted till the final against Mr. Robert Chambers—playing no fewer than seven times to the lalter's five. "Mr. Wallace," says an eye-witness, and one who knew him well, '' was a slow, methodical player, 42 The Golfer's Guide and his deliberate play soon unhinged the other, who was quick, impul- sive, and full of fire and energy. In the final Wallace was 4 up and 5 to play at the ' Hole o' Cross.' On playing off the tee, Mr. Chambers, who thought his chance over, went in the coolest way to it, whistling unconcernedly, and topped his ball, but with sufficient force to carry it through the big bunker into which it rolled. The ball bounded over the high bunk opposite, and lay on the green, just admitting of standing room. Then Fortune smiled on him. He drove magnificently, getting on the putting-green in two other shots, and won the hole. He also took the next three in succession—all square and one to play. On arriving at the last hole, Mr. Chambers, playing the odd, laid a long putt dead. Wallace was on the down side of the hole on a very keen green, and had to play sideways to it. He was weak-, and his ball rolled round and down as far as before. He then foiled to hole, and Chambers won." (I ought, perhaps, to mention here that there is a slight discrepancy between this account and that of Mr. Evcrard—see my note on Mr. Chambers, p. 44—but after all it is immaterial.) In this famous match the old gentleman, besides halving twice with his stalwart antagonist, Chambers, knocked out men of the calibre of P. P, Alexander, Fairlie, and Sibbald. Mr. David Wallace once played with his clubs against Mr. GveenhiU with bow and arrow, and beat him easily. This is directly converse to the result of the match at Musselburgh on isl November, 1828, when Captain Hope, with bow and arrow, beat "with great case" Mr. Saunders with his clubs—the latter being, over and above, allowed to tee his ball at every stroke. Mr. Wallace, who was famed in his district as a rabbit-shot, used to shoot a golf ball driven off by another player; and one of his old friends tells me he does not remember of his having ever missed. (This feat was tried the other day on the present Leven Links, but with results not quite so satisfactory ; but the weather was unfavourable.) A very quaint feat of his uncle, Alexander, should also be chronicled. Playing with an empty quart bottle, he beat Mr. Hind of Liverpool with all his clubs. He turned bis back 10 the hole, and played between his legs with the concave bottom of the bottle. It may be remembered that, according to Washington Irving, Sir Walter's humble friend, the custodier of Melrose Abbey, used to recommend this attitude to visitors as affording a pleasing variety to the appearance of the venerable pile, The Golfer's Guide 43 DAVID MARSHALL. HIS was another famous Innerleven player, who, as detailed in the 1 notice of David Wallace, was deputed to represent his club in the historic contest in 1857. He was a deadly and accurate player, with a very short swing. It is a strange fact that his son, Mr. William Marshall, a very formidable player of to-day, has the same confined swing; but, as he puts all his body into it, he manages to get the ball away surprisingly. Mr. David Marshall was a frequent medal-winner on his home green.

COLONEL J. O. FAIRLIE OF COODHAM. HE Golfer's Year Book for 1866 is dedicated to him as "the T champion amateur of Scotland, having held the Prcstwick, St. Andrews, and North Berwick medals during the same season." Mr. Peter, again, classes him along with George Comlie and others as of special weight in match rather than medal play. In "Golfiana" he appears as :— " Not an old golfer, but by few surpassed— Great Captain Fairlie ! When he drives a ball — One of his best, for he don't hit them all— It then requires no common stretch of sight To watch its progress and to see it light." He twice won the William IV. and Bombay Medals, and the Silver Cross thrice. The present generation scarcely need to be reminded of the prowess of his sons. JOHN DUNN, ANKER in Warrington, was many years ago a well-known figure B on Scotch greens, but lie has for long been mainly associated with those south of Tweed. lie used to play a good deal on the old Innerleven Links, and was for many years a member of the club. A very interesting match took place not long ago on the present Lever) Links between Mr. Dunn and an old Innerleven foe whom be hud not met for forty years. It is pleasant to know that each of the old rivals won a round. He is referred to above in the note as lo the inception of the inter-club tournament of 1857, and also in that upon Mr, Clark, 44 The Golfer's Guide

ROBERT CHAMBERS.

HIS famous golfer was well known on many a green, and, like T Mr. Clark, contributed substantially to the literature of the game of his love. He was an excellent all-round player, and, on occasion, a most brilliant driver. Along with Marjoribanks, he represented "the honest toun" in the inter-club tournament of 1857 ; but fate was adverse. In our little sketch of Mr. David Wallace, we have given an eye-witness's narrative of Mr. Robert Chambers' chief success in the annals of the Royal game. This was in the open amateur contest in the following year. Mr. Evcrard does not give his authority ; but his evidently ungrudging care and painstaking endeavour to secure accuracy .—to which I have elsewhere referred—warrant our assuming that he writes on good evidence. He differs somewhat from the account I have given above, but the discrepancies are, after all, really trivial. Both accounts show the contest to have been a veritable tug-of-war, and that the veteran fought with consummate pluck. The jovial sequel is given in the following minute :—

" NTSI'IBM) LINKS, <)th October, 1858. " It was suggested by Captain Greenhill that it would be very desirable that the Club should have a special meeting to rejoice with our member, Mr. Robert Chambers, as the Champion Golfer of Great Britain ; and it was unanimously carried that Mr. Chambers should be invited to a dinner for that purpose, and that the Council be entrusted with the arrangements. W. COTTON, Sec."

Every Scot worth a button lisps in numbers more or less mellifluous ; and we accordingly find a breezy worthy, who modestly dusks his fame with a mysterious " T. R.," chirruping thus :—

"The Bmntsfield coffif next in the raw, the raw, Wi' the Burgess they've oft a fracas, fracas, To add to their honours most gallantly Chambers Fr.ie St. Andrews a prize brocht awa', awa1." The Golfer's Guide 40

ROBERT CLARK. owes a good deal to Mr. Clark. His Golf: a A'oyal and v_I Ancient Game, was a distinct advance on anything previously devoted to the sport ; and the last edition of the present year seems to have been welcomed everywhere with enthusiasm. In it Mr. Clark very truly says that it is disappointing to find that the first edition exhausted nearly all that had been written about the game ; but this surely testifies that he himself had spared no trouble to make the first as accurate and complete as possible. It contains an excellent likeness of the writer ; and the whole work is worthy of the high reputation of the firm. H is fame as a successful player still lives on many of the older links ; but it is interesting to learn that it is to him we owe the "best ball" match. He is still remembered by some of his old antagonists for bis abnormally heavy clubs and the deadly accuracy of his short swing, even in a gale of wind. At St. Andrews he won the William IV, and Club Gold Medals and the Silver Cross no fewer than three times, and the Bombay Medal once. Along with Mr. John Dunn, he represented Bruntsfield in the 1857 tournament. Since writing the above we regret to .read of Mr. Clark's death. The Scotsman, in its obituary notice, gives a strange experience of his at Musselburgh. With one hole to play the game stood even ; Mr, Clark holed in one and lost the hole. It never entered his mind Ihat the ball was in the hole, and failing to find it he gave up the match.

JAMES CONDIE.

LIKENESS of this distinguished veteran will he found on p. 384 A of the Badminton. He won the King William IV. Medal and that of the Club, the Silver Cross and Bombay Medal, and was recognised as one of the most formidable players of his time. His son, Mr. George Condie, was also a famous player, and Mr. Everard gives some interesting notes about him ; but I prefer here to use the words of a contemporary, Mr. Thomas Peter. "Condie wus, I think, the longest driver of his day, had a splendid swing, and put more force into his stroke than any one I ever saw. He was very strong, and turned his power to good account." He also won the William IV. and Club Medals as well as the Silver Cross ; and, along with Colonel Boothby, represented the Panmure in the inter-club tournament of 1857. 46 The Golfer's Guide GEORGE GLENNIE. HE Badminton gives us a likeness by Mr. Hodge under date so T late as 1889, and Mr. Everard much interesting information concerning this illustrious and popular golfer. Mr. Peter draws attention, too, to his famous score of 88 made in 1855 over the St. Andrews Links, but is of opinion that Mr. Walter Cook's of 100 in 1806 compared very favourably with it. As he truly says, "Who can tell what the links were like in 1806?" Mr. Glennie, along with Mr. Stewart, won the first prize in the famous 1857 tournament for Blackheath ; and in the 1858 (played in singles) beat Playfair, halved with Admiral Maitland Dougall, and lost by a hole to P. 1'. Alexander. As a case of inter-club courtesy, it is pleasant to read of the " George Glennie Medal," instituted in 1881, and presented by Blackheath to the Royal and Ancient.

THE BROTHERS PLAYFAIR RE mentioned by Mr. Everard in connection with the game in A the forties. There is a Major Playfair mentioned in " Golfiana" in Mr. Robert Clark's standard work, but I am not aware whether he was one of the famous brothers or not. The lines run :— "That's Major Playfair, man of nerve unshaken, There's none—I'll back the assertion with a wager— Can play the heavy iron like the Major." Mr. Peter, too, writes: "Who that ever saw him golf can forget Sir Hugh Playfair—in my early days Major Playfair—so often a medal " winner? His firm set figure, compressed lips, keen eye—a sturdy golfer, with indomitable pluck and nerve—he was a player to be relied on. A good portrait of him hangs in the large room of the Union Club." He was a winner of the William IV, and Club Medals. Mr. Japp in Belgravia for April, 1894, gives us some interesting details of Sir Hugh's eventful life in India and elsewhere. He was for long Provost of St, Andrews, and did splendid work for the little town of his adoption. Two of his whims seem worthy of note—Ms erection in the Cathedral grounds of a monument to himself some time before his death, and his having engraved on all his umbrellas the pregnant legend : " Stolen from Major Playfair." He died so lately as 1861. The Golfer's Guide 47

SIR ROBERT HAY,

FAMOUS old player, is mentioned by Mr. Peter as a frequent A partner of Mr. George Condie. He is described as " one of the prettiest players that ever handled hickery. He stood very close to his ball, using therefore a very upright club; he drove a long ball, and was particularly accurate with the baffy—a club to which he affectionately clung long after iron play had been introduced; indeed, he never looked upon the latter substitute with much favour, nor used it at all if he could possibly avoid doing so." Mr. Peter describes him as having more style and a longer swing than Condie, and driving a very long ball without the appearance of so much force. lie won the William IV. and Club Medals and the Silver Cross ; and, along with Mr. Oril Campbell, represented North Berwick in the 1857 tournament.

GILMOUR.

R. CARNEGIE thus pipes in more or less melodious strain :— M " See Gilmour next—and he can drive a ball As far as any man among them all ; In ev'ry hunting-field can lead the van, And is throughout a perfect gentleman."

COLONEL BOOTHBY.

R. LAURENCE LOCKHART, in his Letter from the Rhine, M 1875, writes as follows :— 11 And next came the fliers to show them the way ; There's Innes, and Boothby, and lithe Robbie Hay." This gentleman is well known on several Scottish greens, although, of late years, he has played probably most in England. Mr. Kverard mentions that although he did not begin the game till after twenty, he was not long in coming to the front at Montrose, Perth, and St. Andrews. At the last, his name frequently appears on the medal roll. The well-known bunker on Levcn Links called the "Major " is named after him, on account of his supposed predilection therefor; and somewhat singularly, tradition has it that his favourite way of getting into it vmfrom the east, which entailed considerable ingenuity. 48 The Golfer's Guide ADMIRAL MAITLAND DOUGALL S only briefly referred to by Mr. Everard, but Mr. Peter has a I kindly note to the following effect: "Since writing the above I have heard with great regret of the death of Admiral Maitland Dougall, which will be felt, I am sure, as a great loss to Fifeshire, in the direction of whose affairs he took such a prominent place. On the golfing course his genial presence will be much missed. I look back with pleasure to the many happy matches I have had with him ; for whether playing as partner or antagonist, he was always kindly and agreeable." This remarkable player had a superb record. lie thrice won the William IV. Medal, and thrice that of the Club, the Silver Cross twice, and the Bombay Medal no fewer than five times. Along with Mr. Thomson, he represented St. Andrews in the 1857 tournament, and in that of 1858 knocked out Mr. Clark, and was himself beaten by Mr, P. 1'. Alexander.

W. C. THOMSON OK BROUGHTY FERRY A PPEARS in Mr. Everard's article in the Badminton among his A comments on Mr. Lockhart's famous Letter from the Rhine as a prominent medal-taker. This was one of the most redoubtable players of his time. He won the William IV. and Club Medals and the Silver Cross thrice, and Bombay Medal twice. Along with Admiral Dougall, he represented St. Andrews in the 1857 tournament. An old golfing friend, who knew him as a boy, describes him as one of the neatest players of the day. He played with light clubs and balls, drove well, and approached with wood or iron with equal accuracy. lie played a good deal at St. Andrews, but probably learned the game with the Panmure. He was also known as a capital dancer.

WHYTE MELVILLE. HE Laureate of "Golfiana" pipes as follows :— T " There to the left I see Mount Melville stand, Erect his driving putter in his hand ; It is a club he cannot leave behind, It works the ball so well against the wind." The Golfer's Guide 49

And elsewhere:— . " Plays short and steady, often is a winner A better captain never graced a dinner." Mr. Everard writes with charming appreciation of this father ofa yet more famous son ; but it is rather in his social aspects than with regard to any golfing proficiency that Mr. Whyte Melville is treated, and with these, of course, we have nothing In do in these pages. Mr. Lockhart, in his Letter from the. Rhine has :— " So that gallant Mount Melville (whom time touches not) Clapped his hands in applause and cried ' Capital shot !' " rn .XJ "-.p fl.3.3.

Captain .Lyon ('?). Allan Robertson. Sandy Herd. Unknown. ' Daw "(0. Caddie. David Wallace. Tom Morris. R. J. H. Erskinc Wemyss. The Golfer's Guide 51

THE TOURNAMENT OF 1858.

THIS group was taken at the time of the tournament. As will be remembered, it resulted in a victory for Mr. Robert Chambers, who succeeded in finally beating the famous Fife amateur, Mr. David Wallace of Balgrummo. We have filled in the names so far as known to us. The stalwart figure in front is that of the then Wemyss ofWemyss Castle. He was laird of the old Innerleven Links, and a loyal supporter of Mr. David Wallace. Notes of this are given in our article on Mr. D. Wallace, pp. 40-42. Col. Boothby. Ord Campb;ll. Nixon. Unknown. Sir H. Playfair. J. Dunn. Ad. Dougall. Major Melville. Allan Robertson. The Golfer's Guide S3

FINISH OF MR. GLENNIE'S FAMOUS 88.

THIS group commemorates the finish of Mr. George Glennie's famous score for King William the Fourth's Medal, in 1855, when he holed out in 88. Mr. Glennie held the Blue-Ribbon record .score for 24 years, from 1855 to 1879, when Mr. Charles Anderson won the valued trophy with same score. I

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"THE START."

THE names of the individual members are given in entirety ; but whether the group were commemorative of any match of importance I have not been able to discover. Unknown. Allan Robertson. Sandy Herd.

Tom Morris. Col. Boothby. Unknown. Bob Kirk. The Golfer's Guide

"CROSSING THE SWILCAN BURN."

THE photograph, which we have the privilege of reproducing hero, is taken from a different point of view from that of the sketch in Mr. Clark's book (p. 182 of the first edition); and the names of many of those present have come down to us. One of Maga's poets sings of this famous or infamous bum :— " It is in sooth a goodly sight to see, . By east and west, the Swilcan lasses clean, Spreading their clothes upon the daisied lea, And skelping freely barefoot o'er the green." This is surely a dainty conceit, but . Even the genial and sunny Mr. Ilutchinson, who is usually so gentle in his treatment of our Scottish links, finds it needful to put his foot

down when he treats of fraudful Swilcan: "A muddy little dribble, worming along ignominiously at a crawl, between little sLonc-built walls, ,as if it would never get to the sea." Still, as Mercutio has it : " 'Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door: but 'tis enough, 'twill serve" ; and we find Mr. Lang speaking, as if he meant it, of this " trap inevitable for my golf-ball." Every proper green is proud of its own burn. Look at Prestwick, Machrihanish, Carnoustie, and so on 1 We in Leven may occasionally poke fun at Scoonie Burn among ourselves, but we do not care to hear outsiders doing so ; and certainly we never contiimeliously entreat it, as, according to Mr. R. S. Murray, is occasionally the case with the Swiloan. In his poem of " The Banished Bejant" he tells of : "Tassel blue find silken From his cap did float and flow (This was cast into the Swilcan Two months ago)." The only article of (he nature of flotsam that occurs to me in connection with Scoonie Burn, was the body of an aged female that mysteriously came ashore with an empty bottle in its pocket; but, as is the case with so many golfing facts, the date of this strange and sad occurrence is uncertain.

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"A PUTT."

THIS is a very quaint group, and we arc fortunate in being able to identify all the individual members. I I ! I : 1 t I•IH 'I fIt ' ' ;:•,;• • y&Ki' •'•*.•' m i II • t •^HPff '"" •i- '•-.••' :'"l

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"BUNKERED."

HERE we are in a quandary, for not a name can we even hint at. The situation is familiar to all golfers, no doubt (and we seem to recognise the figure second from the riglit) ; but surely there is something about the garb and specially the head-gear that does nut smack of Old Gaul. Not for one moment that I would urge uniformity in this line ; for it is possible that the reader will appreciate the (plaint charm that Sir Hugh Playfair's hat unquestionably gives to more than one group. I have noted elsewhere his prudent habit of inscribing the legend on all his umbrellas, " Stolen from Major Playfair"; but this would surely have been unnecessary in connection with his hat. OIJ Tom. The Golfer's Guide G3

"TREASON!"

GOLFERS have, it seems, agreed to forgive Allan Robertson for his nefarious and Satanic caper in inventing a crime; but I must say I never expected that Old Tom would have made himself a partner to this outrage on the sanctity of the Royal game. It may be a photograph—it may be a daguerreotype. Who knows—who cares ? But what will the pious golfer of Boodmpoor, say, or the reformed putter of the Sing-Sing recreation ground think when they recognise in this masquerade the face they have brought up their lambs to reverence ? What would Old Sutherland have thought of this untoward development of ribald levity, or Allan, or even Old Philp ? As to Old Gourlay, I have not the least doubt, from a careful perusal of hi.s recorded pranks, that his remarks would have done full justice to this melancholy ploy. Let us draw the curtain silently and with as few tears as may be over this wayward freak of Old Tom's 1 His partner—and, no doubt, his evil genius—in this fleeting iniquity was a Mr. Ilaslie, of the old Cross Keys Hotel, St. Andrews; and as he seems to have been much liked in his day and generation, it is perhaps best that we forgive him also. Bruce Marshall. 1 Robert.

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LEVEN THISTLE GOLF CLUB.

SHIS group, for which we arc indebted to the courtesy of Mr. Diston, photographer, Leven, embraces excellent likenesses of many a famous Fife golfer. It is, of course, impossible to attempt anything like a description of them individually. Figuring in the group is the celebrated golfer, Mr. William Marshall, who is a frequent medal- holder, and no fewer than thrice has holed out in record. lie won the Tennant Cup of the Glasgow Club two or three years ago. Ili.s is another case of heredity, for his father was one of the most famous players of his day, and, along with the equally well-known Mr. Wallace of Balgrummo, represented the Innerleven Club in the historic intur-cltili foursome at St. Andrews, which was ultimately won by Blackheath. Another is the deservedly famous player, well-known on Fife greens, and the holder of many a medal—Mr. George Bruce. Golf musl be in his blood, for he is a near relative of Old Tom himself. Ha has not the muscular power of some other players, but the beauty of his style is a subject of constant eulogy. A third is of not less weight in the world of golf, for this is no other than the famous Robert, whose sayings and doings as custodian of this popular Fife green are familiar to every reader of the weekly organ of our craft, ever bright and genial Golf. In the very centre of the group, again, are two golfers, whom indomitable pluck in the face of physical affliction has rendered famous. Both Mr. Kerr and Mr. Smith have lost a right arm, but, in spite of this, both are formidable players. To the left of the table, many will recognise Mr. Jackson, the author of the popular Scotch golf song, " Gouff dings a'. " 0 c

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WILLIE FERNIE, TROON.

/ have to thank Mr. M'Bain of Ayr, the wcll-knmtm wrllir upon Wtst- country golf, Jor the most interesting and exhaustive sketch of this famous player that I have yet seen, but we have devoted so much space to our historic groups and such imperfect notes as we have been able to make thereon, that I must appeal to the courtesy oj Mr. M'Bain and Willie (as with several other correspondents to whose kindness I am deeply indebted) to alhnv us to postpone our use of this admirable sketch until our next year's issue. Personally, I should have liked to have made our gallery o/ living players much more complete, but I venture to express the hope that they will be the first to alloTf place, if only temporary, to the fathers of our game, such as Allan Robertson, Old Gourlay, and their cronies.

jRIEKLY, Fernie was born at St. Andrews in 1857, himself the son of a famous golfer. "While yet an amateur and member of a St. Andrews artisan club, for some six years he won the scratch prize at every meeting; nay, before this he secured a prize at a tournament after lying with no less a man than the famous Davie Strath, Young Tom's rival and friend. His first success as a professional was at Elie when twenty-four years of age. Mis first engagement was at Dumfries, the record of which green he still holds with 68. Shortly thereafter he came out first at Alnmoulh with 164 for four rounds of the then nine-hole course, and as a result of this he and Willie Park played a couple of matches over Alnmoulh and St. Andrews, which ended in Fernie's victory on both greens. In 1882 he came in second to Hob Ferguson, and the following year beat him at Musselburgh (although the latter was the redoubtable Bob's home green and Fernie had never played on it before), and was declared champion for 1S83. Since then he has never, attained to championship honours, but has been second more often than any other professional. In 1884 he became professional at Felixtowe, and established what is still the record—69. Tn 1886 he went to Ardeer, where he established another record that still exists of 61; and while professional there came in first in a tournament at North Berwick, after a tie with Archie Simpson. He also headed the lists at Montroso and Littlestone in open tournaments. In 1887 he came to Troon, and during the six years that have intervened his name has been closely identified with that beautiful and deservedly popular green. On it lie h facile princeps and has never been beaten. He found the record at 68 The Golfer's Guide

76, and has gradually reduced it to 68, which he has done three times. Many a famous match, too, he has had with the redoubtable Willie Campbell with varying fortune. In 1888 Fe.mii; won, and in the following year Campbell, But in July of the same year they met again, with the result that Fernie won ; and he again won in 1893 in a home-and-home match on Troon and Bridge of Weir greens.

WLL.L.LLI FLIKNLB. In 1889 he came in first in a two days' tournament at Troon with 312, with Campbell second in 317. In 1891 at Lytham and St. Anne's lie came in first with 155, Archie Simpson being second with 160. Latterly, however, he has devoted most of his attention to club- making, in which he conducts one of the leading businesses in the Kingdom, and his clubs are prized in ail parts of the world. Still, he has by no means given up the game, and he himself looks forward hopefully to again winning the Open Championship, and still further reducing the record at Troon. The Golfer's Guide 69

WILLIE PARK, JUNIOR, MUSSELBURGH, S a player who has well sustained the honour of a famous golfing I family. Like the rest of us—the merely human as well as the golfer—he has had occasional reverses; but among contemporary players none is entitled to higher place than he, who—wherever the golfing tongue is spoken—is known as Willie Park, jr. An with so many of our leading golfers, he came to the front early. At Alnmoulh, when only 17, he carried off first honours. It would l>c impossible to

WN.I.IIC PARK, Jun. recapitulate here his numerous victories. We find him to the front :it Troon in 1886 with 74 for each of the two rounds ; at 1'restwick in 1887 with 171 ; on his home green in 1889 with 155, and in 1892 with a record of 147 for the four rounds. In answer to a question as to which of the many private matches in which he has taken part seemed of most interest, Willie says that to himself it was probably one played between him and his father at Almnouth in 70 The Golfer's Guide

1881 against Old Tom and his son J. O. F. The Musselburgh men won by three. We have details of a very exciting match between Willie and his brother Frank against W. Campbell and Willie Fernie. The brothers stood two up and three to play, but lost the next two holes. However, Willie Park holed the last from his approach stroke, and so won the match. The following, also played at Alnmouth and never before published, will interest many golfers. The match was one of four rounds against Willie Fernie. They were even in holes at the end of each round and played other two rounds to decide the match. On the first round they were again even. In the last they stood all even and one to play ; and finally Fernie won by a putt. This is surely the closest game of which we have record. By Willie's courtesy, we are enabled to reproduce not only an ordinary photograph, but also a likeness of himself in attitude. As a player he is distinguished by his easy and graceful style no less than his imperturbable temper, for, as the saying runs, " Ye're no worth a preen if ye dinna keep cule !" Few professionals, says Mr. Kitto, are so universally liked, and it may be said in truth that he is without an enemy. He is considered a better "stroke" than "hole" player. He has great power in his wrists, and his half-shots are played without seeming effort; and, it is almost needless U> add, few men are better putters. His clubs have a world-wide repute, and his patent lofter, for instance, must have had an enormous sale. Take him all in all Willie Park, jun., is a son of whom "the honest toun" may well be proud. ARCHIE SIMPSON, CARNOUSTIE. T is difficult to credit that this famous player should be only some 27 I years of age. His career has been an exceptionally brilliant one ; and the author of an excellent article upon him in the pages of Golf, of December 4, 1S91, been fully justified in his prognostication of honours to come. For since this article was penned Archie has come in first at the open competition at St Anne's-on-Sea in 1892, and has reduced by a stroke the Carnoustie record which he had himself made at 74. Mr. Boyd has in the above article gone into greater detail than we can, of course, spare space for here ; hut admirers of this really great player will find further interesting matter in Mr. Evcrard's excellent contribution to the Badminton. His first great success was at the tournament that The Golfer's Guide 71

Inaugurated the opening of the green at Sandwich. Archie was finally left in with Holland—another old Earlsferry man—and after tying succeeded in beating his man in playing off. These two old rivals agnin met and tied in the final at St. Anne's in 1892 with 168, and divided £2$. It is impossible, as we have said, to enumerate his successes, but one of his recorded drives cannot be passed over in silence—viz., his

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359 yards at St. Andrews. It does not seem, after all, that Messieur's iraditional 404 was quite impossible, although it is usually regarded as mythical. As is so frequently the case, Archie is only one of a famous golfing family that have done much to uphold the honour of the Earlsferry Links. 72 The Golfer's Guide

HUGH KIRKALDY, ST. ANDREWS. ERE we have another member of yet another golfing family. His H successes are too numerous for us to chronicle; but we should note that it is he who first broke Young Tom's St. Andrews record of 77 with a. wonderful 74. Nay, more, within nine months he actually reduced this to 73.

