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J Club | City State j Address — City State I Club Position oped their skill and shoot below average and Columbia—all are used more and in scores, say that they might not have even turn enjoyed more by the citizens of the started were it not for the easy "break- community. ing-in" period afforded by the program. Golf is one of the fastest-growing sports They're starting with people in the same in the country today. "Winter golfing" state of golf-ignorance as themselves. The and pre-season promotion for the summer knowledge that "we're all beginners" and as operated in Minneapolis prove that you that mistakes are common here helps don't have to let Old Man Weather stop greatly to break down fears of social dis- your golf season in the fall. approval. Bring your clubs and your golfers in- As a result, a much larger number of side out of the rain, cold and snow. Golf new golfers are added each year from indoors where the weather's always fine— high school and community center free it pays off! lesson schools than would be added with- out the program. Everyone Bsnefits "Whafs New" Theme of Benefiting greatly from these larger Westchester CN.Y.) Meet crops of new golfers each year are the "What's New for '52 in Turf" will be men's and women's golf clubs organized the theme of the Southeastern New York at the public courses each season. They Turf School and Equipment Field Day to get a sizeable increase in membership be held in Westchester County, New York, strength annually. With this pre-season on Sept. 15 and 16. feeder program, an almost unique system New insecticides and fungicides, the of clubs for women, not only men golfers, place of the new soil conditioners in turf has grown strong and active at the five work, the latest information on weed courses. Ten women's clubs with a com- control, and the results of this summer's bined membership of over 600 were active work at the experiment stations will be in 1950. presented by leaders in these fields at the As for the high school golfers, they first day's meeting. These sessions will benefit especially too. Because of their be held from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Mon- very recent golf lessons as seniors in day, Sept. 15, at the County Center in White Plains. school, the training and interest is still fresh and often fertile in producing many A number of educational displays of more golfing converts. Seniors leave high turf grasses, weeds, insects and diseases will also be on display during the day. school and may start taking an active Monday's program will be sponsored by the Westchester County Extension Serv- ice with the Educational Committee of the New York-Connecticut Turf Improve- ment Assn. cooperating. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the New York- Conn. Turf Improvement Assn. will hold its annual Turf Equipment Field Day at the Willows CC in nearby Harrison, N.Y. The morning session will begin at 10 A.M. with an examination of turf plots demonstrating the latest developments in weed and clover control. The remainder of the morning and all of the afternoon program will feature the latest in turf maintenance equipment in action. This will be followed in the evening by a din- Age isn't the requirement, it's the interest shown. ner in the club's dining room and a Two generations learn golf as father and son at "Stump the Experts" panel discussion by Columbia Manor's weekly classes. (L to R) Larry several of the local equipment dealers. Ogala, 13, checks his grip with pro Fred Herrmann Rain date for the Field Day will be while father George looks on. Wednesday, Sept. 17. interest in playing immediately. Their golf habits already lean in the right direc- If you have any surplus of trade-in clubs tion and the high schools benefit from the you'll find a market in the rural areas increase in skill among boys and girls where small new clubs are started. Few who compete in inter-school golf meets. such clubs have pros, and the players don't want to spend much for clubs, so when they The grand result is that the golf facili- get clubs reconditioned by pros who are ties of Minneapolis—especially the five known around the territory the newcomers public courses of Theodore Wirth, Mea- to the game jump at the opportunity to dowbrook, Lake Hiawatha, Francis Gross buy. — George Aulbach Indoors or out... in fair weather or foul... Folda-Fairway is a sure road to better golf. Sets up anywhere you can swing a club. Accurately records the length of each shot whether with woods or irons, and indicates a hook, slice or the sweet one down the middle. Play a round of golf at home ... hit a regulation golf ball. For a better swing and immediately lowered scores, Folda-Fairway is your answer!

