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News of the Golf World in Brief NEWS OF THE GOLF WORLD IN BRIEF F.d Carter, recently signet! as figures have been released on tournament mgr. for the PGA, PGA championship gates but has a big job right from the observation makes it plain the start in reviving interest in the PGA runs far behind the Na- PGA championship . Some- tional Open, the Masters' and thing has happened to that World Championship for gal- affair, formerly one of the ma- lery draw. jor championships and still the Maybe as long as the PGA most strenuous of the commer- can sell its championship to a cial competitions , . Despite club for $40,000 or more, with some fine matches, the atten- prize money and travelling ex- tion of PGA officials and com- HERB GKAFFIS penses for the players, the PGA petent competitors, the PGA shouldn't worry about how the championship now is weak as a gallery at- sponsor does financially . , The sponsor traction and as sports section copy does not probably would do better than break even rate with the National Open, the Masters' . , Besides the gate, there is money to be and George S. May's World Championship. secured by shaking the lineup for program ads and revenue from the bar, the outdoor What Carter can do in making the PGA's food and drink concessions and parking own competition a first class exhibit in the . The Open made a great showing, ac- tournament showcase should be mighty cording to figures promptly released . high in the order of business for die expert The Open is getting bigger and the PGA promoter the pro organization has hired. lias a lough problem to keep the PGA, the The Masters' title has meant more com- most strenuous of all major championships, mercially to Jack Borke than the PGA title from seriously deteriorating in public in- will . Diminishing importance of the terest. PGA comes at a time when a new title is coming into prominence, the International To the credit of the PGA it's trying to championship, sponsored by John Jay Hop- find the right formula . The all-match kins, played this year at Wentworth (Eng.) play pattern at Blue Hill wasn't it . May- CC before paid galleries that on one day be the PGA championship should be regard- exceeded 22,000 . Galleries at Went- ed as an affair which has as its only dis- tinction the possibility of a home club pro worth were, according to Sam Snead and on a few days off getting a chance lo beat Fred Corcoran, the biggest they ever saw. a name tournament player in match play. The PGA has been booking tournaments with purses of about $950,000 for its mem- The gallery at Blue Hill probably would bers . With a business of this size the have benefited from such names as Sou- organization should have its own champion- chak and Littler and other youngsters ship as a lop demonstration of tournament whose scoring and showmanship make the operation for sponsor and the PGA . 5-year apprenticeship ruling illogical when The PGA championship isn't that . No applied to the PGA championship. The first lighted course in the Chicago oreo, the "Little Nine," o par-3 layout located in West Chicago, was opened on July 1, Front Owned and operated by Tom McDonald & Son, the Little Nine is about 40-miles west of Chicago's Loop, It covers approximately 15 £ aces ond clubhouse, pro shop, dining room ond bar ore located in a remodeled barn. Holes range from 77 to 145 yards in length and alt hove regulation size bent greens. A 1,000,000 gallon Cover reservoir fed by three springs provides o water hale and irrigation source for the course. The MocDanolds estimate their total invest- ment in the layout is $150,000. Fr«<i K'ohn Photo ft A I Id om [| publlititd monthly lie opt Nov. Md DM it H 6th tile. III. AcctoUnct under Sect ion 34.14. P.L.Alt. Authorised. Boston paper gave the PGA tournament fine coverage . One little feature not often seen was a box giving probable start- CKNEE ing times of stars on practice rounds Thurs- day, the day before the tournament began . Another cute stunt was dope on the players in horse picker's style . Entry, Stable, Odds and Comment were given . PART-CIRCLE SPRINKLER For example: Tommy Bolt . Houston . 