The sun., 1897-02-19
corr.
wisd-Us OF the U. =. q. A. Meeti.e-News
Notes from the Lsnks.


In Its closing hour tho proceedings at the an
nuai meeting Of the United States Golf Associa-
tion consisted OF debates on different phases Of
the rules Of golf The talk was in the nature OF
suggestions to the Executive Com mmittee regard
Ing future legislation. As result there Is a
likelihood OF q new codincstion Of the rules to
suit the needs of American players. One sug-
gestion that was passed as n motion was that
a nominating committee be appointed,prior to
tho next annual meeting. either by the President
or by the Executive Committee. to place candi-
dates for the different offices before the dele
gates for their consideration. Regarding the
dates for the amateur and open championships
c. Il. Macdonald said that October would best
suit tho members Of the Chicago Golf Club, but
~ they wanted the college players doubtless an
earlier date would have to he selected. Prior to
the nomination Of r. B. Kerr by II. o. TallmadEe
Mr.. Macdonald had nominated o. W. Bird Of
Mesdowbrook. who. however. declined 10 stand.
as be feared be would not be In this country
s.s b. az sa *. sSoi. match between
on m T o II on
stakes OF sa6 side. When the nrst eighteen
holes were played at Van Cortlandt Park Young
VA team "a nm match, eight on side. will be played
to.morrow; ; at Wellington between 1 the st. s.. An
s.a team s Ss mad. up aRoi H. R S
son, Captain; DR.. II. II. Curtis. $. ID. Bowers,
James Park. X. Is. Kerr, |. X. TAYLOR, w. Il.
Gray, and Ssmnel l.. Parrish. On Monday tho
st. Andrews team and number Of others who
are going over to the match will play in ths
club handicap. for a cup presented by the Rev.
at the Arlington Hotel. They will leave on
either the go O'Clock from Cortandt street, or
the $3.50 or o p. NJ. trains from Liberty street
to-day.
Louis Keller. the secretary. announces that
the Baltusrol Golf Club will hold an lshole
m edal play tourna msnt on washtngton's Birth
day. open to memb bers and their guests. Tho
handicap IL limited to eighteen strokes. II
there In snow on the ground the rules which
governed tho snow Tournament on New Years
Day will bo In force. Play begins at 1918 A. NJ.
w. Crlttendsn Adams, Secretary of tho
member that tho club houso Is now ready and
that meals W III be served there at any time. or
lodging, provided previous notice Ia given to the
steward. Tho links remain for tho present ex-
aetiy the same ~ they were last season. except.
ing that the terrace mole. formerly No. 2, Will
hole will be on the Roadside green. g.
A. w. Fox has been engaged as ground.
man. The Queens County Golf Club
will be formally opened for the season
on Monday. Washington's birthday. when a
Bogey Competition will be played and a special
record for eighteen holes against col. Bogey."
The scores will also DO counted for the Vice
Presidents Cup. presented to the club by G. NJ.
Pratt for competition at bogey play during tho
season Of 1907. On the first Saturday In March
play will begin for a cup presented by II. l..
Pratt for weekly handicap competition during
OF this match. as we'll as those concerning other
cups which have been put up will be duly posted
on the notice board In the club house.