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Golfers from all parts of British Colum- Bay, is president of the club, while Doug SCENE OF THE 1937 bia will assemble at the Uplands Golf Fletcher, well known cricketer, is Vice- Club in Victoria, B. C. on May21st, to President. The outstanding golfer in the contest the British Columbia Amateur club is none other than Harold Brynjolfson, BRITISH COLUMBIA Championship. Uplands is situated about former member of British Columbia Wil- three miles from Victoria in the beautiful lington Cup teams. He participated on two AMATEUR residential section of the municipality of B. C. provincial squads which lifted the Oak Bay. Originally known as the United trophy under the captaincy of the late CHAMPIONSHIP Services Golf Club which was situated at Jack Matson, Uplands also boasts a num- Macaulay in the Esquimalt district, this ber of prominent youngplayers outstand- organization is the second oldest in British ing among whomis Fred Painter present Columbia and was originally a nine hole holder of the club championship. course. In 1920 it was decided to secure The course which is exceptionally well a layout with more scope and arrange- groomedis not considered a difficult one, ments were eventually made to accept a but calls for well placed shots from tee lease on the present links from the Hudson to green throughout the entire round. Tree Bay Company, which after construction, lined fairways and well bunkered greens was opened for play in 1922. Directors of are the hazards to be dealt with, justly the club at that time were, G. T. Fox, A. V. penalizing the inaccurate shot maker. The Price, present secretary of the B. C. Golf course measures 6092 yards with a par By \ssociation, Miss E. Noonan, S. D. de of 70. Ken Lawson, a few years ago and Carteret, J. W. Shuttle, A. M. D, Fairbairn, at that time a junior, smashedparby five JOE DELAHUNTY secretary to Lieut-Governor Eric Hamber, strokes with a card of 65 which is still R. A. Meakin, Fred G. Fowkes, H. P. officially recognized as the course record. field will be a large and keen one contain- Hodges, and E. D. Freeman was the club Kennie Black of Vancouver, the lad who ing such star performers as Stan Leonard, secretary. raced over the last eighteen holes in 63, Harold Brynjolfson, Bob Morrison, Jimmy Fire of an unknown origin destroyed nine under par, to win the Vancouver Todd, Ken Lawson, Cec Coville, Monty the palatial club-house in January 1925. Jubilee Open Tournament at the Shaugh- Hill, Allan Taylor, Jimmy Robertson, and Steps were taken immediately by the direc- nessy Heights Course last year will be at a host of young fellows led by Freddy tors, for rebuilding and it wasn’t long be- Uplands in May to defend his provincial Painter. Thus Uplands continues to play fore a new clubhouse was erected, championship. He will have to dispose of an important part in the golfing program R. R, Taylor, who is also Reeve of Oak tough opposition to retain his title, as the on the West Coast.

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A WORD ON BOBBY BURNS At the 1935 Canadian Open Cham- pionship no less an authority on golf than Horton Smith, sometimes known as the “Joplin Ghost,’’ rated Bob Burns of Montreal (at left) along with Ed. Dudley and MacDonald Smith as his choices for the title of finest styl- ists whom he has ever seen. This was pleasing to Canadians generally for Bob Burns, the tall good-looking pro- fessional of the Hampstead club in Montreal has risen as a teacher, play- er and stylist in Canada. Such a rank- ing by Horton Smith is naturally a fine reflection on Canadian golf. It is therefore with a good deal of interest that readers of Canadian Golfer will read the following article on wooden club play by Mr. Robert Burns who shows clearly in this contribution that his style and fine play are not just coincidence.

it! For that reason learn to swing without a ball. The principle points which I try to teach in swinging are fairly sim- ple if taken one at a time and in natural order. Altogether they con- stitute the perfect swing and for that reason the reader should try to follow each instruction slowly and individually. Each point must be “built in” quite mechanically. The movements practiced easily and slowly until they become more and more natural. To be a golfer the perfect execution of the fundamen- tals must be as unconsciously per- former as the matter of balance by the bicycle rider. Nowat the beginning! Taking the orthodox address position with the left arm straight, club evenly bal- anced in the two hands, and the ima- ginary ball teed off the left heel, start the swing! This is accom- plished by the turning of the left side, in towards the ball. Allow a natural pivot or bending of the left knee. The hips will automatically FOUNDATION FOR THE WOODS turn—not shift! Allow the body turning to drag the hands around and back. The club head will be SOME EXCELLENT ADVICE BY ONE dragged slightly also. Allow a na- tural shifting of the weight. Gradu- OF CANADA'S ABLEST YOUNG PROS ally the left arm takes control of the club! The turning continues un- BY BOBBY BURNS til the body is at right angles to the line of flight! Keep the arms free of the body but don’t adopt a HE first thing which I like to ished without a ball. Emphatically position with the elbows sprawling impress upon pupils who are it is my belief that fundamental at the top of the swing. The topis just starting the game, and as a practice must be accomplished with- reached by allowing the wrists to matter of fact upon anyone whois out a golf ball for there is not one flex and thus the club assumes the trying to learn to play golf properly, person in ten who whenfirst starting horizontal position. Whenthis point is that there must be two entirely the game can really finish the hit has been reachedinspect to see that definite and distinct divisions of and swing properly when a ball is neither the hips nor shoulders have teaching and practicing. the object. One must acquire the The first division is the process of ability to swing right through in swayed or shifted. They should be learning to swing properly. The sec- order to be successful as a shotmak- turned! If these instructions have ond is the business of learning to hit er. It is a feat which does not really been followed the pivot and shifting of the weight will have taken care of the ball—this implies learning to come natural. For instance with a themselves. play golf. Learning to swing is an ball before one it is the tendencyto item which must be started and fin- hit just to the ball and not through (Continued on page 24)

CanapiaN GoLFer — April, 1937 Professional Team Matches for Canada C.P.G. A. Negotiating with U: S:P.G. A. Leading to Permanent Pro Series

