New Britain herald., 1929-11-01

prlqe young golfers whom he raised from the caddies ranks and set on the paths 10 golfing glory.
 There is the case of Eddie Loos, who plays in the big tournaments and is well known to golfers for his writings on golf. When Flood was professional at the Van Courtland park course, he gave Caddy Eddie a club. That was many years ago, but Loos still keeps the club as q memento of the day he got his start in the game.
 Then there is Maurice Mccarthy. Sr,, whose son Maurice is intercol- legiate golf champion and who came within putt of beating Bobby Jones at Minikahda. The elder Me Carthy ia pro at Old Flathush but he was once caddy and a pupil of Nal's. And so was Jack Hagen. pro- fessonal and part owner of the five Salisbury courses on Long Island.
 Proud as he is of these old boys" of his. Flood is still better pleased with his son Ardslcy, who is making his mark in big way out west, con- structing golf courses. The boy was born in the club house at Ardsley- on-the-Hudson. when Val was the clubs pro.
 Expert Greens Keeper
 Though well known as a club maker, as an instructor, and as a dangerous opponent in a round of golf, Floods greatest reputation has been gained as a greens keeper Shuttle Meadow is known far and wide as a well groomed course and much praise has come to Val for the condition in which he keeps the links. There are longer and more difficult courses in this section but there are few that attract as many visitors as Shuttle Meadow.
 Visiting golfers 10 New Britain make it a point 10 play the local course and part of the pleasure of their round is to have a chat with the Old Master. He is usually on hand to welcome them. Often he plays q friendly game with them.
 Likes to Recall Old Days
 Flood is well versed in all matters pertaining to the modern game He will discuss al length any of it's fine points. But nett,~ still he likes 10 talk about golf when the old g1Ittv ball Was m nse. In those days Val vas considered on" of the longest drivers in this country. Get him go- ing on the game Of the '9os and you will haf" nothing to do but listen.
 Yes. ho is golfer of the old school II" is well along in his sos and has played golf long enough to bc tired of the game. But the ancient and royal game has not been his only athletic interests. He has been q trainer in ono of the big universi- ties, physical director of athletic cIubs and even earned reputation as a boxer in his younger days,
 BoNrr and Bible Student
 Out Tn Australia, where Flood spent his hoyhood, his father was a laE preacher, and today Val is more inclined O quote scripture than to .lis"Hes his prize fighting days. h. deed hN rather brides himself on his with the Bible. Once he showed mo q sermon which he had written for 2 local pastor.
 Ths Was not his only literary of fort Ile has written about golf for th" re"spapers and an article from his pen. on tFa upkeep of courses, Was featured in New Haven paper.
 So you -c" Val Flood is versatile in his accomplishments and in his interests. He Is more than an ordi- nary pro. lje represents those inn ported golt experts of an old school nhc-" numbers time is steadily de p."tjug-rhmarters who have made certain c'uhs picturesque. They can never he replaced and golf will not hc a7 co!orfu i'm local clubs after they have sunk their final putts.