I have already pointed out that a ball in a bunker may sometimes bo found teed; such a ball is not to be lightly regarded. The safest course is generally to play it in the same way as any other bunkered ball, and to attempt nothing more than mere extrication from the hazard. Many players will, however, not be content with this, but will endeavour to make more of the stroke, and for their benefit I would make the following remarks. It is of course obvious that a club with sufficient loft must be used if there is a face to clear, and in that case a cleek or an iron will be the proper club to take, as circumstances may require. There may, however, be cases where the bunker is shallow and there is no opposing face - where the ball is, in fact, rather in a sandy lie than in a bunker - and then I consider that a brassy is the best club to use, if the ball be lying clear enough and if distance be required. I know some golfers think that a wooden club should never be used when the ball lies in sand, but with these gentlemen I cannot entirely agree, and for this reason: the sharp, narrow sole of an iron club tends to plough its way deeper and deeper into the sand if the ball be taken the least bit heavy, and thus the force of the stroke is lost before the ball is reached; whereas, when a brassy is used, the broad sole prevents, to some extent at least, the club from cutting into the sand, and helps to make it skiff over the surface. The aim must, in playing these teed balls, be accurate, and the ball swept away - as in driving - as cleanly as possible; it is surprising how much force will be taken out of the stroke if the club catches the sand ever so slightly.

A ball lying in water is the subject of special rules; but these rules do not derogate from the right to play the ball as it lies, if this be possible and preferable, in the option of the player. Rule 21 runs: 'If the ball lie or be lost in water, the player may drop a ball under the penalty of one stroke.' The method of dropping a ball is regulated by Rule 19, which states: 'When a ball is to be dropped, the player shall drop it. He shall front the hole, stand erect behind the hazard, keep the spot from which the ball was lifted (or, in the case of running water, the spot at which it entered) in a line between him and the hole, and drop the ball behind him from his head, standing as far behind the hazard as he may please.' It can hardly be supposed that any one will elect to play a ball out of water, unless it be out of a small, shallow pool, such as may have been caused by a shower of rain. Out of such a pool there is no reason why a good stroke should not be got, provided the player is willing to run the risk of a little splashing. There is, however, less danger of getting splashed than might be supposed, as the water will be thrown forward with the stroke, and very little will touch the player. I have no special advice to give on the subject of playing such a stroke, except that an iron club ought to be used, and the eyes must be kept open. The latter recommendation seems somewhat absurd; but there is an involuntary disposition to close the eyes as the club comes down, presumably to avoid the splashing.

Paths and roads are enumerated among hazards. If there be no stones to prevent it, the proper club to use for playing off these is a brassy. Get well down to the ball, and do not be afraid of hitting the ground. A club is much more liable to be broken through topping the ball than by sclaffing, even when the surface is hard.

A ball among stones is a very difficult one to play. Stones, in fact, are not a golfing hazard at all, and there should practically be no circumstances under which a ball can get into this position. In the majority of cases it will be unplayable. If, however, there is the possibility of extrication, a niblick or mashie should be used, and attention paid to the accuracy of the stroke.

After sand bunkers, whins are probably more frequently met with than any other hazard. Bushes, rushes, and hazards of this nature may all be classed together. There is a good deal of chance in the position in which a ball may be found in these; sometimes it may be unplayable, and at others a good stroke may be got. Everything depends upon the position of the ball. An iron club should almost invariably be used, and the general rule that extrication is the object to be attained should be kept in view. In rushes and long tufty grass a ball may sometimes be found lying teed on the top of a tuft. Like a teed ball in a bunker it is not to be trifled with. If the stroke be taken heavy, the club will cut right under the ball, and cause it to jump into the air without travelling any distance.

Take plenty time to the stroke, and hit the ball as accurately as possible. To these last-mentioned kind of strokes a brassy may sometimes be used.

The club should always be held firmly, to prevent the possibility of its being turned by catching an obstruction.

It is not always necessary to play a ball straight forward out of a hazard. This may at times be impossible; and it will frequently be more advisable either to play it forward in a slanting direction, or to play out to one or other side, or even to play back. The ball should be played as it will in the circumstances best go.

There is a good deal of scope for the exercise of individual ingenuity, and a golfer who keeps his wits about him may often make more of a ball in a difficulty than at first sight seems possible. But the elementary principles having been stated, he must deal with each contingency as it arises, according to his own judgment.