MINIATURE GOLF.

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 28, 4 December 1930, Page 7

MINIATURE GOLF.

open: ajb, courses.

Two delightfti open air miniature golf courses will shortly be opened by Mr. O. B. Cotterell, the pioneer of the. WeUington-EDutt road motor bus service. -. -'' '' k _ . . .-. On an open section in Ward Street, at the rear of Feist's Buildings, Mr. Cottrell is at present engaged in laying out the "Eaa Ora" course, which promises to be one of tie most attrac.iiyeinthe; j^eUingtojrrprovmce, The pleasant surroundings* and complete equipment; should make this site extremely popular frith the general pub-, lie. Many? novelties will'be introduced., intp: tfhe day out if this ground. Th<| [ natural contour of the ground will noty be disturbed, so that this will give toi the course an advantage over all othei) .courses by providing greater scope for 1,; the,- skilful, player and., gjiying^to., th'jflh game the thrill;, pf difficulties^which^ insportsmen delight to overcome. There,, will be 18 holes in the main eour^a which will include bunkers.and ditched, that will make the game extremely in-< bore* lin^fliiil: ground wiH b^ Utilised as Omam^iitall -' fountains. - ■ . Whilst tile ordinary game of miniaA ♦ure golf may not interest the serio-tul | golfer, the introduction of a well laidl I down pvttdng green of 0 boles «urrcrund| r iingr the ordinary course, will provider *j*'

excellent practice ground for their re^ quirements.- Special balls and eJukb^ * fo/ this will be provided. Specif pains have been given, to securing the| best turf procurable for these putting greens which will be some 30ft i^ length. ' " , ■ Another innovation which should be* come very popular is the introduction of three well equipped table tenni4 tables, which will provide delightful recreation wh«ri the weather is.favonxj able. - . The gpfounds will .b^ well lighted! by flood lights "and festoons of colour* ad electrid lighte/whieV will-give thesri a inbat attractive appearance and' pw>j Tide ample- lighting for the'eveniDgj r gtWf»..''.:•;'.': ,':;•■'■-.'■•.' ;'■':., ;'«'"A-.. • ' • .• ; trill be-.seryed on-^the" ground! ,betyir^en 9.3o::^j^iMJ.3O pia ebmpldlioii; o£ Hke course. ••..■ v v:;.. . Ai. second, course is also- being laid ooft *3T Mr. «o>ttrell mv H^gh-Bfrde^ on^ * ■w<ali: s2ielter^^siß^n^b^o^^ [d£ Queens Soaai Thiac^ll-^e 1 knowil rs the _ •«Willows ?> aiidb^wiU cbirtain; 1^ holes- and. though slightly-smaller thaxj Ora^.-wHI have all, t'he-''atfcraßtiona oi.the. larger .wurse-jrf^tlt^thd e±cep* iaoa of;^.iie speeiaj^ pufteng gxfeeni^ la order-to:1 esiter fof t^speev^ xbi quirements o£ the ladies, the ♦Willowsf course will fo^-.Tesecrved; for^t'lieirr cxi •eluisive use- Kdiwe&K t^he •nolQrß*'of 1.30( and 3,30 each-affefhoonv.' ' " Music and sporting; news will be sttp-< plied iby wiretess installation at bo^j* ' courses;" ' ..-■•■•• ■•::•.' ! ;' •- •;■ v ' •. • In eonversationj with M*.1 GottreU^ wej tnat it is! his firm'iritentioif to conduct his eoufsea under the strlett est supervision^'and anything of-an obt jectionable nature, will be inpnediate^i suppressed. Only players will be-perf mitted on the ground. ; UmOGR GOLF CQUBSK A novel 7,-hole indoor golf; cbuTse haaj been laid down in the Lounge Cabare% Hall, High Street. It is claimed thai! t&ia course has the trickiest lioles ever introdue.ed.T ixitp^-tlie.. g&aie^ It has been designed by the New Zea^ land expert, Mr. M. O. G-uthrie, wiw< has just returned from,America^wheirei he studied; the- very latest methods oft slaking the game interesting and? pf<it i'i"'tl viding healthful recreation. The conrse will be open front 8.30 a.m| to 11 ; p.m and no pains will be spared^ to provide -for the enjoyment of it 4 patrons.. "' ..-;,.-,.,■ , Weekly competitions \rsl be 'held and! patrons will be able to «njby delightfol refreshments in the adjoining cafe1.