The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-02
PROS. WAIT ON DATE;
DATE WAITS ON PROS.
l. :. q. A. DpfcrS Selection for
Open az British Players
Await the News.
DUNCAN SURE TO BE HERE
Louis Teller Says lie Heard
Abroad Of Big Invasion
for 1915 Season.

While the officers Of the tinted states
Golf Association are deferring the selec-
ton of the dates for the national open
championship until they hear something
definite I'm regard tn the plans of the en-
pectcd professionals from the other sid, Of
the Atlantic. word comes from England
that the British professionals are making
no plans and will no, make any dntil
they learn the dates chosen for the tour
ney at Midlothian.
with both sides marking time IN this
manner. each waiting for the other to take
the next step. there seems little chance
for accomplishment II is known that the
foreign professionals are practically unan-
imous In the desire that the American
open championship be held during the
month Of September. as was the case last
year. II Is the only month which will
enable them to spend the necessary
amount OF time In getting accliinated
after the British and French champion
ships are over. and II the tourney liz not
held until October the Br,tishors fear
that cold weather may hurt their chances
ON the other hand. September has been
pretty well filled by the 4. :. q. \. Tor
10th the national amateur. and the ma
. I'''t NNUlF' championship VIII W.
vlayed during that month. according to
the present plans. II the British profess
SIGNALS maintain their preference for Sep
TENDER the L. :. g. \. may find II ad-
Nsahle To change the dates for the
wumens event and hold 1t in October. the
/ month in which II has been held for
several years past. In 1911 the national
governing body changed the dates for the
amateur event after they had been an
nouuced. In order to sui, the convenience
VI British visitors. and that precedent may
bc followed this year.
In any case the T.. :. g. \ should select
the dates for the open championship as
soon as possible and give tn. British pro-
iessionals VINO hope 90 visit this country
chance To make their plans Tor the
season.
Louis Teller who arrived from France
on saturday. Is strong In the belief tina,
George Duncan will sweep everything
hefor" him during the coming season
The little Frenchman Is still full of prais.
/ FOR the great golf that Duncan played
when he won the French championship a,
ChantillN last October
':Duncan's last round I'm q at chantill,
was wonderful" said Teller Yesterday
and think that a % at Chantilly as I,
was that day is as good as 81 at Brook
ltle rNuSn lf4ilcf y statement PROD
ably Is Slightly exaggerated by his en-
thusiasin for buncans play there is M
/ doubt that he knows Brookline thorough,
I and the tribute to the British professions
IL remarkable one. Since he was II
America in laiI Duncan hes improve,
greatly. according To- Teller. especially II
his putting lie no longer puts WITH tn
| hurried stab that was one OF the chic
| characteristics "f his play when he WA
here. but takes plenty of time. swings hi
! club back slowly. and as a result get
down some long efforts
If Tellier's praise OF Duncan is full,
justified American followers of golf hav,
"A great treat In store for them. for tn
new Canoe Brook professional confirm
the news that Duncan Is surely cominl
To the United states this year. About tn
plans of the other British professional
Teller has heard little definite news H.
thinks that there is a probability tina
James Brad, Abe Mitchell and possihl
vardon and Ray WI he here To- try 70
tn. open championship lie does no
think It probable that his brother-in-law
Wifred Reid viii come over again thl
year.
lie has heard. however, that there
"A plan on foot TO bring over a big srOu
of foreign professionals in 1915.