GOLF.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 127, 1 June 1927, Page 14

GOLF.

TITIRANGI BOGEY.

TEMPORARY REDUCTION SUGGESTED. CLUB EVENTS REVIEWED

'By RL'BBERCORI-

A very godd entry favoured the Captain's prize at Glendowie, but as onlv the first round is completed comment in regard to individual matches can be stayed. A good deal has been said of the improvement effected in the course. and after a run over it there can be no doubt that the statements are justified. The fairways are immeasurably superior to the past, and although it was not my fortune to be over the course at its best, there can be no question that when properly mown the fairways are equal to the best to be met with locally. Unfortunately trouble with the mower prevented ideal conditions for the week-end, while several of the greens. still far from firm, suffered from the deluge. Systematic mole draining could with benefit still be resorted to, the fairways being much on the heavy side. No doubt their condition was magnified by the growth, which heavily retained the moisture. The gullies, however, now contain but practically small terrors, and the march of progress for the club seems definitely assured.

Maungakiekie had two fixtures for its adherents, a four-baller being the event at Titirangi, while the second round of the Kingswell Shield held the attention of those at One Tree Hill. Five up on the Colonel was the order in the first-named event, T. A. Goulding and H. L. Robson, and E. G. Tallis and J. N. Hunter sharing the honours. Goulding is always a great help in this type of event, his length from the tee serv'insr to buoy up his partner. In Robson he was accompanied bj- one who is quite assiduous in practice, and one who is gradually effecting permanent improvement in his status. It is an open secret that the erstwhile New Zealand doubles champion is in moments of leisure more devoted to his clubs than the racquet. Hunter I should imagine as the mainstay in his combination with Tallis, as his golf this year has been consistently good. TalFis is brilliant rather than steady, yet merits his handicap more often than not. It is stated that H. A. Randrup, who, partnered by -F. S. Ballin, and filled the role of runner-up, practically carried his man throughout. This seems rather a herculean task, but speaking seriously was a very commendable effort, as four up on one's own part takes accomplishing. Randrup is playing much better than in seasons gone by, and now ranks as one of the most vseful club members on his mark. As was to be expected, R. L. Wilson and H. A. Broadbent combined well. Wilson hits a really beautiful tee shot, ana \wien time brings home to him full recognition I of the importance of a straight left arm he will take coping with. Broaaoent ranks as a recent recruit who is.quietlv pursuing effective methods. G. Uren and J. M. Hockin were two to finish three up, I the former being unable to fill a useful role from his handicap of 15. The sympathy of golfers goes out to him in "the loss of a canine pal in Patch. A motor car proved the undoing of this almost human pet, whose uncanny intelligence all Titirangi so much admired, and whose almost whimsical v-ays will occupy a spot in memory. Round the Links. In reviewing events at Titirangi in a general way, now that the course is shortened on account of the alterations, a temporary reduction of its bogev would appear justified. A stroke might be clipped from the fourteenth, always too liberal, while from the new tees a like reduction might be effected in the case of the third and the eleventh holes. Certainly neither of the latter would be easy to win, but the upshot would be a saving grace for the Colonel, whose nose .has been rubbed too regularly in the I duet in. recent competitions. " Possibly the lopping of a stroke at the third might be considered equitable. The position should, however, be reviewed, otherwise handicaps -must inevitablv reach a level which is not justified. Turning to One Tree Hill, the best card of the day was that of R. M. George, whose round of 75 placed him one up on the Colonel. This is the best score so far recorded on the new course in actual