HUGH KIRKALDY. At the open tournament at Muirfiekl in 1892 he tied for second with Mr. John Bull, jun., and A. Herd in 30S ; and, as every golfer knows, he the previous year at St. Andrews in the open competition came in first with 166. Last year in the Championship Meeting at Prestwick he tied with his brother Andrew for fourth with 326—only four below the winner, young Auchterlonie. The Golfer's Guide 73

Hugh is in the opinion of many the most formidable Scotch player we have. Without going so far as that, we would say he has no superior ; and then he has youth in his favour.

ANDREW KIRKALDY, ST. ANDREWS. S a brother of the no less famous Hugh and John. He is a I tremendous driver, and plays with great pluck. He has a short, quick swing, and does not care a rap for wind. He is deadly with deck or iron, and usually well up with his putts. He fought with the 74-tli Highlanders at Tel-el-Kebir, but now devotes his unquestionable strength and vigour to the game of his youth. In the 1889 open tournament at Musselburgh, he tied with Willie Park, jun., in 155. but lost in the playing off by 5 strokes. In 1890 he played Park for £100 over four greens—Musselburgh, Prestwick, Troon, and St. Andrews—and won by 8 up and 7 to play. His average all through was little over 81 for every 18 holes; and, so far as that goes, Park was little worse- Last year in the Championship Meeting :it Prestwick he tied with liis brother Hugh for fourth. 0

WILLIE CAMPBELL, FORMERLY OF MUSSELBURGH, THEREAFTER PLIESTWICK AND BRIDGE OF WEIR. MOST remarkable record for match winning has this great player, A but the fates have not been so propitious to him in the matter of competitions. Mr. Everard lias given an appreciative account ofhim and his chief successes, to which I can do no more than refer here. He has beaten, and been in his turn beaten by, many of our great players ; and has actually holed the round at Prestwick in the almost incredible score of 71—the record of which green he had previously cut with 77, and that in championship. Mr. Everard draws special attention to the rapidity of his swing—in violation of the old canon of "slow back"— and his deadly use of the mashie. Mr. Horace Ilutchinson has also drawn attention to Campbell's quick movement. Willie is no unworthy pupil of the doughty Bob Ferguson—n mime of mickle dread in the eighties, when lie won the Champion Cup in three successive years. We understand that lie has accepted an engagement with the Boston (U. S.) Club. If he succeed in imbuing "the young fellow they call John" with the spirit of the links, there will be lively doings in the years shortly to come. 74 The Golfer's Guide

ALEXANDER HERD, HTJDDERSFIELD.

" A REALLY grand player, who won the St. Andrews Mechanics' A Medal on New-Year's Day 1889 with 78, a record for that club." So wrote Mr. Kverard in 1890 with well-merited appreciation of a most sterling golfer. At the great meeting at Mutrfield two years later he tied for second with Mr. John Ball, Jr.,and Hugh Kirkaldyin 308,

Mr. Hilton holing out i" 305- ] Iurtl's P1*? Wlls lhe Steadiest of all, as [n none of his rounds did lie exceed 78. lie begat) the game at St.

A. HmtD {Winner 0/'Mite/ui/ianls/i <'/"•'"• Andrews, and while still an amaleur won several medals. He joined the professional ranks at 1'i.rtnish, and licat Day of Belfast a home-and- home match on both greens. lie cams in ftril in a professional com-

petition at St. Andrews with 77aft lie with the lowest done in competition. In 1893 He came in second to Parkat Bridge of Weir, and at Kilmalcolm made record 011 the first round and one over on the second; ut l'reslwick came in third, and at MtMSttlburgh fifth. The Golfer's Guide 75

JACK MORRIS S a nephew of Old Tom, and himself a golfer of acknowledged I skill. He has made Hoylake his home—the links were, I believe, laid out hy his father—and this famous green could scarcely have a better representative.

GEORGE LOWE, LYTHAM AND ST. ANNE'S-ON-THE-SEA,

S the popular professional and green-keeper of these rising I links ; but the green record is held by another professional, Tom Vardon, with 74 in 1892. Lowe was bred on the famous Carnoustie Links, and has well sustained the honour of East-country golf.

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BERNARD SAYERS, NORTH BERWICKICK. 3N appreciative notice of this well-known and formidable player is given by Mr. Everard in the Badminton. Here of course, space dues not permit US to dual at length with the record of his numerous successes. But it may he that his noted first win in Open tournament, in 1879, was over the very North Berwick course of which he for long held the record at

H. SAYKKK. 68; and this he, playing with Grant against Hugh Kirkftldy and A, Herd, of St. Andrews, lias now reduced to 67, 1 le has also won the first prize in open tournament at Arc.herlield, Glasgow, Dunbur, Iloylake, and Kinghorn. In the last, Willie Park, jun., ran him pretty close with 150 to Savers' 149 ; Archie Simpson and Willie Farnie following ;hard The Golfer's Guide 77

with 152 each. His minor successes constantly recur in golfing annals— one of the most notable, perhaps, being when he came in second in open tournament at St. Andrews three years ago. One of the most interesting matches in which he has ever taken part was his recent foursome with Grant against the brothers Kirluildy, The latter had challenged the world for ^100 ; and after Ihe notice had appeared in the newspapers for some weekSj the two North Berwick men took up the gauntlet. At St. Andrews they won by 5 holes, and in the finish at North Berwick stood 12 up and II to play. Another capital match was with Willie Campbell for ,£50. They pliiyed two singles, and each won a game. At the important open tournament at St. Anne's-on-Sea, he came in third. Sayers was in early life an acrobat, and did not take to golf till the age of 16. lie is a fine all-round player, but putting is generally understood to be his strongest point. He is very much liked in the little lown of his adoption, as was shown in the course of one of his heavy matches against Bob Ferguson; and at Westward Ho1 when opposed to the stalwart, burly Rolland, so much did the spectators admire the pluck of the smaller man, that they collected for him a handsome subscription. In his recent match against his old rival, at Ihe opening of the green of famous old Norwich—dear to all mourners of the hapless Babes of the Wood—fate has again declared in favour of Rolland, 84 to 86. 78 The Golfer's Guide

DAVID GRANT, NORTH BERWICK. S a player of singles this popular teacher of the game has scarcely yet attained to the outstanding position of his fellow-townsman anil brother-in-law, Sayers, but when in partnership with the latter is an extremely hard nut to crack indeed. Still, even in singles, lie often

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But it is as a teacher, perhaps, that Grant lias principally made; his mark. For this he seems to have a natural aptitude, which is far from common ; and many excellent players—of both sexes, more by token— are pleased to attribute much of their success to Grant's careful and painstaking instruction.

GEORGE JOHN WHYTE MELVILLE PPEARS In more than one of our groups. He may be said to A have invented the fashionable sporting novel, and as a describer of hunting scenes has probably never been excelled. It may seem to some that he had gifts that should have ensured success on far nobler fields, but it is in this connection that he is mainly remembered. He was the eldest son of Major Whyte Melville of Mount Melville, was educated at Eton, and in due course entered the army. He retired when captain of the Coldstream Guards in 1849, and devoted himself to literature. His first appearance was in a translation of Horace in 1850 ; and this was followed in 1853 by Digby Grand, Tilbury Nogo, etc. lie was also a fluent versifier, and his Legend of the Truo Cross had many admirers. When the Crimean War broke out he served with the Turkish contingent. He came by his death—with pathetic strangeness—on the hunting field of which lie had written so often and so well. In his fifty-seven years he had done much good and singularly varied work. 80 The Golfer's Guide

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, 1893.

I RESTWICK LINKS was the scene of the great event of the golfing year, which was brought off on the 31st August

and the following day. The round was 72 holes— an exacting strain on hand and eye and the patient endurance that is, above nil things, necessary to him who dreams of success at golf. A splendid field of competitors had been brought together, and only the weather was nnpropitlous; and most of us know to our cost what the bonny West Countree can do in the latter line when in earnest. Not even the most iiddlepalcd child born within hail of Clyde ever dreams of singing: " Rainy, rainy rattlestane, dinna rain on me 1"—recognising its vanity. The aggregate of the prize fund was ^100. The first prize was ^'40, from which .£10 was deducted for a gold medal to be retained by the •winner as a memento. If professional, the winner thus got ^30 in cash ; if amateur, plate to that amount. As will, no doubt, be remembered by the majority of our readers, a comparatively unknown young fellow came to the front after a magnificent contest. William Auchlerlonie is only twenty-one years of age, but strong and stalwart and of supreme nerve. Like so many others of our best players, he comes of golfing strain ; and of the live Auchter- lonie brothers it would be rash to lay heavy odds on any individual one. His brothers, although very fine players, havo elected to follow other lines of business, and the champion only has embraced professionalism. He learned the trade of club-making with the well-known St. Andrews firm of Fovgan—the successors of the even more famous Old Philp—and has recently commenced business on his own account in his native town with the hearty good wishes of all who know him. Although this is the first great outside success of young Auchterlonie, he has been for the last few years recognised on his home green as one with whom the leaders of the craft would shortly have to reckon. He is long and steady with his play-club, and has so much muscular power that with a half-shot with cleek or iron he can travel as far as most folk with a swing. His putting is deadly ; and it may be noted that, contrary to the practice of his young fellow-townsman, Mr. Anderson, the amateur champion of tho year, he putts entirely with steel. The Golfer's Guide 81

Mr. Lakllay again just failed in securing championship honours—just as at Hoylake, St. Andrews, and in the Amateur Championship he came in second after playing a beautiful game. With such a field, probably the finest ever brought together, of both amateur and professional, there was bound to be some splendid play ; and among the most noteworthy we can only afford space to cull the following brief details. Of those who went round under 80, Taylor of Winchester heads the list with a superb 75 ! then follow in close succession Sayers with 76 ; A. Kirkaldy, 77 ; Auchterlonie, 78 ; A. Herd, 78; Mr. Ball, jun., 79 ; and Hugh Kirkaldy, 79. The Editor of Golf, in one of his "Tee-Shots" for 8th September, 1893, compares the average scores at previous Open Competitions in the same green with the following results :— 1893—Auchterlonie, ..... 80. 5 1890—Mr. John Ball, jun., - - - - 82 1887—Willie Park, jun., - - - - 80.25 1884—Jack Simpson, - - - - - 80 1881—Bob Ferguson, - - - - -85 1878—Jamie Anderson, - - - -78 And he also reminds us that when Young Tummy won the Belt outright in 1870 it was with the marvellous 74.5, and that this record still holds the field. It would be unpardonable to omit noting that Old Tom entered this tournament for the thirty-thirdtime ! We append a list of the first eleven winners with their scores, from which it will be seen that St. Andrews has come well to the front. ISt 3rd ., L11 Kiul. Rod. Knd, Rnd. Total. W, Auchterlonie, St. Andrews, 78 81 Si 82 m 322 Mr. J. E. Laidlay, Hon. Company, - 80 8.5 80 81 = 324 A. Herd, Huddersfield, - 82 81 7S 84 = 325 Hugh Kirkaldy, St. Andrews, - 83 19 82 82 a 326 Andrew Kirkaldy, St. Andrews, 85 ,S2 82 77 - 326 James Kay, Seaton Carew, Si 81 80 85 - 327 Bub Simpson, Carnouslie, SI Si 80 «5 - 327 Mr. Ball, jun,, Hoylake,- «3 79 84 86 m 332 J. White, North Berwick, 81 SC 80 88 - 335 Ben Sayeis, North Berwick, «7 84 76 = 335 Mr. C. Hutchings, Royal Liverpool, Si 92 So 84 =337 82 The Golfer's Guide

The Open Championship of to-day originated in the competition fora belt offered to all golfers, amateur and professional, by the Prestwick Club in i860. The only conditions to which we require to refer here were that it be played over the home green, that the score be of thirty-six holes, and that the belt should become the property of the winner of three successive contests. This was duly accomplished, as we have all read, by Young Tom in 1870, with the final superb score of 149; and as the bell became his property the competition lapsed till its resuscitation under wider conditions in 1872. (I have the pleasure of reproducing both Old and Young Tom wearing this famous belt of honour.)

WINNERS OF THE CHAMPION BELT.

i860—W. Park, sen., MTusselburgh, - - 174 1861—Tom Morris, sen., Prestwick, - - 163 1862—Tom Morris, sen., Prestwick, - - 163 1863—W. Park, sen., Musselburgh, - - 168 18C4—Tom Morris, sen., Prestwick, - - 160 18C5—A. Strath, St. Andrews, - - - 162 1866—W. Park, sen., Musselburgh, - - 169 1867—Tom Morris, sen., St. Andrews, - - 170 186S—Tom Morris, jun., St. Andrews, - - 154 1869—Tom Morris, jun., St. Andrews, - - 157 1870—Tom Morris, jun., St. Andrews, - - 149

The trophy itself is made of red morocco, and is richly ornamented with silver plates bearing appropriate devices. Its original cost was considerable, but to most of us its main value centres in those who have worn it, bo it Morris, Park, or Strath, all names dear to golfers. In 1872 the present cup took the place of the old belt. The conditions were the same, except that St. Andrews and Musselburgh were conjoined with Prestwick as champion greens and that property in the cup did not pass to the winner. In 1892 the arena was changed from Musselburgh to the new course of the Honourable Company at Muirlicld. Still more recently some of the famous English greens have, very properly, been added to the roster, and this year—1894—the Open falls to be played at Sandwich. Another change that should be noted is that in 189,2 the score was extended to 72 holes. The Golfer's Guide 83

Judging from the figures in the following table, St. Andrews seems to be the most difficult of the three greens. Roughly, the averages run— St. Andrews, 85 ; Prestwick, 81 ; Mussellmrgli, 79 i while the one competition at Muirfield gives 76'25. And it is pleasant also to note that the friendly old rivalry between St. Andrews and "the honest toun " on this -wider field is still as keen as ever—-that the two are still warstlin' awa' with much of the old see-saw. In this connection, it is probably as well that the competition is strictly confined to men ; for were Maggie Dickson to reappear in the character of Marjory Daw, it might be awkward for the St. Andrews ladies. Any Sheriff holding jurisdiction over Maggie's sepulchre would require to be firm indeed.

WINNERS OF THE CHAMPION CUP.

1872—Tom Morris, jun., St. Andrews, - - 166—At Prestwick. 1S73—Tom Kidd, St. Andrews, - - - 179—At St. Andrews. 1874—M ungo Park, Mussel burgh, - - - 159—At Musselburgh. 1875—Willie Park, sen., Musselburgh, - - 166—At Prestwick. 1876—Bob Martin, St. Andrews, - - - 176—At St. Andrews. 1877—Jamie Anderson, St. Andrews, - - 160—At Musselburgh. 1878—Jamie Anderson, St. Andrews, - - 157—At Prestwick. 1879—Jamie Anderson, St. Andrews, - - 170—At St. Andrews. 1880—Bob Ferguson, Musselburgh, - - 162—AtMusselburgh. 1881—Bob Ferguson, Musselburgh, - - 170—At Prestwick. 1882—Bob Ferguson, Musselburgh, - - 171— At St. Andrews. 1883—W. Fernic, Dumfries, - 1S9~At Musselburgh, 1884—Jack Simpson, Carnoustie, - - - 160—At Prestwick. 1885—Bob Martin, St. Andrews, - - - 171— At St. Andrews. 1886—D. Brown, Musselburgh, - - - 157—At Musselburgh. 1887—Willie Park, jun., Musselburgh, - - 161—At Prestwick. 1888—Jack Burns, Warwick, . ... 171— At Si. Andrews. 1889—Willie Park, jun., Musselburgh, - - i55~ AtMusselburgh. 1890—Mr. John Ball, jun., Hoylake, - - 164—At Prestwick. 1891—Hugh Kirkaldy, St. Andrews, - - 166—At St. Andrews. 1892—Mr. II. H. Hilton, Hoylake, - - 305—At Muirfield. 1893—W. Auchterlonie, St. Andrews, - - 322—At Prestwick. 84 The Golfer's Guide

THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP, 1893.

IKE the Open, this important event In the golfing season was brought off upon the famous Prestwlck Linlcs• bat, unlike the other, in glorious May weather. The competition occupied three days: nth, 10th, and nth, and was played I>y holes. There was a strong field of forty-four, and the only absentee of note was Mr. Horace ;Ilutchinson, England sent seven representatives, of whom no fewer than five hailed from Liverpool—Messrs. Hall, Hilton, Hutdhings, Dick, andTartar, a formidable crew. St. Andrews sent eleven In all, of whom the Royal anil Ancient numbered six, viz. Messrs. BalfoUT) Tail, Mure Fergusson, Everard, Macfie, and Burn, all weighty names. Prestwick itself had only seven in the liekl, and Edinburgh only sixj but the two of the latter contributed by the Honourable Company—Messrs. Stuart and Laidlay—were a host in themselves. Glasgow only sent one, and Aberdeen three ; while Machrihani.sh, Dalhousle, and Panmure were contented witli one apiece. The green was in admirable condition, and reflected the greatest credit on Charlie Hunter; and the crowd of spectators is estimated as the largest that has yet gathered at a I'reslwick meeting. As In the case of the Open, the meeting afforded a series of surprises. On Tuesday, the famous English player, Mr. Hilton, winner of the Open for 1S92, was beaten by one of the coming St. Andrews men, Mr.

F. Gi Tait, whose Stupendous driving has become a household word wherever the golfing tongue is spoken. (It will be remembered that in the present winter season he one day did the round of his home gveen in 72 ; but whether this is to be held as record I am not aware, as some correspondents of the papers at the time asserted that the round was somewhat shorter than the ordinary medal one, He that as it may, however, the play must have been superb.) On Wednesday, the other great English player, Mr. Hall, the first amateur to win the Open, and thrice first in the Amateur Competition, was beaten by Mr, Mure C Fergusson by 3 up and 2 to play. On Thursday, Mr. Laidlay, who has

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been twice Amateur Champion, and in the present year's Open was destined to come in second also, was beaten in the final by Mr. P. C. Anderson, of St. Andrews University, whose reputation was mainly local.

P. C. ANDERSON, ESQ. (Aviatcur Champion, 1S93). Mr. Anderson is a divinity student, and son of the Rev. Dr. Anderson, colleague of the Rev. Dr. Boyd, and has frequently won first honours with the University Golf Club. The great feature of his game was his deadly putting with wood—in this being in direct contrast to the Open Champion of the year, Auohterlonie, who believes in steel. S6 The Golfer's Guide

The game was close and of intense interest; and too much praise cannot be awarded to a young player like Mr. Anderson for the admirable nerve lie exhibited when opposed to such heavy metal as Mr. Laidlay, Here the match practically hung upon one of Mr. Laidlay's strokes. By an error of judgment he attempted what is considered to have been an impossible shot with his brassie, got bunkered, and lost (he hole, leaving his young rival dormie one. The last hole was halved in four, and another feather added to the University Golf Club's cap. It ought to be noted that all those left in for the semi-final were Scotch, viz. Lakllayj Tail, Anderson, and Mure F'ergusson, and that of these, three hailed from St. Andrews. In fact, the past season has been one of great glory for the latter in the annals of the Royal game, as in the Open, four out of the first five reckon it as home green. Through the courtesy of a friend, I reproduce a photograph of Mr. Anderson. I may add that another excellent likeness of him appears in Golf, for 2nd February of the current year, to which a special interest attaches as having been reproduced from a photograph by Mr. Macfie, who is himself one of our most famous golfers. The attitude in the latter is singularly happy ; and the accompanying letterpress of Mr. Everard gives many details of interest in connection with the young champion. WINNERS OF AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. 1886—Mr. Horace Hutchinson (Royal North Devon) beat Mr. Henry A. Lamb (Royal Wimbledon) by 7 up and 5 to play—At St. Andrews. 1887—Mr. Horace Hutchinson beat Mr. John Hall, junior (Royal Liverpool), by 1 hole—At Hoylake. 188S—Mr. John Ball, junior, beat Mr. J. E, Laidlay (Honourable Company) by 5 up and 4 to play—At Prestwick. 1889—Mr. Laidlay beat Mr. L. M. Balfour (Royal and Ancient) by 2 up and 1 to play—At St. Andrews. 1890—Mr. John Ball, junior, beat Mr. Laidlay by 4 up and 3 to play— At Hoylake. 1891—Mr. Laidlay beat Mr. Hilton (Royal Liverpool) by 1 hole after tie—At St. Andrews. The Golfer's Guide 87

Igg2— Mr. John Ball, junior, beat Mr. Hilton by 3 up and 1 lo play— At Sandwich, 1893—Mr. Anderson (St. Andrews University) beat Mr. Laicllay by 1 bole—At Prestwick.

1894—Mr. John Ball, junior, beat Mr. S. Mure Fergusson (Royal and Ancient) by 1 hole—At Hoylake.

THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP, 1894.

JHILE we are at press this, the second grout competition of the season, is being played at famous 1Ioylake. It is unnecessary to say anything here of (.his celebrated green. As with so many other mailers—good, bad, and in- different'—we Scots seem to have had a finger in the pie. Mr. Hutchinson mentions that the course was formally opened by the late Mr. Robert Chambers in 1869, but long, long years before that another canny Scot had his eye upon it. Mr. Peter writes 1 " As to 1Ioylake —now one of the leading English links—I may mention that many years ago, and long before golf wus ever thought of there, I strolled with a friend over what was than Iho racecourse. .So suitable for another purpose did the ground appear to me that I ventured to predict that it would not be long before golf would be played over that very course. That I was correct the ' Royal Liverpool' wilnusseth." Hoylake is, of course, a mere baby compared to venerable Blackheath, but it has a very full record of honourable incident; and as to its players, Messrs. Ball and 1Iiltnn are names to conjure with wherever Old Philp is held in reverence—from Greenland's Icy mountains, say, to Tophet. The best description of the green known to me is that by Mr. Hutchinson in his "Famous Golf Links" (Longmans); and it is of special value as deepening the mystery in connection with the word cop. Cop! This word was not, so far as I know, recognised by Allan or 88 The Golfer's Guide

Old Gourlay—in fact, what the latter would have said in this connection must be left to the surmise of the reader. I um not sure Unit even

Mr. Hulchinson himself is quite satisfied in his own mind as to what a cop is; for we find him in the Badminton defining it as a turf wall

(what we Scots, I suppose, term a fail dyke), and elsewhere as North- country English for a bank. " The haauds," he writes, "mentioned under the name of ' cop,' and ' dituh,' and ' hank ' do not sound the right tiling, hut they arc really belter than they sound, because the bottom of each ditch is sand, and there is a ditch before each cop. So that to [ill golfing intents and purposes 'ditch smd cop' may he translated 'hunker,' and the golfer be made happy." Under such gracious luispiccs surely we must adopt OOp into OUT golfing tongue. This rigmarole leaves us little spare fortunately, because you ami I have read it all in the papers so very lalely- to notice the events of the great contest itself. The field, to use a colloquialism, was a splendid one, and singularly few of our great players were amissing, The fourth round saw the survivorship of live Knils and three English, but these three were veritable musqnoteers. Messrs, Ball, Hilton, and Dick would he extremely hard nuts to crack anywhere, hut on Hoylake turf they are necessarily niosl redoubtable. The result of this round was that I.aidhiy beat Maclie by 4 and 3 to play, Hull beat Gray by 6 and 5 to play, Tail beat MLltoil by 1, and Mure Fergusson heat Dick by 3 anil 2 to play. In the semi-final Hall heal Laidlay by no fewer than 5 up and 3 to play, and Mure Fergusson beat Tail by 4 up and 3 to play; whilst in the ever-famous final Mr. Hall beat Mr. Mure Fergusson by 1 hole, The Scotsman winds up its interesting report of this splendidly contested giune: "The victory of Mr. Hall was greeted with loud cheers, and ha was rallied shoulder high into the club- house." The scores were: Mr. Hull 42 and 44, Mr. Fergusson 4(1 and 42— a difference of a petty two strokes. RULES FOR THE GAME OF GOLF, AS REVISED AND ADOPTED BY THE ROYAL AND ANCIENT GOLF CLUB, ST. ANDREWS.

