The sun., 1919-04-27
Ideal for Championship.

30 II goes all the way at Brae Burn
There Is no good reason why the open
championship of the land should not be
awarded each time TO a club which has
a championship standard links with suf-
hcient distance and trouble to Offset
the player of limited resources
In the past there have been exceptions
to this rule. 1t is not essential to have
extreme length on a course to scure
good golf. That is a fallacy and It is
being found so daily. Recently we
heard from DR.. Harlan. one Of the vice.
presidents of the U. s. G. A.. of his be-
lief in the medium length hole scien-
tincally trapped, and many others will
take the same stand when they see the
uselessness OF making long driving the
supreme test.
Long courses are extremely difficult
because of the great length necessary
for second shots. We feel that while
Brae Burn can be extended to exasperat-
ing length. happy medium will be used.
affording better test for all round golf
ing ability.
Perhaps, too. we shall see-ln any
event We expect-a sane placing OF Sc
lection OF tees in relation to the weather
There are several tees giving the holes
correct lengths when the breezes are
blowing with and against. Other courses
have these. and we say with emphasis
that 1t is a pity they are ever built, for
they never are used when a Champion
ship is played. The discs are placed al
the back of the tees. and then slam bang
away or fail.
Golfers cannot be expected to play
with confidence II the holes are not
properly placed as regards distance and
weather conditions. Many time I have
nj pla he
right near the edge OF n trap. when a
cross wind made the placing OF the ball
near there from the drive or second shot
n matter of nothing but luck.
All that can be avoided by a careful
scrutiny OF the conditions. Fair con-
dltions. not easy" should be the goal.
That, we believe, will be given at Brae
Burn. A brief summary OF the course
and the prevailing difficulties may be OF
interest, for although the par of the
course figures at II. 1t is figured out by
many experts that the chap who gets
round in twenty strokes higher for the
seventy-two holes will win the coveted
title.
Splendid Turf.
The turf both on falrways and put
ting green's Is az rich as can be found
anywhere in the land. The green
Ireland. has been with the Brae Burn
Club for many years and he knows how
Club for many years and he knows how
TO treat any backslidlng bit OF grass SC
within a short time. There never has
been n title play competition at Bras
Burn with any fault being found with
the condition of the eighteen holes, a
statement which rebounds to the credit
OF all concerned in the upkeep, and we
may count upon repetition OF the vel
vety turf smooth putting greens and
we'll sanded traps.
Straightness is a matter OF dire ne.
cesstty at Brae Burn. and medium
length driver who IL straight will score
better than a golfer brilliant but wild. A
brief summary OF the shots necessary or
this $500 yard links may be of passing
interest particularly as one will wonder
why, with a II par. the golfer who will
tcore for the seventy-two holes 90 stroke,
more than this Is regarded as a likely
winner OF the open championship title.
Hole IA drive. niblick pitch, to 6
large green. very fast, with the usua
. puts, a matter OF congratulation.
Hole Usually a 4 or a l. A Ions
ball necessary, a niblick or mashie nib
lick pitch to an undulating green ianket
by deep traps. Trees all around. Tit
hole has a bad reputation. one chap whC
took in a championship qualifying hav
ing an IL the next round. with plent,
Of other incidents of like nature.
Hole 3-Trees to the right and left
yawning traps in front Of green and thu
green itself Just the wee bit mountain
ous Everybody satisfied with pitch
ing iron shot to the green and two puts
Hole IA stroke missed never mad
up. Unless the drive is straight dow
the middle. then traps Of severity mus
be carried by a spoon or long Iron 70
INC second. One OF the hardest pars oil
the course.
Hole "a long tree bound hole wei
over 500 yards never an easy one L
Judge for the third mashie pitch. AM
w!th 2 reliing green which makes