New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-01
GOLF ON DYKER MEADOWS.
FINE COURSE. WITH UNCOMMON
NATURAL ADVANTAGES.
THE ToUGHNEss OF THE TURF GOOD QUALITY
NEW COURSE OF THE oAKHURsT CLUB
AT RYE NECK-A CUP GIVEN BY
W. X. VANDERBILT.


W. X VANDERBILT.
According to the judgment of the experts. the old
Dyker Meadows, near Fort Hamilton. have found
their proper at last After having beeA
browsed o,er by many generations of sheep and
cattle. they are hence.orth to afford going
ground for the new Brooklyn club, which has
adopted their name as its own.
The location Is picturesque. From the higher
noints of the course fine view of the ocean Is
obtained and the old fort. with it's surrounding
earthworks, is a striking object near by. The nine
holes cover a mile and half OF ground, ana ex-
tend both Sizes OF Seventh-ave.' which runs d.
rec;ly down to the shore. The first tee Is on the
east side of the avenue, and the hole Is IN a
southerly direction. looking toward the sea. In
the way of the second hole which continues IN
about the same general line, there is little pond
lying in a depression between gently sIoping Nils
This is expected to form fine hazard, and TO be
the grave of many a caroessly driven ball. one
of the officers said joklngy, referring to the mex
perience of most OF the players that ne feared
this pond would be filled up with balls while the
members were learning goH
The last half OF the course Is on me WeSs sdue
OF the avenue. which has TO be crossed III APP
proachln, one hoie The general character OF the
country Is peculiarly well adapted TO the game.
some of the rolling hills or banks nave ne ap-
pearance OF forhcations an idea when IS efpa i
II is said. however that the formation IS Whoily
natura. George Strath the scotch pIol S t
hest he mas seen IN this country, and that II sur
masses that on many OF the British courses. 1t
possesses The tough, lasting quality thar is so
much 10 be desired, and lacking which many Solf
links literally wear out after a Few seasons use
Temporary buildings FOR the use OF the club are
in process OF erection There will be playing when
ever the ground Will permit this winter BUT 10
regular fixtures till next spring. The officers OF the
club are Timothy l.. Woodruff, president; Norman
$ Dixie secretary Frederick II. Webster, treas
urer and Daniel Chauncey, captain. Arthur VI.
Hatch is chairman of the Committee on Admission.
but his Work is practically finished, for the mem mem.
bershp limit OF 100 has been reached George
Srath has just been engaged by the club as IN
structor and greenkeepei.
Another course, which Is likely to become
A good one is that OF the Oakhurst Golf Club at
Rive Neck II has not the natural advantages Of
the one at Fort Hamilton. but can be made to
AFFORD plenty of sport The land used Is owned
by Alexander Tay.or and Frederick Bonner. Geois e
Femberton, chairman of the Green committee OF
the club, who learned golf in England years ago.
laid out the nhe-hOe The chief hazards
are bushes. trees rocks and a road no artificial
bunkers having yet been made. TIE fifth hole,
the tee for which is in "A hollow, so that the first
drive must be "A lifting one 10 clear the bank Is
almost on the shores of the Sound and the view
is delightful The turf is still rough, and it is not
probable that much will be done 10 remedy this
until next season. 49,
William X Vanderbilt has given to the West
brock Golf club. Of lsip. Long Island, OF which
he is a member. silver cup 20 be played Tor in
December. 1t Will he han..cap contest, similar to
those Of October and November Each members
handicap for the month viii b. posted in the club
as he likes during the month, and nj the expiration
of the time the who has made the lowest at
tested score, including his handicap, Will be de-
clared the winner.