The Natives Have
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A great eagerness to play golf has been reported by the Goroka District Officer, Mr. lan Holmes, among the natives of New Guinea’s Central Highlands.
They have made some ex cellent putting greens for them selves, and they now bet heavily upon their putting prowess in stead of upon cards.
“The golf craze among the natives has been only a mixed blessing for European golfers hereabouts,” said Mr. Holmes.
“The natives are keen to caddy for the golfers—but golf balls and putters have a habit of dis appearing.
“Whereas the boys once were keen to sell golf balls which they had found, to Europeans, at a low rate, now they keep the balls for themselves and for their own games.”— Reuter.