The Washington times., 1902-01-05
Columbia Club Enthusiasts
Fear No Weather.
NEW PROFESSIONALS SIGNED.
Resume of the Seasons Work Mt the
Nashingt0n's RossIyn Course
membership Increased by Visiting
Pinyers-Interesting Matches at
LnkewOOd-CrOkcrD Defeated.

Goi tlrh. which had on an average OF
twenty-five members on its course each day
except New Years, when nearly one hun
dred made 1t lively over the links all day.
The Chevy Chase Club, too. has had
good attendance right along. hTc Dunn
barton Cub members seem to have entire
ly forsaken the clubhouse for the season
The Washington Golf Club, the pioneer
or the sport here. and probably the wealth
lest in this section. has closed it's club
house at Rosslyn, Va, just across the
Aqueduct Bridge, and will probably not
take uD the sport again until late-next
month.
W Washington n Winter Course.
In many ways this city is regarded as
a good winter resort the weather condi-
tons generally tending to make it attrac-
tive for the seasons sojourner The large
influx of visitors includes number of golf
enthusiasts, which means Il large addi-
tion to the membership rolls of the clubs,
and for this reason probably more than
any other the sport knows no season. but
continues uninterruptedly right through
from fall to spring.
lnclemcnt weather and rainy spells
sometimes tend to interfere with the
sport, but not enough to affect Washing
tons claim to being a winter course
1t is claimed that courseS PLAYED upon
in soft weather, after q rain or light
snow. are injured by the heel and foot
prints OF the players in that the i'm
prcssions cause unevenness when the
ground hardens and freezes. taking away
the truenes5 Of the course. causing freak
plays and uncertainty OF driving.
This is to a degree true OF the Wash
ington Club and Chevy Chase courses, but
does not hold in the case Of the Columbia
Club grounds. which, for the most part,
are hiliy or slopy, with a springy, sandy
soil, which drains quickly.
Washington Golf Club.
As has been said, the Washington Golf
Club is the oldest and among the larges.
in membership hereabouts. 1t numbers
among its members some of the best
known men liz the country in Official. ju-
dicial, and professional circles The army
and navy. too, are well represented, and
the clubs Journeys at the course and
clubhouse at Rossiyn are among the social
events of the outdoor season.
1t was organized in 1893, ard now has
about 100 members. 1t has splendid
nine-hole course. of 3,C00 yards. bogie so,
adapted by nature to the purpose.
The officers of the club are: Col Henry
May. President; W. j. Boardman. Vice
President: c. g. Keferstein, Captain: Ed
ward F.. Riggs, Secretary Treasurer The
latter has rendered efficient service al
most since the organization of the club.
The professional is Donald Ball. who
was secured b. the club from England.
where he served the St. Andrews Golf
Club many years He is known as one OF
the best in his line. and IS regarded as a
formidable rival for the best players in
the country.
Weather Broke Up Winter Tourney.
The winter tourney OF the club was in
terfered with by the weather, and several
of the matches remain unfinished. The
November bogie cup event for the great
est number of holes from bogie 1S-ball
handicap play. closed with Il tie between
Judge II. NJ Clabaugh and J. Augustus
TAYLOR. one up. on bogie. This will be
played to finish in the spring. The De
cember bogie cup event too, was not fin
ished
The December 30-mived f0ursome. IS
holes. was postponed. on account Of in
clement wes ther. TO the time OF the
Easter season matches.
The result of the match for the silver
cups offered by c. b. Kcferstein. esq.
TO the winner of the greatest number OF
holes from bGgie. IS iles handicap play.
remains undecided because the score
cards have not all been handed in.
Mr.. W. W. Finley. vice president OF
the Southern Railroad. won the 1S-hole
match play against bogie in No
Vember.
The lS-hole handicap match-play for
the handsome cup presented by President
Henry May for the Christmas match play
was, owing to the unfavorablc yea her,
and at the request of tho donor. postponed
by the greens committee until Easter.
GoInmbia Golf Club.
The course of the ColGmbia Golf Club
on the Seventh Street Road covers nearly
: 500 yards. and is 0ne OF the hest Is
hole courses in this section of the com
try. II is in constant use throughout the
year. The players are all very cnthusi-
astic and the membership. which ,S very
large. includes many OF the best known
local business and professional mon, as
well rs many VOL known visitors fiom
all over the country.
The club has the distinction Of having
in its ranks such star players as Dr. Lee
j.
have covered themselves with glory on
courses in several sections OF the coun-
try. and especially last winter when they
carried everything before them in that
brilliant and long 90 be remembered
southern trip.
The officers Of the Club are: Alexander
Rritton. President: Dr. Walter ). Harlan |
Vice President: Charles Howe, Secretary,
Z nd John l.. Wirj. Treasurer The club is
fortunate in having secured the services
If Arthur smith the professional whose
clever work at Pittsburg made him de
cided fayoritc among followers of the
snort in that section Of The country. As
an instructor il is said he has few equals,
having The happy faculty of being able to
iTnnart knowledge Of tle points of Il game
of which he i master. He has been in
a hargc of the links since New Year Day
md is actively q work with the many new
members of the club.
tbc,, chase G"lf Club.
The links Of the Chevy Chase Golf
Club are beautifully situated near the
circle whose name the club bears. and,
heinz. casily accessible to members living
in fho pleasant suburb as well as to those
living downtown. there IS always large |
attendance of players in the season.
The club las many Weii-knoWn oihCial
and professional persons on its member
hin roll and lis matches are always at
tandc,r ,yith rleasau social features.
lanes Douglas. we'll known as iHstruc-
TOR among the Bar Harbor golf clubs for
several years. is the professional of the
club. ana promises 10 have number OF
very clever players ready for next sea-
son.
On TIE Lakewood Links.
The nrize cuns donated by Mrs. George
+, Clarence pnnf al