Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-27

july 25.-EVer
play auction golf? 1t is a game of
great possibilities. 1t is the newest
variation of ancient and honorable
sport that is acclaimed one of Scot
lands two greatest contributions to
mankind. 1t was invented by one
of those restless souls who are al
ways seeking new thrills or a little
extra kick in whatever they do
or imbibe. The identity of the in
ventor cannot be heralded to an
anxious world, but n of these days
fame will seek him out. A brass
plate will mark the spot where he
first teed off in this vale of tears and
a monument will be erected where
he dropped his last putt.
Compared with auction golf the
old-time nassau is fiat, insipid and
altogether Volsteady, while the coa
ventional 18-hole match is as pen
ny-ante to table stakes poker.
Bridge, pinochle and pitch play
ers will recognize Immediately thai
when you add the auction feature
to golf you have introduced a ..igh-
w speculative element into an other
wise said pastime. They will grlsp
tne idea and possibilities of .he new
game. To others ii will be necessary
to give a somewhat detailed expla-
nation.
Auction golf may be played as a
twosome, but it is essentially q four
ball match. When partners nave
been arranged, the pair having the
honor on the first tee make a bid
for the first hole. That is TO say
they that they are pre-
pared to contract to play The first
hole with a certain aggregate score.
Their opponents may then bid one
less, may permit the original bid ia
stand or may double that bid. In
any event, the biding continues until
n pair is satisfied to let the other
have the contract. In case of II dou-
BILE there may be a redouble, and
unless "a limit has been fixed, the
~redoubling may be carried on until
one side weakens.
A contract having been establish.
ed, play begins. The pair that has
the contract strives to play the hole
in the stipulated number of strokes
they collect the amount Of thS
agreed stake. If they make the
hole in one stroke less than theil
contract, they collect double the
amount of the stake. If they fai
to make their contract by one stroke
their loss is double the stake. i
they fail by two strokes, it is foul
times the stake. All settlements. o.
course, are subject to whatever dou'
bling or ~re-doubling there hay hav,
been on the tee.
Complicated but Sporting
Thus auction golf is seen to bt
complicated but sporting-"Not Sc
dusty" as the latest English SLANG
has it. 1t is apparent that an erroi
of Judgment in bidding, or a bit o.
hard luck-a bad break-in the play
will lead to disaster. On the Other
hand, however, sound bidding ane
steady playing will bring home tht
bacon.
A concrete example may serve bet
ter to elucidate the finer points O.
the game. A and b are playing {
and ID and have the honor On TIL,
first tee. The first hole is a par four
A is a consistent four-getter OF
Number One, while B usually re
quires a five. Accordingly they biz
nine for the. hole. C and d arr
feeling a bit chesty this afternoon
thank you!, and they bid eight. Jus
to put a little pep into the game a
the very outset A and b double. [
and d decide to let the contrac
| StanQ without a re-uOuDle.
Right here it will be objected tina
A and b have nothing to play for
as their play would not affect theil
opponents who have the contract
and the game would become on
where only one pair played n eacl
hole. However, the ingenious indi
vidual who invented auction gol
has made provision for that objec
ton. There is a best ball stake OF
each hole. 1t should be ut leas
ltwice the auction stake. Then. i
Ithe bidders are doubled, or rc-dou'
bled, the best ball stake is increased
proportionately.
This gives A and B something t.
play for to offset losses in event {
and d make their contract. or Il
increase their winnings if the bidders
are set. OF course the bidders ma,
win the best ball stake, as well Al
their contract, or they may los,
their contract and still W. some
thing out of the wreck by having
the best ball.
Bookkeeper Not Needed.
Of-hand 1t would appear that al
expert bookkeepsr would be require,
to keep the scores and figure gu
the winners and losers after the
match is over, but such is not tn,
case. This is obviated by the simpl'