New-York tribune., 1901-05-27

ing since 1886 He was open champion OF England
1893 and 1897 and last year captured the amateur
championship at Sandwich from Jacob Robb. whom
he defeated. up and 10 play. In the champion
ship just finished his opponent in the final round
]. L. Low. OF the Royal and Ancient St An
drews Golf Club. who beaten. up There have
been finishes close this in other English
championship but contradiction IS challenged IN
the statement that final round match has ever
produced higher class golf The scores speak for
themselves In the morning Hilton did an 10 and
in the afternoon an 2. while Lows figures were
So and s..
Hilton's great power lies in his extraordinary
accuracy IN timing tho ball and IN bringing like
good oarsman. every Of muscle and weight 10
the stroke at the proper second Coupled with this
power OF forcing the ball out Of bad lie. He
will doubtless lead 10 more feneraI adan,tor -
these implements on both sides OF the water
Reports from tho various summer resorts tndi-
cate season OF unusual activity At Watch I'm
r. l. the popular Misquamicut Golf Club is making
extensive improvements. The original course OF nine
holes was laid out by WILT Park. Jr. during
his first visit 10 this country. Later II was IN
creased 70 eighteen holes with a playing distance
OF 4,ls0 yards. and the plan calls for course
this year OF 500 yards. The regular membership
OF the club is only eghty-nine but 1t has a large
summer membership. and fits annual income reaches
$500 About $25 90 has been spent upon the pres
ent course and clubhouse and sl3 worth Of stock
club leases i52 acres Of land and the nni,rlnS
course VIII be opened In June. The present ofhcers
vice-presdent, Robert f. Ballantine. Of Newark:
secretary; x Clark. OF Fall River; treasurer.
Frank T. Wesson, Of New-York-
The westbrook Golf Club of Islip. Long Island,
recognized OF the most exclusive organ,za-
tions in the Metropolitan Golf Association has de-
cided to hold professional tournament in June at
which It is said of the handsomest prizes
ever offered outside national cham mpionship will
DG he oh orl,r MIN, k.le
cult, is admitted TO be OF the hardest and best
in the country. and the searching local pro-
fessional talent will be capital basis upon which
to gauge the outcome the national champions shin
brook has Increased its membership limit from 100
promises to be the most successful in its history
on on Memorial AL Day a special tournament is to take
place, and TWO cups have been offered for series
OF members handicaps in June Later In the sea
son four day open tournament is be held un-
ton.
handicap competition has been arranged nv tho
Forest Hill Field Club. and all who desire 10 take
part should return scores by Thursday of this
week. when Handicapped George e Reynolds will
fix the ratings. Three separate competitions are
10 be held-one Memorial Day one on the
Fourth of July and the third on Labor Day In
as prizes, competitors must return complete scores
on two out OF the three occasions.
Percy Jackson. who was elected president or tba
Yountakah Golf Club last week has been a devoted
member Of the organization since its inception two
years ago. and under his leadership the club should
take an important place in local golf tournaments
Inc other new officers are: Vice-president George
T. Hollister; second vice president H. w Good
win; recording secretary, r. A. Marsellus; hnan-
Giai secretary. George H. Young. and treasurer Fl
Bickel -
The Glen Ridge Golf Club is making preparations
TO open its new course on May 30. when the com
petition for the June cup will be begun in two
classes In the morning the qualifying round viii
be at eighteen holes. medal play, the best eight
aft
Mrs n. Pendleton Rogers. OF the Hillside Golf
Club. has decided to enter the women's chanon,or
ship tournament TO be played next month ar tr1s
ley a. NUS