Although the "Golfer's Guide " is none of these elementary or easy Manuals to the gitvie^yct in thisfirst number we think it advisable to pitt on record in its pages the Royal and Ancient Golf Club's RULES.

!HE Game of Golf is played by two or more sides, each playing its own ball. A side may consist of one or more persons. 2. Tlie game consists in each side playing n ball from a tee into a hole by successive strokes, and the hole is won by the side holing its ball in the fewest strokes, except ns otherwise provided for in the rules. If two sides hole out in the same number of strokes, the hole is halved. 3. The Iceing-groimd shall be indicated by two marks placed in n line at right angles to the course, and the player shall not tee in front of, nor on either side of, these marks, nor more than two club lengths behind them. A ball played from outside the limits of the teetog- ground, as thus defined, may be readied by the opposite side. The hole shall be 4J inches in diameter, and at least 4 inches deep. 90 The Golfer's Guide

4. The ball must be fairly struck at, and not pushed, scraped or spooned, under penally of the loss of the hole. Any movement of the club which is intended to Strike the ball Is a stroke. 5. The game commences by each side playing a ball from the first teeing-ground. In a mutch with two or more on a side, the partners shall strike off alternately from the toes, and shall strike alternately during the play of the hole. The players who are to strike against each other shall be named at starting, and shall continue in the same order during the match. The player who shall play first on each side shall lie named by his own side. In case of failure to agree, it shall be settled by lot or toss which side shall have the option of leading. 6. If a player shall play when his partner should have done so, his side shall lose the hole, except in the case of the tee shot, when the stroke may be recalled at the option of the opponents. 7. The side winning a hole shall lead in starting for the next hole, and may recall the opponent's stroke should he play out of order. This privilege is called the "honour." On starting for a new match, the winner of the long match in the previous round is entitled In the "honour." Should the first match have been halved, the winner of the last hole gained is entitled to the "honour." 8. One round of the links—generally iS holes—is a match, unless otherwise agreed upon. The match is won by the side which gets more holes ahead than there remain holes to be played, or liy the side winning the last bole when the match was all even at the second last hole. If both sides have won the same number, it is a halved match. 9. After the balls are struck from the tee, the ball furthest from the hole to which the parties are playing shall be played first, except as otherwise provided for in the rules. Should the wrong side play first, the opponent may recall the stroke before his side has played. 10. Unless with the opponent's consent, a ball struck from Hie lee shall not be changed, touched, or moved before the hole is played out, under the penalty of one stroke, except as otherwise provided for in the ules. The Golfer's Guide • 01

ir. In playing through the green, all loose impediments, williin a club length of a ball which is not lying in or touching a hazard, may be removed, but loose impediments which are more than a club length from the ball shall not be removed under the penalty of one stroke, 12. Before striking at the ball, the player shall not move, bend, or break anything fixed or growing near the ball, except in the act of placing his feet on the ground for the purpose of addressing tha ball, and in soling his club to address the ball, under the penalty of the loss of the hole, except as provided for in Rule 18. 13. A ball stuck fast in wet ground or sand may be taken out anil replaced loosely in the hole which it has made. 14. "When a ball lies in or touches a hazard, the club shall not touch the ground, nor shall anything be touched or moved before the player strikes at the ball, except that the player may place his fuel firmly on the ground for the purpose of addressing the ball, under the penalty of the loss of the hole. 15. A "hazard" shall be any bunker of whatever nature—walor, sand, loose earth, mole-hills, paths, roads or railways, whins, bushes, rushes, rabbit scrapes, fences, ditches, or anything which i.s not the ordinary green of the course, except sand blown on to the grass by wind, or sprinkled on grass for the preservation of the links, or snow or ice, or bare patches on the course. 16. A player or a player's caddie shall not press down or remove any irregularities of surface near the ball, except at the teeing-ground, under the penalty of the loss of the hole. 17. If any vessel, wheel-barrow, tool, roller, grass-cutter, box, or other similar obstruction has been placed upon the course, such obstruction may be removed. A ball lying on or touching such obstruction, or on clothes, or nets, or on ground under repair or temporarily covered up or opened, may be lifted and dropped at the nearest point of the course, but a ball lifted in a hazard shall be dropped in the hazard. A ball lying in a golf hole or flag hole, may be lifted and dropped not more than a club length behind such hole.

18. When a ball is completely covered with fog, bent, whins, etc., only so much thereof shall be set aside as that the player shall have a view o his ball before he plays, whether in a line with the hole or otherwise. 92 , The Golfer's Guide

19. When a ball is to be dropped, the player shall drop it. lie shall front the hole, stand erect behind the hazard, keep the spot from which the ball was lifted (or in the ease of running water, the spot at which it entered) in a line between him and the hole, and drop the ball behind him from his head, standing as for behind the hazard as he may please. 20. When the balls in play lie within six inches of each other measured from their nearest points—the ball nearer the hole shall he lifted until the other is played, and shall then be replaced as nearly as possible in its original position. Should the ball further from the hole be accidentally moved in so doing, it shall be replaced. Should the lie of the lifted ball be altered by the opponent in playing, it may be placed in a lie near to, and as nearly as possible similar to, that from which it was lifted. 21. If the ball lie or be lost in water, the player may drop a ball, under the penalty of one stroke. 22. Whatever happens by accident to a ball in motion, such as its being deflected or stopped by any agency outside the match, or by the fore-caddie, is a "rub of the green," and the ball shall be played from where it lies. Should a ball lodge in anything moving, such ball, or if it cannot be recovered, another ball shall be dropped as nearly as possible at the spot where the object was when the ball lodged in it. But if a ball at rest be displaced by any agency outside the match, the player shall drop it or another ball as nearly as possible at the spot where it lay. On the putting-green the ball may be replaced by hand. 23. If the player's ball strike, or be accidentally moved by an opponent or an opponent's caddie or clubs, the opponent loses the hole. 24. If the player's ball strike, or be stopped by himself or his partner, or either of their caddies or clubs, or if, while in the act of playing, the player strike the ball twice, his side loses the hole. 25. If the player when not making a stroke, or his partner Or either of their caddies touch their side's ball, except at the tee, so as to move it, or by touching anything cause it to move, the penalty is one stroke. 26. A ball is considered to have been moved if it leave its original position in the least degree and stop in another ; but if a player touch The Golfer's Guide 93 his ball and thereby cause it to oscillate, without causing it to leave its original position, it is not moved in the sense of Rule 25. 27. A player's side loses a stroke if he play the opponent's ball, vinless (1) the opponent then play the player's ball, whereby the penalty is cancelled, and the hole must be played out with the l)alls thus exchanged, or (2) the mistake occur through wrong information given by the opponent, in which case the mistake, if discovered before the opponent lias played, must be rectified by placing a ball as nearly as possible where the opponent's ball lay. If it be discovered before either side lias struck off at the tee that one side has played out the previous hole with the ball of a. party not engaged in the match, that side loses that hole. 28. If a ball be lost, the player's side loses the hole. A ball shall be held as lost if it be not found within five minutes after the search is begun. 29. A ball must be played wherever it lies, or the hole be given up, except as otherwise provided for in the Rules. 30. The term "putting-green" shall mean the ground within 20 yards of the hole, excepting hazards. 31. All loose impediments may be removed from the putting-green, except the opponent's ball when at a greater distance from the player's than six inches. 32. In a match of three or more sides, a ball in any degree lying between the player and the hole must be lifted, or, if on the putting- green, holed out. 33. When the ball is on the putting-green, no mark shall be placed, nor line drawn as a guide. The line to the hole may be pointed out, hut the person doing so may not touch the ground with the hand or club. The player may have his own or his partner's caddie to stand at the hole, but none of the players or their caddies may move so as to shield the ball from, or expose it to, the wind. The penalty for any breach of this rule is the loss of the hole. 34. The player or his caddie may remove (but not press down) sand, earth, worm casts or snow lying around the hole or on the line of his putt. This shall be .done by brushing lightly with the hand only across 94 The Golfer's Guide the putt and not along it. Dung may be removed to n side by an iron club, but the club must not be laid with more than its own weight upon the ground. The putting line must not be touched by club, hand, or foot, except as above authorised, or immediately in front of the ball in the act of addressing it, under the penalty of the loss of the hole. 35. Wilier side is entitled to have the flag-Stick removed when approaching the' hole. If the ball rest against the Bag-slick when in the hole, the player shall be entitled to remove the stick, ami if the ball (all in, it shall be considered as holed out in the previous stroke. 36. A player shall not play until the opponent's ball shall have ceased to roll, under the penally of one stroke. Should the player's ball knock in the opponent's ball, the latter shall be counted as holed out in the previous Stroke. If in playing the player's ball displace the opponent's ball, the opponent shall have the option of replacing it. 37. A player shall not ask for advice, nor be knowingly advised about the game by word, look, or gesture from any one except his own caddie, or his partner or partner's cuddie, under the penally of the loss of the hole. 38. If a ball split into separate pieces, another ball may be put down where the largest portion lies, or if two pieces are apparently of equal size, it may be put where either piece lies, at the option of the player. If a ball crack or become unplayable, the player may change it, on intimating to his opponent liis intention to do so. 39. A penalty stroke shall not be counted the stroke of a player, and shall not affect the rotation of play. 40. Should any dispute arise on any point, the players have the right of determining the party or parties to whom the dispute shall be referred, but should they not agree, either party may refer it to the (Ireen Com- mittee of the green where the dispute occurs, and Iheir decision shall be final. Should the dispute not be covered by the Rules of Ciolf, the arbiters must decide it by equity. The Golfer's Guide 95

SPECIAL RULES FOR MEDAL PLAY.

1. In Club competitions, the competitor doing the stipulated course in fewest strokes shall be the winner. 2. If the lowest score be made by two or mure competitors, the lies shall lie decided by another round to be played either on the same or on any other day as the Captain, or, in his absence, the Secretary shall direct.

3. New boles shall be made for the Medal Round) and thereafter no member shall play any stroke on a putting-green before competing. 4. The scores shall be kept by a special marker, or by the competitors noting each other's scores. The scores marked shall be checked at the finish of each hole. On completion of the course, the score of the player shall be signed by the person keeping the score and handed to the Secretary. 5. If a ball be lost, the player shall return as nearly as possible to the spot where the ball was struck, tee another ball, and lose a stroke. If the lost ball lie found before he has struck the other ball, the first shall continue in play. 6. If the player's bull strike himself, or his clubs, or caddie, or if, in the act of playing, the player strike the ball twice, the penalty shall be one stroke. 7. If a competitor's ball strike the other player, or his clubs or caddie, it is a " rub of the green," and the bull shall be played from where it lies. 8. A ball may, under a penalty cif two strokes, be lifted out of a difficulty of any description, and be teed behind same. 9. AH balls shall be holed out, and when play is on the putting- green, the (lag shall be removed, and the competitor whose bull is nearest the hole shall have the option of holing out first, or of lifting his ball, if it be in such a position, that it might, if left, give an advantage to the other competitor. Throughout the green a competitor can have the other competitor's ball lifted, if he find that it interferes with his stroke. 96 The Golfer's Guide

10. A competitor may not play with a professional, and he may not receive advice from any one but his caddie. A fore-caddie may be employed. 11. Competitors may not discontinue play because of bad weather. 12. The penally for a breach of any rule shall he disqualification. 13. Any dispute regarding the piny shall be determined by the Green Committee. 14. The ordinary Rules of Golf) so far as they are not at variance with these special rules, shall apply to medal play.

ETIQUETTE OF GOLF.

The following customs belong to the established etiquette 0/ golf, and should lie observed by all golfers.

1. No player, caddie, or onlooker should move or talk during a stroke. 2. No player should play from the tee until the party in front have played their second strokes and are mil of range, nor play to the putting- green till the party in front have holed out and moved away. 3. The player who leads from the tee should be allowed to play before his opponent tees his ball. 4. Players who have holed out should not try their putts over again when other players are following them. 5. Players looking for a lost ball must allow any other match coming up to pass them. 6. A party playing three or more balls must allow a two-ball match tu pass them. 7. A parly playing a shorter round must allow a two-ball match playing the whole round to pass them. 8. A player should not putt at the hole when the flag is in it

9. TURF CUT OR DISPLACED HV A STROKE IN TLAYING SHOULD 1)15 AT ONCE REPLACED.. ESCRIPTIVE AND LEGENDARY NOTES OF THE GOLF GREENS OF SCOTLAND.

Aberdeen. IT was a great disappointment to us that we were not able to reproduce a plan of the new green of this famous old club on Balgowrjle Links ; but, in a very courteous letter of 2nd November, 1893, the hon. secretary mentions that they were then in course of altering about six holes after acquiring a large additional piece of ground, and that any existing plan would have been misleading. The historical references to the game in the Granite City are comparatively few, but by no means lacking in interest. We have the usual Unmderings by the powers that were against football and our much- banged and bespattered game ; but there is rather an interesting note of the year 1642 that one John Diokson should be permitted to exercise the trade of making golf balls. It is strange bow the well-known family names crop up again and again in the story of the game. Thus we have Andrew Dicksun, the Duke nf York's ibrccaddie, who WAS 98 The Golfer's Guide

probably John's son or nephew—it really doesn't matter a button- followed by the famous Leith maker of ash-clubs (1743):— " Of finest ash Castalto's shaft was made, Pond'rous with lead, and fenced with horn the head (The work of Jiickson, who in Letha dwells, And in thu art of making clubs excels)."

And these Dicksons lasted until the coming of Old 1'hilp. I refet elsewhere to the famous lady of the name from Fisherrow. Lord Byron, with characteristic modesty, feared lest he himself hail been alluded to in the prediction ;— " lirig o' BalgOWnle, black's your \va\ Wi' a wife's ae son and a mare's ae foal, Doon ye shall fa1 ! " It does really seem irreverent to travel to Balgownic by tram—as if, in short, tramway folk and golfers respected neither man nor beast. [Caledonian, North British, and North of Scotland Railways.

Aberfekly. THERE does not seom to be any map in existence of either of these favoured greens. Both are beautiful, and that at Welar—1200 feet above sea-levul—extremely bracing in crisp weather ; and there are few more alluring sights to a Southern golfer than a foursome of rosy-nosed youths in bonnet, philabeg, and three-tailed sporran, speeling the braes with the mercury at 7 '5" Fahr. Our own Hums has warbled in a cheery way of the misty showers that grace the birlcs of Aberfeldy ; but, personally, I have never yet seen a golfer of either sex shame the memory of Father Matthew by appearing with either golosh or waterproof, [Highland Railway. Aberfoyle. Tins is one of the most picturesque nine-hole courses in Scotland, and it seems a pity that the executive of the club have not yet seen cause to have a plan prepared, The course is a mile from the village, and the Bailie Nicol Jarvie Hotel caters very comfortably and at reasonable rates. The club have also erected a house, which, though small, is very comfortable. The Golfer's Guide 99

The view is one of the finest in Scotland, extending all along the valley of the Forth to Stirling on the one hand, and to Loch Ard, with Ken Lomond as a background, on the other; with the Lake of Menteilh to the south-east, and to north-east verdant Ben Venue. The grass on the course is never long as on most inland links, and the greens are fast getting into fair order. A single with Helen M'Gregor on such a glorious green would have been singularly romantic. [North British.

Abernethy. A NINE-HOLE course has been recently opened in the neighbourhood of Broomhill Station and promises well. The views of the Cairngorm mountains are superb ; but the lfiss said about the biscuits the better. It is moot whether the Doctor callud them after himself or the village. It is in the concoction that the crime lay. [Highland.

Abington. THIS is a charming little nine-hole course with the usual inland hazards. It is better known, no doubt, to anglers than their brethren of the cleek ; but Tinto-tap is always to the fore with its memories of Tibbie Fowler o' the Glen :— " Be a lasfie ne'er sae black, An' she ha'e the name o' siller, Set her upon Tintock-tap, The wind will blaw a man till her." It is also famous in coursing annals. [Caledonian.

Aboyne. OUR feeling was one rather of sadness than surprise when we failed to hear of any map of this striking green, which is one of only nine holes and with few hazards ; but the latter will, no doubt, be judiciously increased as time runs. "Lord Aboyne" is familiar to all lovers of ballad literature, and the executive could not do better than call their first hole after Peggy Irvine. [Great North of Scotland. 100 The Golfer's Guide Airdrie. WE reproduce a plan of this sporting nine-hole course, situated about a mile to the north of the town upon the Rochsoles estate. The committee have recently expended a considerable sum upon the green, and are endeavouring to secure a lease of one of the adjoining fields. The club-house was erected in 1892, and there seems every reason to look forward to many years of prosperity—a wish in which, I need scarcely say, we heartily join. AM Coatbridge, willi its many furnaces, is so near, il is vastly exciting to do si round liy their mdianee of a night- very pleasing variety, indeed, it affords. [Caledonian and North British. Alloa. Tim executive of this very interesting club do not seem to have yet seen cause to regret their want of a plan, The course is a short mile from town, but has only nine holes -many of them sporting in the extreme and of the exquisite charm of the view it is probably unnecessary to speak. At Alloa Tower, Quaen Mafy spent much of her childhood; as also did James VI. and Prince Henry, James's cradle and th /a/t'i:r's golf-clubs are still preserved. [Caledonian and North British.

Anstruthcr. WIC have not succeeded in gelling plans from either of the clubs of (his district. One green lies at Grangemuir, and consists of six holes; the other at Billow Ness, where Dr. Chalmers used, as a boy, to preach lo the sea. But as a recent writer has promulgated that the marvellous young student "knew scarce any Latin," when the distinguished Dr. Hunter was his teacher, and was chiefly distinguished in golf, we may take it that he found other and more delectable ways of employing his spare hours than by preaching lo spout fish and podiies like a second St. Anthony. Billow Ness is described as a very sporting little course, with beetling cliffs and dangerous gullies. The most famous inhabitant of Anstrulher was, of course, Maggie Lauder ; but it is also interesting on account of the glorious higli-jinlts at Tennanl's " Fair," and they have a very good ghost-story attaching to The Golfer's Guide 101

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Dreel Water. It lias rather an interesting traditional alliance with- Spain, arising out of an epiaoda in connection with the Grand Armada loo long for narration hero ; but it. maybo new to some to learn that the woe Fifuioim Is mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Of the two poor scholars of the Soler Hall at Cantebregge :— " John highle that on, and Aleine hyghte that other; Of a toun were they born, that hlghte Strollier, Ker in the North, I cannot tellen where." [North British, Arbroath. THIS elghtecn-hole course is situated close to Elliot Railway Station about two miles from town, and has the usual hazards. Arbroath at one lima played a prominent part in Scots history especially ecclesiastical—and is mainly associated in one's memory with Karl Heardie, Cardinal Beaton, and William the Lion—not to speak of the dolorous ballad of the great Southey, "Ralph the Rover," which generations of Scottish schoolboys have cursed in their inmost hearts. Arbroath is the " Falrport" of the Antiquary, [Caledonian and North British.

Arisaig1. A PRIVATE nine-hole course has been recently opened here of considerable interest anil beauty. It is much safer gulling here nowadays than

it was before Old Phtlp'a lime. Eiggj where the Macleods fumigated

200 of the MacdonaldSj lias immediately opposite. It was in memory of this deplorable act of retribution that, so many of the smiff-shops we remember us boys had u wee wooden I [Ighlftnder as a sign. [Highland, Fort-William and Steamers.

Auchterarder, Tins is another of the now greens cropping upon every hand. The course is only about a mile from the station, and excellent accommodation may be had in the village. As to the scenery, it is probably sufficient to say thai around you is the Stralhearn of song and story. The Golfer's Guide 103

Auchterarder was much in evidence in Church matters immediately prior to the Disruption ; and if the golfing reader sees a night-cap of mist forming over the scalp of Craigrossie, he bad better put away his clubs for the week, send for a greybeard of Long John, tuck his toes into the fender, and read up the thrilling subject of the great Auchterarder Case. And if he can find time to let us know what he thinks of it all in time for next year's issue, it will be pleasing indeed. The neighbourhood was a first-rate one for witches, too; and out Dunning way if you turn a divot or two on Ternavie the old spirit of the mount will come out and swear at you ; whilst—if you have been much down the previous day and have therefore quarrelled with your wife, and generally taken it out of the family circle, and are consequently disposed for a meditative stroll—you can investigate the Den of the Dragon, which was slain by St. Serf (who cared about as much for dragons as he did for the devil in Dysart Cave) with his pastoral staff. [Caledonian.

Aviemore. A NINE-HOLE course has been recently laid out not far from the station, and with time will prove an excellent one. [Highland.

Ay ton. THIS is an excellent nine-hole course and rich in water hazards. The river Eye winds and doubles fantastically through the green, and a quarry, with the wholly excellent name of Hairy Crai[j;, suggestive of dim clanger and disaster, has to be reckoned with. In case the golfer has had no lime for a substantial meal before leaving town it is interesting to know that Eyemouth itself is not far off, where, if he be of a nature capable of appreciating thirst, he can got any number of haddocks smoked in a special manner. [North British,

Ayr. A NIOW golf links has been formed at Ayr by the local cricket club, The course is of nine holes, embraces five fields, and lies adjacent to the cricket ground at Newtonhcad. The turf is old and the hazards are good. 104 The Golfer's Guide

Although Bums was here SO often, I can find no reference in his writings to golf, unless it be in the unfamiliar couplet:— " AuW Ayr, wham ne'er a toun surpasses For honest men and bonnie lassies." And this, if you come to think of it, is a singularly happy description of mombers of the craft. It is strange one never sees a plain girl golf! [Caledonian, North British, and South-Western.

Baberton. WE reproduce a sketch of this recently opened green. The club was constituted in May, 1893, when they acquired the privilege of playing on the High 1'ark, Baberton. This, comprising forty acres, was eminently suited for a golf course, the ground being of an undulating character, with a number of good hazards in the form of hedges, whin, and small plantations. On this a nine-hole course was laid out by Willie Park, jun., and at once met with great success—so much so in fact that the club have seen their way to acquire additional ground, and on New Year's Day of this year formally opened an extended green of eighteen holes. The course is very picturesque, and lies on the northern slope of the Pentlands. It can be done within the two hours. It is ten minutes' walk from Juniper Green Station, and eighteen minutes by rail from Edinburgh. [Caledonian.

Ballantrae. THE lion, secretary very kindly writes : " I have not yet got a plan of the links, else I would send it you," but from his description the course must be one of singular beauty. It was planned by Willie Fernie—in itself a guarantee of excellence—as a nine-hole course, but has since been extended to the full eighteen. The turf is the traditional Ayrshire, and the hazards consist of bunkers, burns, ravines, and dykes, while every attention is paid to the approaches". (We wish we could say this of some greens of greater name.) Many of the holes are sporting in (he extreme, and for t he hapless wight who comes to grief at the " Saucer" e" Saucer" or " Purgatory " there is no redemption. The Golfer's Guide 105 100 The Golfer's Guide

For those who are not afraid of jelly-fish and wee crabs running over their tootsies, there is excellent bathing ; also tennis courts ; a bowline- green for those in delicate health or who have passed the allotted span or who, for other reasons, have seen cause to prepare for another world • and a public library, where you will have an opportunity of consulting this valuable work in the interval of your rounds and meals. The club-house is within a quarter of a mile from the village, where there is an excellent hotel, from which, morning and evening, omnibuses run in connection with the trains to I'inwherry Station, some 8i miles distant. [North Britlah, South-Westcrn, and Coach.

