Life — August 11, 1927 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon depicting a golf course populated by numerous children playing golf. The scene shows a chaotic, crowded day on what appears to be a public or municipal golf course, with children of various ages scattered across multiple holes (numbered 15-18 visible). The humor likely targets either: 1. **Overcrowding at public golf facilities** — suggesting too many inexperienced players clog the course 2. **Class commentary** — depicting golf as increasingly accessible to (or invaded by) working-class families rather than remaining exclusive to the wealthy 3. **Parental indulgence** — showing parents bringing numerous children in a comedic display The chaotic composition, numerous speech balloons with exclamations ("Fore!", "Sink it!"), and visible frustration emphasize the satirical point about modern leisure activities becoming undignified or overcrowded.