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700 Allen Avenue, Glendale 1, California History of Golf in Britain of Golf committee of the R&A since 1949, writes the most informative material on A "Must" in Golf Education the history of the rules of golf that has If professional golf required a course of appeared in print. He traces the develop- academic study to qualify a student for his ment of the rules from the code compiled degree one of the text books essential to by the Honourable Company of Edinburgh such education would be A History of Golf Golfers in 1744. The code, with one excep- in Britain. It is a book of almost 400 pages, tion, was the same as that adopted by the well illustrated, entertainingly, instructive- 22 "Noblemen and Gentlemen being ad- ly and authoritatively written. It is published mirers of the ancient and healthfull exer- by Cassell & Co., Ltd., London, and is sold cise of the Golf" who met at St. Andrews, in the U. S. by The British Book Centre, May 14, 1754. Inc., 122 E. 55th st., New York 22. The Rules Changes Explained price is $12.50. The effect of changes in the ball on golf The nearest there's been in the U. S. to rules are noted. St. Andrews became, by this British book are H. B. Martin's Fifty request of clubs represented at the British Years of American Golf, an excellent work Amateur championship in 1890, the au- published in 1936 and now out of print, and thority responsible for drafting uniform "The Story of American Golf" by Herbert rules. The rules went into effect in 1892. Warren Wind, published in 1948. The R&A Rules of Golf Committee as now Martin and Wind did their research and operating came into being in 1897. writing single-handed. They did not go Highly interesting are changes in rules back to the roots of the game as the Brit- concerning the tee, which in 1744 called ish book does, but of course were concerned for the ball being teed within a club length to some extent, as is the British book, with of the hole." Not until the rules of 1882 U. S.-British golf competitive material. was there reference to the tee without dis- Bernard Darwin, Henry Longhurst, Henry tance from the previous hole being speci- Cotton, Leonard Crawley, Sir Guy Camp- fied. Gardiner-Hill notes that the 1774 code bell, Enid Wilson, Lord Brabazon of Tara contained no reference to the ball having and H. Gardiner-Hill have turned out copy to be played where it lies, and no rule that makes this book a classic of sports against improving the lie of the ball or the scholarship and lively, informative sports- stance of the player, which many golfers writing. assume must have been fundamental rules Bob Jones in his foreword says, "Here is from the start. not all championships and scores but as The writer explains the omission of ref- well the fascinating story of the develop- erence in the rules to playing the ball where ment of the game, its clubs, its playing it lies by remarking "presumably the prin- grounds, its implements and rules, with an ciple was so well known that it needed no adequate appreciation of successful tour- mention." nament players and a perspicuous analysis Lost ball meant stroke and distance pen- of their contributions toward the evolution alty from 1744 until 1888. The "unplayable of playing methods. *** The American ball" term does not appear in the rules un- golfer will find much in this book to de- til 1858. From 1812 on the penalty for a light him. During the later years, of ball in a water hazard has been the same. course, there is much of America in the The rules of 1899 first provided for a ball story — especially the rubber-core ball and out of bounds. The penalty was distance international competition." only until 1920. From 1920 to 1950 the penalty was stroke and distance. Bob's right. The story is "fascinating." • Sir Guy Campbell's chapter on The Early Golf "Uniforms" History of British Golf makes a convincing Bernard Darwin, now 75, writes of "Then case for golf having originated as a game (about 1884) and Now" with the keen ob- called paganica among the ancestors of servation and graceful style that forever the Turnesas, the Pennas, the Ciucis, Sara- has a fresh charm for the sports reader zen, Ghezzi, et al., and having been brought whether the reader is a bookish fellow or to Britain by Roman Legionnaires. a guy who quit school after 8th grade. Golf Expense Account There is a delicate and grinning jab in the Sir Guy also presents data from the note Old Master's reference to golf attire. He books of Sir John Foulis, Bart, in which Sir says, "When I went up to Cambridge many John's golf expenses in 1672 are recorded. people there bought red coats with light A dozen and a half balls were on the ex- blue collars and those of us who were in pense account Jan. 6. Balls were itemized the team added the university arms in gold again March 2. Caddy fees, club purchases and ermine on the pocket." Then