Banff. WK reproduce a plan of this excellent nine-hole course. It is rather narrow, but is, over all, a capital sporting green. It lies within ten minutes' walk of the Harbour Station. Its length is about i.j; miles. There are several excellent hotels in town, and comfortable lodgings can be easily obtained. This district was in olden time beautifully wooded. Of the Forest of Boin a great landscape poet warbles :— " From Culbimie to the sen You may step from tree to tree." There seems a singular appropriateness in the famous Socialist, Miicpherson, having been turned off here. " Sac mntingly, sae wantonly, Sae deuintingly gaed he ; He played a spring anil danced it round, Below the gallows Iree." [North of Scotland.

Bathgatc. TINS nine-hole course, which was laid out by Willie Park, jun., and only opened in 1892, lies close to the railway Station, It is fairly undulating, with short, line turf, sandy soil, and the chief hazards are ditches and an old road, [North British. The Golfer's Guide 107 10K The Golfer's Guide Bcauly. STORIED old Beauty has at last awakened to its duties and opened a nine-hole course on the Muir of Orel, famous for Its cattle trysts. [Highland. Benbecula. THE old saying about the Westward course of conquest applies also to

golf; and Benbecula, not to be behind her neighbours, has laid out a nine-hole course of which more will lie heard. [Highland. Strome Ferry and Steamer. Berwick-on-Tweed.

A NINE-HOLE course was opened on the Goswick Links, four or five miles south of thrf town, within a stone's throw of Windmill Station of the N.B.R., in May, 1890. It is sporting and tussocky, and crosses the " Lough." The executive have adopted some familiar names, as "Elysian Fields," " Styx," and so on. The Scotch have resumed possession of Berwick for golfing purposes. In April, 1894, the course on the Goswick Links, which had been recently extended by Mr. Collin, the well-known Ryton professional, to the full eighteen holes, was informally opened for play. [North British. Blairgowrie. WL! have great pleasure in reproducing the plan of this beautiful litlle inland nine-hole green. The course is a mile and a half from Iilair- govvric and ten minutes' walk from Rosemoimt Station ; and in connection with their pretty, rustic club-house the executive have had the foresight to include stabling. The green is known as the " Lans- downe," and lies among pine woods on the shore of the Black Loch; and, in this connection, the following excerpt from a letter dated 22nd November, 1893, is sad reading : " I regret to sny that owing to the severe gale of Friday night last the course has been completely wrecked, and only one tree left standing of any size." It is needless to recapitulate here the beauties of bonny Strathmorc. Birnam, Dunsinanc, rapid Kricht—there is magic in the very names. Nay, the course itself is singularly happy in this respect. Take the The Golfer's Guide 109

Smugglers' and Gangers' Bunkers with their suggestions of Smuggler Bill and the Exciseman with his demon steed ; or the Fairy Dell and its Brownies, the last and greatest of whom was Redcap. (About the

latter there seems to have been a dash of kWayhind Smith, for he assisted a tired Burn-the-Wind at his labour, and, when the smith thanked him, at once disappeared, not, us one writer seems to think, 110 The Golfer's Guide because he was afraid of the human voice, but because he was averse to being thanked. You Should never thank a Brownie. But, so far as lhat goes, the BlairgOWria folk have no right to call one of their Brownies Redcap, because -to all of us Scots, at all events—the true Redcap will always be the great Lord Soulis's familiar spirit.) "Druid's Mere," too, is good. It is pleasant to read that young Blairgowrie has always been fond of ball-sports, but extremely depressing to learn thai, they even went the length of playing sliinly on Sundays between exercises of a very different nature. A masterful and somewhat pugnacious parson—of the metal of our own Diuislan, say, who took the devil by the nose with a pair of red-hot pincers—deeideil to take this matter in hand, and appeared among the boys on a Sunday afternoon. He hung his coat upon his staff) which he had stuck in the ground, and said :— '' Stand ye there, As meenisler 0 Blair ; While I, John Koss,: (jet a game at the ba'." And thereafter belaboured the shins of the Sabbath-breakers, with the self-complacent approval warranted by an act of such signal piety. "Tidlyveolan " is near Blairgowrie. [Caledonian and North British.

Boat of Garten. A CAPITAL nine-hole course has been laid out near the station of this name, and should make for Itself a name among the Northern links. [Highland, Brechin.

THIS six-hole course is of recent formation—1892. It is laid out on Trinity Mllir, about a mile from the town, on a stretch of fine old turf. The lown itself is of some interest, and was of ecclesiastical importance even in the time of the Culdees. Il boasls of one of the mysterious round towers of which we have read so much, and which may have attracted the attention of blood-and-tlumder Edward I. when he was travelling over the North-country greens. [Caledonian and North British. The Golfer's Guide Ill Bridge of Weir. THAT fine player, Willie Campbell, is responsible for this green. It has the usual inland hazards, and although at present of only nine holes, there is room for extension to the full eighteen. It is within half an hour of Glasgow by the G. & S.-W., and five minutes' walk from the station. There is good accommodation at the Ranfurly Hotel, with moderate charges, for man and golfer. [South-WesLern. Brora. THIS excellent nine-hole course is of recent construction. The turf is of the best, and the hazards of the usual kind—bunkers, dykes, pond, and river. The course is about a mile and a half in length, and skirts the shore. It is some five minutes' walk from the village, which boasts of two very comfortable hotels, the Sutherland Arms and the Commercial. [Highland. Buckie. ALTHOUGH of only nine holes, the round is some z\ miles, with the usual variety of hazards. The links are close to Portessie Station, about a mile from Buckie, and can be reached either by the G. N. of S. or Highland Railway. Burntisland. BURNTISLAND—the " l'ortus Gratiae " of the old Fife mariner—has had strange ups and downs, heichs and howes galore ; but, like one of our Scotch poets, Burntisland has had " Aye a heart aboon them a'." When the Forth Bridge was a beastly accomplished fact, many old wives predicted that Burntisland would put on her night-cap and go to bed. Not much ! Burntisland sent her golfing sons up to Dodhead—a musical word that may imply anything in topography—and they, with characteristic energy, succeeded in whacking out a rattling good six- hole course. Some years before the coming of Old I'hilp the place was known as Kingom-Waster ; and it occurs again and yet again in the history of our country. The Romans were, of course, here, and Cromwell in due 112 The Golfer's Guide

Lime. One of his inimitable letters is datcd'from here, 29th July, 16(7 • " The enemies' affairs arc in some discomposure, as we hear. Surely the Lord will blow upon them." So it seemingly turned out. Butlong before that, Chastelard turned up here in the wake of Queen Mary apparently unexpectedly. As a consequence he was shortly afterwards himself turned off at St. Andrews—unexpectedly, also, no doubt, as far as he was concerned. If there be any truth in heredity, Jiumtislavid should be able to turn out some formidable lady players; for in 1615 the service by the Queen's Chamberlain of certain writs gave rise to a riot of "amultitude of women, above one hundred, of the bangsler Amazon kind, who inaist uncourteously dung him (the Earl of Dunfermline) off his feet, and his witnesses with him, they all hurt and blooded, all his letters and precepts reft fra him ; riven and cast away, and sac stoned and chased out of Umn." What a happy phrasing—" liangster Amazon kind !" It is unfortunate that the chronicler omits to mention whether the old baffy was still in use or the more modern cleek had yet come in. If some of out readers would be so kind as go a round over the Bumlisland ladies' links, it could not fail to interest them ; ami we should welcome details from the survivors (if any) for our next issue as, indeed, a favour. [North British. Callander. Tins capital nine-hole course was laid out and opened by Tom Morris, and though the grass is still somewhat long and mossy, lime will soon make itself felt. The view, on the other hand, is independent of time. We have no space here to touch, however lovingly, on the bonny wooded braes of Teilh, the Pass of Leny, cloudy lien Ledi, and mist- clad Ben Voirlich. [Caledonian.

Campbeltown (Machrihanish). WE reproduce a plan of the green which, with some apparent foundation, proudly claims the title of "the finest of all links." Poet after poet has sung its charms, and golfer after golfer taken evident pleasure in telling us of its virtues. Mr. Ilutchinson in his " Famous Golf Links" toys with the subject lovingly, but probably tbu most exhaustively accurate description is that by Mr. Greenlees in Golf, under date 12th The Golfer's Guide 113

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June, 1891. Another writer in the same journal, so lately as 8th December last, takes up the old talc and gossips with pleasant geniality Of the unapproachable turf Mr. Hutchinson says : " The turf in its nature is an improvement: on that of Westward Ho ! which it somewhat resembles ; wild thyme and similar herbs luxuriate ; it is altogether of a firmer texture than that of the North Devon green, and not liable as that is to disintegration by sand-storms. Its elasticity is surprising, as may be seen by holding a club and letting the head fall and rebound.

. . . The recuperative power of the turf is wonderful; an ' iron- skelp' heals almost of itself, without doctors' aid, in a very short time. No need either for artificial tecing-grounds, natural ones are all there ready and in abundance, for every ball is teed, wherever it is. And as for putting-greens, one might put down a hole almost anywhere at haphazard, and little else would be necessary." Surely, eulogy could no further go. And let us also note that Mr. Hutchinson does not complain so bitterly of the rabbits as many other visitors have done to the verge of monotony. The hazards are of all possible kinds—barring always the primeval forest; mid the very town motto, Ignavis precibus forluna refiugnat, has evidently been chosen by a golfer. Mr. Hutchinson and others, rightly or wrongly, credit Old Tom with the remark, when he was laying out the links, that Providence assuredly designed this part of the country as a special earthly Paradise for golfers. In the town itself there are any number of good distilleries. Not that this is an essential constituent in the golfers' Paradise—merely an agreeable coincidence no doubt. [Steamers. Campbeltown (Dunaverty.) CAMI'DEI.TOWN is also happy in the possession "of another excellent sporting green at the south-end, 'about an hour's drive from town. The hazards are of the usual kind, and the course of iho full eighteen holes. There is excellent accommodation at the Argyll Hotel and private houses in the neighbourhood. Carnoustie. I AM very pleased to be able lo reproduce the plan (both of the eighteen and nine-hole courses) of this celebrated Scottish green. Over and above I The Golfer's Guide 115 116 The Golfer's Guide the charm of its situation and the unquestioned interest to all golfers in the course itself, it is vastly pleasing to learn that it was laid out by no lesser wights than the great Allan himself and Old Tom, then his apprentice. This carries you back a wee, and goes far to excuse the Carnoustie man's occasional cockiness—his only fault, if so it be. Mr Ilutchinson has treated of these links in his own'genial, sunny way and a more exhaustively detailed account by an anonymous writer appears in Golf, under date 22nd April, 1892. For the following note I am indebted to the courtesy of a gentleman who has long taken a deep interest in the welfare of this great East-country green :— 11 Carnoustie Links abound more than any other I have played on in good natural hazards apart from bunkers. From the very first lee the Barry Burn has to lie crossed ; and even the best of players in the presence of an audience, and having frequently to wait a long time at the tee before getting a start, fail to get over it, although it is never more than a good full iron-shot away. Carnoustie Links may be said to be the most difficult to start on of any I know, and quite as difficult to finish on, as the burn takes a bend and has to lie crossed twice at the last hole. Again and again the timid and nervous player drops his iron shot into the burn and loses the match. Going to the second hole there is what is sometimes in high-tides an arm of the sea to cross. At the third the ditch has to be crossed at two-thirds of a drive from the tee going to the valley ; and in front of the fourth hole tecing-green is a great sand-bunker with high face, called the Big Bunker. Then there are the Twins and the aforesaid ditch on the edge of the green. Across the fifth hole, just about where an ordinary player's brassie or second shot should light, is a venomous bunker, probably the most visited on the course. The foresaid ditch borders both the fifth and sixth holes, in the course there being nothing else but artificial bunkers. The seventh hole is a very long one, and beyond the green is a new plantation planted by Government to protect the camp from the east wind "—and vagrom golfers, too, no doubt.—" There is nothing in the eighth hole, which is short, but well guarded by artificial bunkers in front; and on the right, and left, of the approach to the ninth and returning to the tenth there extends an old feal dyke, with a ditch on each side, which is a dangerous hazard to a missed or badly played second shot going to the ninth hole, and into which a good drive often gets coming back to the tenth hole, but more often catches a missed or The Golfer's.Guide 117 short iron. The eleventh hole abounds in Imnkers, there being seven on the way and around the hole. The twelfth also abounds in bunkers in front of and around the hole, which is short. The thirteenth is of the same nature ; but the fourteenth is long ami well guarded, there being a range of high sand-hills, over the corner of which a good second should be played. The fifteenth hole is full of ups and downs, and is a very difficult green to approach. The sixteenth is crossed by a bend of the Barry Burn, and there are whins to the left for a pulled ball. The seventeenth is poor but for a bed of whins to the right. The home hole is twice crossed by the Barry Burn. " The links have been used for golf long before the village sprang up. The lairds around used to go down to Barry Links and play their games. The Carnoustie and Taymouth is the oldest club, and held its jubilee last year, when trophies were presented to it by both the Dalhousie Club" (to which my correspondent belongs) "and the Caledonian." I have given this note almost in exUttso, because it comes at first hand from a most loyal lover of the game and of the green, the interests of which he has done so. much to further. [Caledonian and North British. Comrie. A PRETTY nine-hole green was opened so lately as May, 1S91, on the Laggan Braes, some three minutes' walk from the village. The course is surrounded by beautifully wooded hills, those of Dunmore, among which lies the "Devil's Caldron," Dalchonzie, Aberuchill, and so on— not forgetting famous Torlum, which claims to be the highest wooded peak in Scotland. The turf is close and short, and there are the usual inland hazards, including two bums. There are three hotels in the village, and lodgings may be obtained in private houses. [Caledonian. Corrie, THIS nine-hole green was opened in 1892 at the entrance to beautiful Glen Sannox, with all its charming memories of Fergus* Seat, the Maiden's Breast, the Carline's Step, and so forth. By the way, there used to be a good many adders here in old times, so that the prudent golfer will not play in his kilt. [Avran Steamers, 118 The Golfer's Guide Cove. THIS green was opened in 1890, and will meet the wants of the feuarsat Kilcreggan and Cove—two of the more fashionable of the Clyde watering-places. [Steamers. Cowdenbeath. THIS short-hole course lies about three-quarters of a mile from the village. It has the usual inland hazards, whins, cart-ruts, and dykes, and on it a very enjoyable game, indeed, may be had. The course is private. There arc two hotels in the village. [North British.

Crail. VKNERAHI.E, little, storm-beaten Crail has a long and glorious history of its own, harking back to the Royal Unices ; and even its golfing society is no mushroom, as it was constituted so long ago as 1786. The course is a short one and rather rough ; but the glorious fresh breezes from the German Ocean atone for much, and few visitors, however keen they may be as golfers, will grudge a day sped at bonny wee Crail. It is a pity that the " Crail Capon " is a thing of the past. It seems to have been a split and smoked haddock, something like the "speldrin" we used to see as boys. The church is also worth a visit by the pious player, but in the yard there is rather an uncanny spot where the plague lies buried. The district used to be a first-rate hunting-ground for witches in the good old days; but since the invention of the bulger sport is gradually narrowing. [North British.

Crawford. WE reproduce a plan of this excellent inland eighteen-hole course. Nest- ling on the sunny slopes of the upper reaches of the Clyde, the little village lies some 800 feet above the level of the sea. It was formerly a burgh of barony by virtue of a charter from William the Lion, and saw some stirring times while wight Wallace was still to the fore. It finally went to sleep with the disappearance of the last mail-coach, but fortunately only for a time ; and the one vivifying touch has at last been given by the wand, or rather the club of the golfer. The green has the usual I The Golfer's Guide 119

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P 13 120 The Golfer's Guide inland hazards, find already has a roll of 133 members. There is a comfortable country hotel close to the green, which is itself a bare two minutes' walk from Crawford Station on the Caledonian Railway, and the tariff is extremely moderate. [Caledonian. Crieff. WE reproduce a plan of the new course at CulcrieiT, on the north-west side of the Knock, twenty minutes' walk from the town. At present the course is limited to nine holes, but it is probable that during the coming season it will be extended to the full eighteen. There are many fine natural hazards, and, notably, two venomous old quarries—not to speak of a stone dyke, which has to be crossed no fewer than four times. The view—Grampians, Ben Voirlich, Ken More, and so forth •—is probably familiar to nine oxit of ten readers. Excellent accommodation may lie had at the Hydropathic, the various hotels, and private lodgings. Fortunately for some golfers, the " kind gallows of Crieff," whence sometimes a score of philabags had waved in a morning, all in a row, and which stood there so late as 1796, when Scott visited the town, have now disappeared. Ile notes in Waverley that Highlanders would, in passing, touch their bonnets to it with the appreciative salute:

" God BLESS her iiainseP, and the de'il damn you I" This seems worthy of the golfer's preservation for vise in bunkers and other perils. [Caledonian. Crieff (Dornock). Tms green was opened in 1892, within a few minutes' walk of Highland- man Station. There are the usual inland hazards with rushes and whin-brake. [Highland. Cullen. WE have much pleasure in reproducing a plan of this famous old North- country green. The links lie to the west of the town on the sea-shore, and are distant from the station about half a mile. The Seafiekl Arms Hotel is close to the station, Although the present club, which had last year a membership of over sixty, was only constituted in 1876, it is certain that golf has been played The Golfer's Guide 121

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U 122 The Golfer's Guide at Cullen for at least two centuries. The present course consists of nine holes, and was recently laid out by Old Tom. The turf is close and well knit, and there arc many knolls of various shapes and heights. The rising ground by the shore is covered with long coarse bent. The course is bisected longitudinally by a macadamised road connecting Cullen and I'ortknockie, which, along with sand-pits and bunkers, constitute the chief hazards. The Three Kings, the Round Craig, and Boar's Craig are prominent objects on the course. [North of Scotland.

Cupar (Ladybank). THE Cupar Club play on a nine-hole course at Ladybank Junction. There are several fair holes with the usual inland hazards, but there is considerable room for improvement on the course generally. The proverbial expression of the town importing compulsory visitation, seems capable of extension to the links. [North British.

Cupar (Hilltarvit). Tins little course is at the foot of Tarvit Hill, near tht cemetery. I have not been able to hear of any plan. The location seems to have been carefully considered and is singularly felicitous, [North British.

Dirleton. THE course at Archcrfield is a private one and has no plan. The Rev. Mr. Kerr, of Dirleton, has kindly given us a description of this beautiful green in his article on the Lothian Links. [North British.

Dollar. Till! course, which consists of nine holes, is close to the river Devon, of which Burns warbled so sweetly, and about five minutes' walk from the station. It is of interest to the ordinary tourist rather than the golfer. [North British. The Golfer's Guide 123 124 The Golfer's Guide I )ornoch, VVi; have ihe pleasure of reproducing ihe plan of this popular Northern grearf, As Mrs. TVaedle p uts it, D ornoch 1ms one great disadvantage— its distance from London and being Beven miles from a railway station— Iml when dial is said all is said thai can lie uxged against it. And it may be noted thai Dornoch resembles Murhrihunish in nothing more than the perfervid anil enthusiastic affection wilh which cadi seems capable of Inspiring iis respective devotees, Wo arc not quite «ure that Montrose or Si. Andrews will entirely chime in with a quotation (vide Golf, 14th November, 1890) which Mrs. Tweedie gives from Sir Robert Gordon (1630): "About this tmm, along the s«i coast, are the fairest ami largest Unices or green fieldeso uf nny pWit of Scotland, Fitt for archery, goliinu, rydtag, and »H other exercises, they due surpasse the lieldesol MonttOM o« Si. Andrews," Ami she adds that it is authenticated that

I ord Stnitlmuver gulfed there three hundred years ago, This, considered merely as u fact, is of course somewhat awe-inspiring, and must be Accepted Without protest as such; but when we are told in black and white that nowadays nearly every village in the neighbourhood boasts of a link uf ils own, it is surely time for Ihe worm to turn, There is nu such word as link in K""i"K language, Links il is, always has been, and always will be. It sprang, Minerva-like, from the skull of some one of the peat men uf old ; and you can swear in the connection with equal accuracy either in ihe singular or plural. It is pleasing to note thai I lornoch is one of the driest spots known in the North-a fact which to every golfer, at all events, will give double meaning to (ho Courtesy of Ihe executive in railing their thirteenth hole after deservedly famous Morangie, There is probably no heller turf to be found on any links in Scotland, and well may Old Tom be proud of his handiwork in planning them, His reported remark runs: "There eauna be better found forgowf"; and this seems to be the universal opinion of (hose who have tried them. There are two hotels in the litlle town, the Sutherland Arms and the Eagle, and from the former the first tee is only a couple of minutes' walk, The golfing rales are exceedingly moderate; and for ladies and children the miles of sandy short- form an earthly I'-.u-.ulise. [Highland, " The Mound," and Coach. The Golfer's Guide 125

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The links are in early summer lush with cowslips—rather too much so in fact, as they bring suggestions of the poor wee lassie that came to hate the smell of roses, of whom Hood sings. Cowslip wine is a very inspiriting beverage, but I do not at this moment remember to have ever seen any of the Elie golfers devoting their attention to it. [North British.

Edinburgh. TILLS is a wide word, indeed, and to do it even faint justice would demand infinitely more space than we can spare here ; nay—setting aside St. Andrews and a few of the older country greens—the story of Edinburgh golf would practically mean the story of the game itself. Fortunately or unfortunately, we are merely concerned here with the greens themselves. Of these, some are dead—such as Bruntslield and Craigentinny; some somnolent and sair hadden doiin by the powers that be (shall we say?) —such as Leith; some, such as famous old Musselburgh, struggling with new and strange circumstance.

Edinburgh (Muirfield). THE premier club—the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers—has altogether removed from the metropolitan county ; and its new green al Muirfield is described—and, I need scarcely say, most admirably—by the Rev. Mr. Kcrr in his article upon the Lothian Links. Through the courtesy of the club, I am glad to have been able to reproduce a copy of the plan of the new green. [North British.

Edinburgh (Musselburgh). IT does seem strange that this famous old green has never a map to boast of. At least I learn from the Town Clerk that there is none in his possession ; and so far as I can gather from inquiries pushed in other quarters, none has ever been in existence. It seems a pity ; for surely an old map would have been welcomed by many as a veritable treasure- trove. However, it is quite possible that some other inquirer may be more fortunate than I have myself been. I had also been very kindly I BkumM Ha of Levdzt MUIRFIELD. Hoic

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promised a copy of the regulations for the control (if the links, but 1. am afraid we must consider this postponed for this year, as I see from the newspapers that affairs will still have to regulate themselves judicially. " The golf—so long a favourite and peculiar exercise of the Scotch— continues to excite to the full as much interest in Inveresk as in any other of the few localities where it still continues in favour. Children are trained to it from their early years, incited by the attractive fitness of the links and by the encouragement of their parents, . . . But beautiful and harmless as golfing is in itself, and charmingly used by multitudes of exemplary persons, it has unhappily become considerably associated with some vices, which have much withered ils attractions." And to think that this malevolent, baqk-biting old tea-pot sputtered the above only a brief half-century ago, and that a work professing to be published in Edinburgh should be responsible for its infamous conserva- tion ! Let us be thankful the creature incubated under the shelter of anonymity, and that it is, therefore, impossible for the outraged generations of to-day to cast a divot of obloquy on his dishonoured tomb ! It has been for many years the fashion for frequenters of lengthier links—as if mere length of legs were a bit more desirable than length of ear or nose or tongue—to treat this immemorial green with scorn, verging on the ribald ; utterly oblivious of the fact that no other links in the world can show such a roll of honour as can these of " the honest toun," with their Parks, Dunns, M'Ewans, Fergusons, Dows, Campbells, Browns, Burns, Paxtons, and so on. And what about old Tom Alexander, who used to support the honour of " the honest toun " when Allan had still to be reckoned with ; or his famous brother ball-maker, Old Gourlay, whose likeness we reproduce ? I am sorry to say that I have not been able to establish any connection between " half-hangit Maggie Dickson " and golf. She certainly lived at Inveresk, or Fisherrow, and her supposed corpse certainly resumed an active interest in affairs at 1'eflermill, while her cart was on the way home, and her companions in a how ft' having a peg ; but it is not certain that any of her folk were golfers. Itmaybe—in fact, it isvery probable— that the Dicksons of Leith and Aberdeen golfing fame in old days were of her kin. Anyway, many a club-maker since has deserved a like fate —the resuscitation, of course, being dispensed with. 132 The Golfer's Guide

In view, then, of the malign mirth of these long-legged golfers the superfluity of whose physical equipment enables them to totally disregard a few extra miles—it is refreshing to find one of Mr. Hutchinson's calibre saying a kind word in defence and honour of the sturdy old green. " If its fair face is scarred by the multitudinous cleek beyond all other greens, and if its putting-greens arc neither so large nor so smooth as the heart of man conkl desire, still there is no green in the world which is better adapted for a crucial test of all-round merit; no green where power and accuracy are more fairly handicapped (at North Berwick long driving counts for too little, at Prestwick and Sandwich for rather too much) ; and no green which, while it presents a goodly number of legitimate and excellent hazards, is more free from those annoying little trap-bunkers, which may or may not catch a misdirected shot, just as luck serves." Surely judicious praise could no further go. Some ancient poet-prophet perpetrated the following well-known quatrain :— " Musselburgh was a burgh When Edinburgh was nane ; And Mussel burgh '11 be a burgh When Edinburgh's gane." We sincerely trust that the famous old links will share the like lasting prosperity ; and that there will never he a dearth of wee Parks, Dunns, M'Ewans, and Fergusons to sustain the honour of "the honest toun" in the times to come. Edinburgh (Inverleith Park). The Plans and Works Committee of the Town Council, at a meeting on izth April, 1894, resolved to recommend that the short game of golf be allowed on a nine-hole course on the north-west section of Inverleith Park daily till 10 a.m. Edinburgh (Bruntsfield). THIS, like old Dubbieside, is a green dead, indeed, now, yet with many fragrant memories of the past. Its history is rich in interest, but cannot be even touched upon in these pages. The Braids course has taken the place of the old green, and is, as the other was, held for behoof of the townsfolk. The Golfer's Guide 133

It may not be without interest to quote a few lines from a poem by Mr. Robert Chambers, written about 1867, when troubles were already thickening, and first published in Golf'of loth March, 1893 :—

" Oh I leeze me on the bygone days, Our infant steps first socht thy braes, Theme of a poet's best-strung lays— Fair Warrender and Bruntsfield.