OR a number of years there has the British! What is more, Canadais been hope that Canada some day a great golfing country and can sup- might participate in Ryder Cup play. port international professional rela- Most golfers are aware that the tionship which would naturally Ryder Cup was donated by the late spring up from trial of this nature. Samuel Ryder, a wealthy British in- It has been with the purpose of dustrialist. It was conceived for com- creating this relationship that sev- petition bi-annually between British eral factions have been working dili- and American professionals in home- gently during the past few seasons. and-home series. To date the home In 1936 the Dawes International team has always won these matches, Trophy wasput into play at the Gen- which are now in their eleventh year eral Brock Open at Fonthill, Ontario, and will be played again shortly in for International play between the England for the seventh time. The American and Canadian profession- site will. be Southport; the time, als. This year that grand figure in June 20th. Canadian professional golf, George It is a well-known fact that only Cumming, of the Toronto Golf Club, last year a team of professionals has been working with success to from Ontario playing the visiting cement the possibilities of making Ryder cup team in Toronto defeated such a goodwill fairwayconflict an- their cousins from acrossthesea al- nually permanent. Mr. Cumming,re- most as handily as did the American presenting the Canadian Profes- team the week previously in Ryder sional Association has been aided by Cup play. What this fact bespeaks Mr. George Cumming, professional of Mr. Kar] Keffer of Ottawa, Captain the Toronto Golf Club. He is gener- is that Canada’s best professionals of the Canadian Professional Golf ally considered the Dean of Canadian playing over a course with which Association, and James Patton of professionals and in a large way they were fairly familiar would cer- Montreal, secretary of the same responsible for the activity which may culminate in professional matches be- tainly give even the star American body. Recently in Augusta, Ga., at tween Canada and United States. professionals as good a battle as do the Master’s Invitation tournament, Mr. Cumming was delegated by the annually at the same course. The The Dawes Trophy, presented last C.P.G.A. to work out plans for the DawesInternational Cup (won by an year for international professional International matches along with ex- American Homebred team last year) competition between Canada and the will be given to the two professional United States. It was won by the ecutives of the United States Pro- American team. The Trophy is valued fessional Golf Association. Mr. Geo. Associations. This beautiful trophy, at $2000.00, and may become the sym- Jacobus, president, Mr. Fred Cor- valued at $2,000.00 is a fitting em- bol of annually contested supremacy corah, Tournament Bureau Manager, blem of International professional between Canad and the United States. and Ed Dudley, current secretary of supremacy between Canada and the the U.S.P.G.A. were the men who United States. Anycitizen of either helped to formulate the programme country who is a recognized profes- with Mr. Cumming. Upon this nego- sional will be elegible for these team. tiation, Mr. Cumming has placed be- This plan as outlined is being con- fore the C.P.G.A. committee the fol- sidered along with a scheme for lowing proposal of playing a team financing the matches until such match annually in home-and-home time as they are self-sustaining. series. (One year in Canada andthe The matches should be worth a great next in the U.S.A.) deal to the two professional Associa- tions as their drawing power will Both Associations will pick and eventually bring large gate receipts. seed their teams. Teams will consist Credit and thanks should be given of ten men. The matches this year to Mr. Cummingfor this splendid ef- will consist of 18 hole foursomes fort on behalf of his Association. in the morning and 18 hole singles in Once these matches are begun the the afternoon. In future years the Canadian P.G.A. will strike a new arrangement may be changed to keynote for financial independance spread the matches to two days simi- which will enable it to do much for lar to Ryder Cup play. This means its members, and generally project that the aim will be 36 hole four- new life into the organization. In- somes and 36 holes singles. This deed this should be the greatest year the site under consideration for single move made bythe profession- the matches is the Lookout Point al body in Canada in recent years! Golf Club at Fonthill, Ont. and the The present C.P.G.A. executives will date, July 7th which is the day pre- certainly share great satisfaction for vious to the start of the $3,000.00 their part in this history making General Brock Open, an event played (Continued on page 32)

CanapiAN Gotrer April, 1937

THE A.B.C. OF TURF CULTURE How Grasses Grow—The Function of Individual Fertilizer Elements By O. J. NOER _

ROMseeding to final maturity, may be foundessential as this new the process called osmosis. For ab- plant growth is a remarkable field is explored further. sorption to take place, these nu- phenomenon. Everyseed contains an In addition, plants containsilicon, trients must exist in the soil water embryo plant and a supply of food aluminium, chlorine, sodium, fluor- as dissolved salts. The important functions of each element are as to start growth. Soonafter seeding, ine, cobalt, nickel, etc. Any of these, germination and growth commence, which are not absolutely necessary, follows: NITROGEN: In turf manage- provided moisture and airare pres- enter the plant because of their ment, nitrogen is the most impor- ent, and soil temperature is favor- presence in the soil solution as sol- able. Water is imbibed first, then uble compounds. tant element. It is responsible for appropriate enzymes convert the THE LEAF AS A SUGAR PRO- green color and active growth, so stored food into soluble compounds DUCER: Throughout its active life, need for ntrogen is easily detected mbryo can utilize. by simple inspection of the turf. the e which the leaf is the great synthetic fac- Growth begins with the formation tory of the plant, remarkablyeffi- Nitrogen-starved grass never of a rudimentary root; an initial cient and capable. Adequate sugar spreads to form dense turf. By stim- stem and leaf. After that, normal production in the leaf is the first ulating grass competition, nitrogen plant functions start. link in the chain of processes upon feeding is an important factor in clover and weed control. surplus which plant life depends. The sugar Perennial grasses build Nitrogen starvation is character- stored produced there is transportedto all food during late fall, which is ized by stunted growth and sickly springto parts of the plant where it serves over winter for use in the yellowcolored leaves. An application on. Except as energy material; is elaborated in- initiate new leaf formati of soluble nitrogen produces almost re, re- to other carbohydrates, such as cel- for this wise provision of natu instant improvement in color, and would lulose, starch, etc.; or is used in the newed growthyearafter year causes rapid growth of leaves. Like- Hence, during synthesis of fats, proteins, and other be an impossibility. wise, a fairly close connection exists assis in essential products. late fall somewhat longergr between the amount of growth, and food pro- order to insure adequate Water and carbon dioxide are the the amount of nitrogen available. Up duction. raw products from which sugaris to an optimum point, increased PLANT FOOD SUBSTANCES: synthesized. Of themselves, these growth is roughly proportional to two raw materials do not react Simple substances, such as com- the supply of nitrogen. Soft, sappy chemically to form sugar. Synthesis pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus, po- tissues result from excess nitrogen. depends uponthe presence of chloro- tassium, calcium, etc., and even car- Most plants prefer nitrogen in the phyll, the green substance of leaves, bon dioxide and water are commonly nitrate form, but some probably as- considered as plant foods. The fact and a source of radiant energy, similate and utilize ammonia com- which is obtained from sunlight. The that these are only the raw materials pounds. In the plant, nitrogen be- out of which plants elaborate needed necessity for light can be demon- comes an important constituent of food should be kept in mind at all strated byplacing plants in the dark. protein. times. Synthesis then ceases, so sugar pro- PHOSPHORUS: From the turf duction is a daytimeactivity. The substances needed in quan- maintenance standpoint, phosphor- tity are carbon dioxide, water, oxy- Brief mention has been made of us ranks next to nitrogen. Its stimu- gen, and, suitable compounds of the need for oxygen. Like mankind, lating action on root developmentis nitrogen, phosphorus, and potas- plants breathe and need the oxygen most important. This is especially _ sium are required in such large of air for the normal processes as- noticeable on new seedings and ac- amounts that it is often neces- sociated with respiration. Very of- counts for emphasizing the use of sary to add one or moreto the soil ten, in water-logged soil, ultimate phosphate before seeding. as artificial fertilizers. The others death of roots is due to air exclusion. Phosphates are the most efficient are usually present in the air, in soil, Plants need other materials beside nutrients known, so infertilizers it or rain, in sufficient quantities; but sugar. These are the substances ob- is customary to use a phosphate occasionally crops respond to addi- tained from the soil. They enter the compound. In the plant phosphorus tions of calcium, magnesium, and plant through the feeder roots, by is an essential constituent of protein even sulphur. and is abundantin seed. A second group of substances is POTASSIUM: Of the three com- needed, but in small amount only. This is No. 2 of a Series monly used elements, potassium is The need for iron has been known least important in fine turf produc- for a long time, but recently the of Turf Articles Which tion, even though it is emphasized for pastures. Its marked ability to NEEDfor minute quantities of man- Should be Invaluable to ganese, boron, copper, and zine has increase clover accountsfor this dif- been definitely established. Others your Greensman (Continued on page 22)

CanapIAN GoLFER — April, 1937 Outstanding Ontario Willingdon Cuppers

Below is the 1933 Willingdon Cup team which represented Ontario at Shaugnessey Heights in Vancouver. This team lost to British Columbia who won that year for the first time in history. Players below are, Phil Farley, Toronto, John Lewis, Brantford, Fred Hoblitzel, Toronto, Jack Cameron, Toronto, and George Boeckh of Toronto.

