New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-11
GOLF.
I'HTERLONIE LEADS IN FIRST DAYS
flAf FOR NATIONAL OPEN CHAM
floNSHIP- GARDNER SECOND.

The open golf championship " the United States
's> start'I in successful way yesterday ~ the
'ffr1'n city links. \ fun representation Of the
fSS'cl'ti'ns officers including Robert w. Robert
son the president. made easy the handling Of the
iaTsest held that has ever been present az ma
u"hsl tournament. and. though there were ninety
seven entries, every contestant able 10 post his
score before dark. IN only by diut Of much
pr'lding that the mon were put through SO nicely.
Tor al ~ them were required to play thrty-siN
h'les' and. though eighteen Withdrew. the course
was crowded 10 tho utmost throughout the day.
AZ us close Lawrence Auchterlonie was credited
with the leading score and Stewart Gardner with
second place
Auchter!onie is Scotchman Who came 10 this
country three years ago to take charge of a chi
cago links on the other side he had ben am
ateur and a leading golfer of St. Andrews Univer-
SitN. where he took the degree Of NJ. A. His pro
feSsional antedated his arrival here. but his
most conspicuous work has been In connection with
the Glen View Golf club. Chicago, where he
l. known as the tutor Of young Louis James, the
present amateur champion RE has always been
lin the money at the open championships in which
h has taken part and last year got fifth place.
His score yesterday was l5s made in a singularly
consistent performance. which included two rounds
OF Is strokes each
Though the gallery naturally disposed 70 en-
courage the Eastern players, there was plenty OF
enthusiasm for the Chicago mans work The
thronG about the ropes the hrst repre-
amateurs about NewYork. Findlay S. Douglas. the
former amateur champion appeared in the after
noon, and was interested spectator of the pay.
In the forenoon the best score was made by John
Campbell Boston professional, who caused some
surprise last season by beating willie" Anderson
on White Mountain course n up and 10 TO play.
The performance has always been considered a
nuke by goliug people. but Camphelfs work yes
terday would Indicate marked ability under GER
tain conditions. Anderson Il the present holder OF
the championship. but he has not been at his best
lately. and his game yesterday showed nothing 10
encourage his friends. He tied for NTH place with
Pred HurG, of Chicago. at l6l. VIII Smith, or
Midlothian. another Chicago organization. was
fourth. ana Alexander Ross who has the winter
course At PiRehurst. y. g.. third
The amateurs were rather badly eclipsed by their
professional rivals. Travis; from whom great
things had been expected did no better than l6i.
which. Ia view Of his practice round was some
what Disappointing.
a q. Lockwood. the Boston amateur, did -
th- first half Of his afternoon round. but even
the honor Of establishing this score was shared
with the Flushing professional David Hunter
Louis Livingston. jr-. Charles H. Sesley. X g
Watson. jr. G. n. Macdonald and the other anna
tours did nothing of note
The tournament is To he continued to-day, and
thos, having tn ten best scores for the two days
will receive prizes. In ease an amateur wins his
prize will be given in plate. Following are the