' Oh, who are they that dare invade Wi' menae'd looks our joyful trade, Who seek e'en now a Council's aid To make our golfing trumps yield?

" Wi1 pity we'll regard them a', But still we'll tee and drive the ba', And bless prescriptive right and law On the smiling links o' Bruntafield."

But the fates were against "prescriptive right and law," and the famous old Bruntsfield Club had to set up its standard at Musselburgh, and the golfing citizen to toddle further afield to the bonny Braid Hills. The following sad yarn may have escaped the eye of some golfers. The Hangman's Craig is a knoll on Arthur's Seat not far from the Girnal, and overlooks Duddingston Loch. About the reign of Charles II. the office of public executioner was taken by a reduced gentleman, the last member of a family long established near Melrose, after his patrimony had gone in various forms of profligacy. After his official duties had been attended to—and these, no doubt, were more exacting in those bloody old days than now—the unfortunate fellow occasionally resumed the garb of a gentleman, and mingled with the citizens in their evening rounds at golf over Bruntsfield Links. But one evening he was recognised and hounded away. He retired to the King's Park; and his body was found next morning at the foot of the precipice, over which, stung with shame, he had thrown himself. There is still a wee, wee course to the south-west for those who prefer to play after dinner. No note upon storied old Bruntsfield would lie complete without the elegy on immortal Maggie Johnston, who died anno domini 1711 :— 134 'he Golfer's Guide ,

Aiikl Reekie, nunirn In sable line, Let fouth o' tears dresp like May dew, To bmw tippenny bid adieu, Which we wi' greed Bended as fast as she could brew, But now she's dead.

' When in our pouch we fund some clinks, An' took a turn o'er Bruntsfiekl links, Aften in Maggy's, at High-jinks, We guzzled scuds Till we could scarce wi' hale-out drinks Cast off our duds.

" When we were wearied ;it the gowff, Then Maggie Johnston's was our howff; Noo a' our gamesters may sit clouff, Wi' hearts like lead, Death wi' his rung reached her a youff, An' Baa she's dead." Jolly old boys these Bruntsfield worthies were, with a due appreciation of all (he good things of this life, Thus, when a Mrs. (Jilchrist finds her rent too high, the dub are of opinion that in their interests she should remain—and particularly Alary—" so that the comfort and pleasure of the members might, as hitherto, be secured"; and, satisfactory arrangements having been come to for all parties, the meeting spontaneously joined in a song, " Mary the Maid of the Inn for me." Alas I two years later Mary decides to go to Australia, and the club present her with a handsome present.. It is pleasant to read that Mary replied in a neat and appropriate speech, and that Dr. Mackay sang with his usual taste, " Thou art gane awa frae me, Mary." Go it, Old Mackay !

Edinburgh (The Braid Hills). THROUGH the courtesy of the Town Clerk we are able lo reproduce the plans of this glorious addition to Ihe (own property. The second plan is only to be considered as a rough sketch indicating the locality and general lie. There may lie liner views from other links, hut if so, I The Golfer's Guide 135 130 The Golfer's Guide

I have not myself been so fortunate as see them ; certainly, there can be none in which the historic interest is more intense—at all events to a Scot. Of course, it is idle to deny that an immense deal still requires to be clone to the putting-greens, but it certainly seems to a golfer who only sees the course at pretty lengthy intervals, that every year shows an improvement. I prefer not to draw attention to the astounding statistics of players Not, for one moment, that I assert any direct connection with the vast contemporary increase in lunacy. It is, perhaps, a mere coincidence let us hope so. The Corporation have framed an excellent set of bye-laws, which I regret we have no space to reprint in this place, as they would be of unquestionable value to other public bodlss assuming similar responsibilities. The course is one of eighteen holes, and it has already been found necessary to consider the creation of a relief one of nine. Access from town is by both car and the circular railway ; and many golfers, who like a cup of peptonised cocoa or beef-tea, or even potash and milk, say after their day's exertion, will be glad to bear that a good hotel is in course of erection. [North British and Trams. Edinburgh (Craiglockhart Hydropathic). Tins excellent short course is one of the attractions of this deservedly popular resort. The hazards are of the usual inland nature and the view is superb. [North British and Trams. Edinburgh (Mortonhall), TINS beautiful private green adjoins the public one on the Braids. The club was only instituted in iSgi, and already numbers are awaiting admission. The turf is excellent, and the greens could scarcely be bettered, while the hazards are numerous and varied. [North British and Trams. Edinburgh (Leith). I OUGHT, perhaps, to apologise for in a measure sinking the individuality of doughty little Leith', if even for a moment, but the truth is that, so far as our game goes, the two towns are identical. Nay, more, all the The Golfer's Guide 137 138 The Golfer's Guide really interesting of the older yarns dear to golfers are localised on wee Leith Links. Such are ihe yarns of Charles I. and Ike news of the Irish Rebellion ; the Duke of York, Cobbler Patersone anil Fore-caddi:e 1 Andrew Dickson (of possible kinship to half-hangit Maggie of the same mime) ; hot-headed, blood-and-lhumler Klphinstone, who not only potted ill-fnted Captain Porteous at gowf, but pinked an imprudent lieutftaant of the name of Swift in a duel on these very links; nay, the great Duncan Forbes himself used to play here, or, in time of snow, on the sands. Leilh Links are, of course, the scene of Mathison's some-

what dreich poem, "The Gbffi" But what me we to say of Ihe following?—" A favourite amusement, manly and beautiful in its character, but liable to be adventitiously

. associated with some -repulsive abustSy is the ancient game of golf played upon the links" (Leith). "A house for the special use of the golfers stands near the end of the eastern road overlooking the play-ground." The play-ground!—let us hope this escaped the eye of Old Philp or Allan, for it would have pained them deeply. "Previous to the erection of this building a tavern on the west side of the KirUgate was the favourite resoil of many players after, a bout of their amusement, and the scene of many an unbecoming revel! A number of lively, addle-headed, aged gentlemen, about Ihe middle of the eighteenth century, made golfing almost their sole enjoyment, and, although all upwards of seventy years of age, are declared by Smollett never to have gone to bed without swilling the larger part of a gallon of claret. Charles I., James VII., and many persons of distinction have golfed on Leilh Links ; but the golfers have so far associated their pastime with follies, which are intrinsically quite foreign to it, as to have made" its resources for healthy exercise not quite compatible with nicety of moral or at least religious reputation," Hoity-toity ! Here's a prolty to do ! Let us hope that every pious golfer will, when next disposed to wet his whistle—whether in Gargantuan draughts, such as Burns sang in his poem of that name, or in the humbler nipperkin, such as Father Matthew himself might have tossed off before breakfast without winking —not forget to breathe a kindly toast to the memory of these jolly old Leith boys ! But as to the graceless batrachian who perpetrated the above loathsome libel, we shall merely say that if he have, as a deplorable fact, left descendants to perpetuate his sanguinary infamy, we The Golfer's Guide 130 sincerely trust that he or they may break their best-beloved bulgers and come in ten down and eight to play each and every day till they be brought to repent in sackcloth and ashes the evil deeds of their malignant ancestor. It is with Leith, above all, that the earlier history of the Honourable Company is intertwined ; and surely Luckie Clephan's, with all its genial memories of long-dead mirth and song, is entitled to a place alongside of the famous old liruntsfield howff, Maggie Johnston's. The excerpts from the old minutes in Mr. Clark's book are of considerable interest even of to-day. One is worthy of being printed in letters of gold, if only for the increased probability of folk reading, marking, and digesting it :— "May 4, 1793. " It is the unanimous opinion of this Company that no members shall play on the links with irons all without the consent of the Captain and Council, and it is recommended by the meeting that they will not grant the desire of such application." And to think it was Allan Robertson himself who gave the first blow to the harmless old bafl'y !

Edinburgh (Craig'entinny). THIS long-dead links was a popular resort in the seventeenth century. It was a piece of waste ground on the beach opposite Sealield bar, and has been entirely washed away by the sea. The masterful Logans of Restalrig used to play here, and tradition runs that Halbert Logan was one day golfing, when a messenger summoned him to attend the Privy Council. Characteristically, he used some despiteful language to the officer, who instantly went to Court and reported. A warrant was issued on a charge of high treason ; but Halbert took time to throw down his club, mount a fleet horse, and escape to England. The doings of these Logans (rapacious, iron-iisted, turbulent fellows, who used to keep little Leith in perpetual hot water) are always capital reading ; hut the flower of the distinguished race was probably the Robert who joined the Gowric Conspiracy, and suffered posthumous pains and penalties therefor. It would be interesting to know what his ghost's feelings were when his hones were brought into court and it was solemnly 140 The Golfer's Guide ordained "that the memory and dignilie of the said umquhile Robert Logan be extinct and abolisheit," his arms riven and deleted from all books of arms, and all his goods escheated. (His remains were then taken back to St. Mary's Church, Leith, and re-interred.) From all that wo can gather of this somewhat deil-may-care, hell-in-harness family, it seems probable that his ghost's remarks would have been couched in similar strain to those of his distinguished relative when addressing the Messenger-at-Arms. Edinburgh (Portobello). TINS little green has been so recently opened that it would be unfair to criticise il severely. Of course, time and a little money will be required to enable it to compete with some of its neighbours; but, even as it is, a very pleasant round may be bad, and it certainly lies most con- veniently for travellers. [North British and Trams. Edzell. THE course is situated close to the village, some six miles from Brechin ; but has not yet attained the popularity of some of the other Forfarshire greens. [Caledonian. Eriboll. A NINE-HOLE course has been recently opened, and does great credit to whoever planned it. [Highland : Lairg and Coach.

Falkirk. TINS short-hole course is year by year bettering. The ground is well known to all interested in eating—except vegetarians—from the more or less poetical bucolic to the butcher and that other practical chap, the consumer ; because it is here that the Falkirk Tryst meets. It was a kindly Scot who remarked that ho had eaten so many legs of mutton in his time that he was ashamed to look a sheep in the face. This remorseful fellow would have had troublous times at Falkirk Tryst. Falkirk has had a turbulent, blood-and-tlumder history, and always been a Tubal Cain among Scotch towns. As to its two great fights, the lirst is but grim reading for us Scots, and the second little better for our The Golfer's Guide 141

ross the Border. The motto, Touch ane, touch a\ suggests a combative spirit; and the town arms—apparently a Gael furnished with claymore, targe, a philabeg, one sporran with three tails, and along pair of stockings—breathes war. Even of the children the proverb runs : "Like the bairns o' Falkirk, they'll end ere they mend." [Caledonian and North British. Fettercairn. THIS nine-hole course is picturesquely situated at Balnakeith, about two miles from the village, where there is an excellent hotel. Laurencekirk Station, on the Caledonian system, is seven miles from the links. We would fain have lingered here over some of the yarns of the famous witch-lady Finella and her fateful doings. [Caledonian. Fochabers. THIS nine-hole course is laid out on the grassy flat in front of Gordon Castle, about four miles from the village, and has several really sporting features. There is room for an extension to eighteen holes if it be found desirable. Fochabers itself is a clean little town. The links form part of an expanse, which was formerly a morass surrounding the old fortress of the Huntlys, or Gordons, that still stands as a nucleus of the present magnificent mansion. "The House of the Bog" played a stirring part in.old days, and in the '15 and '45 ; and the hero of "The Blue Bells of Scotland" was a gallant Gordon, who dwelt on one side of this very course by the great bank of holly trees. [ilighland. Forfar. THIS excellent eighteen-hole course is year by year increasing in popularity. It has the usual inland hazards, and is about two and a half miles in circuit. Forfar itself was in the good old days an excellent hunting-ground for witches and other night-folk. They used to keep in the church- steeple the " Witches' Bridle "—an excellently ingenious iron circle of four parts, with a hinged collar for the neck, and a gag that pointed inwards with the praiseworthy design of keeping the tongue still. The 142 The Golfers' Guide

" Witches' Howe," or place whore justice was consummated, lay to the north of tho town ; but 1682 seems to have been the last date when evil-doers suffered here. There is an excellent yarn about Foliar loch too, that will no doubt interest curlers. The gentlemen who assassi- nated the licentious Malcolm II,, because " He had rewyist a fayre May Of the land there by and by," in their endeavour to escape Stepped on the ice, which was covered with snow, and were drowned, and their bodies hung in chains (whenever the thaw came, of course). The (own motto, Ul quccunqus paratus, seems, as in many other cases of our historic towns, to have been chosen by a golfer. [Caledonian and North British.

Forres. I AM glad to be able to reproduce the plan of this excellent green, and have also to thank Mr. Leask, hon. secretary, for the following admirable notes;— " The history of Forres is lost in the obscurity of the Ficls and the Danes. Generally believed to be the Varis of the Romans, its importance in the .sixth century was such that it had merchants and property worth confiscating by the Chancellor of King Conrannus. According lo Uellenden, Forres Castle was situated on an eminence at the west-end of the town, and it is believed that King Duncan was murdered there in 965 ; and in the fourteenth century, Forres itself was burned by the Wolf of Badenoch. The whole surrounding district is replete with historical and archaeological relics, including Darnaway, Brodie, Cavvdor, and Kihavoch Castles, Pluscarden Priory and Kinloss Abbey, and Elgin Cathedral. Tlie drifting sands of Culbin, covering one of the most fertile and once populous districts of Morayshire, and extending for nearly ten miles along the shores of the Moray Firth, are well worth a visit;-and then there is the splendid scenery on the River Fiudhorn, probably unrivalled in the British Isles. Sir Thomas Dick Lander speaks of this river in his account: of the Moray floods, anil Dr. Carrnthers in his Highland Note-book ; whilst it has also formed the subject of a' sonnet by Professor Blackie. In respect of climate, The Golfer's Guide 143

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Fortes has an enviable reputation, the ' Laich of Moray,' in which it is situated, having, according to an old boast of the natives, forty more fine days in every year than the surrounding country. There is excellent salmon, grilse, and trout fishing in five miles of the River Findhorn which may lie had for a moderate charge. "Such attractions would, however, be regarded by golfers as wanting in one serious respect, if there were no golf course at Torres. There was one at Burgie—some four miles distant—in the seventeenth century, but for a long period since then the game seems to have fallen into disuse in Murayshire. This defect was remedied about five years ago, when a golf dub was established under the presidency of Mr. R. B. Finlay, Q. C., who has clone so much to popularise golf in the North. It has now become so strong as to include over no members, besides many visitors in the summer and autumn months. The course, an eighteen- liok one, lies about two avid a half miles distant, and begins near the church of Kinloss, It can be reached by train to Kinloss Station, or by 'buses leaving Fortes at convenient hours, such as n and 3. The most suitable way is to take the 'bus, which stops at the club-house. The drive itself is an interesting one; and after leaving the town, on the left-hand side of the road, is seen the ' Forres Pillar' or ' Sweno's Stone,' one of the most curious and stately monuments of that kind in Britain. The object of it can be only conjectured now, but from its elaborate sculpture and enormous size,'it must have been erected to commemorate some event of great, if not national, importance. Magnificent views of the district are got all the way down to the course. "The course is about three miles long, and extends along the shore of Findhorn Bay in the direction of the little fishing village of Findhorn. It is. for the most part level ground, and the hazards are chiefly bent, whins, and the sands of the bay. The greens are almost entirely natural sea-turf, and arc admittedly far above the average of the greens on most golf courses. When the tide is back, players can shorten the distance between several holes by playing across instead of round the bay. The most sporting of all the holes is the tenth or bridge hole, which is also the shortest. It lies on a small plateau, and has to be negotiated from the low ground across the now disused railway to Findhorn—gorge and grass. On a fine summer day, the scene is one of exquisite beauty. To the north, there is the Moray Firth, with the Ross-shire and Sutherlandshire range of mountains in The Golfer's Guide 145

the background, the village of Findhorn with ils hatbour-bar, and the Culbin sands above mentioned; on the west and south again are the Cawdor hills and the town of Forres, with the Knock of Braemcray in the distance behind. " The club has been fortunate in having had two ' Laureates.' The first, the genial Sheriff Spittal, is now, alas! no more. On one occasion he delighted a Forres golf dinner by singing an original song, 'The Landing on the Green,' the chorus of which will appeal to all votaries of the game :— 'Oh, the bunkers may be many, or few and far between, But joy of joys to golfer's heart is landing on the green.' His successor, Mr. H. Mackintosh, has likewise composed a song, in honour of the Royal and Ancient Game, which has also been enshrined in the archives of the club. " In the Diary of Alexander Brodie of Brodie under date 16th August, 1672, published by the Spalding Club, the following interesting entry occurs : ' I was this night at Burgi. Mr. Colin Falconer [the Episcopal minister of Forres] drank with me, and we recreated the bodi by pastini at goli Lord, let this be no snar to me.' History repeats ilsell, even in golf, tor the spirit of enthusiasm for the game which the Covenanting I.aird of Brodie feared would be a snare and temptation to him, has ljeen handed down in no small measure to the Forres Club. Many of its members require little or no persuasion to try another round ot the course, and visitors therefore have no difficulty in finding opponents. In this, as in other matters, however, I sliall bo very pleased to be of any assistance to visitors." [Highland, Fortrose and Rosemarkie. THE course is charmingly situated on the Moray Firth, opposite Fort- George. The turf is good and hazards abound. It is a very interesting district historically ; and two of the holes celebrate somewhat eerie incidents—one the,burning of the hapless Brahan seer, and the other that of the last Scotch witch. [Highland. Fort-William. THIS nine-hole course of some mile and a half in circuit is rapidly improving, and promises to be worthy of its beautiful situation and interesting environs. [I [ighland.

K 146 The Golfer's Guide Fort-Augustus. HERB also a pleasant nine-hole course has been laid out, and cannot but prove a highly-prized boon to the wandering . [Steamer.

Fraserburgh. Tins new course of eighteen holes bids fair to be among the best of those in the North. The turf is good, the greens excellent, and there is no lack of hazards. [North of Scotland.

Galashiels, THE course is one of nine holes, and is laid out over Ladhope fields about ten minutes' walk from Galashiels Station. It is unplayable during summer owing to the long grass. There is no plan. But let us hope the "lads of Gala water," of whom the poet sang with quaint enthusiasm, may see their way to remedy the grazing difficulty. Nebuchadnezzar, say, woukln't have thought twice about it. [North British. John O'Groat's. " Hear, Land o' Cakes and brilher Scots, FraC Maidenkirk to Johnny Groat's ; If there's a hole in a' your eoats, I rede you tent it; A ehiel's amtvng you takin' notes, And, faith, he'll prent it!" BUT neither Burns nor Captain Grose can have foreseen the establish- ment of the Royal game at John O'Groat's, yet such lms been brought about by the onward march of civilisation. The links, of which we are pleased to be able to reproduce a plan, border the roaring I'entland Firth, and are within half a mile of the famous house itself. The view is, of course, superb, and embraces the Orkney Isles with the island of Stroma in the foreground, and Duncansby Head, with its two beautiful conical stacks, which rise boldly out of the sea to a great height, entirely detached from the land. The Golfer's Guide 147

The course is at present limited to nine holes, but there is room for extension to the normal eighteen. The turf is fine and the soil sandy, and there is no dearth of bunkers. John O'Groat's Hotel is some 17 miles from Wick and 22 from Thurso, and excellent accommodation may be had. Mr. M'Kenzie, the landlord, on whose ground the course has been laid out, is always pleased to do everything to facilitate play. I am favoured with a note by a local gentleman upon the tradition of the house which may be new to some readers:—

" In the reign of James IV. three brothers, Malcolm, Gavin, and John de Groat, natives of Holland, obtained by Royal charter certain lands in Caithness, and with time there families increased till there came to be eight different proprietors of the name of Groat who possessed the lands amongst them. These eight families, having lived peaceably and comfortably in their small possessions for a nuniber of years, established annual meetings to commemorate the anniversary of the arrival of their ancestors in Caithness. On one of these occasions a dispute arose respecting the right of taking the door and sitting at the head of the table, which would have probably proved fatal to some of them had not John, who was proprietor of the ferry to Orkney, interposed. He Kill The Collrr's (luklu Glasgow (i.si Lanark R.V.) THIS I* a private coune of six boles confined to the regiment, and is situated .u Vorkhill.

Glasgow ( Pollok). WK H.IVI' mmh ploMura in reproducing a plan of this deservedly popular

J'.IIIii. Although tha dub was formed SO recently us isi December 1892, lbs membership has already bwn Increased to 350, I am indebted in thi courtesy of tin- bon, secretary fat he following concise description! "Tha courts: is liluated within the spacious and beautiful polldos ui I'lillnK, i;cMi-riiiisly placed at Lha disposal of the dub by Sir Julin Stirling WIUSWOU, Bfl.rU ll 1ms eighteen holes, is thrue miles in ttngth, ;iinl extand»over about oiwliundrsd and seventy acres. Through- r out iho g mnt its i»tf is excellent; m tome places ii bus not been dis- turbed l"i ganwBtloMi aad is toft and velvety, giving 8na lies. Hazards Bra munciMii-., au

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'I'm11 1 u I oxcollsnl course of nine holes, and with a little time and cite .mil inuiiry will no doubt bt niiiilo still inure worthy of its charming

litttatlon. [Highland,

Grantown.

\iiiluri;n iliis dub was Instituted so recently as 1890, it already Dttmban nofinrai (ban 140 tin-int»t-»<;. Tho courso is one of only nine hiili-i, nt it is don to tha town and lull of Interest. The town itself is • it toiii foundation, and was founded by Sir James Grant In 177C1.

1 in- c lan iry, "Stand fast, CraigullaclileI" seems appropriate to the golfo who is two up and three to play. [Highland. The Golfers Guide 151 152 The Golfer's Guide Grccnoek.

THIS course is a private one. It is a capital green and commands beautiful views. It is situated at CraigB, quite close to the town. [Caledonian, North British, and South-Western,

Gullane,

IT does seem Strange that this charming and deservedly famous Lothian green should never have been deemed worthy of a plan, yet so it seems lllllC'. For the description we have to thank Mr, Kerr, and he does full just ice lo a worthy sulijecl. [North British.

i[aldington. I AM pleased to beable to reproduce A plan of this course, and for a description am Indebted to Mr. Kerr. [North British.