2-1 . , . One to beat . Charley The most Prentice, Columbia, S, C., beat Tommy on the IStli ill the first round, A prize of some sort should be awarded to A1 Herb and Joe Corkin, owners of Sprinkler ever Blue Hill . Their clubhouse burned to built! the ground New Year's morning . The Corkin brothers, Pres. Sitl Covich of Blue Easily set to Hill, Architect Bernard Healy and the con- water any area, tractors worked a near miracle in getting regardless of shape. one of the finest clubhouses in the modern style built in time for the PGA ... A few Serves as a full circle, part-circle, and fixed position sprinkler. Can be used with Coup- finishing touches were needed, but not lerand BUCKNER Quick-Coupling: Valves, many, installed on permanent risers, or mounted Eugene F. (Wogan) and Sons (Philip, on roller or sled stands for use with hose. Richard and Lewis) are architects and Consult your authorized builders of Blue Hill and are building a A BUCKNER distributor. new 9 there . Planned to open June, 1957 ... A! Houghton and Roger Pea- CKNER MANUFACTURING CO„ inc. cock to give demonstration in August at • ' 1G15 Blacfcstone Ave., p. 0. Bos 232, Fresno. Caiit. U, S. Air Force bases in Scotland and A SGSSr^ASRE PRODUCT A new self-transporting cul- tivating, renovating and aerating machine for Ford- Ferguson, International 300 and other hydraulic lift tractors. Six feet in width, it is built of tubular steel and has eight aerating wheels, a choice of three different knives for ren- ovating, slicing and coring. Rolcor^L^w 1306 and Ave. So. Minneapolis 3, Minn. Soil Aerating Machine* • Power Roller* « Trans mission* Spain . The Bob Toskis ate expecting there'll be company for their young son. Cut Sharpening Costs! come next January. Hick Haskell and his asst., Dick Hen- drickson, of Jefferson Park, Seattle, were at Blue Hill as the first pro and assistant team that ever qualified for the PGA {as far as anybody at the Blue Hill affair could remember) . MacGregor Golf's Tourney Club bullet dinner at Statler Hotel, Bos- ton, Thursday nigbt before the firing began, one of the biggest of these annual reunions of pros and wives and golf writers the company has held . Will Cowan, re- • LIGHTER tired executive of MacGregor and Gold- • MORE COMPACT smith interests and father of Henry, Mac- • LOWER PRICED Gregor president, celebrated his 75 birth- Simplex "150," the newest day Aug. 1 at West Shore hotel. East Seba- portable lapping machine, go, Me. Will is in great condition . reconditions any hand, power, or gang reel- type mower with lapping compound . Everybody who has known him in goll and keeps mowers in top condition between other sports good business has rated him a sharpening jobs. Couples to either side of grand friend and a star in the industry. mower; gang mowers need not be unhitched. Ralph Ebling, one-armed pro of Haver- Weighs only 30 pounds—easily carried right hill (Mass.) G&GC whose expert proteges to the job. G-E 1/4 hp motor with reversing switch for quiet, dependable operation. include Joe Kirkwood, jr., to put on clinic at Amputees' national championship . Write today for FREE folder. Ralph's wife, Anil, came up with sound idea when some pros were discussing mat- The FATE- ROOT- HEATH Company ter of many requests for special charity- Dept. G-8, Plymouth, Ohio events to be played at golf clubs . Ann TURF'tUt' StoMfatotlUdt! EMILIO STRAZZA HAS HAD GOOD TURF ALWAYS AT ROUND HILL . Emilio Strazza has been superintendent at Round Hill right from the start- Through the years — for more than a quarter century — he has kept exceptionally fine turf on the greens, the fairways, and the tees. The club has been fortunate to have Strazza in its employ. Strazza has used Milorganite year after year, ever since production started. Greens receive no other kind of nitro- gen during the summer months. The rate used then is one quarter pound actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per week. A visit to Round Hill in July or August is the best answer to those who think summer-time use of Milorganite invites trouble. In his spare time Emilio has several worthwhile hobbies. Painting is one of them. His landscape scenes on display in the clubhouse and in his home must be seen to be appreciated. If you have a turf problem, consult: Turf Service Bureau THE SEWERAGE COMMISSION, Milwaukee 1, Wis. suggests making an annual charge of $5 per member anrl split the total among applying charities that are approved by the club board. George Lanphcar, [or many years, supt., Riviera CC (LA dist.) now is supt in charge of construction of Knollu ood CC in Los An- geles San Fernando Valley , . New Jersey pros stage big dinner at Mayfair Farms Inn honoring Jim Karnes who won the first nation- al PGA championship 40 years ago . Eddie Have] t a appointed pin at Galloping Hill, Union County (N.J.) Park Commission course, succeeding the late Dan Kenely. Rurliintmoii CC, Stamford, Conn., has a one tar railroad 330 ft. long carrying six FLAG POLES passengers front 9th green 50 ft. higher to the 10th lee .
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