New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-04

II there is one outstanding feature IN
Francis Ouimet's golf it is undoubtedly
his ability to bump into bog OF trou-
bic and then emerge serene and un-
ruffled without a culver attached
We doubt very much whether any
golfer ever lived who had this knacK
of mental control in times OF disaster
any better than Ouimet.
That medal play round at Pinehurst
a few days ago is well illustrative oil
the point. In a medal play round the
loss of one stroke isn't any great ootn-
or. The loss of two strokes on one mole
is harassing, and the loss OF three
strokes at one spot is blightlng olo"'
In this round Ouimet started by YAK
ing an 8 on hole. lie lost TOUR
strokes at one spot before he mad more
than started Any man who plays golI
knows what IN unseemiy snoch IL ~ ~
play the first hole badly IN meIsl
play round. ,, =; 49,
most depressing feature OF the game
Few golfers are able. in medal scoring
20 forget the loss of two strokes az tne
tho start. Yet Ouimet. after losing
four strokes, stood upon the second zee
with a smile and without trace oil as
amendment showing and proceedeG
from that point to play the best goIl
among the professional and amateur
feld for the remaining 35 holes. ne
man who can lose four strokes at the
s,art and remain undismayed has the
heart of a true golfer and the soul OF a
champion.
Following Ouimet.
The average golfer can learn lot
by taking lessons from hrst CLASS
instructor. H.,
But we believe the average golfer
con learn even more by following
Young Ouimet through a few ROUNDS
fought out under fire or under the
stress Of competition.
For the average golfer would see
here a man who, with considerable 4,
stake. knows how 20 take trouble ano
disappointment without losing ms
tennper at any turn and without snow
ing a trace OF annoyance
lie is wise enough TO reallze tnat
golf is full of trouble, and that me
only possible way TO beat this trouble
is to take il as matter OF course as
a mart of the game an lnseparao!'
rars that not even the games greatest
masters can prevent.
His First Fame.
Ouimet's first great fame was gained
by this mastery of mind over matter
In his play-of against Nardon ana
Raw. while still on even terms. he
hooked a tee shot out Of bounds. rms
misplay must have furnished quite
shock. To most golfers it would have
meant a loss. not only OF that one
stroke. but OF another stroke, dropped
in the mental furry aroused. But
Ouimet's grip upon himself was so
firmly planted that he was able TO re-
sumo play without the least annoy
ance.
failed 70 lose still another stroke, out
got that out Of bounds shot back nav
ing the hole. That, to US, was one OF
The most amazing features Of this
amazing match.
Another Instance.
In his Leslie Cup Match against jerry
Trayers last fall, at Baltusrol, Oulmet
gave another exhibition much along the
same lines. Jerry started with me
WALTON straight down the mlddle;
Ouimet hooked his first shot out OF
bounds. But in place OF getting upset
he continued plugging along with fine
drive and a fine iron 20 within ten feet
Of the hole. and came within less than
half an inch of securing half RIM
ming the cup for 4 despite thaI iosI
drive over the fence. -,
All temperaments are not alike, and
II isn't possible for all who play to keep
the iron grip upon themselves that
Ouimet, Travers and Travis show. But
il is easily possible for most golfers TO
improve their erratic temperaments
and make a better fight for nerve con-
troll. And the best place to make this
fight is in friendly or practice rounds,
where Old Force of Habit may get a
chance to get going and to get its grip.
Expect Too Much.
Without calling any names or in
Lulging in any personal publicity, we
know of at least three fine golfers in
the metropolitan district alone who