Shanghai's new. golf club, for which members were solicited sev-veal months ago, came into Being on November 29 at the Astor House, when a general meeting of all interested was held to acquaint them—with what the club has and what it liffers; It has been called the River-view Golf Club-and- already 15 of the 18 holes are in suitable playing condition. Several persons have played over the course and are en-"thusiastic in pronouncing it one of the best to be found in Shanghai. The holes in some cases are short and extremely tricky and a winding reek that meanders through the Jand turns up at unwanted moments to confound the tyro with irons.
'Traps are laid at strategic points and) the latest development' in "American style bunkers has been introduced. The course was, laid vent under the guidance of a well-Known local professional and a xound over it quickly convinces one that there is more to the game of golf than the ability to get off smashing long drives and to depend on luck with the irons to pull' one through,
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