Judge, 1922-10-07 · page 4 of 36
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# "Golf Is a Delightful Game" - Historical Analysis This satirical piece from Judge magazine mocks the adoption of golf by women in the early 20th century. The narrative follows "Suzanne," who decides to become a golfer and must navigate several social requirements: purchasing a fashionable "roaster" automobile to reach the links, acquiring an exclusive club membership (requiring coaxing), obtaining seven custom golf outfits from her brother's tailor, and selecting a suitably masculine instructor. The humor targets both the sport's pretensions and the elaborate social performances required of women entering male-dominated leisure spaces. The final panel's complaint about "knickers" (golf attire) and "bridge" (an alternative activity) suggests the author views women's golf participation as an affectation—women would supposedly prefer card games anyway. The satire reflects class anxieties and gender assumptions of the era.
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—so Suzanne, after much thought, has decided to be a follower of the noble sport. Why not? It’s being done. The first move, of course, is to buy a roadster so that she can approach the links in proper fashion. Father's lim- ousine would never do! Then naturally the next step is to pick out a nice, cozy little golf club, very ex- clusive, and let it be known that she will join it if coaxed. The third thing to think about is clothes. Brother’s tailor can make her exactly what she wants and charge it on his bill. Six or seven outfits will be enough to start with, surely, and besides the season is nearly over. an_ instructor. NS will eliminate as feminine ‘‘peda- gogues de_ golf.” Wouldn't it be won- derful if we could find one who looked just like Rodolph? B’ess um _heart! But we will have to content ourselves with the material Now, all set! What! Reggie laugh- at hand. Not so ing at me! Doesn't like me in knickers. bad, not so good. The very idea! Oh, well, golf isn’t so Ho, hum! Now much after all. Bridge is much nicer. we're all set. Oh, Much more compact. One covers so much yes, a few clubs territory in golf. It’s a horrid old game. might come in Awkward postures. Long walks. Freckles. handy. Ugh! But bridge—well! Ropert Paterson.