competition the previous best having been the 78 by J. MeUiven. Georce hick,ly escaped the "maximum" penalty at the third hole, the tee r _ ,t resting practically on the lip of the* up I, f subsequent round he lowered his'fibres to 73, taking 36 and 37 respectively for the halves. The course bein£ in K ood order jt wae expected that a nnmber of cards m advance of bogey would be handed in, but the fact of the boeev being rather tight is no doubt the reason for the scoring not appearing in a more avourable light. Added to this, considerable care is necessary over the first nine the greens not being conducive to low scoring. Actually the next best cards were those of twodown from J. M. Elliffe who is generally fairly consistent, and a' i. Duncan, with a handicau of 15. Dr. Mackenzie, in a report which he has recently furnished, characterises the general layout of the course as eminently satis fietory, while the views he'considers unsurpassed. It is a compliment to Clements as professional ns it is to the Oreena Committee neuociatrcl w j t j, n j m that their work should receive such commendation. The now mowers are already working wonderi, and the drawback of th« eourae in the future promisee to lie

in the direction of its popularity. Here the youthtul element is being encouraged, a lad whose appearance suggests birth in a sunny clime having won thn caddy's match most convincingly at the weekend. It , s stated his scores generally average under 40 for the eight opening |bole«. which is frequently better than hi< J masters achieve. A rather picturesque I version was offered at my visit on SaturI'lay. my caddy confiding he had reached Itlia finals, but that as he chose to term lit "then jrbt towelled/' Inquiry elicited jthat his opponent had won the" first five i holes, s>nd as the match enn-isted of ! l'Ut eight, his expression was certainly

j A good type r,f event, a foursome medal competition, was provided at Middlenmre. |L. \V. Delph and A. J. Friedlander being ■the successful pair. Their card of M — ! 10—il was two strokes clear uf the ; field, second place being occupied by IT. (J. Kissling partnered by the club ■captain, S. J. Hanna. In the main the results show the scoring to tie of an even nature, five pairs linishing within 73 nett. Del[ih further enchanted his season's record, and with the capability he displayed over the final half in the recent inter-club it U not difficult to j foresee elevation in his status. j Pukekohe Field Day. ; Pukekche had quite a field day. and [it is interesting to note a L r <><>d sprinkling of match play in the dub fixtures. In the qualifying round for the vice-presi-dent's trophies. Law*on. with the liberal allowance of 20. led with a nett SO. LaJly and Duncan were next, while W. G. Brosnahan occupied fourth position. In the match play stapes of the, president's competition, the last-named accomplished a decisive win over Short, while Coyle beat Payne, 5 up and 4 to play. At Everslie J. Dykes' nett score* of •52 annexed the medal competition, V. Goddard with SC, and S. D. Rice and C. Milne following with SS. The name of C. Waddell is noted associated with the score of 07, which is a link in memories of old One Tree Hill davs.

Tauranga i« progressive in availing itself of the offer of the Golf Council of a coach, whose services should prove of inestimable benefit to members. A sporting member of the club has donated a championship cup and miniature, the action being one to be applauded. Papakura were engaged in an interclub with Otahuhu, but though the main strength of the latter was not called upon its second team was too strong for the visitors.

So much has been written of H. B. Lusk's wonderful score over Arikikapakapa that a further tribute to the ability of a golfing warrior is likely to have become dulled. Perhaps, however, this aspect has not been Touched on, that of it being his intention to try to smash the record, and its achievement. The Auckland champion has a great record in the game, and for that matter in all games in which he has chosen to take an active interest. As an '"observation" he will probably journey to Rotorua in the future, purely in the holiday spirit, as to seriously attempt to lower his record would entail too rigid observances. Records seemed to have been assailed all of a heap at the week-end, X. Bell joining in the quest. His 71 over St. Andrew's, Hamilton, is a magnificent score, but in accepting it as a record 1 am unable to class it as superior to Sloan Morpeth's t>o compiled before his i retirement from the game.

AUCKLAND LADIES' FOURSOMES.