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^^^^^^& "• The Golfer's Guide 153 Hamilton. THIS course is situated in Barmichael Field, within the grounds of Hamilton Palace. In case the golfer comes across any of the famed wild cattle he is recommended to put his head between his legs and stare at them. This is too much for the animals' gravity, and they at once go away. [Caledonian and North British. Hawick. THIS beautiful green is at present in course of extension to eighteen holes, the lion, secretary writes, and the plans are not yet completed. It is situated on the Vertish Hill in the immediate neighbourhood of the town. The Ladies' Club have a separate green ; and it is not of any member of their club that the poet appreciatively twittered :— " Wccl she lo'ed a Hawick gill, And leuch to see a tappit hen." We really did not require any official assurance of this fact. The following spirited song is recommended to all village communities :— "Up wi' Hawick's rights and common, Up wi' a' the Border bowmen, Tcribus and Teri Odin, We arc up to ride our common." [North British, Helmsdale. A DAINTY little course of five holes has been opened here, not far from the station, and has, we hope, a prosperous future before it. It would be unpardonable to omit the following grim and gruesome yarn about the ruined castle. The Karl and Countess of Sutherland (1567) were both poisoned by his aunt, Isobel, who would, as a matter of fact, have also poisoned their son. But her own son, who was next heir to the earldom, drank the cup by mistake, and died two days afterwards. The mother committed suicide at Edinburgh on the day fixed for her execution. This seems to recommend itself as a pleasant anecdote before commencing play on a ladies' links. [Highland. 154 The Golfer's Guide Huntly. Tins recently opened nine-hole course is of fnuoh interest, and Tom Morris has done every justice to its romantic site on the Bogie Water, The " Codes of the North " or "Gudemen of the Bog," as the Etuis were variously called in olden times, were heads of the famous clan known as the "gay Gordons" ; but the gaiety was usually too entirely one-sided to recommend itself to thu modern pilfer. But from fatal Flodden, up and down, they were ever to the front on a Scottish field. It was one of their butlers who composed "Tullochgonnn"—such are the enlivening effects of heel-laps, no doubt 1 [North of Scotland.

Innellan. FEW more interesting courses of seven holes probably exist in Scotland, and Willie Campbell deserves great credit for doing thorough justice to the beautiful site on the romantic shove of the estuary of the Clyde. [Steamer.

Innerleithen. "ST. RONAN'S WJU.I." is instinct with poetry; anil even the golfer frequently whistles "The Jiush ftboon Traquak." Hut, as a rule, his Uiste for melody is more conspicuous before doing this round, or perhaps some time (luring the following week. The course; is a brief twenty minutes' walk from the station, and the accommodation in the village is excellent and varied, The course is confined to nine holes, but the hazards are quite worthy of eighteen. The record for the double round is 34 + 37 = 71, by Mr. (). A. I). C. Fergusson—an excellent one. It seems odd that the Ladies' Club should not yet have erected a monument to Mistress Margaret Dods. That illustrious lady would have made a fine golfer, although, in a foursome, she might haveacted as a diluent of guy glee. [North British.

Invcrallochy. I 11 AVK not received any plan of this course, but its site suggests capital sport in windy weather, [North of Scotland. The Golfer's Guide 155 Inverness. INVERNESS, as beseems the capital of the Hielands, has no stint of courses; and time will no doubt render them all alike worthy of their historic setting. It is perhaps a pity that circumstances have not yet permitted of a green of the normal length, but this is probably a mere matter of lime. Stirring limes the old town has seen since the fairies left their own Tomnaburich. Columba performed miracles here; Highlanders, from the felicitously named Gillespick M'Scouranc to Donald of the Isles on his way to Ilarlaw, scoured and fired it, and Cromwell banged and battered it. It is really worthy of an eighteen- hole course. [Caledonian, North British, Highland, and North of Scotland.

Invergordon. A PLEASANTLY situated nine-hole course lias been laid out here not long ago and bids fair to attain popularity. [Highland.

Irvine. THIS is an eighteen-hole course some ten minutes' walk from the town. There arc stations both on the Glasgow and South-Western and Caledonian lines convenient for players. [South-Western, Caledonian, and North British.

Islay (Machrie). WE have the pleasure of reproducing a plan of this beautiful green. It is a course of which it is difficult to write without enthusiasm. (It may, to he sure, be a matter of regret to some that it is not far from Lagavulin ; but I have never heard this urged by any golfer who has done the round under 84). It skirts bonnie Laggan liay, with all its associations of the great Western sea. The course is one of eighteen holes, and most of the names are descriptive, and in this connection suggestive of a kindly interest and care. Such, I take it, are Crannoe (pulpit), Lag (hollow), Punch Howl, I leather-hole, Druim (ridge), Imer (rig and furrow), An Avon (on side of river), Gara Tola (turf dyke), and the Grave. Well may the redoubtable Willie Campbell be proud of the 156 The Golfer's Guide I beautiful links on which he has evidently spared no trouble ! The course has been frequently described, perhaps best in the narration of the capital struggle between Campbell and Fernie in 1891. As to communication with Port Ellen, the " Glenooe" connects with the "Golumbii" or substitute and the coaches at East Tarhert, and the " Islay " and " Iunismore " sail to and from (ireenoclc direct. [Steamer.

Jed burgh.

I TORY much regret that [ have not received a map of this course, so that 1 really do not know the exact number of holes. But tile truth is that though the town itself is of hoar antiquity there is not a single trace of golf in old days -unless, to be sure, in the municipal proverb of "jethart justice," which is seemingly appropriate to malfeasance and retribution in connection with the Royal game. Nay, the suggestion runs that a "Jethart staff" was in reality an elementary form of the modem club; but the Border gentleman who took the trouble to travel to St. Andrews for the purpose of mentioning this fact to Old Tom and the Brothers Kirkuldy does not seem to have ever returned. [North British.

ltd so. Tins famous little Tweedside town has scarcely been fortunate in her gulling experiences ; but, no doubt, as lime runs, she may see her way to extend her course to the normal eighteen holes. Over and above all her thrilling ecclesiastical and military memories it is noted with touching emotion by one of Kclso's historians that Burns breakfasted here on 9th May, 1787. [Nortli British.

Kilmalcolm. Tins excellent inland course-, although opened so recently as 1891, has prospered so that the club already numbers 150 members, and the holes are no fewer than eighteen. The greens and turf and the communication with Glasgow arc all that can be desired. [South-Western. The Golfer's Guide 157

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KIUVIARNOCK was long and deservedly known as the seat of the manufacture of night-caps for general Christendom ; and it was, perhaps, owing to this that it for a few centuries neglected any pronounced interest in the Royal game. It has, however, taken a sort of preliminary yawn and tossing of the arms—as the wicked sluggard of boyhood's poetry used to do—and sometimes during the winter months toddles out to Holmes Farm ; but enthusiasts draw their cowls over their brows and head for the coast. In fact, so fur as Scotland is concerned, Kilmitmock is mainly dear for its connection with the Roaring Game and its own semi- demonic Twist. It is a sad truth that we golfers have no Tam I'ate the Warlock to look hack upon with love and awe. [Caledonian, North British, and South-Western. Kinghorn. Tins nine-hole course is full of interest to the tourist j and one of the holes is an eye-opener even to the farthest-travelled golfer. The Corporation deserve great credit for the spirit they have shown in connection with tin's course ; and there are few plensanler walks in bonny Scotland for a middle-aged couple and their family than a stroll round these delightful links in the cool of a .summer evening when the sun is westering. Kinghorn has interesting yarns of its own, such as the lamentable accident that robbed us of noble Alexander III, mid wrought such untold woe on Scotland. There used to lie many, many witches here in the good old clays, but their very hill has been pierced by a filthy tunnel. ' [North British. Kingussie. THERE has been no regular golf course in Badsnoch since the time of that deeply-wronged family, the Comyns. Of cmirse, there may have been reasons for this ; and if you or I, say, had been asked to bring up our clubs and do a round even so late as the '45, we should, in all probability, have declined with thanks. After the Comyns and their successors left, the game lay in abeyance until July, 1891, when, although the course is no less than 1000 feet above the sen, the green was reopened with tartans waving and a general enthusiasm that would have warmed Old Gnurlay's heart. [Highland. The Golfer's Guide 159 Kinross. THERE are few inland towns that have taken up the Royal game with heartier enthusiasm than storied Kinross. Even a golfer can scarcely view the Loch of Lochs without emotion ; and it is a graceful if tardy amende on the part of old Father Time that on the very shore of the sad water where Queen Mary sped so many a dolorous hour the rampant golfer now prances by on his free and easy course. It is touching to learn of the White Queen's devotion to our game, and vastly pleasing to read that after the flaccid Darnley's departure—unexpected on his part, at all events—she had many a pleasant round. On drear Loch Leven, unfortunately—that is, on the grounds with which her name is mainly associated—there can scarcely have been room for a decent long putt ; and a bulger would have been, indeed, a superfluity. [North British. Kirkcudbright. THIS short-hole course was opened last September. It is only a few minutes' walk from the station, and has fine views of the Dee valley. The hazards are burns, woods, roads, and hedges. There are a lot of good yarns to be had here, notably that of Bombie and the gipsy. [South-Western. Kirn. THIS popular Clyde watering-place has at length risen to a sense of its responsibilities ; and although the club was founded only so recently as 1891, its numbers already reach 130. The course is one of nine holes, and reflects great credit on Willie Campbell, who planned it. [Steamers. Kirrieimiir. YEAR by year pilgrims to Thrums are increasing in number ; but whether this is due to a respect for Mr. Barrie or a love of the game itself is moot. The course is convenient to the town, where excellent accommodation may be had for golfers and ordinary people. [Caledonian and North British. Lamlash. THE course is only some five minutes from Lamlash pier, and the turf is quite worthy of the lovely environment. The beautiful bay itself needs no description. To the invalid seeking quiet and repose few spots 1G0 The Golfer's Guide iirc more inviting, especially during Glasgow Fair week. It was from King's Cross the Bruce sailed for Turnberry on a certain momentous voyage. [Steamer. Lairg. THIS capital nine-hole green lias not been very long opened, but has already established its popularity. [Highland. Lanark. THIS is one of the best inland greens in Scotland. There arc only fourteen hales, but the course is a very sporting one, with any number of hazards of the usual inland kind. The course is high above sea- level, and the air bracing in the extreme. Lanark is itself a county town, and the accommodation fur visitors excellent. Historically, it yields to few of the lesser towns in Scotland, as it was much associated witli Wallace wight ; and whenever lie ani la few Englishmen had the opportunity of getting together they proceeded to make history—very much as when Tarn o' Shanter and Souter Johnnie foregathered, they made a night of it, as Father Matthew used to say. [Caledonian. Lang'holm. Tins course is pleasantly situated along the side of White Hill, a few minutes' walk to the north-east of the town, when: the accommodation is excellent. The hazards are hedges, ditches, and fences. To the jaded golfer, wearied of St. Andrews or frlachrihanish, few links could prove more solacing. There is a distillery lien: which may seem odd —and they also turn out a superior kind of trousering of great beauty. It was from Langholm Peel that hapless Johnnie Armstrong, of Gilnockic, and his gallant company of 36 men went to their doom at Caerlanrig in 1529, when the highly moral James V. was at the helm. [North British. Largs,

A NINE-HOLE green at Kouterburn, some two miles from the station. Largs has long been popular with Glasgow people, and these recently opened links supply a felt want. The chief historic interest centres in our victory over the Norse in 1263, that broke King Haco's brave heart, [North British and Soutb-Western. The Golfer's Guide 161 Lenzie. I BBPRODUCE n. map of this new and interesting Inland green. The course is only some five minutes' walk from the station, which is itself only seven miles from Glasgow. The holes are nine in number, and the hazards excellent. [North British. 162 The Golfer's Guide Leven. I REPRODUCE a plan of these popular Fife links and append a pretty full description, as the course lias been recently altered. DESCRIPTION OF Till-: HOLES. I. The famous first hole is a sporting one in good truth. The first hazard—-under your very nose—is infamous Scoonie Burn itself, which, though sometimes yellow as Factolus, and at oilier times black as Styx, is always prolific in queet smells. Scocmie frequently forms the subject of conversation among golfers; but I am not aware that, with the exception of the present writer, any one has ever cared or dared to make it the theme of song. Rabelais informs us, with perfect calmness, that sparrows will not drink unless you bob them on the tail: you might bob until you were black in the face before a Leven sprug would touch a mouthful of S, B. Father Matthew bad not a greater abhorrence of B. and S. ; and it would have gone hard indeed with Hero had Lcander lived on the other side of Scoonio Bum. It has the colour of ketchup, the density of pea-soup, and the smell of gaol-fever. It is a curse to its neighbours, an insult to teetotallers and other water-fowl, and a polluted death to jelly-fish and podlies in Largo Day. Slawkenbergius (the man who could smell round a corner) is the only one of whom we wot that could do evun faint justice to this unhallowed stream.

SCOONIK BURN. Ah, Scoonie Burn ! Ah, Scoonie Burn ! The sky is Mecklcss blue ! No dreary shroud of smoky cloud Spreads noisome wing o'er you ! By flower and fern you roll your burn, By links and daisied dell, Fair fields of tilth—then why your i'dlli, And whence your fateful smell? The birds are dumb : that foetid scum Would make a sprug turn blue : The lniirdlii.'sl drake, I trow, would quake At his first smell of you ! The Golfer's Guide 163

The poaching lout, in search of trout, Who steals ('mid silence claustral) To play his pranks along your banks, Wears cotton up his nostril ! The wagtail shrinks before he drinks (With palpitation caudal): The solan goose fears germs are loose, And home (for Bass) doth dawdle. Who'd think an eel so much could feel ? Why, yours can barely wriggle ! Your water-fleas, belike, may sneeze— Egad ! not theirs to giggle ! Oh, Scoonie Burn ! Oh ! Scoonie Burn ! Flow far from Christian ken, To tempt the mouth and slake the drouth Of Burns's Nicky Ben ! For the rest, the course runs over ridges and billowy ground to a very fine, velvety putting-green, fronted by a demonic bunker, that has also in its time formed a frequent subject for conversation among golfers. The green is a plateau with sloping land on each side. On the way, one passes a couple of very judiciously planted wee bunkers—excavated, tradition rightly or wrongly runs, on a suggestion of Tom Morris. 2. This starts over a circus-like valley—•where, in fact, the village games were until recently held—backed by a couple of wholly excellent bunkers, that wink at you with brazen, goggle-eyed effrontery. There- after, when you have crossed a smooth tract of upland, and successfully escaped the snare of a hidden bunker, you land on a first-rate green, surrounded by high ground on each hand. But at the back of this innocent green is a most fell and deadly bunker that has also frequently formed a subject of conversation among golfers. 3. Over this horrid bunker, and away across a level, easy tract, that was at one time marshy, but is now drained. The green is a pretty • little one, with a skilfully planted concealed bunker in front (that might, in my humble opinion, be considerably widened) known as the "Canteen," and the venomous little "Tar-pat" to the south-east. To the south of this section of the course is the famous Piper's Knowe, formerly known as 164 The Golfer's Guide

" Coortin' Brae," before such practices lapsed, either on account (if monotony or a fisherman's bothy, of sternly .simple grace and elegance, that has been recently erected hard by. Of Nelly Peallie, whose valley winds below; I can get trace of no yarn ai all. 4. The " Malakoff" bunker lies a little to the north of the proper line, and a small, concealed, and us yet unnamed one to the south. In front of the green, which is a very beautiful one, and one of the largest, is a knoll with a heavy bunker, which has, however, been .somewhat spoiled by recent tinkering, 5. Another very sporting hole. You must negotiate the uncom- promising Mile Dyke ; a brook that runs about a thousand miles an hour, anil filled with black pit water drained from an entire section; a once heart-breaking sandy ridge, that has now been turfed, cabined, cribbed, and confined to a potty link- bunker io entrap a topped ball; an upland with heiebs and pock-pitted howes; across a valley on to a prepared green of some size.

6. Wo skirt the railway, and must beware the luasoclcy, bunny- tunnelled ground abutting on it. O ver a knoll, with lii'sl-rute concealed bunker behind, and we reach a good enough green. 7. Over a knoll with traps in front, anil a wee water-course known as the "Trows." This is a poetical phrasing of trough, for such it is ; but it, too, has in its time been the subject of conversation entirely out of proportion to its size. 8. Another excellent sporting hole. Again you have to negotiate a brook—" Piggy's Burn " it is culled, in retnatnbranca of a highly prized domestic animal that used to eat acid drops with seeming avidity on Sunday afternoons in old times—and on, with choice of billowy upland or heavily grossed valley. Always, too, you have the malignant railway to the north. Skirting l'iuKy's Huriv Jacques Strop and Robert Macaire—the villainous Station Road winds in naked and unabashed effrontery. Queen Mary, I understand, used to como down this way for a round when staying at Lundin Castle. (It might be interesting to ask the Town Clerk of Largo about this. I live rather too near him myself; but some South-country golfer might do so—by letter, of course.) The " Major " is a famous bunker on the face of the upland, anil so called after a golfer well known on many greens, Major, now Colonel Uoolhby. As to the putting-green itself, the less said the 1letter. The Golfer's Guide 165 ICG The Golfer's Guide

9. This is an easy hole, but a rather balking hunker has been recently let in at the foot of the spur that trends from the railway southward. The green has been newly made, and is bounded on the north by the fateful railway. 10. We retrace our steps westward, but strike south of the outgoing course. The course is simple enough, but a dangerous bunker has lately been deftly let in immediately in front (if the green, that may cause (rouble in summer, when the ground is baked. Over-driving here is absolutely filial, for you either go over cliff down to the sea-shore, or, to west or north, into almost equally dangerous valleys. From the green itself, beautiful views may be had of the Firth and queenly Edinburgh ; and if you are playing the stroke game anil your adversary have landed down on the shore some 70 or 80 feet beneath, you can enjoy the view and a pipe or two with much placid pleasure. But we must admit that more than one friendship of years has been severed at this hole. 11. We drive from a considerable height—say, 7° or 80 feet—over a. heavy grassed valley, and our old friend Piggy's Hum with its attendant friend. The hole is a sporting one, and requires carefulness in the approach, as the Trows brooklet meanders alongside the putting-green on its way to Piggy's bosom. This once marshy and llowery tract, with all its dainty suggestions of silver Avon and sweet Avoca, has since been christened Mesopotamia—by a precentor, no doubl. 12. Tin's is an easy hole, but a skew bunker has been dug (hat deserves more praise than it has yet received. 13. We now drive along a benly upland above the sea-shore to a pretty newly laid green, in front of which a bunker has been cannily let in. 14. This is one of the most sporting holes we have. You require to negotiate burn and Mile Dyke, as there is no dodging them. The putting- green is an excellent one. 15. Easy, but a good concealed bunker. Home roughish helchg and howes, hut excellent putting-green. 16. Some dangerous bunkers, but beautiful little putting-green on upland. 17. Good green, but with the dread railway behind. 18. Perhaps the most sporting in Scotland, with bunkers galore, and fateful Scoonie that, must be negotiated at the far end. The putting- green is a beautiful one; and to the west stands the handsome new club-house of the Innerleven.

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The Innerleven club-house, of which we reproduce a perspective, by the architect, Mr. Gillespie of St. Andrews, stands on a charming site at the very west, end (if the links, and overlooks the beautiful Largo Bay of song and story. This club has been long associated with the district) and until a year or two ago undertook the upkeep and maintenance of the links, but these are now in the joint hands of the three local clubs who use the green, and a moderate charge is imposed on all players to meet expenses and rent. The Innerleven Golfing Society was founded, or more probably resuscitated, in 1820, as one of the members has among his family accounts an item, under dale ijCi, of one shilling and three pence paid for a golf club. The club played over the now dead Innerleven or Dubbieside Links, of which Dr. Graham has so often sung, until 18G7, when they crossed the rivet to the present well-known green. The names of most of the leading families in the district appear upon the roll at one time or another—the Weinysses of Weniyss Castle, who were the lairds of the old links, Anslrulhcrs of Balcaskie, Oswalds of Dunnikier,

Bulfours of Balbirnie, Bethunes of Blebo, Bethunes of Balfour, Rintouls of Lahill, Christies of Durie, Gilmour of Montravo (the last two are owners of the present green)) and so on ; and it seems probable thai the coming years will bring an even advanced prosperity, I may say, for the benefit of those interested in the district, that in Golf for 30th June and 23rd July of last year, there appeared a pretty full note from the old club records for the first half century ofils career. There is also an excellent ladies' links to the north of the railway of the full eighteen holes. It is believed to he the best ladies' green in the country, and is certainly far and away (ho most sporting, It is ricli in hazards of every kind, and ample scope is given for iron-play. A pretty rustic club-house has also been erected. On the other side of the Mile Dyke also Mr. tlilniour has laid out a twelve-hole course for ladies on his own estate. This also lies to the north of the railway, and is in the nature of the hazards and quality of the green very similar to that of the Leven ladies. [North British. Linlithgow. Tins nine-hole course, which was laid mil by Willie Park, jut),, on the Garngath range of hills, is very sporting and has most of the usual inland hazards. The Golfer's Guide 169

No town in Scotland excels " the faithful loun" in historic interest. Sir David Lindesay warbles :— "Adieu, Lithgow, whose palyce of pleasance Micht be ane pattern in Portlrigall or France." Hither, too, came the ever-famous apparition to warn James IV. of fatal Flodden. And whal of immortal Binvty, the hero of the hay-cart? Surely his motto, Virlute Doloqvc, would have appealed to Allan Robertson. Queen Mary was, as everybody knows, born here, and must many a time in her childhood have heard the fairy music on Binny Craig. The following ryhme is very popular, especially in Peebles :— " Glasgow for bells, Lithgow for wells, Falldrk for beans and peas, Peebles for clashes and lees I" [North British.

Linton (West).

A NINE-HOLE course on the farm of North Slipperfield upon a spur of the I'entlands. It is about three-quarters of a mile north-west of the village, and not much further from Broomlec Station. It lies 1000 feet above sea-level, and the air is very invigorating indeed. [North British.

Lochearnhead,

THIS excellent little eight-hole course was opened so recently as last summer, and has become very popular. [Caledonian.

Lochgilphead.

THIS course scarcely calls for special note. Some of the holes are sporting, and a very pleasant round, indeed, may be had. It may alleviate the not unnatural anxiety of the friends of English golfers who are travelling in the North, to learn that the Argylc and Bute District Asylum for the Insane is situated here. [Steamer. 170 The Golfer's Guide

Lockerbie.

THIS nine-hole course, belonging to the Annandale Club, lies on the slope of Lockerbie Hill—of old the largest sheep and lamb farm in Scotland. The view is charming—Criffel, the beautlftil AUandale valley, and Lochmaben and its lochs. The hazards are roads, whins, quarries, marshes, and plantation. The "Lockerbie Lick" dales back to the battle of Dryfe Sands, 1593, and has not (us yet) any recorded connection with golf. [Caledonian.

Lochmaddy. AN excellent nine-hole course has been recently opened at Lochmaddy, and has rapidly risen in favour with the residents and tourists. Access is by Strorae Ferry and steamers. [Highland and Steamer.

Lossiemouth. TINS excellent dghtsen-hole course is fast taking a leading place among the Northern greens. It is only live minutes'walk from Ihe station, where there is a good hotel, and the village itself is only five miles from Elgin by mil. The course is two miles in length and coasts the sea. it has the usual seaward hazards. [Highland.

Lothianburn. THE Scotsman of 2nd April, 1894, reports the Spring Meeting of this club at Swanflton on the previous Saturday, and that the green, in spite of its newness, was in capital order, the general opinion being that, with a little more play, it will be one of the best inland courses in the country. The fourth hole, on a slope, was found to be very difficult, some of the competitors taking as many as eleven to it. The green takes its name from the romantic burn which Hows from the north spur of the I'entlands towards Edinburgh. It is a course of the full number of eighteen holes, some two miles from Morningsidc Station, and should have a splendid future before it. The Golfer's Guide 171

Melrose. is a household word to every tourist, and the Scot who has not seen the Abbey by moonlight, or, still better, gazed at it in the attitude which Sir Walter's humble friend, the custodier of the venerable pile, was, according to Washington Irving, accustomed to recommend to visitors as furnishing a surprising and pleasing variety to its appearance, ought to be kicked. The course is one of nine holes upon Dingleton Common, about half a mile from the station, and is improving year by year j but a few additional hazards might be judiciously introduced, with certainly one hunker in honour of famous Michael Scott and his demon steed. A veritable enchanted land ! Here you have True Thomas's place of sojourn till he was summoned back to his true home. Think of it—the Huntly Burn, the Rhymer's Glen, the Eildon Hills. It is the 11 Kennoquhair" of the A bbot, and Ihe resling-place of Brucc's heart and all the dead Douglases—small wonder the very monks were themselves warriors and eyery friar " stout, derff and herdy." In connection with the famous E window of which Sir Walter sang, there is a variant of the Roslin 'prentice legend. [North British.

