RALPH PLUMMER

GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT

Member, American Society01 Golf Course Architects

10330 Kilkenny • Dallas, TexasDavis 7-3136

George T. McCarthy (r), who has been with U. S.Rubber Co. for 40 years, was recently presenteda wrist watch by John W. Sproul, sales mgr. ofU. S. Royal goH balls, in recognition of the anni-versary. McCarthy is asst. scles mg,r. in the golf ball

dept.

4-Page Color Folder DescribesCushman's Electric Golfster

A 4-page, full color folder that describes andillustrates the company's line of Electric Golf-sters is available from Cushman Motors, Lin-coln, Neb., a subsidiary of Outboard MarineCorp. A table of weights, heights, clearances,

DAVID W. KENT & CO.GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTSDesigners, Site Engineers, Builders,

Maintenance Supervisorsfor over 40 years.

Consultant Services Available to EstablishedGolf Courses.

8535 Melvin Ave.NORTHRIDGE, CALIF.

Dickens 4-6028 Dickens 5-2788

etc., are to be found in the booklet along witha description of Electric Golfster transportationfeatures. Copies of the folder can be obtained bywriting Cushman Motors.

Miller Golf MarketsHand Embossing Machine

Miller Golf Printing & Supply, 2053 Harvardave., Dunedin, Fla., is bringing out a handembossing machine for marking of bag tags,member clubs, bags, carts, umbrellas, etc. Calledthe Dymo Mite, the machine embosses plastictape which, in turn, is affixed to the object tobe marked. Crisp white lettering is embossedon a clear or colored background. As a specialintroductory offer, Irv Schloss of Miller is in-cluding 12 rolls of tape with the Dymo Miteembosser.

"Kohler Engines in Action"Is New Publication

Vol. 1, No.1 of "Kohler Engines in Action,"published by Kohler Co., Kohler, Wis., came offthe press in June. The four-page publication tellsthe many uses that the various engines madeby the company can be put to. The Yukon wasfeatured in June. Two 10 hp K241s and a 7hp K161 that powered SnoTravelers in JackLondon country were described. KEA also de-scribed the K91 engine that is used to powermidget racers for kids.

6ROBE~T BRUCE HA~~IS

Goff EXJu-r.se arcnltect-MIMIU AMUICAN SOCIUY Of GOLf COUIU AICHanCfS

'64 H.MICHIOAN AVENVI

WHltt".1I 4·'S)OCHICAGO 11 • I&.t.

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Valley 3-3444

James Ce HarrisunGOLF COURSE ARCHITECT

M."' •••.Am.rloan Society of Golf Count Arohlt •• b

266 Harrison Road Turtl. Creek, Pa.

Suburb of PiHsburgh

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FLORIDAGOLF COURSECONSTRUCTION CO.

BOX 723 WEST PALM BEACH

flORIDA

FAIRWAY IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

.-~-AQVA-DIAK.

Manual Automatic Sema-AutOI1lUIH.REPORTS DESIGN SUPERVISION

Registered Engineer Available

THE CLAPPER CO.Lock Box "A" Boston 65. ~"'a~~

TD-15 Crawler Clears Landfor Course Development

Land clearing for a 132-acre developmentthat includes a golf course, clubhouse and motel,north of Orlando, Fla., was handled by an In-

ternational TD-15 crawler. The TD-15 is shownpiling scrub growth, oaks and palmettos intowindrow for burning. The course will cover 90acres, the motel will be composed of 100 unitsand there will be 73 residential building sites inconjunction with the development.

Ransome Publishes BookletCovering British Open History

Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Ltd., Ipswich,Eng., makers of push and power mowers forgreens and fairway gang mowers, published aninteresting booklet commemorating the British

Centennial Open. List of all the champions from1860 through 1959 was included along withhighlights in the tournament history. A briefdescription of the R & A of St. Andrews alsoappeared. Ransomes, with dealers in Vancouver,Edmonton, Cooksville, Ont., Victoria, B. C.,Winnipeg and Montreal, gets distributionthroughout Canada. Inquiries are invited fromthe U. S. They should be sent to Ipswich, Eng.