Ross Somerville, Donald Carrick, London Toronto Jack Nash, Gordon Taylor Jr., London Toronto

CAN ONTARIO KEEP UP WITH THE PACE? BRITISH COLUMBIA, QUEBEC AND MANITOBA ARE DEVELOPING POWERFUL NEW PLAYERS By H. R. PICKENSJr.

T WASN’Tso very long ago that golfers across Can- Ontario amateur championships. (Hehasheld that title ada just naturally expected to see the chief golfing twice). But Somerville and Hoblitzel continued on and laurels of the Dominion to settle annually in the Prov- from the ranks of youth stepped two mereslips of boys. ince of Ontario. In Willingdon Cup play, for instance, The first name was Jack Nash, London, a clubmate of Ontario teams somehowgot the habit of showing the Somerville. His rise was, no doubt, inspired by the wayto all other provinces with ratherridiculous ease. prowess and example of the great Londoner. The sec- Let’s inspect facts in this matter. From 1927, the first ond youth was a born “battler”? whose: home was in year in which Willingdon Cup matches became the em- Toronto. This was the ex-caddy Phil Farley! Nash and blem of Interprovincial team championships until Farley appeared almost simultaneously, the former 1932 (six seasons), Ontario teams actually wonthis winning the Ontario amateurtitle in 1930 andthelat- event four times and placed second on the two other ter in 1931. Both were cunning players with aninstinct occasions! During this “Golden Era” of Ontario golf for the game. They were young and had never given the great triumvirate of Sandy Somerville, Don Car- much thought to the “lose column.” rick, and Fred Hoblitzell became the general nucleus of the winning teams. Carrick, tall and powerful, was In 1931 along with Somerville and Hoblitzel these then at the top of his excellent game. The rangy Uni- two formed a combination of experience and. youth to versity of Toronto student was a match for anyplayer set a new Willingdon cup record at Royal Montreal of in the Dominion and feared by them all! Hoblitzel, 598 strokes for the combined 288 holes. (There are though never having won a title, was the uncrowned four men on the Willingdon cup teams, each playing medal play king of Canada’s amateurs. The latter two 36 holes medal golf). It was the first time that ‘‘600”’ were Torontonians, and augmented by the peerless had ever been broken. The “handwriting was on the “Sandy” Somerville, London, Ontario, composed the wall” even that year, however, but few sawit! In sec- first two winning Ontario teams. Then Carrick, a law ond place in ’31 was a groupof practically unheard of student at the time, deserted tournament play leaving British Columbia boys. They were playing in the East behind him a grand record of two Dominiontitles in for the first time over one of the hardest medal scor- three years and a remarkable series of showings in the (Continued on page 19)

14 CanapiAN GoLrer — April, 1937 SOUTHERN CIRCUIT SUMMARIZED MORE MONEY, BETTER GOLF, LONGER HITTERS, LOWER SCORES, AND STILL COOPER WINS

Pinehurst And The P.G.A. Southern California Open O START moreorless at the beginning of the winter ‘Circuit’ for the “big-time” Meanwhile out in California the Southern money players of the United States we must California Open was being played and it was take the reader to that magnificent golfing com- won by our old friend of 1931 U.S. Open munity of Pinehurst N.C. where precedent was Play-off game, George Von Elm. The tourna- changed and the U.S.A. professional crown was ment was played at Glendale and Von contested Nov. 16-22 instead of being a fea- Elm won $400.00 for shooting 279 tuze of the summer season. Fay Coleman for the 72 holes. He was followed of Culver City, Calif., won the 36 hole by Harry Bassler of Long Beach oualifying medal with a total of 143 three strokes in the rear. Olin which carried with it the Alex Smith Dutra was next one more stroke Trophy. Coleman surprised a few, but ‘ behind! Bassler got $250.00, those who knowhim weren’t so much i Dutra $150.00 that way. Hagen didn’t qualify— 4%, neither did Leo Deigel nor Sam Parks “A 4 Ahoy For Nassau! Jr. Almost everyone else did! That » ‘ pe Takes $800.00! means of course among the accepted } Came December and with leaders. The No. 2 course was plenty it the usual trip to Nassau. “tough” it would seem for 156 was This was the joust for the good enough to get “in.” . Nassau (Bahamas) Open. The finalists Denny Shute, Brae _ in, Bo, Playing a considerably ye softer course than such a lay- Burn, and Jimmy Thompson, Shaw- nee, put on a battle of might versus out as the No. 2 at Pinehurst accuracy and a cool heart. Shute won the boys got braced for the year- 3 and 2. He had a 74 to his opponent’s 77 ly scoring fiesta. Sure enough in the first round. Thus went the tide of Willie MacFarlane with a final conflict. Thompson beat Rod Munday, Wil- nine of 31 nosed out Horton Smith lie Klien, Henry Picard, Jug MacSpaden who had caught him at the half- and Craig Woodto reach the finals. Shute way mark of the last round. beat Alex Gerlak, Al Zimerman, Billie Smith had done the catching with Burke, Horton Smith, Bill Melhorn (1 up) 4 a 33 going out, but his 34 coming ga in saw him fall three strokes be- and Thompson to win the U.S.P.G.A. title. : i A hind again. Incidentally Harry Augusta Open Mi Cooper quietly had a 65 in the At the end of November following the Harry Cooper, Chicago—he dominated last round to tie Smith and split P.G.A. event at Pinehurst the “Boys” bore this winter the second and third money! Mac- further South to Georgia. Augusta, to be Farlane won $800.00 with a 66% more definite! Here over the seventy-two hole route average or a score of 266. Mrs. MacFarlane got the Ralph Guldahl, he of the willowy zooming swing and $800.00 for “it was her turn!” Willie got nothing in the classic features, annexed honors, by taking first Miami and only $87.00 at Augusta. Nassau was Mrs. place with a 283 total. This was two better than those MacFarlane’s turn! Great laugh on Willie. two impeccable young men, Henry Picard of Hersery, Other scores were: Pa., and the still-hot Mr. Denny Shute. These latter Willie Macfarlane, New York .... 0... ccc. sees seve 200 66—266 Harry; COODEL, CMICDRON ses isen5 ezaeibosces dont) soso Estee sees 204 65—269 split $1,800.00 while Ralph got a cool $1,000.00 for his Horton Smith cOnicaeo sc: bicse esse csselesssseees feces Mores 202 67—269 trouble! PawluRunyAaw, sn OwevOVsess: veces orts\-cece asstieons Uarecliovics 201 69—270 Here are the leading scorers in this event: Pat Sawyer, MiInNeADOlis: sec. pc<2. cose cens lose. sens chee eras GOB) iO 4a—ol 2 Henry Boston icc. e.ctiisers) vecsy teas svemneseineres 144 141—285 Willie Kileino Miami: Beaeh’..;.. 6. acs occ ecko oe 206 70—276 ‘J-oeines:: Garden: City, aussie: crac weea one 48oeG Mommy. *ATMOUr..CHiCAGD ssc. sch eccs incre tees 148 138—286 Miami-Biltmore $10,000 Open AIEW atrous; Detroit tac] schPicaeee 147 1389—286 Just previous to the Nassau event the Miami Bilt- Tony Manero, Greensboro, N.Q...... «.. 140 147—287 more-Open, highlight of the Florida season, called to- Paul shunyan; “News xOri sa. ob coat eee eee 146 141—287 gether the best travelling pro talent in the land to di- Horton! Smiths Chicagor.ts of cers ccesi ieee Denee wees 143 145—288 vide $10,000.00. Guldahl again took the “bacon” with My. ALLOON; CHICARO: ctoh cece ec $ focce coed asen ote. voselctes 148 140—288 a 283 total for this mediumly difficult hotel layout. Abe Espinosa, New Orleans) .\... .0...}.:2.: s..-'.0. «cs 147 141—288 This was good scoring but as it well known by now L. Madison, Hollywood, Calif. )...... 3 ...... -. .0. «.. 147 141—288 (Continued on page 25)