Methil. THIS thriving Fife port has also fallen a victim to the prevailing epidemic. Its little green is not, perhaps, all that could be wished, but it will with time afford a capital afternoon's pastime. The port itself is already the chief one in Fife for coal expc»rt, and the harbour is in course of large extension to meet clamant demand. That the village itself is of extreme antiquity is unquestioned, but until recently it was somniferous, decadent, and deadly dull. Now it is throbbing with the active life-blood of its new prosperity. Its most famous inhabitant, so far as the golfer is concerned, was Tlmnnmy-cap, a ghost known and widely respected throughout the kingdom of Fife. During his sojourn in this world he was a wood contractor, and, having been financially disappointed by his laird, he put an end to himself in the quaint red house that used to stand at the head of the bonny old harbour. Here he used subsequently to hold high revel of a dark and 172 The Golfer's Guide windy night with the Uuckhaven ghost, Aulil Mnillie, an old lady of whom I am sorry to say I can learn nothing definite, except that during lifetime she had an excellent taste and varied experience in gin. The old Innerleven Links used to extend from this wee loun of Methil westward to Leven Water. [North British. Millport. THE course is one of nine holes, ami has during last winter been extended towards Fintry Bay in order to avoid the awkward crossing which previously existed. The hazards are numerous and placed with great judgment. Although instituted only a little over live years ago, the chili already numbers 104 members. The links are within ten minutes' walk of the Old Pier. There is an admirable service of steameig, owned by the Caledonian Railway Company, with about a dozen arrivals daily via Wemyss Bay. • The links are being every season more largely taken advantage of by the natives of Cumbrae and the adjacent island of Great Britain. Moffat. Tins nine-hole course is laid out on the slope of a slight hill just outside of the town. The hazards are of the usual inland kind with burns and marshes. The view.s of Moffat and ils charming environments could not well be surpassed. "Aye ready" was the town motto, and stirring times it saw in the olden time with bale-fires on every hill. Convivial golfers will be pleased to hear that one of the finest convivial songs in the world, "Willie Brewed a Feck o' Maul," was composed here. [Caledonian. Montrose. THERB is an exhaustive and thoroughly appreciative description of this line North-country green in Mr. Hutchinson's "Famous Golf Links." One of his statements has, at nil events, the merit cif boldness : "Though the Monlrose course is admitted by all but the most devoted patriots to be behind St. Andrews in excellence, it is undoubtedly one of the Ihri-'c best in Scotland." There is a delicious opening here for veritable " wigs on the green." We do not propose to discuss the merits of the premier green and Monlrose in these pages for obvious reasons; but surely we cannot leave the matter in better hands than those of Old Tom and his rival Bob Dow (whose likeness I reproduce on p. 20). The Golfer's Guide 173

They seem to be fighting the bat'tlea of their respective links with varying success, and I have little doubt that it is the general wish that they both be spared for many another bout, with a fair field and no favour. But, in this connection (" wigs on the green "), it is vastly pleasing to find Mrs. Twcedie—vide Golf, 14th November, 1890—giving us a quotation from Sir Robert Gordon (1630) to this effect: "About this town" (Dornoch) " along the sea-coast are the fairest and largest linkes or green fieldes of any pairl of Scotland. Fitt for archery, gofling, rytling, and all other exercises, they doe surpasse the fisldes of Montrose or St. Andrews." We really hope this momentous subject will not be allowed to die untimely. The notes of the connection of the famous Marquis of Montrose with the links are of interest; but even here Dornoch has the better of it, fur Mrs. Tweedie claims authentication that Lord Stratbnaver golfed at Dornoch three hundred years ago—say half a century earlier. Let us note in passing that the price of the ball was five shillings in Montrose's lime. The course is one of eighteen holes, with the usual seaward hazards, anil ample accommodation may be had in the town for visitors. We must find space for the following yarn of an apparition, because it directly affects the links, and may be compared with the well-known anecdote of Bishop Gavin Hamilton. David Lyell, the last Episcopalian clergyman, had been at one time a Presbyterian. Walking on the links about twilight he saw a woman in white standing. When he approached she disappeared, but on the place where she had stood lie saw written, as with a staff on the sand, "Sentenced and condemned." (This occurred near a hole on the outward round, well known to the Town Clerk.) He went home, sickened, and died in a few days. Fortunately there scents at present but little likelihood of the fulfil- ment of the old ryhme :—

" Bonnie Munross will lie a moss, Dundee will be dung doon, Forfar will be Forfar still, And Brechin a braw burgh toun,"

[Caledonian and North British. 174 The Golfer's Guide Monifieth. THROOGH the courtesy of the late lamented Mr. DrijMttie, who acted as hon. secrelavy and treasurer for the Panmure Club for over twenty years, we are able to reproduce a .sketch of this fine eighteen-hole course. The links are only six miles, or 20 minutes by rail, from Dundee, and in the village there is ample accommodation for visitors. The Royal Hotel close to the' links is a good one. The turf is excellent, and the course has recently been lengthened, with an increase of hazards. Rather .singularly the father of both Panmure and Inner- leven Clubs is the same—Mr. David Peter, lie was one of the original members of the 1'anmure, and joined the Innerleven in 1842. [Caledonian and North British. Nairn. Tins fine eigh teen-hole course, of some three miles in length, is laid out on the coast. The hazards are whins and bunkers, ami the green ranks deservedly high among those of the North. The accommodation in the town is excellent. The .story of Nairn and its neighbours—Cawdor, Darnaway, Find- horn, and so forth'—is a long and thrilling one. The interest of many golfers, no doubt, centres in Bracklu, a short four miles away; but, to me personally, Isobel Qowclie and the other ladies of Auldearne, who achieved such immortal fame in 1662, have always seemed the most interesting people of the district. It is with unfeigned regret that we compulsorily omit a few details of this illustrious lady's deeds; but we should never forgive ourselves if we passed over in silence and without a nod of approval two of her imps—Robert the Jakis, and Saunders the Red Reaver. What a capital name the former would be for some of those caddies who seem to consider it part of their duty to enforce on ordinary man the memory of the primal curse ! [Highland. Newburgh. This nine-hole course is near the river Vlhan and the sea. It is twelve miles and a half from Aberdeen, and the route is by 'bus to Ellon, and thence by private conveyances. The course is a sporting one. It was in Ellon that Skinner wrote " Tullocbgoriim," according to Hums, " the best Scotch song." [North of Scotland. The Golfer's Guide 17.L linMIElETU Tata/ Length of M U N t r r E. r it. ^eas Ma-^

CfjBUItH HOLC 176 The Golfer's Guide I North Berwick. THROUGH tha courtssy of Mr, St. Clair Cunningham I have Leon enabled to reproduce an excellent plan of this famous green, and • Mr. Ken- has kindly undertaken the description, [North British. Newton more. A NINE-HOLE course has been opened near the station of this name on the Highland Railway and promises to become extremely popular. It is near the famous Water of Spey—a. name sacred to anglers, painters (alike of the human nose and all the dainty variety of river scenery), besides lovers of the stately dance, and witches. [Highland. Nigg* THE Castle-Craig Club have opened a new nine-hole course not far from Nigg Station on the Highland Line. It is skilfully planned with many a hazard. The only ugly thing about Nigg that I know of is its name. H once boasted a holy well sacred to St. Fiacre (probably the first cyclist), but the modern wheelmen don't seem to set so much value by this beverage as the men of old. [Highland. Oban,

I RBI1KOIHH 'Kn sketch of the new course, which is beautifully situated on Glen-GniUen Estate, within tea minutes' walk of the town. The coufsa is one of nine holes and rich in hazards, and a serviceable club- house has been recently erected. An anonymous scribe sneers that folk only come to Oban for the sake of going somewhere else. With us this means the links. Johnson and Hoz/y were here, so I fancy we may i assume the famous sun' still was even then in operation. [Caledonian. Orkney. THE green is within ten minutes' walk of the historic town of Kirkwall, and the club already numbers forty members. For football Kirkwall sts been long famous. Every New Year's Day the ball is set a-going at the Town Cross in the immemorial match between the town's folk and the Northern islesmen. In some ways this is a pity. For what a partner in an uphill foursome St. Magnus would have made ! it is admitted that he was proficient in the various languages necessary at that time for ecclesiastical discipline. But, merely put to the genial golfer conundrum-wise, what language would Si. Magnus have used towards a partner who bunkered him twice in one hole? You, Kiader, and I know! [Steamer. I The Golfer's Guide 177

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, .; 178 The Golfer's Guide Peebles. THIS nine-hole; course reflects the greatest credit on Willie Turk, jun., who planned it. It lies on the Morning Hill, a mile south of the town, and has charming views of the Tweed valley and Ecldlestone Water. The turf isold,and thehazardsare whins, quarries, dykes, woods, and water. " (!i'e me Peebles for pleasure " is now a golfer's motto. The town has heen noted for its gay festivity from the time of James I. and his Ptblis to the Play, Even the clergy, if we may credit the Tales of the Three Priestis, were merry old souls. And why not ? The pleasanlest partner I know is of the cloth ; and, if so lie that anathema come in, he designedly, hut very properly, always leaves it to me—knowing full well—just so ! [Caledonian and North British. Perth. THE game has been played in the Fair City from time immemorial upon the North Inch, familiar lo all readers of Sir Walter as the scene of the bloody clan-fight, in which sturdy Hal o' the Wynd did such blood-and-thunder work. Part of the course is very sporting, witli whins, burns, and what not; and when the Tay is in flood it rushes down with an enthusiasm worthy of the inspired genius who composed the town slogan. In fact, St. John's tounhas always had occasion to he proud of its waters and their eccentric and somewhat Satanic capers in the matter of inundations. An old Gaelic prophecy runs: " Great Tay of the waves will sweep Perth bare." Or take the Lowland rhyme :— "Says the Shochie to the Ordie, ' Where shall we meet ?' 'At the bonny cross of St. Johnstoun, When a' men are fast asleep.' " The last line has a devilish suggestion about it, worthy of the chap who invented the stymie, or even Allan Robertson when he introduced cleeks for approaching instead of the harmless baffy ; or, let us say, of the Friarton Hole itself, in which the diver found the long-sunk bell with the devil and his dam making porridge in it. There are, in fact, so many other yarns about Perth that those in connection with the game have scant chance of a fair hearing; and it Is quits a common thing, and in nowise held either discourteous or unwarranted, when a fellow insists on recapitulating the details of an extraordinary round he had done last Tuesday afternoon, say, to bid him seek tho Friarton Hole, The Golfer's Guide 179 180 The Golfer's Guide

So far as age goes, few Scotch towns rival Perth. Neckhatn, of Cireneester (1217), concocted a distich, which wu thus translated i— "Great Tay, through I'erth, through tcmn, through country Hies, Perth the whole country with her weal th supplies." As to the yarns, most of them —the warning of James I. and his subsequent murder, despite heroic Catherine Douglas, the Gowrie Conspiracy, John Knox and his improvements in ecclesiastical architec- ture, Edward III. dirking his brother John before the high altar of St. John's for his round over the West-country greens, and so forth—are so familiar that 1 dare not recapitulate them here. In fuel, all the leading men of their day—William the Lion, Bruce, Edward I., Stewarts and their followers, mule and female, and ()U1 Noll himself— have l>een over these famous links. I have always suspected it was the latter who invented the " St. Jolinsloun tippet" for dub and ball makers; but it may have been merely a re-enactment of previous wise legislation. The following, however, is of special interest to golfers. At the junction of the Watergate and High Street a marble tablet on the front of a house notes that: " Here stood the Castle of the (ireen, an attaint house in which golfers used to keep their clubs and halls. The house now occupying the site was built in 1788, and on clearing the site for its erection, two underground chambers were found, . . . the remains of an ancient British temple, said by Holinshed to have been founded at Perth by a grandson of King Lear, and traditionally reported to have preceded the Castle of the (Ireen on its site." [Caledonian, North British, and North of Scotland.

Peterhead, I HAVB the pleasure of reproducing a sketch of the course. Although this thriving community have only recently accepted the game as an occasional interlude to their more serious work in the deep waters, they have done so with the characteristic energy that made them the dread of every bottle-nose that swam the ocean in old times. And every Southern golfer, who has the least tendency to accept such a feature as savouring of personal ornament, had better pass on further north. [North of .Scotland. The Golfer's Guide 181

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Prestwick. THROUGH the courtesy of the hon. secretary we are enabled to reproduce a recent tracing of this famous Western green. Although of so comparatively recent institution asIS51, the Prestwick Club was not long in coming to the front, and, as Mr. Hutchinson in his thoroughly appreciative article upon these links puts it, assuming in the West of Scotland much tlie satnejposition as St. Andrews holds in the Kast. The Prestwick Club has done a great deal for the encouragement of the game, and as early m'lheir history as 1857 we find them, acting in concert with other older clubs, formally broaching tire proposal for an inter-club tournament, which, as a fact, look shape and was played uL St. Andrews. 182 'J'he Golfer's Guide

Again, we find Lhom in i8fio Instituting a compet ition for the famous Champion licit that was played fur annually over their links till 1S70, when it became Young Tom's properly. And since then it. has always held its place of honour among the greens over which the Champion Cup is played for. The green itself lias been again and again described in terms of enthusiastic eulogy, and its burn and dread "Himalayas" and "Cardinal" are familiar words to many golfers who have: never had the privilege of a round over the famous Ayrshire course. In the records of the game it ia associated with many a mutch of thrilling interest; and of the portraits which we reproduce, two of the most interest to many will probably be those of O)hl and Young Tom, each duly girt with the ever-famous 1'restwick belt of honour. It seems admitted as a fact that the game used to be played somewhere in the district in very old times ; and a Capital note has been reproduced again and again of a match "for his nose between a monk of Crossraguel and a Lord of Culzean." It would be vastly entertaining if some of our modern champions—whether amateur or professional— Would reintroduce a stake of this kind. " One for his nob" would be a gracious tribute from the golfer to an excellent fireside game that lias undeservedly lapsed into comparative desuetude let us hope for a lime only—ever-memorable cribbage, and rife with meaning never guessed by the harum-scarum old girls and their elderly associates in tepid plunging. It would be, I think, to impart a new interest to the ancient and more or less Royal game were one to hear, on the conclusion of a well-fought single, the brawny putter-out pass the word lo his depressed comrade: "And now, Mr. Macpherson, I'll trouble you for your nose !" (I cannot find trace of the great Slawkcnbergius having ever risked his famous trunk over a putt.) Krielly, to the description of the typical I'reslwiek golfer ~" a lmll-neckit, hog-baekit, bandy-leggit chiel, and shapes fine for a gowfer "-the appreciative historian would add comparative disregard of nasal welfare. [Caledonian, North British, and Soulh-Weslern. Prestwick St. Nicholas. WLLY this excellent green has elected Si. Nicholas as ils patron saint is not clear to the outsider, as although there are several legends of sweet savour appertaining to him, such as those in connection with the The Golfer's Guide 183

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murdered schoolboys whom he restored to life, or the three hapless maidens whom he saved from aycl direr fate, it must be borne in mind that he is also, along with St. Disinas, the patron saint of thieves ; and, of course, as to his still more famous namesake, the prudent golfer will prefer to say as little as may be. The course, which is of eighteen holes, stretches along the shore to the south of its sister green, which, in the nature of its beautiful turf and many formidable hazards, it much resembles. Queensferry (South). Tins new nine-hole course was laid out last year by Willie Park, and has some capital hazards, It is only ten minutes' walk from Dalmeny Station, and should prove a boon to the Edinburgh golfer. It is just as it should be that the little town, which is associated in the minds of many of us with the great Monkbarns, should at length have a golf course, for was it not he who said : " I thank God that my man of business still wears an equilateral cocked hat, has a house in the Old Town, is as much afraid of horses as I am myself, plays at golf of a Saturday, goes to the Kirk of a Sunday, and in respect lie has no partner hath only his own folly to apologise for " ? [North British. Roberton. Tins new nine-hole course is only some two and a half miles from Lamington .Station, and the nearest hotel is at Abtngton, [Caledonian. Rosslynlee. THIS nine-hole course is yearly improving, thanks to its excellent old hill turf, and ought to be better known to the thousands of tourists who yearly flock to haunted Roslin and caverned Iiawthornden. There are

stations at Rosslynlee and Roslin Castle, and the drive by road is full of interest. Every schoolboy knows the story of the princely St. Clairs, and has cursed in his hours of privacy the lugubrious lay of Rosabelle ; but the battle yam of famous Roslin fight, when the Scots, under buirdly John Comyn and Simon Fraser, walloped our ancient foe thrice in one day, is pleasant reading, say, after some of Mr. Hall's or Mr. Hilton's capers, As to the threadbare myth of the 'Prentice Pillar, the only

; point that seems worthy of note is the ornamentation of the capitol with 'Abraham offering up Isaac to the music: of a bagpipe—in sympathy with which of the two the verger professes not to know. [North British. The Golfer's Guide 185

Rothesay. THIS popular Clyde watering-place has also been smitten with golf fever, and has laid out a green on Westland Farm, within fifteen minutes1 walk of the town. The communication with Glasgow by train and steamer could scarcely be improved. [Steamers—various.

Ruthwell. THIS new eighteen-holc course, laid out by Willie Femie on the Solway shore, only requires to be better known to ensure its lasting popularity. The environments are full of interest historically, and the view is charming. The old cross is familiar to all archreologists, and those interested in finance will be pleased to hear that the first savings bank in Scotland was established here. [South-Western.

St. Andrews. THROUGH the courtesy of the hon. secretary of the Royal and Ancient, we reproduce a map of this, the most famous of all greens. It is understood that a new relief course is being formed, but it is uncertain when it will be completed. I have also the pleasure of reproducing in line a very interesting daguerreotype of the links in old days while the modest Union Parlour was yet to the fore and the modern glories undreamt of; and in others of the groups will be seen the earlier club-house. Another may also interest many. We head it Crossing the Swilcan, and such of the names as I have been able to ascertain are given. The late Mr. Clark on p. 182 has a pretty sketch of the old bridge by Mr. Hodge, but ours is from a different point of view. The links themselves have been so often described that it would be a mere waste of time to dally with the subject here. It is, probably, doing no injustice to others to say that this is the model green of the world, after which all endeavour, more or less, to mould themselves, and even the names and characters of many of its hazards are familiar to hundreds of golfers who have never visited the old grey city by the sea. 180 The Golfer's (undo

The record was in 1889 reduced by Hugh Kirkaldy to 73; and whether or not we are to understand that this again is to be held as broken by Professor Tait's son's recent score of 72, I am not aware. Mr. Fleming says that the earliest document relating to the "Linkis of Sanctandrois" is dated 25th January, I552> and in this Archbishop Hamilton acknowledges "licience anil tollerance" of the Council and community to stock the links with rabbits, while the Council are careful to reserve the rights of the community to pasture, cut divots, play golf, football and other games. Here, too, as elsewhere, the Kirk Session (1598) had to deal with golfing Sabbath-breakers, the. very ciders neglecting their duties in the Session to practise the game. (I am sure the reader will have great difficulty in believing this possible of any elder.) Let us also note that in the beginning of the century the keeper was either n Robertson or Morris—names always held in high honour by their townsmen. We learn that about 1750 balls were threepence or fourpence and in 1805 tenpence. And while on the subject of cost, a note in Golf of 22nd December last gives an excerpt from the rales of the Old Burgess Society for 1773, enacting that no member shall pay the caddies more than one penny per round ; and further that " no golfer shall, under any pretence whatever, give any old balls to the caddies; and iftheydo, they shall for every ball given away forfeit sixpence to Lhe treasurer." The last provision, I confess, I don't quite follow. We have dealt elsewhere with some of the famous old players. There is also a ladies' course, but it is scarcely worthy of the capital of Golf. [North British.

Selkirk. I HAVH the pleasure of reproducing a plan of this nine-hole green, ll is three-quarters of a mile from (own, and is considered by those who know H to be one of the very best of our inland links. The turf is fine, the putting-greens excellent, and play can be carried on throughout the year—which is not always possible on inland courses. The record for the eighteen holes is 76, by Mr. John Connuchic The view is wide, and the scenery remarkably beautiful. We wish all success I The Golfer's Guide 187

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on the golfing green, as elsewhere, to the descendants of the warlike and patriotic burghers who fought go bravely at fatal Flodden. " Up wi' the Souters <>' Selkirk,

And up wi' a' the braw lads That sew the single-soled shoon." [North British.

Shetland. THI8 sporting course has one singular fact in connection with it, viz. that you reach it by boat. It is laid out on the island of Bressay, about a mile from Lerwick. Rather a sporting shot would be over to the famous Noss—especially if you had Norna of the Fitful H ead as partner. The Noss is a wee but high island with a flat summit and perpendicular cliffs on all sides, with which communication is, or, at any rate, used to be, held from Bressay by rope and cradle. This would lie the best putting-green in Scotland, if Norna allowed you to cross in safety. [Steamers.

Skelmorlic. THIS popular "West-country watering-place can now boast of a green. It is of nine holes and laid out on the farm of Beilhglass about a mile from Wemyss Bay Station. The Wemyss Bay Hydropathic is within a quarter of a mile of the green, and there is a good hotel at Wemyss Bay. [Steamers.

South Uist. TINS beautiful eighteen-hola course was laid OUl by Tom Morris so lately as 1891 In the immediate neighbourhood of the Lochboisdale Hotel, The links lie along a most beautiful silver strand on which the Atlantic itself buuls. The course is rich in hazards, and must ultimately establish a place among the leading Western links. Flora Maedonald was born within hail of the links, and just across the island is Prince Charlie's Cave, of which we have all read. [Oban and Steamer. The Golfer's Guide 189

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/ y> 190 The Golfer's Guide Stevenston. THIS Ardeer Golf Club lias fairly established itself among Ayrshire clubs. The links are on the coast, some two miles from Ardrossan, and the club-house is close to the stations of both Glasgow and- South- western and Caledonian Railways. There are nine holes, and the turf is good and the hazards are many. [Caledonian and South-Western, Stirling, Tins nine-hole green is situated in the King's Patk, and although the hazards are comparatively rare the turf is excellent. This famous King's Park is mentioned in Lindesay's Papiitgo: " Ailew fair Snowdoim, with thy tourls hie, Thy Clmpill Royall, Park, and Taliill Rounde, May, June and July wald I dwell in thee War I ane man, to heir the birdes sound, Qvihilk doth agane thy Royall Rocke resound." Another name of Royal Stirling seems specially appropriate for many a golfer's knowe, Mons Dolorum. And no less valuable should lie the motto, Tam arte qttam marie, of Ihe descendants of ever-famous "Pin" Wright, who, on hearing Wallace's horn, duly " loussed the pin " of old Stirling brig. But the truth is that every inch is of interest —deathbeds of kings and murders by them, not to speak of amours countless. And its sieges ! Just think of heroic Oliphant and his scanty 140 against the battled might of England ! The Mote or leading Hill, too, must in its day have been ripe with crowding memories—to the survivor—and which of us of to-day would not gladly give up a week's golf for one small " hurlie-hackit" doun the brae with Lindesay of the Mount ? [Caledonian and North British. Stonehaven. THIS is a.good nine-hole course with the usual seaward hazards. It lies jibout two miles north of Stonehaven, and all trains between Perth and Aberdeen rftop at the station, Famous Dunnollar is worth a Hying visit.

•It is impossible to approve entirely of Wallace's exhaustive treatment ol 'the 4000 Englishmen, but he had considerable cause for irritation at Ayr. As for the Covenanters, it is rare, indeed, that compulsory entertain- ment meets with much gratitude. [Caledonian and North British, The Golfer's Guide 191 S tor noway. THIS nine-hole course is situated on the Melbost Links, some three miles from town. The best way to reach Stornoway is by Strome Kerry and steamers. It seems odd that Mr. Black has omitted to mention whether Sheila was a golfer, [Highland. Strathpeffer. THIS course was opened in June, 1888, about ten minutes1 walk from the famous Wells. It is about one and a quarter miles round, but is open to considerable improvement. The waters should in no case be taken mixed without consulting the nearest distiller. [Highland. Schiehallion. THIS course was opened in August, 1891, within the shadow of lofty Schiehallion, and within sound of the famous Dunalastair Kails. The grass is short and springy ; and there are bunkers, burns, bracken, and heather galore. The mountain is only 3547 feet in height, but the course to the top and back affords innumerable hazards of a quaint and unusual character, and can be safely recommended to all in search of moderate exercise. Tain. THESE links were laid out by Tom Morris in 1890, upon the Morich More, due south across the Kirth from Dornoch Links and a mile or so east of Tain. The course is one of twelve holes, and is liberally supplied with whin, bent, and bunkers. "A curious feature of the course," says Mr. Cromb, "and one that shows its thoroughly sporting nature, is the fact that of the twelve holes only two can be seen from the tee as the player drives towards them, while in the case of six of them the flag remains invisible till the player comes well within iron reach of the disc." The hotel accommodation is first-class. Golf and horse-racing used to be carried on by the inhabitants in old times upon the present links long before the present revival. About the centre of them is the " Gallows Hill," which exercised such a beneficial influence in the neighbourhood of old times. Of a like beneficial influence nowadays is, no doubt, the famous Glenmorangie distillery, which is also in the immediate vicinity, and dedicated to St. Duffus, the patron saint of the town and club. . [Highland. 102 Th« Golfarii Gidda Taynuill. THIS green is Increasing in popularity, and deservedly so. It is close to the railway Station of iho name, twelve miles froii) Oban. The hatsards are heath and moron, Tin- Kanery, it is almost needless to add, la among (he moit Impressive in the country, lying, as it does, under the shadow of Ben Cruachau. [Caledonian. TayporL. THIS come if u private one about a alia east of iho Tayporl Railway Station! It is a capital green. [North British, Tighnabruaich. Tins lovely watering-place in the Kyles of ilute, not to be behind-hand with Its netghboun, 1ms m last been provided with a golf course, although one of only nine holes. Ii lies within easy walking distance e from Tlghnabrualcr t-• Auchsnlochen ami Ktun t Pier- and commands a aupcrb view of the Kyiet, Ascog Loch, Loch Fyne, etc. Conveyances from TighnabrUaich Pier i>uss the courw daily. [Steamers. Troon, IT Is with much pleasure thai we reproduce the plan of this Important Ayrshire course through tilt: courtesy ofthe hon. secretary. Compared with its next-door neighbour, famous Prettwiok, Troon is a mere infant, but, In energy ami the enthusiasm tliut commands success, a veritable niant. Although instituted so recently as 1878, the club already numbers 550 members, and lias done an Immensity of good in the Interests of the Royal game. Mr. Hutchinson, in one of his kindly and appreciative articles, gives special credit to the Troon putting- greens; and j^oes the length of saying that the eighteenth is absolute perfection. But the truth Is that, all round, the course is an excellent one. The record is held by Hie famous club professional, Willie Fernie, of whom we reproduce an excellent likeness in the Lythain group. The nearest railway station is Troun, on the Glasgow and South- western system, within an hour's journey from Glasgow, for which special rules nre granted. From the Station, 'buses run U> the links in a lew minutes' time. The cluli-house is one of the best in Scotland, and commands a glorious view—this, in feet, lining a characteristic of 0) •oO £ I ill The Golfer's Guide most of the Ayrshire greens. Th« secretary Iws alto very kindly fur- nighed us with a copy of the olub rales, bul there is comparatively little of special legislation. [North Iiritish and South-Westero.