Clubgard 1.0. LabelsClubgard, 1485 Bayshore rd., San Francisco,

has introduced an aluminum I.D. label for clubsthat is being sold in many pro shops. The labels,packaged in sets of 15, are stamped with thebuyer's name, address or club and adhere perma-nently to the shaft just below the grip. Clubgaroat present is distributing displays holding 25or 30 order forms.

Scores Computed ElectronicallyAt a recent Southern Calif. GA tournament,

played at Brentwood CC, a Recomp digital com-puter, made by Autonetics, Downey, Calif., wasused to tally the scores during the final round.This was believed to be the first time an elec-trenic computer was used at a golf tourney.

BUYERS' SERVICE • P.95

COLBY PIONEER PEATProducts for building and maintaining golfgreens are available in winter storage forprompt shipment.BLACK-cultivated fine milled for top dressing.BROWN-peat for building new greens.GREENS-top dressing (1/3 peat - 1/3 sharpsand and 1/3 loam), or any required propor-tion.

QUOTATIONS on materials packed in p!asticlined bags, or in bulk, gladly furnished.

COLBY PIONEER PEAT CO.P.O. Box 115 HANLONTOWN, IOWA

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RYANS O.K. No.4 SEEDER& SPREADER

4 Cu. Ft.(300 Ibs) Capacity-3 Ft. Spread

No Holes to Clog.Quick Shut-off Levei' &

Adjustable Gauge.Screw On Handle

Spreads Top Dressing,Nitro-Humus, Peat,

Commercial Manure& Other Materials

Succes~fu"yWeighs Only 69 Lbs.

Write Dept. "G"DEALERS WRITE FOR OPEN TERRITORIES

H. & R. MFG. CO., Los Angeles 34, Calif.

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Rates: Minimum insertion $4.00 for 20 words;additional words 20¢ each. Bold face type, 25¢per word. Classified cols. reserved for help orservices wanted and for sale of used equipment.NO CLASSIFIED ADS ACCEPTED AFTER THE25th OF MONTH PRECEDING DATE OF ISSUE.Under no circumstances are we permitted to di-vulge the name and address of those placing th"blind advertisements. Response to all box num-ber ads should be addressed to the box number,mail to GOLFDOM, 407 S. Dearborn, Chicago 5.Replies are promptly forwarded to advertisers.

JOBS WANTED

Husband and Wife - Experienced in Bar Man-agement and Catering. Prefer percentage con-tract. Employed now until Oct. 1st. Address Ad801 c/o GolfdomGolf Professional - Class A PGA member, 15years experience, wishes to affiliate with ag-gressive country club. Married, one child. Busi-ness and character reference available. Will an-swer all inquiries. Address Ad 807 c/o GolfdomMAN AND WIFE WISH JOB MANAGING GOLFCLUB. 13 YEARS EXPERIENCE. AVAILABLENOW. REFERENCES FURNISHED. ADDRE8SAD 808 c/o GOLFDOMTF,1ACHING PROFESSIONAL AND GREENSSUPERINTENDENT COMBINATION EXPERI-ENCED IN ALL PHASES OF GOLF COURSE OP-ERATION DESIRES A CHANGE OF POSITION.40 YEARS OF AGE. MARRIED. AVAILABLEOCTOBER 1ST. 1960 OR LATER. WILL ANSWERALL INQUIRIES. ADDRESS AD 809 c/o GOLF-DOMYoung married man experienced in golf coursemanagement, maintenance and construction de-sires superintendent's position. Address Ad 810c/o GolfdomPGA PROFESSIONAL - Class A, desires tomake change for 1961 season. Experienced ina ll phases of golf promotion. 32 yrs. old, mar-ned, honest, sober, hard worker. Credit ratingA-l. Excellent references. Available Oct. 15.Address Ad 811 c/o Golfdom

Superintendent, experienced in all problems ofgolf maintenance. Married, 52 years, sober, playsome. Good offer go anywhere. Reference. Ad-dress Ad 812 c/o Golfdom

POSITION AS ASSISTANT PRO WANTED -by young man age 21. Fair player and single.d'~~locate anywhere. Address Ad 815 c/o Golf-

JOBS OPENExper-ienced power equipment service man andmechanic to operate modern shop that special-izes in Roseman, Locke and Cooper reel typemowers. Located in the Great Lakes area; agood proposition for the right man. Referencesrequired: age, married, family, education, re-ligion and financial background with applica-tion. Address Ad 802 c/o Golfdom

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT - To con-struct, maintain and administer new regulation9 hole and 9 hole pitch-putt courses and drivingrange. Agronomy graduate and two years golfcourse supervisory experience desirable or equiv-alent. Salary range $532-$647 monthly. ApplyPersonnel Department, City Hall, Fullerton, Cali-fornia.

