Famous Billiards Champion Keeps Fit with Golf - Tom Newman finds putting much easier when he can bring a little of his skill with the cue into operation, during is daily round at the South Harts Club.Tom Newman, six times world billiards champion believes in golf to keep him fit for the billiards season. He plays at the South Herts Golf Club and has a handicap of 14. Newman's green play is not strong, but in spite of this he is determined to get his handicap down to 10 between now and the opening of the btilliard season. October 25, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).