The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-07-27
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New York, July 26.-The victory OF
Louis n. James in the nnal round of the
amateur championship tournament of the
United States Gnf Association on the
Glenview links, near Chicago, on satur-
day. was we'll received in local golhng
/ circles by the fair-minded players The
defeat of Walter J. Travis and other east
ern players was grave disappointment,
but all true lovers of the sport cannot
but help feel some satisfaction in the
/ success of a home-bred player of the
younger school, who by dint of hard
work and long. careful hours of practice
/ so perfected his game as to outstay a
strong field. hold his form and nerve for
a week. and win the chief honors of the
golfing year.
James is only nineteen years Old, lit
tie more than a schoolboy. He has never
figured prominently in the big events OF
the West. and this was his first amateur
championship. Under the tutelage Of Lau-
renee Auchterlonie, the Scotch profession
al, he has slowly but surely mastered the
finest points of the game, and his steady,
consistent, and often brilliant game
throughout the tournament was deserving
Of the place he won. His style is finished
and quite orthodox. ana he seems 10
be equally strong from the tee. through
the green and on the putting-greeps.
His drives are long and accurate, his
mashie play the equal of F1ndlay Doug
las while his putting is deadly. He
uses a full swing, and his follow through
is the envy of many who watched him
play. He must be congratulated on his
success, and it IS TO be hoped that he will
! be able TO defend his title with the same
strength and consistency as the retiring
champion. Walter J. Travis. who was
always at the work ready and willing
TO meet all corners.
z. NJ Byers. the runner-up, who was
beaten in the final round four up and
two TO play. deserves almost equal hon0rs
with the winner. 1t was he that defeated
the title-holder by some brilliant golf
and made good fight for the coveted
honors. Ne was unquestionably handi-
capped by the wet and soggy condition Of
the course, as he runs up his approach
puts. while James pitches his. Those
who watched the final round closely agree
that James won through his strong
mashie play. which was the more effec-
tive as compared with the run-up ap-
preach on account Of the heavy turf
Time and again the Chicago youngster
would pitch his approach practically dead
TO the hole while Byers was Iaboring
With his run-up stroke and using a pitch
with which he was none too familiar.
The course was not il condition for a
thorough test ef the abilities Of lhe two
players. nor was il 1t for the final round
OF such an important feature. The second
nine holes were unplayable and the first
nine holes were bad enough and had 10
be played over four times. One cannot
blame the course. although It is so stu
ated as 10 be easily damaged BY such
heavy storm as RACED during the week
ana tho Glenview Club must be given
credit FOR doing everything possible 20
have it In perfect condition. bat IL Is 90 be
hoped thai Western players hereafter VIII
he little fairer fl their criticism OF
Eastern courses when they are being
entertained
James. the new champion. said after
the match vas ever. .Nr. Byers PLAYED
grand golf and had TO play the game
Of rig ase 70 win. which was mainly due
10 holing i've or six long puts Most
OF the praise should 50 10 AuchterlcnIe
vho used a lot q his time and patience
in teaching re what I know abous the
same. And ! must also not forget NJ
Weeks. who caddied for ne. as the-e
vas many a trying moment when his
cheering advioe was decidedly beneficial
and helped me materially. ten you.
j; was a nerve-racking match, and Tn
glad its over Fer Chiczgo's sake am
SAD I Won The title. and for the west
I hope thar row We have the Champion