ON THE LINKS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11028, 17 March 1914, Page 4

ON THE LINKS.

NEW BRIGHTON CLUB. A special meeting of the New Brighton Golf Club was held last night, when certain alterations to the rules were approved of. The entrance fee was fixed at £2 2s for men and £1 Is for ladies, the annual subscription being also 22s and £1 Is. Power is given to the committee to permit five, day lady players (Monday to Friday, exclusive of public holidays) to play over tho links on payment of an annual fee of £1 Is, but without right of membership. A new rule is also inserted relating to tho condition's on which visitors may play. _ The season will be opened by the New. Brighton Golf Club on Saturday, March 28, the president, Mr R. C. Bishop, performing the opening ceremony. An exhibition match by Hood and Clements will be played.'

DUNCAN. FOR AMERICA. • it is understood that. George Duncan is keen on making an effort this season to capture the United State® 1 open championship, in which Vardon and Ray were beaten last September in the historic re-play -with Mi- Francis Ouiniet. If a friend, another leading professional, be willing to accompany him, probably Duncan will undertake the task of showing that the Americans can be beaten. at home. Ben Sayers, the veteran North Berwick professional, lias arranged to visit America, in the spring, and he, expects to .engage ill a number of tournaments and matches. He intends 'to make his headquarters at Philadelphia, where his sou George is professional to,the Merion Club. Ben Sayers, who began life as an acrobat; is one of the personalities of the links and he has instructed several members of the Royal Family in the game.