he tells and "lost at golfe" also appear. There is about the Oxford golfers' coats, and winds no record of "winning at golfe," which in- up that reference by saying, "Oxford, again dicates Sir Robert wasn't as proficient as the first to put away childish things, played later golfers named Foulis, or he was keep- sober-suited like ordinary Christians, and ing his expense account for the income tax soon Cambridge followed their example." man. H. Gardiner-Hill, chairman of the Rules Sir Guy Campbell also wrote the chapter on "The Development of Implements — Clubs and Balls," which he carries from 1603 when William Mayne of Edinburgh became the first royal warrant holder among clubmakers, and from Aug. 5, 1618 when James VI gave a monopoly in ball- making and selling to James Melvill and Williame Bervick. Club, Ball Development The effect of different balls and playing conditions on club design and construction is very informatively related. Those mag- nificent old artists of clubmaking, Hugh Philp and Douglas MacEwen are referred MECHAMICAl MASSEUR to as, respectively, the Chippendale and Hepplewhite of clubmaking. The chapter FOR YOUR CLUB HOUSi is basic information for anyone who wants to thoroughly understand the implements of the game. Sir Guy Campbell also does the chapter on "Links and Courses" and as a highly competent and experienced architect gives the reasons for the developments in British golf course design. Incidentally the only blind spot in the whole book is absence of history of British golf course maintenance on which Sir Guy has written some very informative magazine pieces. Henry Cotton's illustrated chapter on "Styles and Methods" is an excellent treat- ise on the development of golf methods, done with the sound scholarship and ac- curate observation that characterizes Cot- ton. —IT'S A REAL MONEy-MAKER! The personalities, the elements that ac- counted for change, and the thrilling, his- Niagara DKEP Massage, used by many toric incidents of British golf in the 1848- hospitals and leading athletic trainers, is 1914 period also are subjects for Bernard now available as a coin-operated Me- Darwin. Henry Longhurst tells of the chanical Masseur. It's a "naturai" for highlights of 1919-1939, in which period clubhouse locker rooms. there is considerable reference to American Your members will find the Mechan- competitors. Leonard Crawley covers the ical Masseur great for easing tension and years of "A Fresh Start: 1945-1950. Enid loosening taut muscles before a game. Wilson supplies a very informative and Later, they'11 enjoy relaxing to the close-up history of women's golf in Brit- smooth, pulsating action that so effec- ain, and pays high tribute to visiting tively relieves fatigue. American girl golfers. The Niagara coin-operated Mechanical Masseur is an attractive and sturdily There is accurate reporting and much built piece of equipment that will give back-stage stuff in all these chapters that a lifetime of troublefree and profitable deal with the competing personalities. service. • Send coupon for complete On Golfs Future details. Lord Brabazon of Tara, former pres., English Golf Union and member of the Niagara DEEP Massage has been proved by R&A Rules Committee, writes a stimulat- use in hospitals, clinics and by leading athletes ing chapter on "The Future of the Game." and athletic trainers. He thinks encouragement of artisan golf SEND COUPON TODAY will "restore golf to its pristine glory in l this country." He has a lot to say about NIAGARA MASSAGE, Adamsville, Pa. courses and equipment and expense con- Please send me complete information on trol to increase the popularity of the game, Niagara coin-operated Mechanical Masseur. and he makes good reading and good sense. He, as do the other writers, frequently re- Name Title ) fers to American methods as setting the Address new style. His reference to course main- tenance and its future, in some respects, is City State not endorsed by American experience. But all that he writes in his chapter will spur NEW YORK'S "MET" SECTION: JOHNNY'S TEAM

Johnny Inglis has been president of the New York Metropolitan Section of the PGA for 25 consecutive terms and his team-mates say Johnny gets younger and more energetic each year. The section is alert and progressive with some of pro golfs top businessmen as members. Here, at one of the Met Section's meetings are, Seated: (L to R) Toney Tiso, Al Ciuci, John Inglis, Jack Sabol, Gus Popp, Ralph Leaf. Second row: Fred Annon, Bill Goldbeck, Roy Jones, Al Renzeti, Elmer Voight, Thos. J. MacNamara, Angy Manero, Steve Doctor, Dick MacDonald, Joe Phillips, Otto Greiner, Lee Armstrong, Tom Devine, Fred Grieve, Pat Circelli. Third row: Willie Klein, William Sackowich, Frank Esposito, D. Salerno, Sam Sharrow, Harry Dee, Clarence Doser, Claude Harmon, William Dowie, Joe Mazziotti. thoughtful and probably constructive dis- Edward Dearie, Yeteran