GOLF.
In the days before the war (states the "Daily Express") Marshal Foch wae am enthusiastic golfer, and took special lessons from a professional. He played » slow and cautious game, with a. very useful handicap of 12. He had a quite amusing hatred of losing balls, and in the evening after dinner would stroll out with a string bag and collect any he could find. Once he oaine in triumphant after a long walk in tlie dusk with quite a collection found with the aid of an electric flash-light. He used to express regret that his countrymen did not take to the game with any enthusiasa*.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 244, 12 October 1918, Page 14
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106GOLF. Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 244, 12 October 1918, Page 14
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