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Lady Heathcoat Amory, better known as Miss Joyce Wethered, seen putting in an GOLF HAVENIN exhibition match at Constant Springs course in Jamaica. Note the attractive fairway, the size of the galleries, and the impressive mountains which area feature JAMAICA setting of golf in Jamaica. ECENTLY word came to us from Jamaica in the British Principles of a brilliant fourball exhibition match. Mrs. F. Pringle, Lady Heathcoat West Indies that increased winter- Amory, Lord Heathcoat Amory, and Lou Cumming. The latter and Mrs. Pringle turned back the great Lady Amory and her husband partner in this match at vacationing has been responsible for Constant Springs, Jamaica. a development of golf interest on this glorious island in the Caribbean Sea. It is well-known that two of Canada’s leading young profession- als have held positions at the lead- ing clubs on the island. These are Lou Cumming of the Toronto Golf Club and Gordon Brydson of Missis- sauga. Cummingsis stationed at the beautiful Constant Springs Club six miles from Kingston which post was formerly held by his father, George Cumming of Toronto; Brydson is at the Liguanea Club which is only two and a half miles from this pic- turesque city. Jamaica is five days from New York byluxurious steam- ers which ply this route weekly. rom Montreal it is a ten day trip by equally commodious steamer with port-of-call at Bermuda. Jamaicais mountainous and fertile with a ter- (Continued on page 31)

CANADIAN GoLFER — April, 1937 17 Master Gleanings

Distance is the New King as Golf's Great Meet in Augusta

URING the recent Master’s Invitation event at Augusta, Ga., a field of forty-six professionals and a sprinkling of amateurs again settled a sort of private little affair for another year. Sure, the winter events with circuit has its myriad of events—big money plenty “on the line” everytime these same boys go to the barrier. But indefinably the Master’s tourney has a little something extra. In the first place just the cur- rently best amateurs in the countryare invited. This is mere courtesy for although “simon pures” who show 7 represent some pretty fine golfing SSS up for the Master’s talent, they all knowthat they are just playing for the love of it, and for the glory of being leading amateur. What I wish to explain is that the amateurs in the Master’s tourney don’t expect to win! They are there mostly to learn and to absorb the invaluable lessons to SSS be gained from association and play with their more business-like brethern, the pros! The amateurs know that the professionals mean “business” at this one! They knowthat. this tournament carries perhaps more prestige than any other except the national titles them- selves! There’s just that atmosphere about the place and everyone knowsit by the way the boys settle down early ! Byron Nelson, New Jersey professional, who won By the time the professionals hit Augusta in April the Master’s tournament and probably a position they are on their way’s north. They have just been on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team. competing all winter—first down the southern coast, then across the continent for the California tour. Fin- ally back up the southern coast! Augusta in April gears’”—howhe held in until faced by long par fours catches them near the end! This year they were strug- up or until he had to “get home” in two on a par five. gling for places on the Ryder cup teams which were to That may or may not have beentrue. It seems doubtful be picked only a monthorso later. Their games were at that this was a deliberate feature. Perhaps Bobby just the peak. speeded up unconsciously when he needed the extra What a setting for a battle royal! Indeed the Master’s yardage. At any rate he was hitting 280 yards when — Championship seldom fails to be just that. At another he was “crashing” the ball. His rivals were perhaps not place in this issue the general conception represented quite that far generally. A few drove alittle farther. in the course designed by Bobby Jones and Dr. Allister At any rate in Jones’ era there was plentyof long iron MacKenzie is explained. It is a testing proposition for play for driving 280 on a 445 par four still leaves 165 the par or sub-par shooter. It catches him unaware yards. That calls for a four iron! Today the empha- time and again for little subtle mistakes which the sis now seems to have been moved from that long iron ordinary player would never notice. That’s why it is shot, for the great players seldom need anything great- the Master’s course. er than a four iron on any hole. This means that the The tournamentitself! What can one really say about one, two, and three irons seldom come out of the bag. all this talent? You stand on the ninth green. You Whyis this? Well, the newcrop of younger players can watch Horton Smith, then Jones, then Thompson, really drive three hundred yards! They do it quite Runyan, Charlie Yates, Snead, Nelson, Laffoon, Ar- consistently. Thompson drives at times close to 350! mour, Manero, Cox, Hines, Koscis, Haas, Melhorn, Snead, the winter sensation from White Sulphur Cooper, Dudley, Wood, Guldahl—and on and on! They Springs, is just a yard or two back of him! Lawson parade past! They drive, hit second shots; they chip, Little is right along with Snead. Dudley rates in the and putt. These fellows aren’t just ordinary men even three hundred yard class. Byron Nelson, the boy who though they do err! You realize the super element in won this year’s Master’s event also gets the drives their make-ups when you see them all together. You way out there. Even Johnny Revolta who is just a watch them, the best players in the game,they all have medium hitter according to these standards is 270 certain common qualities which brand them as great fairly consistently. Paul Runyan—tiny and precise— golfers. Perhaps it’s a mixture of patience, stubborness is accredited with being the shortest hitting ‘“‘big- concentration—immovable, perfect muscular control, time” pro. He slams into the ball with a wide hip sway and a great egotism. to augment his power and gets out there 240 yards! You may havenoticed, too, that golf and winning in Harry Cooper, noted for his direction and certainly not this the top flight is a different matter than it was say his distance was consistently outdriving Jones in an five or six years ago. Let’s turn back to the régime of exhibition with the Atlanta Marvel the day previous the inimitable Jones. In that period of the game’s to the Master’s event! Jones has shortened perhaps history it is safe to say that the long iron shot along slightly and is not exerting himself in any case, but with putting was the dominant factor in winning. Jones the modernconception would be that he could give the was a fairly long hitter. They tell how he had “two (Continued on page 31) a