cussion. Course Expert, Dies "A History of Golf in Britain" is by far the best work of its general nature ever Edward B. Dearie, 64, widely known as produced in golf. All this space given to a golf course builder and maintenance au- book review shows that we regard it as a thority, died at St. Francis hospital, Ev- "must" for those who are in the business anston, 111., July 21, after illness of a of golf. year. Prior to his retirement he was supt., Oak Park (111.) CC. Dearie was born in Philadelphia and had his first major job in golf as pro at Name Teams and Alternates for Hershey, Pa. He became associated with Donald Ross in course architecture, con- Hopkins Trophy Matches struction and maintenance work and came Jack Burke, Jr., , Dave to the Chicago district in 1921 to become Douglas, Cary MiddlecofT, supt., Ridgemoor CC. and , first six purse winners as He was one of the pioneers in making of June 30, have been named as U. S. studious, extensive and practical appli- team to play in first Hopkins trophy U.S.- cation of what the scientists could tell Canada competition. and him about course maintenance and was a are alternates. charter member and active in develop- Bill Kerr, home pro at Beaconsfield CC, ment of Midwest and National greenkeep- named captain and playing alternate with er organizations. He was architect of 13 Bobby Locke, Stan Leonard of Vancouver, courses in Illinois and was in direct or su- Pat Fletcher of Saskatoon, Gordon Bryd- pervisory charge of 11 courses. son of Toronto and Jules Huot of Montreal Eddie was one of the most beloved and as Canadian team with one player still to helpful figures in golf course maintenance be named. work. He lost a son in World War II action, and shortly thereafter his wife Matches will be played at Beaconsfield died. He took those blows bravely but CC, Montreal, Aug. 26 and 27. began to show effects of these tragedies after a couple of years. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Use GOLFDOIVTS BUYERS' SERVICE Jane 0'Neil, Mrs. Mary Calvin and Miss Joan P. Dearie; two sons, Charles K. and See page 69 Jerome; six grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters. Meetings Give You More For Your Budget Money *?a*K

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Volume of business done by the Rich- tion was held at the club with some 500 land CC, Nashville, Tenn., has far ex- ladies in attendance. With this many ceeded any prior month in the club's people present and golfers preparing to history since the installation of complete play golf Saturday afternoon traffic in air conditioning equipment, reports man- and out of doors was unusually heavy. In ager Vernon Nelson. spite of this guests were comfortably cool The new clubhouse built on two levels in tempreatures that remained under 74°. contains approximately 22,000 sq. ft. of Equipment installed in the Richland floor space. Entrance lobby, lounge, cock- clubhouse consists of a Model XF6000H tail lounge, main ballroom and private Baker Freon-12 compressor unit having dining room make up the first floor with four stages of capacity reduction and a the lower level facing the golf course Baker ECR-30 evaporative condenser con- containing the ladies' locker-rooms, men's nected to direct expansion coils. The air locker-rooms, cocktail lounge, pro shop, handling unit is a split unit and Mark card rooms and storage facilities. Full Young, who was instrumental in making provision for air conditioning was made the installation, says the coils installed by the architects, Hart, Freeland & Rob- are capable of approximately 60 per cent erts, in designing the building. of the compressor's capacity to serve the Fortunately, full use was made of the main floor and 40 per cent of the com- original plans when installation of the air pressor's capacity to serve the lower floor. conditioning equipment was completed The air conditioning at Richland is the and placed in operation on June 12, 1952, biggest topic of conversation but it is one of the 100° days that marked the comfortable at the clubhouse now when beginning of an extreme heat wave with the thermometer hovers about 100° out- temperatures to run as high as 106°. side. Within three hours the inside temperature of the building was dropped to 74° ac- cording to Mark Young, Nashville Ma- Montana-Wyoming Turf Meet chine and Supply Co., who made the in- stallation of the Baker air conditioning August 18, 19 equipment, a temperature that has been Annual Turf Conference of the Mon- maintained throughout the period of ex- tana-Wyoming Turf Association will be cessive heat. held at the Student Union Building, Mon- Bentley Johnson, president of the Ma- tana State College at Bozeman, August chine and Supply Co., says the real test 18, 19. of the equipment came two days after the Speakers and discussion leaders include: system was placed in operation. A recep- Dr. A. R. Warden, MSC, Weed Control