Distributors & Salesman Wanted: for a full lineof top quality Putters including chipper. Ad-dress Ad 803 c/o Golfdom

August, 1960

MISCELLANEOUS

For sale beautifully terrained 18 holechampionship Golf Course. Located inAnn Arbor, Michigan. Clubhouse, suit-able individual or member-ownership.Address Ad 806 c/o Golfdom.

For Sale: Near Los Angeles; 9 hole 1200 yd.short course, 25 tee range, goli shop, 25x50 pool,5 room house, min. golf space, main street, 1:l5.-000 pop., Auto, sprinklers, 3500 S. F. Seasidegreens, lake, own well. Everything except landfor $65,0.00. Land comprises 15 Ac. for sale at$60,000 or lease. Terms. Address Ad 804 c/oGolfdom

FOR SALE: In the heart of the Tennessee Valleyof North Alabama: 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE, twostory clubhouse, NEW SWIMMING POOL, Prosales room, Pro home on property. Ideally lo-cated. Address Ad 814 c/o Golfdom

LEGAL NOTICE - August, 1960. Sealed pro-posals will be received by the City of Erie, Pa.at the office of the City Clerk until 10 :OU A.M.Eastern Daylight Saving Time on August 9, 1960for the construction of an 13 Hole Gol r Course.Immediately after closing time for receipt ofbids, all bids will be publicly opened and readaloud in the Council Chambers. The charactersand amount of bid and performance bonds arestated in the specifications. All bids must besubmitted on forms attached to the specifica-tions. Copies of the Plans and Specifications areon file and may be seen and obtained at theoffice of the City Engineer, City Hall, Erie, Pa.Each prospective bidder will be r equired tomake a deposit in the amount of $50.00 for eachSet of Plans and Specifications which he obtainsfor inspection. The Sum, iP50.00,will be returnedto the bidder when his bid is submitted. How-ever, there will be no refund if a bid is notsubmitted. The City of Erie, Pennsylvaniathrough its duly authorized and constitutedofficials, reserves the right to reject any andlor all bids and to waive any informality of anybid. CITY OF ERIE. PA. Bureau of Engineering,R. B. Steytler, City Engineer.

Used equipment for sale - Overgreen 2 wheeltractor. il Sodstrippers. Darmil Seeder. HandGreensmowers. Golf Ball Washers. SES, Box 2,Wayne, New Jersey.

WANTED FOR CASHOld golf balls retrieved from ponds, or out of bounds

on or around Golf Courses.Cuts and bumped $0.36 per doz.Off brands and synthetics, or slightly

nicked .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56 per doz.Round and nertect $1.25 brands for

Li~e;i~!~iro~ ir~d~' f~~' ;~~~~hi~g. : .: : : .: ~:~gg:~gg~:NOTE: Golf range balls, picked over lots, and cut deepinto the rubber types wanted, but not acceptable at abovefigures.

Send for Shtnpfng Ta.gs and InstructionsGOLF BALLS FOR RETAIL SALES

Reprocessed with 100% brand new Balata cover, snowwhite enamel and imprinted with distance, trade nameand number. We accept your mixed compression coresand return only high compression (no shrinkage) at noadditional charge. A fast seller at 50¢ to 65¢ each.Bull, - your cost on exchang-e $2.65 per dozen. We arenation-wide Distributors of the best in golf range andminiature course equipment - balls. clubs, mats, etc.Send for catalog.