CanapiAN GoiFer — April, 1937 A Strange Golf Memorial Golf Goes West Reminds Alex Ross The following is an excerpt from a letter recently received from Alex Rose of Seattle, popular editor of the Pacific and North West Golfer and Poloist. He writes: ‘With the United States Amateur Champion- ship scheduled to be held in Portland this year, also the U.S. Public Links Championship in San Francisco, and the Western Amateur Championship in Los An- geles, the Pacific Coast promises to have its full share of major golf attractions in 1937. It is my understanding that several young stars from British Columbia will compete in the Pacific Your Editor (left) and Mr. E. G. Dobel of Northwest National Sectional Qualifying Rounds, Monmtermeoarlialdoaitng FohreosmtagHeillsa,t AtuhgeustWaa,teGrao.us whi‘ ch probablywill3 be held on s: ome course i: n Seattle, Wrnheliga ea a oa ‘al pea July 27. Expect to have official notice on course very NEOF the strangest Memorials to any event in shortly. Believe July 27 is the day set for this event. golf is to be found on the fifth hole at the beau- tiful Forest Hills course at Augusta, Ga. The mound in this snap is crownedbyan appropriately craved mar- ble stone. The inscription reads ““Watrous, March 29, 1936.” In the centre are two great eagles with wings J.D. Paul Moves toU.S A spread. + Sine oe ee j On the above-mentioned date Al Watrous of Detroit, Mr. J. Dawson Paul who has been a Director, the 4 former Canadian Open Champion, shot this 500 yard Captain, and Chairman of the Match and Handicap hole in twostrokes. A double-eagle! This feat was a Committee of the Marlborough Golf Club in Montreal little dulled perhaps by the other great double-eagle for tl v4 5 ebro heb transfhpreditol hans scored in Augusta in 1935 by Gene Sarazen. That gave or the past twoyears has been transterred to Boston him the Master’s Open tie at the Augusta National and his place has beenfilled by Mr. E. S. Berry with j course a few miles distance. the same offices.

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Can Ontario Keep Up? 1 Morning’s Businessman (Continued from page 13) is > ing courses (par 72, South course at Royal Montreal) and they were only three strokes behind Ontario’s re- cord score! Afternoon’s In 1932 Ontario again led the pack, but British Co- lumbia was pressing all the way until a chap by the Sportsman name of Bell of B.C., playing in his first interprovin- cial event, took something like fifteen on one hole. This in itself was a setback, but it also discouraged and unnerved the whole team. There were two west- ern players on that 1932 B.C. squad, however, who couldn’t be ‘“‘unnerved.”’ They were seventeen-year-old Ken Black of Vancouver and his fellow townsman Stan Leonard. Leonard was also just a boy! They scored with a mediocre 615 that year at Lambton, Toronto. fine totals of 151 and 147 respectively! Ontario won The following season with the development of the 3ritish Columbia players through another year it did y not surprise too greatly when the Far Westerners won

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J. C. Armer, Henry Barrett, William P. Scott, of Toronto, and Alex, [’. Zimmerman, of Hamilton, at the Eighteenth Hole, Belmont Manor, where they all made recent holiday. A. G. Fenwick Keeps Step with Ted i While Ted, his eldest son was busy winning Ber- } muda’s two major titles, the Belmont Manor and the Amateur Championship, Mr. A. G. Fenwick, president | of the Summerlea club in Montreal, had his ownpriv- | ate triumph which showedplainly whence Tedinherits | ef his ability. Mr. Fenwick, playing in the Ellis team| trophy competition led his team to victory by return- ing the lowest total of any player in the event. His rounds of 73-83-156 nosed out George West and Paul Cooper by one stroke. The tourney was played at the 3elmont Manorcourse. Spalding Golf Movies NDER THE direction of Grantland Rice and with the assistance of Bobby Jones, a film of great You've golfed around the world? golfing interest has been made underthetitle of “An Then -try golf*-as you've Excursion in Golf.” It is both dramatic and instruc- dreamed it might be—at Jasper, tive, with explanations and comments by Bob Jones. It a true championship course presents, amongother things, a slow motion analysis nestling between gigantic moun of the fundamentals of good golf as played by some Pkis Neti Aale te hale tains of unmatched grandeur of the finest golfers in the country today—Lawson ment Sept. 5-11, inclusive a “picture” course of crisp fair Little, Horton Smith, Jimmy Thomson, Harry Cooper ways and velvety greens in the —and others. Thefilmis available in two sizes—16mm. heart of the Canadian Rockies. Here ‘is a-course of and 35mm. The 35mm. size is the conventional motion amazing contrasts—kind to the casual golfer—yet tough picture type and when showncalls for an enclosed on the “par buster’ who takes liberties with its well e booth and for an experienced operator, as the film is guarded greens, water hazards and wooded slopes. ed inflammable andexisting lawsdictate the precautions And then, when the last putt is holed—swimming,fish a enumerated. The 16mm. film is non-inflammable and ing, motoring, tennis, hiking, climbing or loafing_—with j cog not call for an enclosure booth. Both films have the inviting hospitality of Jasper Park Lodge awaiting : the sound track andcall for a sound projector. to refresh you for another day ofthrills. Rates from Available also is a Bobby Jones film or lessen series $7.00 a day, including meals; opens June 15; accommo entitled ‘How To Break Ninety.” It is of 35mm. size, dation 650 guests. ; with sound, and is of an hour’s duration. Where a : longer performanceis desired than that given in the Jasper is on the route of the air-conditioned “Con- ; showing of our film, “An Excursion in Golf,” this tinental Limite d,” daily between Montreal, Toronto, film is ideal. This film will only be loaned, however, on Winnipeg, Jasper and Vancouver. En route, plan to stop at Minaki the understanding that no admission be charged. Lodge in the famous Lake of the There is no cost for the loan of the films. The club or Woods region.

