From the hearth: The following "curious idea" was apparently sent to Henry Cotton "for comment." It appears in Sir Henry's excellent book, This Game of Golf, 1948.

"To improve golf. Two players practice together one at first hole or green the other at the 2nd hole or green. No. 1 drives to No. 2 hole but does not follow up his drive, he stays put at No. 1 hole, meanwhile his drive, if the ball alights on the No. 2 green counts one point, within 3 yards of the hole two points, down or holed out 5 points. Off the green nothing to count. His partner, after securing the ball, takes his turn of driving back to No. 1 green, his score is checked by partner on this green. They continue to drive to each other at No. 1 and 2 holes till each has holed in one. They can play for one hour, two hours, three hours or as many drives each as far as the day's practice goes, but do not shift to the next hole until each has holed in one.

"That's what you are playing for. To add interest they can make a points match, with a special treat to the one who holes in one first. You have got to do it out of desperation or spend a lifetime trying. Once you have rounded the course, you will never be beaten on it."

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