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page saBBHttWf THE PINEHURST OUTLOOK. NOT A CONDITION OF MIND Pinebnrst Golf Situation in Few Words and Every Word is Fact. It Rises uprine With it Unparal leled Equipment; Heliver Ite sulla, not JCxplanationH. ALKING of the Yellow stone to one ho has never been there .is much like talking Pine hurst golf to the un- rwik, initiated. The beauty of one, the importance of the other, are incomprehensible to the average mind; they must be seen to be appreciated, for as a race, we are not good listeners we ' prefer to talk we are disbelievers. Thus it is that reputation often passes idly by as a 4 condition of mind;" the exaggerated ideas of an enthusiastic few. 44 The condition of mind," however, hs far as Pinehurst golf is concerned, may be briefly summed up as four tourna ments of international importance with entrance lists averaging one hundred and fifty, "trophies aggregating live thousand dollars in cost, an annual club member ship of over two thousand, two eighteen hole, six thousand-yard golf courses (one of them absolutely unique in this country) a three thousand-yard nine hole course of exceptional attractiveness and variety, and a second nine-hole course in the process of construction. Here is the situation in few words and every word is fact ! Here's the reason for Pinehurst's golfing popularity and its pre-eminence; why it attracts competi tive and non-competitive golfers of all classes from north, south, east and west, rising supreme because of its unparal leled equipment, because it delivers re sults, not explanations. And it would take half a dozen years toj produce a rival in any section of the world, Pine hurst granting a six year handicap at that! Thus a condition; not a "condi tion of mind.1' A BUSY SUMMER. The important work of the past summer has been the clearing of land for a second nine-hole course, which will also give a third eighteen-hole course, careful atten tion to rolling, seeding and the like throughout with excellent; results, and plans' making for having all three golf courses start and finish at the Club house. The caddy house and shop have also been moved back to make room for a new fire-proof locker room, making extensive enlargement of the present assembly room possible. The "new" or number two eighteen hole course, is now complete and perfect even to the minutest detail, and as former British champion Walter J. Travis predicted last season ; " It is ab solutely unique in this country, a modern course for the modern ball; a distinct value being given to a particular shot on each hole a course which makes you think. Certain holes will be quoted from one end of the country to the other, just as the half dozen famous holes of the world are quoted as really first class." And as a result hundreds are attracted here largely through interest and curios ity to look over and play upon a course constructed on distinctly modern lines. As Mr. Travis indicated, the course when first opened, was criticised very severely. "It's a freak course," said some, while others declared thac a bunch of experts had simply turned themselves loose and tried to see iust what they could do, but time has justified the wis dom of the plan, and while no resort in the country may require a course espe cially adapted for the expert player, the fact remains that Pinehurst does and the new course supplies a need which has probably been responsible for more com ment and publicity than any other fea ture connected with the game here. Some idea of the difficulties to be en countered may be gained from the fact The old eighteen-hole course has been greatly improved and somewhat length ened, the combined equipment providing for the varied needs of three distinct classes of golfers; a necessity where such large numbers of players assemble. Further the laying out of an additional nine-hole course instead of increasing it to a third eighteen-hole course, is a decided novelty in that it accomplishes the same end, for there are and will always be thofie who desire the short course. Special interest centers in the new nine-hole course which was generally enjoyed last season and which is now one of the most interesting, varied and picturesque courses in the south; its special charm being the fact that no. two holes are alike. Some idea of its char acter may be obtained from the views printed in this issue. " TROUBLE MAKERS "WHISKER BUNKERS, MOUNDED PITS AND GRASS TRAFS. ,j 4$ )jB ;1 """"", -A " 1 ALSO SEE COVER ILLUSTRATIONS. that the total number of hazards is one hundred and fifteen, and yet, there is not a transverse bunker or trap on the