Uddingston. UDDINOSTON may be said to ba practically another suburb of Glasgow, and Its green earinol fail to find newly support as ii becomes more widely known. |.< SaJedonlon and North British,

Wemyss.

THIS course is a narrow strip of turf hetween the Oustle and the village of East Wemyss, about three-quarters of a mile long. To the north it is bounded by precipitous banks of considerable height] and to the south by a rocky shore. It is u difficult course, with quaint golfing round corners, and over hills, trees, caves, anil SO on. These eaves are well worthy of note, from the outside specially! and the castle. Itself is of great antiquity and built on A most commanding site. Its ghost is u (Ircen Lady, the favourite colout of our country- women in this development ; and there was formerly a prophetic tree (as elsewhere) that foretold the death of an heir by shedding a branch. The family of Wemyss is not. only one of the oldest in Scotland, but. its story is one of the most Interesting. Their descent from the famous Thane of Fife seems unquestioned. They have in the castle a silver basin, given in 1290 by the King of Norway to Sir Michael de Wemyss, the fellow-ambassador of Sir Michael Scott of Balwearis, sent to bring Princess Margaret home; the Wemyss of the time foredreamed of the battle of Largs—all- down the stirring paga of Scots story you will find them to the fore. Briefly, they appear in our history even before the time of Old 1'hilp ; but; it is pleasant to read that many of them were excellent golfers in their day, us beseemed the lairds of old Innerleven Links. Besides their own Green Lady (all golfers worth twopence take an interest in ghosts), the Wemysses have in t wo of their villages ghostly ovs—" Thrummy-Cap " of Mclhil, better known since he left this The Golfer's Guide 195 world for parts unknown, and " Aukl Maillie," of Buckhaven, of whom I regret to say that all I can learn definitely is that when in life she had a delicate laste in gin. [North British.

West Kilbride. THIS nine-hole course was recently laid out by Tom Morris, about a mile and a quarter from the railway station, and does him infinite credit. As with all the Ayrshire greens, the views are superb. The turf is fine, and there are many sporting hazards. [Sou tl) -Western.

Wick. THROUGH the courtesy of the secretary we are able to reproduce a sketch of this very interesting nine-hole course ; and I have also to thank him for the following description :— "The links skirt the beautiful Bay of Ackergill about three miles from the town of Wick ; and from the course a magnificent view is to be had of the imposing castles of Sinclair and Girnigoe, the former seat of the Earls of Caithness. This is perhaps the most fascinating and picturesque ruin in Scotland. Close to the course stands the well-known residence of the Dunbar family, Ackergill Tower, one of the grandest and most commanding seats in the North. " It is a nine-hole course at present, measuring about one and a half miles, but the ground is unlimited. The turf is fine and short, and the soil sandy. The bunkers are well placed and natural, and while some of the holes are comparatively easy, others are regular sporting holes; and it would be difficult to find a more unique course in the 'Land of Golf.' "A small club-house has recently been erected, and the club has several trophies which are competed for with great enthusiasm. The club is in a most prosperous condition." I have also to thank the secretary, among other courtesies, for information of a club existing at Thurso ; but as the secretary of the latter society has not answered our inquiries, I am unable to give any particulars about the green. From other sources I learn there is a nine- hole course at Reay (Sandside), the access to which is by Thurso. [Highland. The Cloifcr's Guide

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GOLF IN EAST LOTHIAN.

(By the REV. JOHN KERR, Minister of Dirhton.)

[HAT part of the East coast between Dunbar and Aber- lady, which with a bulger-face drives the water of the Firth of Forth over against the shores of Fife, is to the golfer the Garden of Scotland, just as the inland county by its richness is the garden of agricul- ture. In the parish which is the centre of the Imlger-face— Dirleton—an annual match is held in which four gentlemen, well- known golfers, play over five greens in one day. Each green has a full l8-hole course, and only a few of these 90 holes—the first three and the last two at North Berwick—lie outside the boundary of this parish. Can such a grand day be had anywhere else ? Then, besides these, ac the far east you have the fine, breezy links of Dunbar, and at the extreme west the old Prestonpans ..Tliorntree course ; and if the ozone be too strong you can have a game as you breathe the hill-air, under the auspices of the Haddington Club, on the slopes of the Garletons. Golf is no new thing here, but an old, old story. Close by is Archer- field, recalling the Act of the Scots Parliament of 1457 anent Golfe and Archers, that the former be " utterly cryit doune " and that " schutting " be used "at the buttes." Then in the old records of the Kirk Session of Tyninghame we find evidence of the second wave of popularity which seems to have marked the history of golf, when the " maisonis quhy wer bigging the lady's hous" were summoned before the Session for " playing at ye golf in tyme of preiching." They gut off by pleading that " the preiching was either done or neir endit before they went to the lynkis." But at Humbie in 1651 the Kirk Session were more severe ; for on April 27, when no fewer than five culprits were charged with " prophaning of the Lord's Day by playing at the golf," they were 198 The Golfer's Guide all ordained to make public repentance, and Johne Howdan being " ane deacon" was deposed from office. Long before these Cases, which attest the hold that golf had on Ihe common people, we have evidence that the nobility and gentry went in for it, find of the Royal favour which in the earliest times it enjoyed. King James V. seems to have sometimes visited Gosford, and although his contemporaries suggest that in his frequent excursions thereto he had other purposes in view than golf and archery, even granting there were ladies in the question, it is evident that golf on Gosford Links was so much of a fact as to make it a plausible excuse. With many of the tragic events in the career of the unfortunate Mary Queen of Scots, East Lothian is identified. As readers of Sir Waller Scott's Abbot know, one of her faithful adherents was George, fifth Karl of Seton. To his castle, near Cockefizie, Mary seems to have gone after Darnley's murder, a,nd her enemies gave it as a proof of her indifference to his fate that she " was seen playing golf and pall-mall in the fields beside Seton." Further on in our research we come upon a laird of Gosford, who seems to have been a successful player. Under March 2, 1G72, there is entered in the note-book of Sir John Foulis of Ravelston the following : "Lost at golf at Mussleboorgh with Gosford, Lyon, eta, £3, 5s. oil." This was Sir Peter Wedderburn, who became a Lord of Session in 1668. It is interesting, then, to .see that the present family, whose head, the Earl of Wemyss, is a keen golfer, have the Inheritance not only from their own house, but from others who were before them owners of Gosford. One of the most renowned golfers of that generation was Sir David Bftird of Newbyth, who figured successfully in many a great contest. He also inherited the game ; for in the same note-book on April 13, 1G72, there is an entry: "To the boy who carried my clubs when my Lord Register of Newbylh was at the links, £0, 4s. od." " Newbyth " was another East Lothian gentleman, Sir John Baird, who also became a Lord of Session. Both gentle and simple have thus handed down to them in East Lothian the golf as an Ancient and Royal game worthy of their devotion. If the clergy have the memory of old Session doings to warn them of what may happen when too much devotion is given to golf, they also when they themselves become addicted to the game—as some in Bast Lothian arc—may find in the Autobiography of Dr. Carlyle of Inveresk that they have a good example, not only in the case of "Jupiter" The Golfer's Guide 199 himself, who, as " a mighty swiper," was well known in East Lothian, but of John Home, the author of Dotiglas, who was minister of Athelstaneford, and, according to Carlyle, a golfer. In East Lothian, then, just as truly as at Leith, Bruntsfield, St. Andrews, and Blackheath, the game comes down to us with a fine aroma of antiquity. No doubt, here, as elsewhere, the two great agencies in making the game so popular as it has become in our generation were the railways and gutta-percha. But golf is not here, as in many places, the mere outcome of the modern " boom." It is ancient, Royal, venerable.

Dun bar. THE Southron coming North for a round of the Lothian Links would save time by leaving the train at this station and making this his first green. The best of Dunbar is its bracing air. The German Ocean has got the Firth into perfect sanitary condition by the time the Forth gets there ; and of all East coast places commend me to Dunbar for invigorating salt water and sea breeze. A golfer with a large family (as often happens) would benefit the health of the olive branches as well as his own by a season there. At Dunbar golf is kept in its own place ; and that place, the links, is ten minutes' walk from the town, and out of sight. Dunbar was' not made for golf, but golf for Dunbar ; and it is only an appendage to the place, not its chief feature. Once we are at the links we get a good club-house and club maker's shop adjoining ; but all is quiet. No arrangement needed for the starting of couples, no pressing here ! That boy you have got has not the usual knowing look of the caddie, but then you are just to pay sixpence a round for him, so that you need not complain of the want of sparkle in his eye. The course is rough, but the putting-greens are admirable ; and you have to play a dropping-shot well if you are to get on with good scoring. The " Narrows" at No. 3 going out and No. 15 coming home is a caution. It is between the devil and the deep sea you must play—if that be not too strong a word for the policies of Broxmouth Park. The bum, too, comes in to increase the danger, so that the player may reckon this the most trying part of the course. There is an ugly wall to cross at the 5th out and 14th coming home, but otherwise the ground offers plain sailing. From nearly every part of the links the player has 200 The Golfer's Guide the sea in view, and breathes as much ozone as his lungs and heart can desire. It is rich in historical association—with Mack Agnes, Old Noll, and others. To Dunbar's credit, it may be added that living is cheaper than is usual at summer resorts ; and as the fishermen have not given up their fishing for golf, the visitor can get fresh fish at a fair rate. It is, on the whole, a likeable place to any one whose golf is not his first consideration.

North Berwick.

THIS well-known " Brighton of Scotland,"as it likes to be called, is just a nice drive of eleven miles from Dunbar past the beautiful grounds and woods of Tyningliame, or half an hour's journey by rail; but in the matter of golf Dunbar and North Berwick are wide as the poles asunder. When you emerge from the train at the fine station recently built and look down on North Berwick you see a town wholly given over to golf. In the Provost's chair you find the Cock o' its Green, the veteran golfer, J. K. Whitecross, who for many a year carried off the scratch medal of the local club; the ex-Provost, I'. Brodie, the author of the Burgh Police Act, has for fifly years been a familiar'figure on the links ; whisky is sold as " Golfer's Favourite Dew," and the local lemon- ade maker has for trade-mark two golf-clubs crossed with " purity and excellence" for "Far and Sure" ! Here, as at St. Andrews (in the words of Mr. Murray):— "AH the natives mid tlie residents are patrons Of this Royal) ancient, irritating sport; All the old men, all the young men, maids and matrons— The universal populace, in short." There is accordingly no respect of persons in this fashionable golfing resort save what arises out of golf. If the lord of the manor is popular it is because lie is fond of golf, agreeable to golfers, and the inventor of the hammer-beaded patent deck—not because he is lord of the manor. No man (or woman either) has any regard for you here unless you can give odds on Hie green. Then—and not till then—you may expect to make friends at North Berwick. The caddies touch their caps only to good golfers—to duffers they pay no attention, beyond attention to their pay ; and Sayers is among them a man of greater importance than any The Golfer's Guide 201 prince or peer who may visit the links. Thus prostrate at the feet of Golf, North Berwick, to the credit of the town, be it said, is worshipping her maker. Carnegie tells us so when he begins "The Golfiad " in this Virgilian strain :— "Balls, clubs, and men I sing, who first, methinks, Made sport and bustle on North Berwick Links, Brought coin and fashion, betting and renown, Champagne and claret to a country town ; And lords and ladies, knights and squires to ground Where washerwomen erst and snobs were found."

Golf having brought so many blessings to North Berwick, it might be expected that golfers would be charitably treated there ; but visitors will find that, unlike Dunbar, it is a dear place. Houses are dear, groceries are dear, the very dust, like that of Mount Zion, is dear. Still it must not be forgotten that North Berwick lives by golf, and their tradespeople are probably no worse than you will find their class, go where you like, at the height of the season. You must also remember that at North Berwick as a golfing resort you are quite in the front of the fashion. Do not therefore grudge the luxury of a month here. It is a convenient centre from which you may visit all the East Lothian links. Long before the railway and gutta-percha there were great days among the golfers at North Berwick. Carnegie, in 1832, gives an account of an imaginary foursome, which affords us an interesting glimpse of the golf in those days when there were only six holes. There were giants in those days, Sir David Baird among the number ; for he was a familiar figure here at the time the little poet sang his praises as one who " could play with any golfer of the present day." It was over the old short course that the famous golf match between Old Tom and Allan Robertson and the Dunns (of which we have an account elsewhere in this volume) was played. Since that time over the enlarged course many famous matches have been played. More than once Old Tom and Willie Park (the father) for ;£ioo a side was the match ; and this never failed to excite attention and bring out golf worth looking at. I remember the last big match they played. Tom several times laid Old Willie a stymie. He won, and when the company were being photographed at the close of the match, and Park was being put into position by the umpire, Provost Brodie, he quietly remarked " mtik' a stymie." 202 The Golfer's Guide

It will be remembered that it was at North Berwick that Old and Young Tom were playing, when the latter was hurried off home by telegram only to find that he had lost his young wife. The fine style of Davie Strath, who was for a time professional here, is still spoken of with admiration. Tom Dunn, now at Furzedown, did much for the green when he had the post ; and now we have Savers, whose name is one to conjure with among the very best players of to-day. A grand match with a result unlooked for by many was that which I also had the pleasure of seeing finish on this green, when Sayers and his brother-in-law Davie Grant handsomely defeated Hugh and Andrew KirkaUly. Hob Ferguson, Young Willie Park, Willie Campbell, Willie Fernie, the Simpsons, and most of the well-known professionals of to-day have engaged in matches here of greater or less importance. Of amateurs Messrs. Ball, Hilton, and Laidlay, of whom East Lothian is justly proud, have all scored successes here. Another county man of whom East Lothian is more than proud is the distinguished leader of the Opposition, Mr. A. J. Balfour. He, too, is

fond of North Berwick Links, and every year puts up for afew weeks at Bradbury's Hotel, and does his daily round. lie is a capital foursome player, and although (he regiment from Scotland Yard are not now in attendance at a safe distance as they used to be when he was Chief Secretary for Ireland, he generally has a small gallery of admirers when he goes out for a game. The course is undergoing a complete change by an enlargement of boundary, which is much needed. The present course, while very short, is very hunkery, and to make a good score requires straight and sure play. Mr. Huleliinson says that at North Berwick one is " alwnys approaching," even from the tee ; but one must approach in a proper manner if one's approaches are to be received with favour. The caddies are a first-class lot, and players will find them good guides as to distance and direction—also as to the amount by which gentlemen ought to show their appreciation of their service, which is certainly not small. The Ladies' links has a good view of the men's, and the two classes often meet together in the jews' coiner in friendly rivalry. At the east end of the town, also, a new course of nine holes has just been laid out on the Rhodes farm, winch will relieve the pressure on the present course. The Golfer's Guido 203

We have treated North Berwick as being the St. Andrews of East Lothian golf, and having kept the game to the front consistently with the position it occupies there. But no golfer has our benediction who does not turn aside betimes to admire the everrohanging sea-view or to visit the places of historical interest in the neighbourhood, such as Tan- tallon and the Bass. We must also take an afternoon to climb the Law and see St. Baldred's country and the wide sweep of rich landscape ; and not forget Balgonie, dear to curlers, the ruins of the once-famous abbey, and the spot where the old kirk stood in whichthe devil preached his sermon to the witches. Archerfield. THE visitor to North Berwick generally makes his way to Dirleton, " the prettiest village in Scotland," which lies about two miles along the road leading westward. On Thursdays the picturesque old castle and beautiful flower gardens are open free to "visitovs. Jsotn the castle you see the golf green between Archerfield House and the sea. The green is private, being simply, so to speak, a part of the Archerfield policies. The landlord or tenant for the time being, and a local club of 40 members, who must all have some connection with the estate, are the only persons entitled to play over the green. By a judicious application to the club secretary, Mr. Thomson, whose villa is a conspicuous building just below the castle, any respectable golfer may, however, be put in the way of having a round, and a very enjoyable round it is. There are many nasty rabbit scrapes, but the turf is very velvety, and for quietness there is no place in the neighbourhood so delightful for a day's play. " Charming " was Mr. Hutchinson's verdict.

Muirfield. A MILE west of Dirleton you come in sight of the red-roofed club- house of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which overlooks their new green at Muirfield. The green is, of course, private, but the usual permission is given to members to introduce friends. The gallant Filzjohn, the well-known and highly-esteemed club master, soon makes any visitor at home. Under his charge you should take a look, before you think of playing, at the line hall, where the interesting 204 Tho Golfer's Guide portraits and other relics of the old Company are now displayed. It is difficult to meet the Honourable Company on their East Lothian ground without a certain feeling of regret: driven from Leilh, driven from Musscl burgh, ami now with its Edinburgh surname forced to seek refuge among the East Lothian greens. But it is with a warm welcome, indeed, that the county has received them and given them a first place in the district in respect of antiquity and interesting traditions, The competition for the Open Championship took place here in 1802, and it has now taken its place among the Championship Greens, The Howes or Hundred Acre Park leased by the Company is not without a history of its own. Some still alive can remember when famous racehorses were trained over the ground in the days of Dawson and I'Anson. The Kast Lothian Races, which were at one time important, were held here ; and in 1832 the Musselburgh Meeting was held in the Howes owing to the epidemic of cholera at home. Little need lie said of the ground. It is rather hampered by the wall, which is needed to make it private ; and if the Company could drive over it away to the Himalayan heights which He seaward it would take away the zigzag nature of the course, which tends to make it rather monotonous.

Gullane. THERE is no quainter or more romantic spot than Gullane, which yon come upon suddenly about half a mile beyond the entrance to Muirfield course. Nor are there finer links anywhere. Try them for yourself, and what with hill and valley, fresh air and fine scenery, say if you can bring me anything to match my beloved Gullane, The great Horace has a general objection to the turf of our Knst Lothian greens. It wants healing power, he says, and cannot stand ill-usage as some links can. According to this great golf classic, neither Luffness nor Gullane will ever become very famous for this reason. There is some truth in this remark as applied to Luffness, but as applied to Gullane it is distinctly wrong. Considering the amount of play, the condition of the turf is remarkably good j and I venture to say the putting-greens are unequalled in Scotland. The curious feature of Gullane turf is the spring there is in it. In this it resembles Archerfield, but is unlike North Berwick, where there is a deadness about the ground that tires The Golfer's Guide 205 one. Gullane turf never tires the feet; and the uphill and downhill motion alternating gives one set of muscles rest while another is in play. Our late lamented friend John Thomson, who knew the course well, did not forget these features when he sang its praises in the lines beginning : " It's up the hill, it's doun the hill, And roun' the hill an' a', man." It is said that from Gullane Hill you can see fourtccen counties. Be that as it may, the view is charming. Eastwards you have the islets of Eyebroiighty, Fidra with its Jightliouse, the Lamb, Craigleith, the Bass, and the May. To the west, beyond the broad sweep of Aberlady Bay, where once was the port of Haddington, you can discern Arthur's Seat, and the clear outline of the Forth Bridge ; and to the south, " the garden of Scotland," lying in its richness and glory between you and the long Lammermuir range. At Jova's Neuk there was once a ferry to Fife, and it was there that Borlum landed in the '15, when he invaded the Lothians for the Pretender. In the Napoleonic scare of 1804 a large camp of regulars, militia, and volunteers was established here. Gullane is a glorious place for a golfer ; and if he be blessed with a family it is the place of places, as it is a children's paradise. A week or so and the pale anaemic faces are bronzed and the smallest has a club in hand. lie will "reive his faither's bannet" by the end of the season. Try Gullane if you would enjoy golf yourself, and leave a golfing posterity to do honour to your name.

Luffness. THE ground is flat, but there are plenty of hazards, and only one particularly short hole on the course, so that the green is generally held to be a good test of play. Tot homines qitot senteiitiae applies to golf links and the judgment of golfers thereanent. One is therefore not surprised to find Mr. Hutchinson placing Luffness before Gullane, or even to hear Father Dominic of the "Monks of St. Giles" go much further and say :— " Blythe ha'e I been on Elie Links, Blythe ha'e I been near Berwick Law, The braes 0' Gullane please me weel, But Luffness Links are best 0' a' !" 20G The Golfsr's CIU

The changes now impending may, I fear, result in the obliteration of most of the present course, and, perhaps, in the removal of the club to other ground; but as tha complications that have arisen Are many and varied, it appears wiser to say nothing on the subject Luffiicss has had one great claim to distinction among East Lothian greens. It has been the field of all the county clubs for a Challenge Cup presented by Lord Wemyss for annual competition. Each club sends two couples; and the gathering is one of the most important in the district, and excites great interest. I am afraid space will not permit me giving details from the date of the institution of Ihe Cup in 1868; but, over all, the Hass Rock has much the best of it with no fewer than eleven wins, while Dunbar and Haddington have as yet failed to score. Saltcoats. 'Pins is a new course laid out by Mr. Hope tin the Saltcoats part of his property, and adjoins the present green. There is no doubt that in time to come this may prove one of the best of our East Lothian greens. The turf is good, the spoil is good, and Old Tom willi his uswul care has taken advantage of every point to increase the attractions and dangers of the course. We shall likely hear more of this green anon.

Thorn tree (Prcstonpans). Tins old club had at one time many celebrated players, but for many years remained comatose. It has recently, however, revived, and we may hear of it once again in the County Cup lists. The course is one of six holes, close to Prestonpans.

Haddington. Tins course is laid out on the slopes of the Garleton Hills. It is only half-sized, and in summer so rough that members betake themselves to Luffness to settle their competitions ; but the view is one of the best in the county. A visit to the old town and a turn round the Garleton course makes a pleasant variation from the ordinary routine of other greens; and if you get hold of the Rev. Mr, Proudfoot, who

20.S The Golfer's Guide holds the record with 35, uv thv golfing editor of the Courier, Croal, you will bo fortunate in making a visit to the Garleton course and the tights of Haddlagton to congenial company^

Of East Lothian and its gulf much more; might be written, but 1 fear my friend, who has the " Guide" to look after, may nut have (pace even for what bus thus been hurriedly sel down ; sn I end my story with a list of our various clubs and the dates of their formation, us sudi a list may be both useful and interesting.

EAST LOTHIAN GOLF CLUBS.

OREEN. DATK OF NAME. INSTITU'I'ION.

The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield, 1744 North Berwick, - North Berwick, 1833 Tanlalkm, North Berwick, 18S3 Dirieton Castle, Gullane, i«54 Diinbnr, - ... Dunbar, 1856 Thorntree, 1'restonpans,- 1856 Kast Lothian, Gullane, 1S59 [Iaddington, Garleton, Ms LufTness, - Lufihess, m>7 Archcr/ield, ArchcrlieJd, - iSSg Bass Rock, North Berwick, 1873 New Chili, North Berwick, - r88o (iilllane, .... (iullaiic, i88a Dunbnr Guttle, • Dunbar, t88a North Berwick Ijjiiics, North Berwick, 1888 Bowrnont, • Dunbar, Rhodes, .... North Berwick,

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