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Pacific Islands Monthly, 16 March 1934Vol. IV, No. 8

What Native Caddies

p. 22 · Read in the full issue

Can Do

From Our Own Correspondent

Pt. Moresby, Jan. 29.

Caddies Day was held by the local golf club recently and, as usual, provided some startling play by the native caddies whose ages range from ten to fourteen years.

A rule governing these competitions is that caddies may play only with clubs which they have made themselves. In spite of this severe handicap, the driving competition was won by a small boy of thirteen years with a drive of 180 yards, while the six holes stroke competition was won by a boy of similar age with a card of 27.