GOLF.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 1736, 7 May 1930, Page 5

GOLF.

The opening of the Dunstan Golf .. lub took place at Clyde on Saturday , nder perfect conditions. There were , resent a large number of visitors from ( .lexandra, Cromwell and Mr and Mrs ;. Butcher (Poolburn). Prior to asking ( Irs George to drive off the first ball ■ iV c President (Mr E. George) made re- , jrence to "the tragic death of Dr T. farrison And a motion of condolence . ■as carried in silence. Mr George ex- , "nded a very hearty welcome to all ie visitors and wished them a. good ; fternoon's golf. A mixed foursome ~ as played over nine Tioles Mrs A. ( tcwart ami Mr Vi Fcnwick tied with . liss D. Marshall and Mr W. Lopdoll. . u the play-off over seven holes another - ic resulted but Miss Marshall and her ] artner won at the next hole. On bo- ■ alf of tho.vistiors Mr F. B. Belcher , Alexandra) returned thanks'to ' the iunstan Club for a most enjoyable' ftcraoon and the ladies for a wel- ■ omc cup of afternoon tea. After the match, Mr R. Johnstone j Alexandra) in a fourball game, coniletcd nine holes on the Clyde course in 9, equalling the course record. The Cromwell Club postponed its .pening, which was to have been held :isf Saturday until this Saturday. The Alexandra: Golf Club will hold , ts opening function on Saturday. A earty invitation is extended to all,thu ,'cntral Otago clubs to be present. A ihotographer will take those who are : issembled at the pavilion at 2 p.m. ; harp. . ' ' :'■ . MANIOTOTO GOLF CLUB. Last Friday evening a number of ;olf enthusiasts met in the A. and P.'; tall at Ranfurly for the purpose 'of \ orming themselves into a golf club. j. It was unanimously decided to form ', club to be known as the Maniototo' iolf Club. Tho ensuing election.', of'. fiiccrs for the coming year resulted as', ollows: — President, Mr George Black. ; , ■ , Secretary, Mr K. D. Jamieson. '■ ,-. : ■ . Vice-presidents —Messrs F. A. Whit ; '■".- ombe and J. I. Eraser. , General. Committee—Messrs Gilbert, . ). M'Killop, Gardiner and Mesdames•-, }. Doogue and C. Gibb with, the pro- . ident, vice-presidents and secretary. ( The meeting was advised that very , uitable land for a course was available - n Mr Chapman's laud, the owner hav- ~ ng agreed to allow the club the use of t. Appreciation of Mr ction was voiced and tho secretary , «is instructed to convey to him. the hanks of tho cjub. • •• ■ i Opening day was fixed for Saturday ; , ,lay 24, and it was arranged that the ;j ommittee should take immediate; steps ( o map out 'a temporary niiie-holc ) ourse. ; . .'.''. < Tho club appears assured of a good ;:■] iiembership, and is fortunate in the f and available for the course, as this j ends itself to the making of a first- i lass course. : Subscriptions were fixed for the year!,. t SI Is for men and lOsp/l for. ladies, J t