New-York tribune., 1909-02-22
GOLFERS POLISH CLUBS
CALL OF LINKS HEARD.
Holiday Handicaps at Lakewood and
BGItusroL Begin Season.

spriDglike weather has reused the golfers from
their state OF lethargy such extent that sew
eral competitions have been arranged for nearby
links to-day. At the BaltusroI Golf Club the mem
bers will celebrate the holiday with two events, a
morning eighteen-hole medal play handicap and
one-club handicap in the afternoon Two prizes
have been offered
Liberal rules viii govern these competitions. for
the reason that the turf is not at its best. ball
may be lifted and teed within clubs length Of
where it lies. but balls lifted in hazard must be
teed In the hazard. On the putting green the DAN
may be moved, but not nearer the hole
Jasper Lynch, captain OF the Country Club OF
Lakewood, reports that the course is in excellent
condition for the washington's Birthday handicap.
IN fact, the winter the resort in the pines has
been unusually open and there have been few days
when golf has been omitted. handicap win also
be held at the Dyker Meadow Golf Club
There is rejoicing among the members Of the
Arsdale Golf Club for the reason that they viii be
able TO continue along this season unmoested Some
time ago the property upon which this course at
East Orange is situated was sold to a New York
real company, and shortly afterward report
circulated that the land would at once be cut
up into building lots Negotiations were at once
into with the real people in the hope
Of postponing the evil day long possible and
the matter Is settled 10 the satisfaction Of all
The Arsdale course greatly improved last year.
and considerable money also expended In a
new clubhouse il Mum avenue.
The tournament committee Of the Montclair Golf
Club in line with its seasons schedule, which
will begin on May !. From that time compe-
ttions in one form another will follow at weekly
intervals until well into November. The schedule
for August September, October and November
will be announced later.
Special local rules viii be IN force at this club.
the aim OF the committee being 10 do away with
many OF the annoying delays caused by failure to
observe only the rules but the etiquette OF the
game well Valuable prizes have been offered.
but it has remained for l. X Funk TO depart from
the beaten track by offering a set Of twenty vol
ur1es Of Shs kespeare, valued at $780, trophy.
Play for this Will begin May 29.
The schedule for May follows;
May Class A, qualifying round. Is holes for
9uSll}y Glass 3. Suaiitying round IS holes for cup
presented by E. J. Ridgway, 16 best net scores 70
qualify. Also ball sweepstakes. 1s-hole handicap in
May s-Ffrst round at match play for Brown and
svreepstakes, Is-hole handicap. IN two classes
May 15-second round at match play for Brown and
cups presented by the club: is holes on handicap
May 22-Third round a match play for Brown and
Rdgway and second round for beaten eghts cups
1s holes on handicap basis
Rdg1sy cups and for beaten eights cups IS holes on
handicap basis class a. IS holes for tropay pre-.
shakespeare valued at 800; eight TO
qusiify. Class B qualIfyins round is holes for =,
qualify ball sweepstakes lshole handicap in
,.iected Is to count arters handicap allowed
classes- A morning handicap IS holes in two
classes An afternoon handicap is holes. IN Two