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As usually used, the term ‘‘com- THE A.B.C. OF TURF CULTURE plete” refers to a fertilizer contain- (Continued from page 14) ing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potas- sium, yet there are instances where ference. On golf courses, clover is of magnesium-starved plants, which these three elements failed to pro- looked upon as an undesirable weed, Carolines a chlorosis of tobacco, lo- duce normal growth. “Sand Drown” so the use of potash beyond the min- cally called ‘SSand Drown,” can be on tobacco has been mentioned, and imum requirement of grass should corrected by additions of magne- unless fertilizer contains magnesium be avoided. In a mixed herbage of sium. also, satisfactory tobacco is not ob- clover and grass, clover has less SULPHUR: This element is an tained. capacity to absorb potassium than essential constituent of protein, and grass, so in the absense of abundant hence needed byall plants. Defi- “COMPLETE” FERTILIZER DE- potash, clover suffers from grass ciency is not likely on turf grasses. FINED: Correctly speaking, a com- competition. This effect is strikingly Besides the sulphur normally con- plete fertilizer should be defined as shownon the permanent grass plots tained in fertilizers, some sulphur one containing a sufficient quantity at Rothamsted, England, where is brought to the soil dissolved in of any and all the elements needed there is notably less clover on the rainfall. to correct soil deficiencies. On this potassium-starved plots. IRON: Although chlorophyll does basis, phosphate becomes a complete not contain iron, it is not produced fertilizer where the soil deficiencyis In plant metabolism, potassium limited to phosphorus. aids in the formation of carbohy- unless the leaf contains small drates, such as sugar, starch, cellu- amounts of iron salt. Leaves of iron Even if grass always required a lose. It gains entranceintothe plant deficient plants have a characteris- “complete” fertilizer, it is hardly as a chloride, sulphate, or nitrate. tie chlorotic or mottled color. reasonable to expect one specific an- The terms “complete” or “bal- alysis to prove equally satisfactory CALCIUM: Thereis reason to be- anced” are often abused when ap- on all soils. Admittedly, it is easier lieve that calcium is used to precipi- plied to fertilizers. Because a diver- to follow the lines of least resistance, tate organic acids formed during sified diet is essential to human well- apply a “complete” fertilizer and protein synthesis. Deficiency often being, it is argued that plants re- thereby hope to correct soil defi- leads to stunting and discoloration quire balanced feeding also. So far ciencies, but it is far more satisfac- of the roots. Additions of calcium the comparison is strictly true, but tory and certainly more economical usually help plants suffering from the fact that plant roots permeate to build fertilizer programs on a abnormal nutrition. a medium which may contain an sounder foundation, namely, one de- MAGNESIUMis anessential con- abundance of manyof the essential signed to overcome soil deficiencies, stituent of chlorophyll. This ac- nutrients is ignored. For best taking into account soil type, previ- counts for the chlorotic appearance growth, fertilizers need contain only ous fertilizer practice, and require- occasionally occurs in nature. In the soil deficient elements. ments of the particular crop.

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Hiram Walker Extends Tourney In the short space of two seasons European Fixtures the Hiram Walker tournament has become one of the sports features MAY of Canadian Golf, having been con- 15-17 German Close Boys’ and ducted under the capable direction Girls’ Championships, at Dresden. 24, ete. British Open Amateur of Jackson Walton, whose many Championship, at Royal St. years experience in competitive golf George’s, June. has resulted in the most exacting 2-3. Scottish Profesional Champion- ship at Barassie. arrangements. As heretofore there 7-11. British Ladies’ Amateur will be three rounds of eighteen Championship, at Turnberry. holes; first round at the Lakeview 8, 9. Fench Open Championship, St. Golf and Country Club on Thursday Cloud. 13, ete. French Open Amateur May 20th; second round at the St. Championship, Morfontaine. Andrews Golf Club on Thursday, 17, ete. St. Germain Cup (Ladies’ 27th May; and the final round and Foursomes), La Boulie. presentation of prizes at the Lake- 12. England vs. France, at St. Cloud. view Golf and Country Club on 14-17. Irish Amateur Close Cham- Thursday 3rd June. The best 75 net pionship, at Munster. scores at Lakeview qualify for the 21-25. Open One-Armed Champion- second round, and the best net ship, at St. Andrews. 22. Irish Ladies’ Close Champion- scores in the second round qualify ship, at Royal Portrush. for the final round on the 3rd June. 22-25. Scottish Ladies’ Champion- ship, at Gleneagles. Handicaps are limited to eighteen strokes. Presented with the compli- 29-30. Ryder Cup Matches, at Southpot and Ainsdale. ments of the sponsors prizes will be awarded to each of the seven players JULY with the low aggregate net score for Mr. Jackson Walton, Toronto, who 1, etc. Ladies’ Championship of the three rounds. The winner of the conceived the very interesting Hiram France, at St. Germain. first prize is permitted to choose his Walker Tournament, 2-4. North of France Championship, at Boulogne-sur-Mer. prize and so on downtheline until 5. ete. British Open Championship, the last prize is claimed. A special at Carnoustie. prize, is also awarded to the player is found impossible to accommodate 6-8. Belgium Ladies’ Championship. who makesthe low gross aggregate all of the entries at Lakeview on the 9-11. Dutch Amateur Championship. 11-13. Dutch Ladies’ Championship. score for the three rounds. There 20th May, it has been arranged to start the overflow at Lakeview on 17-18. Dutch Open Championship. are also three special prizes to be 21-22. Belgium Open Championship. Friday morning the 21st May. In awarded to the visiting players, 24-26. Belgium Amateur Champion- 1935 over three hundred players ship. making the low net score in the first 25-31. Italian Amateur Champion- round at Lakeview, whose homeclub were successfully brought to the 18th green in daylight. ship. is more than thirty miles from the 26, ete. Scottish Amateur Champion- business centre of Toronto. As there Clubs throughout Ontario are ship, at Barassie. heartily advised to form groups of 27-29. Open Championship of Ire- were twoholes in one in 1935, prizes land, at Royal Portrush. for similar achievements will again three players and take part in this be awarded and there will also be a attractive competition. This event is AUGUST putting competition during the open- not necessarily confined to Ontario 2-5. South of Ireland Championship, ing day at Lakeview on the adjacent golfers. Players from any other at Lahinch. practice putting green for a mystery Province who happen to be visiting 9-12. German Amateur and Ladies’ prize. It should also be pointed out Toronto on May 20th are most wel- Open Championships, at Bad Ems. come. Communicate with Jackson 15-17. Czecho-Slovakian Ladies’ that there is no entry fee or green Amateur Championship. fee, these being taken care of by Walton, 55 York Street, Toronto, on 18-24. Czecho-Slovakian Open and Hiram Walker and Sons Limited, or before Monday 17th May, or Amateur Championships. who sponsor the tournament. If it phone Adelaide 9565. 21, etc. Welsh Close Amateur Cham- pionship, at Royal Portcawl. 24-28. Boys’ Amateur Champion- ship, at Bruntsfield Links. SOUTH AFRICAN SENSATION 25-29. Swedish Amateur Champion- ship, Gotenburg. HE COMING amateur sensa- won the South African Amateur 25-29. Swedish Ladies’ Open Ama- tion, in the opinion of many Championship. The same year he teur Championship. Gotenburg. 25-Sept. 2. Swiss Open Champion- British experts, is 19-year-old A. D. won both the Transvaal Amateur ship. “Bobby” Locke, who hails from and Open Championships. When he 25.Sept. 2 Swiss Open Amateur South Africa. Four strokes behind went to England, Vardon said: “He Championship plays golf like I used to.” Alfred Padgham going into the final SEPTEMBER round of the Transvaal Open Cham- A few weeks ago Locke played Padgham again in an exhibition 1-12. Austrian Open Championship. pionship, he closed with a record- 1-12. Austrian Open Amateur breaking 67 to win by three strokes. match. When Padgham laid a long Championship. Said Padgham: “I would not be sur- brassie dead to the hole for a sure 1-12. Austrian Ladies’ Open Cham- prised to see him sweep the board birdie three, Locke took out his pionship. brassie, banged the ball straight in- 16-17. Italian Ladies’ Open Cham- this year.” pionship. to the cup, won the match 2 and 1. 17-19. German Close Professional At 14, Locke won the South Afri- On April 16 he sailed for Great Brit- Championship, Krefeld. can Boys’ Championship. At 17 he tain.