NORTHERN GOLF BALL CO.2350 W. Roscoe Street Chicago 18, Illinois

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Golf Score CardsSpecializing in Printing for

[lubs and Pros.CHARGE CHECK BOOKS

HANDICAP CARDS and PANELSBAG and GUEST TAGS

(WRITE FOR CATALOG)

VESTAL-IVIONROE PRINTING CO.ESTABLISHED 1912

TELEPHONE HARRISON 7-6314701 S. LA SALLE ST. • CHICAGO 5

ARTHUR JACK SNYDERGolf Course Architect

Graduate Landscape ArchitectDESIGN - CONSTRUCTION - REMODELING

1009 E. HeatherbraeSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA I P.O. Box 493

PINETOP, ARIZ.

CHARLES E. STEWARTGOLF COURSE

IRRIGA TION ENGINEER. Reports • Design • Supervision

18357 Homewood Ave., Homewood, III.Phon.: SY 8-3918

GEOFFREY S. CORNISHGOLF COURSE ARCHITECT

Fiddler's Green South Amherst, Mass.

Phone: ALpine 3-3913

WILLIAM B. LANGFORDGOLF COURSE ARCHITECTBalanced Topographical Design

Member:American Soolety of Golf Course Architects

Telephofle: AUstin 7·3371621 N. Central Ave., Chicago 44, Ill.

WILLIAM W. AMICKGOLF COURSE ARCHITECT

Complete Design and Remodeling Service

530 Cove Drive Fort Walton Beach, FloridaPhone CH 3-2061

94

GOLF COURSESDESIGN • SUPERVISION • CONSTRUCTION

Uptown Box 215, Kingston, N. Y.Phone FEderal 1-8162

1914 FULNAME 1960Original Ball Marker

The Rolling Die does it!BOX 178 CINCINNATI 6, OHIO

GOLf COURSE ARCK1TECTfleetwood 2-2113

11 $euth La Gtang. Road La Grange, I1l1nols

C1-C19 MIXEDBENT GRASS STOlENS

RENNER'S NURSERYGURNEY RENNER

GREENEVILLE, TENNESSEERoute 5, Box 210 Telephone ME 8-7437

TEE MATS ••• Locker Room MatsThe finest mats in the marlcet

Well made from selected strips of heavy duty tires andbound with high tempered, heavy galvanized, .pringsteel wire for outstanding performance and longevity.Made to order. Low priced. Shipped prepaid. WriteHarry B. White, Merchants Tir. Mat Division, 2710Washlnuton, St. Louis.

ALEXANDER G. McKAYGolf Course ArchitectDESIGN and CONSTRUCTION

Green Building Specialists

Phone JU 6-5467 P.O. Box 176Morristown, Tenn.

Pros:Investigate Profit Possibilitiesin Christmas Gift Business!

See page 71

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Golf CourseAerifying equipt.: Fairway 0

green 0Algae Killer (ponds)Architects: course :0 house 0Ball WashersBall Washing CompoundsBent grass stolonsBermuda StolonsBrown-patch preventivesCompost mixersCrabgrass control: Regular 0

Pre-emergence 0Crabgrass control machineDrinking fountainsEdging machinesFertilizers Solid 0 Liquid 0Flags (greens) 0 Flag poles 0FungicidesHole cuttersHoseHose clampsHumusHyd. lift haul cartsIrrigation consultantsLapping-in MachineLine markersMiniature Course Const'nMin. putting surface (felt)Mosquito repellentMowers: putting green '0

whirlwind 0 tee 0fairway ~Orough 0 hand 0

Mower GrindersPeat MossPipePoa Annua ControlPutting cupsRepellents: Rabbit-DeerRollers: cast-iron 0 water filled '0Seed: fairway 0 green 0Shelter housesSig,ns - yardage, etc.Sod cutterSoil conditionerSoil screeners 0 Soil shredders 0Sprayers: power 0 hand 0

