Defence club

SIR – I see that Harris hawks are attacking walkers in Britain (report, August 4). At the Lahore Gymkhana Golf Club we are regularly attacked by eagles, particularly during the mating season.

A simple cap or hat helps in limiting any damage to the head by a diving bird. However, the most effective method is to hold a golf club upright, resting against the shoulder. Apparently this poses an impediment to the eagle’s dive path and deters it from attacking. In my case, the club of choice is a Taylormade 3-wood. It seems to do the job quite effectively. Haroun Rashid

London SW7