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the clubhead, and keeps the player FOUNDATION FOR THE WOODS “going out” after the ball. It also helps him “keep down to theball.” (Continued from page 10) Thefinish position is attained by al- Nowpractice these movements in In practice the player must con- lowing the arms full extension as far attaining this position. Slowly at sciously save the wrist cock until the as they will reach. Then the natural first and inspecting and checking hitting area is reached bythe hands. turning over of the right wrist car- each one. Gradually the whole will Then a conscious effort must be ries the swing around and up. Bal- weld into a unit of action. You will made to throw this ‘cock’ out anced well on theleft foot, the shot have then a correct backswing and through the hitting area! Do this is then complete! Remember to do half the battle is accomplished. But time after time in practice. Slowly these things one at a time. Cement certainly not the most important at first with increasing speed. All each segment of the swing as you half! Coming down for the hit is this may seem like a home-made practice. more subtle and more difficult to method for developing a golf swing, Hitting the ball is another matter. analyze and explain. but it is the way which has brought Most pupils after learningthis ‘‘ball- Beginning at the top to study the the best results as far as I know. It less” swing have a tendency to be downswing, and perfect it, the first is like teaching a showhorsepaces! ball shy when they do step up to thing to concentrate upon is a con- The finished product looks smooth “crack one.” This also must be over- scious effort at pulling the hips and natural. The tyro appears awk- come with practice. When your around. This is a difficult part of ward and faltering! The beauty of swing is natural and perfect, forget the swinging motion for most peo- practicing without a ball is that one about it! Concentrate on hitting the ple, and therefore should be con- can do it manytimes in the course ball squarely. This itself will take sciously practiced. Do this several of a day when in private! Eventually all your concentration and you will times until it feels more normal. The the right action becomes natural. be very pleased that you do not need idea of this is to get the weight back Finishing the swing has not been to think of your swing as well! in proper hitting position, and the explained as yet. The straightening

action should be accompanied bythe of the wrists is the “hit” proper and vigorous pulling of the left arm has been explained. The sensation WANTED through the “hitting area.” The experienced should be that the Secretary manager for position in “hitting area” is the distance which hands, after impact, continuelow, al- Montreal district. Applicant please the hands travel from at point even so a sense that the fling of the club reply by letter stating full partic- ulars as to age, former experience with the waist on one side to a point eventually brings them up, the hands etc. Address Mr. R. J. R. Stokes, should not bring up the club. This 1111 Beaver Hall Hill, Montreal. even with the waist on the other side! broadens out the are described by

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a very interesting report. He hopes MANITOBA POINTS FOR GREAT YEAR to have his work so far completed that the handicaps can be used in Dr. Gallagher and W. H. MacWilliams Honored some of the tournaments this year. Mr. Gordon Leggo, Honorary Sec- Golf is in for one of its greatest Dr. Gallagher gave an interesting retary Treasurer gave fine reports years insofar as the Province of summary of the year’s work and showing the Association to be in ex- Manitoba is concerned. That is judg- touched manyof the highlights, es- cellent financial condition. Both Dr. ing from the general atmosphere of pecially the Canadian ranking of Gallagher and Mr. Leggo were loud the annual meeting of the Manitoba Manitoba golfers published a short in their praise of the outstanding Golf Association held recently at the time ago in the Canadian Golfer. work of C. N. Harris, secretary, Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg. Every One of the most important, and in- whose time was always at their dis- club in Winnipeg was represented cidentally a most interesting, deci- posal and whoseuntiring efforts had and in addition manyof the outside sions made at the annual meeting, meant so much to the successof ail clubs also had delegates present. Re- was the inauguration of an Honor- Association competitions. ports showed most successful, but ary Life Members Division. To this The officers elected for the pres- it was the opinion of the delegates special division will be elected each ent year are; 1937 will be even greater. year one or more members. In this Honorary President, Mr. J. L. M. Under the energetic leadership of manner the Manitoba Golf Associa- Thomson, Niakwa Golf Club. President, Dr. P. J. Gallagher an enterprising tion will be able to pay tribute and Dr. P. J. Gallagher, St. Charles Country Club. 1st Vice President, Mr. R. G. Mur- program of events was handled last showits appreciation for outstand- ray, Assiniboine Golf Club. 2nd Vice Pres- season and the Manitoba Associa- ing contributions to the game of golf ident, Mr. Sel Macdonald, Portage la tion also played a very major part by members who have passed their Prairie. Honorary Sec.-Treas., Mr. Gordon in the successful handling of the active and competitive stage. The Leggo, Southwood Golf Club. Executive Council, Dr. Roy Richardson, Alcrest Canadian Amateur Golf champion- first Honorary Life Memberof the Golf Club; Reg. Murray, Assiniboine Golf ship at the St. Charles CountryClub. Association will be Mr. W. H. Club; R. E. Unicome, Brandon G. C.; Joe Golfers will rememberthat at this MacWilliams, of Winnipeg, whose Palmer, Elmhurst Golf Links; R. R. beautiful course Freddy Haas, of name is a household word in Mani- Knox, Public Parks; George Jermy, Ni- akwa Golf Club; F. F. Tribe, Norwood NewOrleans, emergedvictorious. In toba Golf circles and has been for Golf Club; Dr. N. C. Carmichael, St. recognition of his outstanding work, many long years. Charles Country Club; Gordon la Prairie the delegates would not listen to a Dr. Roy Richardson, who has G. C.; Dr. P. J. Gallagher, Pine Ridge; Sel Macdonald, Portage Leggo, South- change andre-elected Dr. Gallagher spent a great deal of time on the wood Golf Club; D. J. Davies, Canoe president for 1937. matter of Provincial handicaps, gave Club.

