THE creation of a thoroughly modern course cannot be accomplished by the haphazard methods of the past. Each step must be considered carefully and scientifically with a knowledge of the demands of the game.

Many are reluctant to attempt the construction of a modern course because they labor under the impression that the requirements will render the game too exacting for players of moderate ability.

On the following pages appear diagrams of various holes created by the writer during the last five years. On each, dotted lines indicate different routes from teeing-ground to green and a brief analysis will reveal the fact that anyone who wields a club may select his way as prompted by the dictates of his limitations or proficiency.

Modern golf presents distances and hazards which say to everyone "You May," but to the expert who is attempting par figures their demand is "You Must." The ideal course of to-day presents pleasurable golf to everyone, and it is exacting to the expert alone. That this combination is practical has been demonstrated beyond question.

One vital feature was neglected by most of the old-time builders of American links. They persistently ignored Nature, and when introducing artificial creations little effort was exerted towards making them apprear natural.

Such relics of antiquity are not pleasing to the golfers of the present; indeed, they are not tolerated, and for this reason it is folly to go to the expense of building along any but the most modern lines.

It costs no more to follow Nature than to ignore her. Certainly not as much, and those who persist in closing their eyes to this are "Penny-wise and Pound-foolish."

May these pages be helpful to those who are contemplating construction or reconstruction.