When the hole is less than 90 and more than 40 yards away, the distance is regu -lated, according to the skill of the player, by shortening the swing from a three quarter swing down to a half swing.

In making the stroke with a half swing, the elbows and wrists bend but little, the essence of the stroke not being a movement of the forearms and wrists but the proper management of the shoulders and upper arms which must work in a pendulum movement in harmony with the body. In making the stroke and pointing to the right of it, and the left foot pointing well to the left of it.

(1) Stand facing the line of flight with the ball a little to the left of the centre of the body the same as when making a full swing, the weight of the body being wholly on the right leg, the feet closer together than for the three-quarter swing, the right foot nearer the ball than the left

(2) Grasp the club the same as for the full swing but with both hands well down the shaft. Keep the wrists stiff and taut, the left elbow being bent out and the right elbow held only fairly close to the body in order to give freedom to the swing.

(3) With the backward swing, sweep the club head along the ground as far as the left arm will carry it, the left shoulder swinging well down and well in front of the body. With the left arm straightening well out, raise the club from the shoulder until the hands are nearly on a level with the right shoulder and the shaft a little beyond the perpendicular. With the backward swing, the left elbow and wrist should be kept nearly rigid, the right elbow moving away from the body as the right wrist turns, the left foot turning on the side but without rising at the heel, the right knee bending but little and the left knee knuckling well in.

(4) With the forward swing, do not let the left shoulder swing too far around. Keep the right elbow close to the body and straighten it out as it passes in front of the body. With the forward swing loosen the grip with the right hand so that the left hand shall carry the weight of the club.

(5) With the follow through, the right foot rises a little on the toes and with the finish of the follow through one should be squarely facing the hole, the shoulders nearlv level, the club well in the air and on the line of flight, and with the shaft a little beyond the perpendicular.

Suggestions

Swing back slowly, more slowly and deliberately than when making a full iron or three-quarter stroke and with a perceptible pause at the end of the backward swing.

Remember that following through along the line of flight is an important part of the stroke to prevent slicing or pulling the ball.

In playing against a stiff wind where there is no bunker to go over, use a half swing with a cleek, but remember that the ball travels low and with great running power.