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Can Ontario Keep Up? (Continued from page 19) became Ontario title-holder in 1931. He may get the touch back this season. It may come perhaps with more play and added keeness! “Sandy” Somerville, himself, was rated sixth this year in Canada by this publication and that about tells the GRADIDGE story. His play last year while good in spots was so far be- low what we are accustomed to expect from him that it is hard to say right now whether the five time amateur champion has experienced just an offseason or has actually gone past his peak! We hope and believe the former to be the case. Ney- IRONS ertheless his showing of 1936 does not enhance the Ontario outlook. Of course Jack Cameron a three-time member of the Ontario team has not competed seriously in Ontario events in recent years and is therefore not entitled to consideration for the team. “PARMAKER’ Fred Hoblitzell, alone remains as ever the most dependable Ontario medalist. To date he has never failed! Obviously with this line-up of great players all appearing to have left the field AND or unable to summons their former power it would seem that Ontario is confronted with the problem of producing new faces and new players. Of the younger outstanding veterans among “WHITECOMBE"” MODELS players there are Gordon Taylor Jr.. and Grimsditch of Toron- to, Joe Thompson of Hamilton, and the present amateur cham- pions J. G. “Sonny” Adams also a Toronto player. Of these Taylor is great for his putting and generally as- tounding short game. He was out part of last year with an in- STAINLESS STEEL jured hand which more orless blighted his chances of carrying on where he left off in 1935. He was runner-up in the Canadian amateur championship that year. He is neither long nor ex- HAND FORGED cessively durable, but capable of occasional bursts of brilliant scoring. Caught “right” he could be a real help to a team. Joe Thompson, a great little golfer, has long handicapped himself by a lack of casualness in his play. He has everything except the quiet poise which makes forreliability in medal play. He AS USED BY beats them all when “in the groove” and can crack par as wide as the grand canyon. Perhaps next season he may be a factor in Ontario WiHingdon Cup play. All that will be necessary is a little of the above-mentioned coolness! WINNER OF BOTH Archie Grimsditch is a fine medalist. He has the shots, is a quiet performer, and can produce under pressure. He goes to neither the heights or depths of the former two golfers. He is an unobtrusive golfer, and he showed fairly well last year in his BRITISH first Willingdon Cup experience. After a bad 81 in the morn- ing his 74 in the afternoon round gave him a respectable total AND of 155. However if his team had averaged 155 Ontario would only have tied Quebec for second place. Sonny Adams also scored 155 this year, but he is perhaps the most promising younger player to arise in Ontario for some years. He is sound AMERICAN if not flashing and is seemingly the type whose soundness may develop steadily. Along with this group one must include the names of Jack LADIES and Clair Chinery, Jim Boeckh, all of Toronto and Norman Keene of London, Ontario. Keene, a long hitter, was runner- OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS up in the Ontario Amateur championships last year. These 1936 latter players while experienced in tournament play have never met the acid test of Willingdon Cup play nor are they particu- larly experienced under National tournament fire. They repre- also by over 50%of the entry in the sent the younger crop upon whom Ontario must depend unless the veterans can produce the brand of play which for years 1936 British open Championship kept other sections of Canada in the background. Beyond contention British Columbia has proven the incubator for the greatest number of championship players among the provinces of Canada: Quebec is finding a new group of dang- erous young players and will soon be pacing the field if this movement continues; Manitoba last year became a real threat AVAILABLE IN CANADA for Willingdon Cup supremacyandis also developing fast. It THROUGH PROFESSIONALS ONLY would seem that Ontario has fallen back in the race despite her comparatively numerous golfers. 1937 will prove much as to whether she can produec a new vintage of fairway greats or whether the handful of veterans can again carry the banner forward. Sole Canadian Distributors. The week of July 26-31 will tell the story this year as the best SLAZENGERS CANADA (1936) LTD. amateur talent in the Dominion congregates at the Ottawa Hunt Club to decide the Dominion championship and the Wil- 827 QUEENST. E. TORONTO lingdon cup matches once more. Here, indeed, will come the an- swer to the question “Can Ontario keep up with the golfing

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CanapDIAN GOLFER — April, 1937 Master Gleanings (Continued from page 17) string-straight Cooper yards off the tee. Perhaps he CRANEQUIPMENT can, but he didn’t! This all goes to point out is that distance is the new King! It’s easier to get close witha for the No. seven iron than with a No. three or a No. two. We all know that. So the modern Master player is serious about his distance. He is accurate also. Jimmy Thomp- son for instance, has his “wild” days like everyone, but he is the prettiest swinger of the whole group and on a MODERN par with the best at hitting the fairways with his booming blasts off the tees. It seems that among these great players extreme distance must go hand in hand GOLF CLUB with accuracy! They must swing straight to swing so perfectly! And so the game progresses or evolvesitself. Bryon Nelson who won the Master’s tournamentthis year, hits long, is a serious iron player, chip and putts with all the necessary keenness, and has acquired a great fighting heart! He led the field this year for two rounds with a great 66-72 for the first two days. Then he slipped to 75. That shot him way back, four strokes needed to bring him up again! In the last round it was the mechanical Mr. Ralph Guldahl of Texas, the man who had forged into the lead at the three-quarter mark, who cracked up. Two holes where Guldahl’s ball dropped back into trouble short only a foot each time, cost him six strokes to Nelson. Byron as late as the last holes seemed “‘out of it.”” However a few super shots of great carry and perfection with his putter brought him back in 32 in that final dash! His total was 283. Cooper, Dudley and Guldahl were the only other people Drinking Fountains: | in the race even as early as the second round! They Choose CRANE fountains | for sanitary construction | @ finished that way! The weather was perfect through- and trouble-free service. out the event—almost too good as Sarazen put it. Said he, “If it blew up a storm I’d havea chance!” But there was not a sign of a storm except the man-made ones which the players developed from time to time! Horton Smith never got going. Jones started with 79 and then Showers: Why have crowding in | the showers when these fixtures just played out the other three rounds as a formality. | cost so little? He never had a chance to win in the minds of those who watched him and these other boys warming up! He was slim comparatively and quiet—still the king in “Refreshor’” Shower Heads: Will the minds and respect of the other players, but no long- not clog. Cost less to operate. Give the same spread as ordinary heads er the man to beat. L — CRANE with approximately one half the ea J water consumption. Golf Haven in Jamaica When the question of improving your Club (Continued from page 15) comes up, start with fundamentals. Start with rain which lends itself to natural golf courses. There the water supply. It will meanbetter greens and are eight courses on the island with Liguanea boasting a membership of 630 though it is but a nine hole greater comfort in the Club house. Crane Lim- layout. Constant Springs is probably the greatest Ja- ited supplies a wide range of materials for the maican course and has a membership of one hundred and seventy-five. This course measures 5650 yards modern golf club—piping, valves, showers, with a par of 68. It is a testing par! drinking fountains, lavatories, toilets. For full In January Lou Cumming established a new course information, consult your nearest Crane branch. record of 62 in which he included hole in one at the ninth which is a par three. His astonishing 28 for the first nine added to one under par 34 for the incoming Journey broke the former record of 65 which washeld Jointly by his father Cumming, Gordon Brydson, and mA N FC Dick Metz of Chicago. Jamaica provides marvellous sport facilities. The steamertrip itself is a treat and for the golfer partic- Crane Limited: 1170 Beaver Hall Square, Montreal ularly it represents a haven for golf. Among the Branches in 18 cities smooth-rippling and winding valleys the golfer finds gem holes to challenge and delight him and the im- Valves, Fittings, Fabricated Pipe, Pumps, Heating perious hills and mountains for an entirely distinctive and Plumbing material. setting.

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