from a half to three-quarters of an inch high.

The holes are about four inches in diameter, and are lined with iron--
condensed milk cans or similar vessels may be used--and the ground for
seven or eight feet on all sides is more level than the rest of the
course and is known as the "putting green." The holes are placed at
distances varying from three hundred to twelve hundred feet apart, and
are marked by little red flags, which are removed when the player
approaches.

As a match game consists of thirty-six holes, eighteen holes gone
twice over give the required number; so will nine holes gone over four
times, or six holes six times, or four holes nine times, or three
holes twelve times. So you see that if your ground is limited you need
have but three, four, six or nine holes, and the fewer the holes the
fairer becomes the game for strangers, because in going over them so
often they learn the ground, and that puts them on an even footing
with the home players.

THE CLUBS

The golf clubs are something like shinny sticks in shape, but modified
and better made, as the ball must be driven more accurately and much
farther. The heads are made of wood or iron. There are a great variety
of them, but the beginner does not need more than four or five.

The driver, a large club with a long shaft; the head is wood. It is
used to start and when the ball is on the tee.

Let me add here that when the luxury can be afforded, it is usual to