Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-16
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Golf.

Golf.
w YITH the temperance Of
\A/ warm. sunny days golf
wv courses become quickly popu-
lated again. For veterans of
the game who know the
value of golf literature and for those
who wish to learn to play, the Public
Library suggests the following list:
How to Play.
Golf for Young Players, by Glenna
Collett. 1926. VKG.C686g.
This small book of advice from the
former women's national champion to
young players is illustrated from photo
graphs of Miss Collect, Bobby Jones
and other champions In action"
What's Wrong with Your Game, by
H. B. Martin. 1880. VKG. M346w.
There are suggestions in this book,
ION all points Of the game, the grip,
the stance, the swing, the club, the
finish, the follow-through, ETC."
Some Of the pictures have touch of
caricature which makes them rather
amusing"
Putting Analysed, by Sol Metzger. 1929.
VKG.M56.
AN authority on golf tells, scien-
tifically, how to find the most direct
line on the green from the ball to the
bottom of the cup. The golfer Is
thereby taught how to achieve one
putt holes"
New Way to Better Golf, by A. J. Nor
rison. 1882. VKG.M83.
1.-THE author. famous golf instruc-
tor, describes his methods which are
based chiefly on attaining the correct
swing. Illustrated with photographs
and diagrams"
Golf From Two Sides, by Roger and
Joyce Wethered. 1925. VKG.W53.
A brother and sister, high in the
ranks of good golfers, have elaborated
in writing a book full Of interest to
the golfer who wishes to improve his
game. The British point of view Is
given throughout, but there is chap
ter contrasting American methods.
Players.
Chick Evans Golf Book, by Charles
Evans, jr. 1921. VKG.Evl7.
1.-THE book, except In the last two
chapters, Is not q treatise on the art
of playing golf. 1t Is a book Of ex-
periences, wholesome. hearty, refresh
X,
terest to the golfer"
Down the Fairway, by r. T. Jones and
o. B. Keller. 1927. VKG.J72d.
There has never been a kindlier
and more modest champion than Bobby
Jones, and his book reflects an entirely
delightful personality. He has a
great deal of positive advice to give
US in simple Straightforward language.
It is easy to understand; 1t Is illus
trated by good photographs, and to
our relief, by no diagrams"
Great Golfers in the Making, by H. B.
Martin. 1882. VKG.M364g.
mr. Martin is an American golflng
journalist, who, having sat at the feet
OF various distinguished professionals
among his countrymen. IN particular
Walter Hagen, writes cheerfully and
picturesquely about them"
The Modern Golfer, by G. J. H. Tolley.
1924 VKG.T57m.
1.-THE well-known English amateur
native book. Part is Institutional,
showing methods of play and the exact
uses of the various clubs. Part II Is
delightful account Of Mr.. Tolley's golf
ing experiences with q keen dis
cussion of some of the leading English
players.
The Fifth Estate, by ]. D. Travers and
j. r. Crowell 1926. VKG.T698f.
A former champion reminisces on
the beginnings of the game in the
United States, teachers and players he
has known, courses he has played, and
interesting anecdotes Of his own game
Golf Courses.
Golf Course Common-sense, by G. A.
Farley. 1881. VKG.F23.
A non-technical treatise on the sub
ject of golf course maintenance dis:
cusses in detail types of soils and
ways, tees, greens and hazards; vaN-
Gus equipment needed for upkeep; trees
and shrubbery suitable for planting on
golf courses; the requirements Of q
good green-keeper.
The A B c of Turf Culture, by O. J.
Noer. 1928. VKG.N68.
A technical dissertation on turf as
affected by soil, rainfall and fertilizer
which would be useful to green-keep-
ers and those interested In the main
tenance of q golf course.
Golf Architecture In America, by G. c.
Thomas, jr. 1927. VKG.T367.
The author, an architect, has written
an enlightening book on the layout Of
golf courses, giving valuable informa-
ton on the planning Of the holes to
the best advantage. One chapter IS
devoted to q discussion Of change in
scoring SO that putt would count
only half . stroke. There are copious
Illustrations and plans.
Golf Professionals Handbook Of Bus-
ness. 1882 VKG .Un35.
Plans for the layoNt Of shop.
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