GOLF
THE STANDARD BALL. LONDON, February 11, Correspondence regarding the standard golf ball continues. There, is widespread agreement that a floater should be adopted. Harry Vardon the former champion, writes that the ideal “would be a floatei bigger than a ball weighing 29 dwt., and smaller than a ‘‘yellow dot.” This would restore the shot from the water and reward skilful shots in a high wind. He suggests a round-table conference of amateurs, professionals, and ballniakers. The Ladies' tiolf Union has adopted the system of basing bogey scores on
the length of the holes only, with aview of standardising handicaps. Australian and New Zealand experiences were cited in favour of the scheme. It has also been decided to recognise plus handicaps. It is understood in golfing circles that Vardon and Ray are unlikely to accept the invitation to visit Australia, but it is believed that Braid and Tom Ferine the Scottish champion would not be averse to visiting the Commonwealth if they receive a satisfactory invitation.
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Hokitika Guardian, 25 February 1921, Page 4
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