Spreaders, fertilizer,seed, topdressing

Spikers: greens 0 fairway 0Sprinklers: f'way 0 green 0Stone picker (mechanical)Sweepers-mulchersSwimming pool paintTee MarkersThatch removing machineTractorsTurf InsecticidesWater systems, fairwayWeed chemicals

for turf 0 for water 0

Pro ShopBags Canvas 0 Leather CBag storage racksBag carts 0 electric 0Bag Tags - Guest TagsBalis: Regular 0 Range 0Ball Name-MarkersBall Markers - for greensBall retrieverBatteries (g,olf cars)Battery chargersBulletin & Dir. BoardsCaps and hatsHats 0 Hand Bags '0 for ladies'=ars: Electric 0 Gasoline 0Car replacement tiresCash RegistersCharge books - for pro shops,

green fees, etc.Club cleaner-polishClubs: Woods :0 Irons '0

Putters 0Club head coversClub repair suppliesDisplay equipt.Gasoline motors (golf car)Golf bag coversGolf car trailersGolf club protectorsGolf glovesGolf grips: Leather 0 Compo 0Golf Practice DevicesGolf shoes

Golf shoe cleanersGolf Shoe SpikesGrip slip preventiveHandicap racks 0 cards 0lighting equip.-rangeLocker door utility bagMarkers - equipt. & apparelMech. Range Ball RetrieverName labels, for clubsPractice driving netsPractice Golf BallsPreserver for leatherScoreboard markersScore cards ( ) Charg,e checks (Score card & pencil Tee BoxScore Counter (Watch Type)Sportswear: Shirts 0 Socks 0Sport jackets :0 Rain jackets 0

Windbreakers 0 Slacks 0Ladies' Bermuda shortsTee bag racksTee matsTees (rubber) for driving matsTeeing device (automatic)Trophies

Club HouseAthletes Foot preventivesBath matsBath slippersCash RegistersChairs (lounge)DisinfectantsFinancing (new, modernization)Floor coveringsFolding Table (Banquet)link Type MatsLocker & Toilet articlesLocker Name PlatesLockersLocks (combination) for lockersPortable concession boothsPrintingRunners for aislesRugsShowers 0 Shower mixers iOShower water controlStep treadsTowels (golf, disposable)

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ADVERTISERS INDEXAUGUST, 1960 N3PA

Acushnet Process Sales Co. . 58. 59Aero-Thatch. Inc. ... .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . IIAmerican Agricultural 'Chemical Company. Ti.e .. 19American Hair & Felt Co. 33Amick. William W. ....•................. 94Anderson. R. Albert 90Aquatrols Co·rporation of America .Arland 87Armour Agricultural Chemical Co. . 79Atwater Strong Co'. . 16

Baldock. Bo,b 83Bell & So,n. William P 88Bowers Battery & Spark Plug Co. 73Bridgepo·rt Implement Works. Inc. 87British Transport Cnmmisston 57. 73

Carroll & Son. Inc .• Thomas E. . 90Cast Iron Pipe Research Association .Chamberlin Metal Products 41'Christmas Shopping at Your Pro ShOll 71Clapper Company. The 9",1Cleary Corporation. W. A. . 14. 77Colby Pioneer Peat Co. . .•........................... 92Oontalner Development Corp. . 10Copland & Associates. Norman G. . ,. 76Cornish. Geo·ffrey S. • ••.... ' 94Crescent Plastics, Inc. . .....•......................... 20

Davis, Inc.. George A. .. .Des Moines Glove & Mfg. Co.•........................ 5~Dumas Co. lne., R. A. . ..•..••..................... !lODunlop Tire & Rubber Corp. . 46. 47duPont deNemours & Co'. lne., E. I.

Tersan Section .••...•..•.••..................... 50. 51Uramite Sectio,n •••..••••••.•.................... 74. 75

Eastern Golf Company .....••......................... 87

Fate-Root-Heath Co.• The 4Florida Golf Course Construction Co. . 92Fulname Company. The 94

Gill. David ••••...•••...•...••.•...................... 89Godwin & Son. Hiram F 12Golfcraft. Inc. • ........•............................. 31Good Roads Ma,chine:;,' Corp. .. •....................... 83Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. •........................ 9Gordon. William F. & David W •...................... 89Gould National Batteries. Inc. • ............•.......... 70

H. & R. Manufacturing Co' 92Hagen Division. Walter •.•...•...•.................... 39Harris. Robert Bruce •.•••.••••••..................... !J IHarrison, James G•.......•......•.................... 91Hltlertch & Bral!sby Co'•...•..••..................... 27Hoi- Tite Products. Inc. .. •.•.......................... 86

