New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-11
WHAT TT COSTS TO PLAY GOLf'
SOME OF TIE ITEMS WHICH ENTER IN ~
THE EXPENSE OF THE GAME
UINTG To BEGINNERS


HINTS TO BEGINNERS.
To those planning to take up golf lot ,ne ~,
time this season a natural Inquiry presents "se',
as 10 what clubs are necessary for an QUINN
what a moderate indulgence IN the game VIII oo'''
The answer TO the first part OF this qucS"o" -
simple but the best reply that can he Ha"e !" VIZ
other is that golf Is one of those elastic Fpo'' wa
consume money according 10 ones aollIE ~ 'P''
H. Not that the bare OUTFIT is expensive hl"ous" "
here too the player OF means may ind"'He MS
fancy TO almost any extent: but 1t is the n'o",y
snent IN keeping up with the life OF s"e'
countrv club that frequently makes the game ~
costly.
The player who belongs to n modest or@aniz''o''
and who does not follow the round ot open 'o"''"
mcnts need not spend great deal In enjoying a..
thai the sport affords There is no doubt that go''
is expensive If one to make IT so but on 'he
Other hand (; may be played with comparatively
NH. outlay. The man of moderate means VIII 90
well 10 avoid the clubs where golf - r'P"'"''
merely as incidental the social life thai centres
about them. There are many organizations "e"'
This city where the yearly dues do not amount 10
more than N5 so and some where they nav
been placed as low $40 At the smaller ciuoS'
moreover the matter Of dress does not play so
impcrtant n part as NJ the larger ones MI" '"'7
is another Item that must figure in the expense nc
count The whole question ms 10 what Is proper
70 wear NAV be dismissed with Word. Cips'
something that VIII ADMIT OF Ire" II"S WI INV
shoulders ara the prime requisite has been at
,,ircd Whether one wears long trousers or knlck-
erbockers a red coat no coat M all, makes
little difference. long as the body mas ample
freedom Of action The orthodox azure usuahy
consists of loose negligte shirt win STOCK Ue l"
red coat heavy knickerbockers crt lufi nj the
hips and with cuffs attached. ana me regulation
tan golnng shoes OF heavy pattern
"A 70 the various Implements needed. n beginner
will do we'll 20 avoid too many clubs nj the outset
\ novice who attempts to play over course WIN
all the clubs an expert would employ will probably
never learn toe correct use OF any. Moreover ne
Is likely 10 become disguated with his tramp over
ground hcset with difficulties, and to lose his In
,erost altogether The intending purchaser Is con-
fused hy the variety Of things exposed by the clup
makers and unless cautioned. is likely TO buy
recklessly and ignOranty what he does not need
II Is better TO start with too few clubs IMAM 100
many Let the beginner ccn!ine himself 10 the
brassey. clock and iron. and he Will make petter
nrogress than II he owns club for every eXigency
- tho links The natural consequence OF emplo'-
ing n whole outfit At nrst is 4 ragged ana neon
els,en, style. coupled with habits Of form tha' are
difficult 10 eradicate later.
The three clubs mentioned will do nicely during
the preliminary weeks Of practice. and when more
confidence Is acquired Others may be added. ~ oc-
cosion demands. The brassey may he used IN
driving. and il better able 10 Withstand the nara
usage. 4 not Ice IL sure to give Willie putting may
h.. done with the cleek. These clubs vary In cost
from 81 70 TO g. according 10 the style OF make a
plain canvas bag In which TO carry them may De
hal FOR nbou, g.
The. golf balls are. perhaps. the largest item OF
ovnousf To n beginner as he usually loses them
,ytrh ounoylus frequency. The better makes cost
o. CENTS apiece or three for 81 But there are what
are known rs practice balls which may be 90
tanned as low a. 81 a dozen. and these are good
enough TO start with.
The caddic charges must also be considered IN
reckoning ND tine cost OF play. At the majority of
courses caddle boys receive pay al the rate Il 10
cents round Of nine holes. or % cents for eighteen
holes This docs not include the dime that s cx-
prcted at the end OF the play as Il tip for cleaning
the clubs.
II one does not belong TO golf club he may
usually obtain the privileges of It's links on the cara
Of some member ana by paying q day during
his visit. This privilege Is only extended when ne
himself bcouSS 20 some other Golt CLUB. As 10
lessons iIOn. profess Ionals these are wen wOtlh
the money II one wishes 10 acquire proper pine
pies at The outset he ices of Inherent men vary
but the ordinary sum "sHed IS - cents an Loul'
me matter oi entrE fees Tor cIub ma'citsi sup
acriptions Tor urz,s ana VIVA Ii spent Wltilh N.
clubhouse Itself ale riincu't tC estimate as Huch
things depend on indiEidua lhoII.all'i nti' 90
the frequency with which the game ~ played A.
fects tEe sum total OF expense very mA'erlahy
Af,cr the hrst outlay, IN fdct every 'n'hs u'pru'
on a PLAYERS own u,Siics. lie may Its' assured
hcwelcr mat golf Will consume AL he cares to
spend and usually Eood cetI moro. AS "a I. Weii
known payer remit kcd not long ago: - nav"
lIdHei .tNoiS game A-tclHE not .Aceplns poNcl'
and golf j. IN expensive OF tnelh al
The Jelyl Island Sportsiners club, one OF the
mos noted hunting and cunning organizations IN
Tho South has taken up golf and II IFS plans are
cnrri.d ant il VIII have an oNccilent links hy next
autumn The surface II the island consists manly
Of sand and saashells hut Willie" Dunn who has
NAMED out the course. has chOsen an oval about
a mile and a halt long. and averaging mile In
width. which he believes Will afford excellent soh-
ing opportunities. -,
The Elmna Country Club promises 10 take a
promincnt part in golf this season. ITS nine hole
roJrse H. pleasantly diversified by high and low
levels and n uumhcr Of changes are being made
in order 10 uao them 10 the best possible advar.
tace Ex-senator J. Slcat Fasseu IL a membe! o;
the club. - ,.,
=, The Meadow IIool. Hunt Club He comes from
a noted family q golfers. and for nc last year has
had charge Of II links IN South America.