The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-28


He points out the Importance of the
short approach and how it can win a
match. AS an illustration of the value
of accurate short work a match be-
tween Nelson and Harlow Hurley the
other day brought out an illustration.
Nelson drove about $50 yards on
No. 1. Hurley had practically the
ed on the green and overran few
yards Hurley's second sliced to the
right near sand trap. Hurleys
third was within putting distance and
both went down in 4. Hurley's second
wild shot to the right was made UP by
his timely approach.
Members of the Kansas Editorial
Golf association were enthusiastic over
the reception given them by the Off
GERS and directors of the Country club.
The use of the bungalow kept the
writers together during all of their
l0afing time. The tents, scoring IA
cilities, assistance of Pro Nelson and
Assistant Pro Howard, the 2-color
flag system on the greens and many
other advantages and courtesies were
recognized and appreciated by the
Kansas editors. Dr.. w. N. West, pres
ident of the club. exhausted the club
accomm odations in an effort to enter
tain the visitors.
What do you consider the greatest
combination of requisites for a myth
cal phenomenal golfer?" was asked
Pro Nelson the other day.
Nelson did not hesitate moment.
Here is his theory:
ITO have the drive of Hagen, the
long iron of Travers, the mashie of
Vardon. the delicate mashie of Jock
Hutchinson, the putt of Ouimet, the
strength OF Gardner. the grace of
Evans, the temperament and GOODNESS
Of Ray and the youth of Bobby Jones"
"a man with these accomplishments
would have all championships without
a struggle, wouldn't he?" Nelson was
asked.
mo" was the reply. "a player with
all these assets would not be much
better than any one of the men men
toned. That is what makes golf the
game it is"
A headline writer on this newspaper
spelled it '-foresome" in a front page
the other day. This column hastens
to explain.
Fred Cooper, who has won many
golf honors at Shawnee. will be back
in the game at full speed soon-he
has found mid-iron to take the place
of one that was stolen from his bag
last season. His old iron was a freak
club of ancient vintage but it had
Coopers confidence-that is half of
golf.
A 16-year-old boy trimmed ITS
metropolitan golfers at Fox Hills.
Staten Island, New York, the other
day. Old timers who have rooms full
of cups were easy for the boy. 1t all
goes to show that the old men are
being beaten q their own game
"Say 1t with flowers is the sea-
sons expression on the Topeka courses
when a player opens up an expressive
line of condemnation after making
bobble shot.
In a recent state tournament in the
east the winner in the final rounds
spoiled half of his drives by nervous
ness on the tees. He made up for
every dub by his seconds and ap-
proactes. He proved the value of per-
sistency in golf.
Golf News.
From hacross the bloomink hocean
Come reports of much commotion
Mongst the golfing hexperts gathered
Halgernon, MoHcrief hand Chauncey
Frequently hexpress a fawncey
For the Yawnkees hentered hin the big
haffair.
! Then. again, we ear the Duchess
| OF Bezink-on-Thames as much as
| Says the Blighters 'avent 'awf ha chawnce
That their drives and puts are ghawstly
| And that, first and halso lawstly,
| They're a bally lot hof rotters, eh. hold
| top? David Rotroff.