'Johns-Manville Corporation 15Johnson. W. H. Bill ..•....•......................... 81Jones. Robert Trent ••••...•.•....................... , 88

K£asbey & Mattis!)n Coo. . 43

Kent & Company. David W •.......................... 91Kerns. G. Russell ..........•..•...................•••• 88Kirsch Card Service ...............•.................. 86Kusel Dairy Equipment Co. . .•.....•.................. 63

Langford, William B. . .•...........•................ 94

MacGregor Co.• The .......••.......................... 55Maddox Construction Co. . ........•••..•............••• 89Magna-Bond. Inc. .. 2nd CoverMallinckrodt Chemical Works .....................• 18. 19Manufacturer's Specialty Co. .......•.................. 8Master Machine Corp. of San Diego •.................. 72Maxwell. J. Press 90McKay, Alexander G 94Merchants Tire Company .....•.•..................... 94Miller Golf Printing ............•................... 86Monroe Company, The •..........................•..•. 85MO'tor Appliance Corporation ...................•..... 65

National PGA Distributors .................••.•...... 35National Rain Bird Sales & Eng. Co...•.............. 10

Old Orchard Turf Nurseries ••...............•......... &7

Packard. Edward Lawrence .•..........•..•.•......... 9lPar Aide Products, Inc .......•.................... .4. 81Par Tube •....•..•..••.•.••...............•.•....... 85Phelps Dodpe Refining Corp' 63Plummer. Ralph ........•...•..............•.......... 91Plymo'uth Go.(f Ball Co........................••...... 61Powered Products. Inc. . 25Purdy. Hal •..............••.•...................... , 94

Rainy Sprinkler Sales •......•••........•............ '" 10Rea.sor·H ill Corpo,ration .•...•....................... 85Renner's Nursery ..........•...•.•..................... 94Riverdale Chemical Co'. .. •............................ 66Ronning Corporation ...••..•..•.. ' ,. 64Roseman Mower Corporation 17Ryan Landscaping Equip,ment Co. 8

Schendel. A. C. . •..•..••.....•...........•.....•....• 84Sewerage Commission. The •.•••••......•....•.......•. 6Skinner Irrigation Company szSmith. Horace W. • ....••............................ 88Smith, Kenneth .........•...••......................• 81Snyder. Arthur Jack •..••••.•••......•...............• 94South Bend Products, Inc. • ••........................ 82Sllalding & Bros. Inc .• A. G•..•....................•• 23sports Awards •.••.....••.•••....•.................•. 86Standard Manufacturing Co'. • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13Stewart, Charles E. • .•..•••••......•..............•. 94Superior Rubber Mfg. Co. • ••••.......•............••. 84

Tourways .....•....•.....•..••.•....................... 80Trans-American Van Service, Inc. . 85Tro,phy & Medal Shop ••...•••••..................... 80Tull, Alfred H. • .•....•.•..•..•.•.................... 89

United States Rubber Co'. ....•...•........•. , ... 4th Cover

vestal- Monroe Printing Co. • .•.•••..•........•........ 94

Walker Manufacturing Co. . •....•...................... 60West Point Products Corp ..••••..•...........•......... 49Willard Storage Batte.ry Division .............•.. 3rd c.verWise. H. M.•...............•......•...•............. [,3Wittek Golf RaDge Supply Co••....................... l7Worthington Golf, Inc .•••..............•.............. 69

Zonol ite Company .••..•......••••.......•............. 13

GOLFDOM, The Business Journal of Golf. Published monthly, except November and December.Subscription rate-$2.00 per yea'r, Canadian and Foreign $2.50. Joe Graffis Publisher; Herb Graffis, Editor;Joe E. Doan Managing Editor; Joe Graffis, Jr., Advertising Manager; F. V. Taylor, Circulation Manager.Publication Offices: 407 So. Dearborn St., Ohicaqo 5; Phone HArrison 7·5941. Eastern Repr'esenta,tive-Albro Gaylor.

