Half Hours with an Old Golfer - Softcover

Reseña del editor

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1895 Excerpt: ... A GOOD MATCH AT S if the Fates had planned the strange event, Four wandering heroes of the cleek, all bent On golfs adventurous course, to lose or win, Cast anchor at Linkslochy, where the Inn Stands out upon a corner of the links, Whence trade is brisk in many passing drinks. Each hero had preferred this rustic place For his peculiar reason; one whose grace In spinning rhyme impelled him to retire To homely spots where he might damp the fire That would consume him, by the manly sport. Another--Goffman--to this lone resort Had come for golf, and study for a work On all known languages from Scot to Turk. The third--McPherson--was a man of note Whose tastes ran wild on golf, and things remote The fourth--one Saunders--was an ex-M.P. Who lost his seat because he took his stand Too often at the all-alluring tee. And nearly lost his head, because his hand So frequent held the pluck-inspiring brew--A little water--lots of mountain dew! These four, divided in all other things, Become united in the game of swings. A match is made, in which the man of lines And he who to Philology inclines, Shall play McPherson, of historic fame, And Southern Saunders, who adores the game. The stakes are friendly--losers have to pay Complete expense throughout the pleasant day. As such a chance is seldom to the fore, To see the sport we'll watch the game, and score. The pawky caddie makes the Saxon's tee,1 "Avaunt," says Saunders, "that's too weak for me." Then from the level, off a splendid swing, The globe becomes a very distant thing. McPherson grins with undisguised delight, To see the ball compelled to such a flight. O'Connor's knowledge of his own desires, A sudden inspiration now inspires; And philologic Goffman takes the lead--/For who should start had not yet been agreed)--...