course, penalty coming only through poor play or lack of judgment. These hazards range all the way from the deadly "whisker" (wire grass) bunkers and traps, to the equally deadly mounded pits and other unique devices and the 41 rough " bordering the course and lying in wait for topped drives in front of the tees. Combined with this in unusual natural variety and picturesqueness of the character which has made the old Scotch courses famous: long level stretches and undulating fair greens, hidden holes, up and down grade ap proaches, two ponds and other varied features ; the hazards, even when arti ficial, to all intents and purposes natural ones for they are so constructed as to be a part of the landscape. THE SEASON'S TOURNAMENTS. The season's tournament program is planned on the usual broad and com prehensive lines, opening with the an nual Autumn tournament, Thanksgiving week and continuing through the Mid April contest. In all of the important events which begin with the seventh an nual Midwinter tournament January 10, 11 and 12, and ending with the tenth annual United North and South Amateur Championship, March 30, 31, April 1 and 2, six divisions are scheduled and the usual provision will be made for the overflow, the trophies being of the same elaborate character as in the past. The fact, however, remains that tour nament golf here is, in reality, only in cidental to its recreation and social side as far as the enjoyment of the game is concerned. The tournaments come as a natural consequence because Pinehurst is the mecca of the experts, but the great majority of players are men and women who play golf because they find in it healthful, beneficial recreation. Thus it is that in addition to the Club's tournament program, numerous informal contests, held by the Tin Whistles and the Silver Foils, and various mixed four somes, handicaps and innovations ar ranged by those who seek novelty and conducted independent of the Club, are also an important feature of the winter. The usual social affairs will enliven the season, prominent among them the Sat urday afternoon teas for which the entire Village assembles, and the many informal gatherings for which the Club house is a favorite rendezvous. The tournament program in detail follows: Sixth Annual- Autumn Tourna ment, November 25, 26, 27 Qualifying round and finals, eighteen holes. Ster ling cup for the best qualification score ; President's cup to winner of first six teen ; Governor's cup to winner of second sixteen; silver medals to division run-ners-up and consolation division win ners. Sixth Annual Holiday Week Tour nament, December 28, 29, 30 Qualify ing round and finals, eighteen holes. Sterling cup for best qualification score ; President's cup to winner of first six teen ; Governor's cup to winner of second sixteen; Secretary's cup to winner of third sixteen ; sterling cups to first divi sion runner-up and consolation division winner; silver medals to division run-ners-up and consolation division winners in the second and third divisions. Seventh Annual Midwinter Tour nament, January 10, 11, 12 Qualifying round and finals, eighteen holes Gold medal for best qualification score; President's cup to winner of first six teen; Governor's cup to winner of second sixteen ; Secretary's cup to win ner of third sixteen ; Treasurer's cup to winner of fourth sixteen ; Captain's cup to winner of fifth sixteen ; Club cup to winner of sixth sixteen; also sterling cupsto division runners-up and consola tion division winners. This tournament wilibe conducted on the Pinehurst sys tem, inaugurated in 1907. Sixth Annual St. Valentine's Tournament, February 9, 10, 11, 12 Qualifying round and finals, eighteen holes Gold medal for the best qualifi cation score ; President's cup to winner of first sixteen ; Governor's cup to win ner of second sixteen ; Secretary's cup to winner of third sixteen ; Treasurer's cup to winner of fourth sixteen ; Cap tain's cup to winner of fifth sixteen; sterling cups to first division runner-up and consolation division winner ; silver medals to division runners-up and con solation division winners in the second, third j fourth andfifth divisions.' Fourth Annual St. Valentine's Tournament for Women, February 16, 17, 18 19 Qualifying round and finals eighteen holes. One or more eights ta qualify; eighteen holes to be played each day ; gold medal for best qualifica tion score. Sterling cups for winners and runners-up in each eight. Sixth Annual Spring Tournament,. March '9, 10, 11, 12 Qualifying round, eighteen holes; finals, thirty-six holes (Concluded on page 8)
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