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Tf!e Business lournal of Golf

Vol. 34-No. 8 • August, 1960

CONTENTS

Swinging Around Golf •••.•••••••••••••..•••••••••. Herb Graffis 3

Lack of Management Hurts Course Development •.•••• Herb Graffis 21

Watering System ••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••..••. George Rudge 28

Evans Honored at $70 A Plate Dinner. • • • • • • •• . • • • • • •• • • • •• •• •• • 30

Treat 'Em Like Adults •••••••••••••••••••••.•••••. Joe Gambatese 32

More About Visual Merchandising .••••.•.. - •.•.•••. Henry Leopold 36

Deep Rooted Turf at West Shore ..•..••••••••••.••••••• 0. J. Noer 40

Summer Golf Schools •••••••••••••• • •••••.••••••. Bill Sherman 44

Grau's Answers ••••••••••••••..•••••••••••••.•••• Fred V. Grau 52

Personality in A Pro Letter ••••••. . • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 56

Bandits, Cobras Add Spice to Golf Story •.•.•.••.•••.•. Bob Baldock 62

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Swinging Around Golf(Continued from page 83)

When Los Coyotes CC (Buena Park, Calif.)holds its big Criss-Cross tournament for SouthernCalif's top amateurs this month it will run 9-holetournaments for the wives who accompany them.•. As of mid-July, Louise Suggs had won$12,062 to lead the Ladies PGA ~oney win-ners •.. Fay Crocker was second WIth $10,061and Mickey Wright and Betsy Rawls practicallytied for third, around the $9,500 mark • • •Mickey's 73.81 scoring average was low, .15strokes per round better than that of LouiseSuggs • . . Cavaliers CC in Wilmington, Dela.,which will be opened in Sept., represents a $1million plus investment • . • Founders are agroup of Italo-American construction men . . .Clubhouse will have steam room and gymnasiumin addition to the accepted conveniences.

Jack McAuliffe, who sponsors the women'sTriangle Round Robin, got a hole-in-one in theAnderson Memorial tournament at WingedFoot • . . He clicked with an 8-iron on thel40-yard third ... University of Rhode Island'sfall Field Day will be held in Kingston, Sept.14 ... C. Richard Skogley will be in charge I

. . . Penn State's Field Days are scheduled forSept. 21-22 with Joseph Duich in charge ...These have been moved back from the 7th and8th ... Beltsville, Md., isn't having a FieldDay in 1960 since the station now is on a twoyear program according to Felix Juska ...Dick Stranah~n won the recent Northern Calif.PGA Championship with a 208, beating LeRoySilva by a stroke ... U. S. Rubber Co. recently

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sponsored a special tournament for assistant prosat Richmond (Calif.) G&CC ... Al Jones of Hid-den Valley in Reno won it with a 68 and RayForrest of Fresno took driving contest with290-yd. belt.

When the Harry B. Brownson CC, Shelton,Conn., was dedicated recently, Brownson, 91,and donor of the 9-hole course site, hit the firstball ... A non golfer, he nudged it about 50yards straight ahead ... Green Hills, private 18near Fairmont, W. Va., expected to go underconstruction soon . . . South Fork, 9-hole coursenear East Hampton, L. I., opened July 4th .•.Whispering Pines, 18 hole private course nearPinehurst, N. C. in planning stage ... Mahon-ing Valley CC, Lehighton, Pa., has bought landfor additional 9, according to Henry Moyer, pro-supt .... Mt. Vernon (Va.) CC, planned private9, soon to go under construction . . . Newprivate 18 in planning stage for Lincroft, N. J.area.

Peach Tree G&CC, Marysville, Calif., and Cityof Albuquerque (New Mex.) compliment BobBaldock on excellent job he did in designingand installing their courses, both of which havebeen opened in last three months • . . Lee Bal-dock, Bob's construction supt. and Tom Caranci,his green builder, came in for special plauditsfrom both of the above ..• Wilson News Serv-ice is doing fine job of filling in magazines, news-papers, etc. on 1960 records of its men andwomen staff members before the big tournaments. . . De Soto Lakes (Fla., ) G&CC completesfirst section of Golden Circle lodge that ac-commodates 80 guests and is located only a shortdistance from first tee . . . It has 20 completeapartments.

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