The third round of the captain's foursomes was played by members of the Auckland Ladies <ioli Club, at iliddk-more, yesterday. Results :—Miss Urr and Miss Kainger beat Mrs. Foster and Miss T. Bayly. 2 and 1 : Mrs. Ferguson anil Miss McGovern beat Mrs. Kainger and Miss KM ings. 4 ancl :;, Miss Cooper and Miee Culling beat Mrs. Morris and Miss Coutts, 7 and 5; Misses 11. and L. Cutfleld beat Miss Martin and Miss Rathbone, 1 up ; Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. I'ugh beat Mrs. Rutherford and Mra. Kudean, 2 and 1 ; Mrs. Trice and Miss Wilson beat Mis. Jefferson and Misg White, 3 and 2; Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Watson beat Mrs. Abbott and Miss Upton, 1 tap. The monthly* medal match will be pl:iyed next Tuesday, entries closing on Friday.

EVERSLIE TOURNEY

The Evcrslle <; o lf Club will "hold a tour namtnt on Friday, commencing at l> a.m. A stroke competition for men and ladies will be held in the morning. In the aftrrnoon a misi-d foursomes will be played, partners being drawn by the committee. The following tram will represrnt Everslie in a combined Franklin t<am to play Smith, J. Dykos, Goddard C Milne C Wardell.

Ihe following tram will play Glendowir at filendowie, on .Satuurday : A <; Smirh Dykes, Milne, Wardell, J. O'Neill I: ONeill' Beechey. 11. A. Smith. ICicr, I.ovegrovc m' O'Neill, 1 , . J. I'arker, llobson, F. l'ar'ker Hogan.

MAUNGAKIEKIE MEN'S BOGEY

Bogoy handicaps will be played hv mom ber s of the Maungakiekie Golf Club" at the Manngakiekic and Tltirnngi links on Fr'day afternoon. Von entries will be reccW. On Saturday the first round of the <.ardtlhmS"- "■? rn l P ctit '?' n will be played at the Titirangi links. win also be a medal handicap at Maungakiekie. Partners for Cl°oic Vo-Say. WiU draWD - Entrlps *"»

MAUNGAKIEKIE LADIES

nJrfL. ™S. u aTt \ B rp turnwlin the L.G f V«?,nL,LTL'' h Z ,l^ o*,0* , by members of the Maungakiokie Ladies' Golf Club vestordar were :-Senior S : Mrs. Korton. Oβ". IU—SO^Following is the draw for the C grnde tO P ,! ay . ed at Mnungakiokft toM?« , " 8 X « a ' Miss Gallagher: Mrs. Baird v. Mrs. Choyce; Mrs. MooreJones v. Mrs. Fitzpatrick; Mrs. Henry v Mrt UVf R^ Bo . l }. v Miss Rutherford «t D ter , V w Mlßs Moiwly; Mrs. Gvllies Mr S Mi ,?e,d E : SChnaUer; »*

TITIRANGI LADIES' HANDICAP.

The following Is the draw for the L G V medal handicap match to be plaved by members of the Titirangi Ladies , Club tomorrow, commencing at 11 o'clock ■ Mrs Uf « Ur V ™ MiSB C ° ]p brook; Mrs. Deight'n T Mrs. Finlay: Miss D. Horton v. Miss M. >apier; Miss K. Horton v. Mrs G L. Taylor; Mrs. Alison v. Mi S3 \{ C,oldwat f r ; Miss G. Easton v. Mr*, author-' ford ; Miss Haslett v. Miss G. Cook"; Miss Miss rS °M V Fou lrß - llbrton: Mrs - Reid v : Mrs -' E "'" p nn v. U M!ss Mrrnbe* M «^ K - hollh ? r - Mrs. Sutrliff,. • Mr. J H. htewart v. Miss F. K Hal! • MiVs I v*""A Vft? > S, x Pwart: »£ Alii M?s Li™ir?" W^ , "? : MiBS I'oneford v. >lVr I M lnh T j; Miss r - "all

PUPUKE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

ilill! B P urne r t>. 9 s3: G L ° R S :N * f the quahfrinff romil were ■ c, ; li \int

WAITEMATA CLUB.

A mixril f,n;rsnitic> matrh -nill lie plavcl I'D the Wnltrjcata >"•<• !f (.'lnVs links, "at I I >cv..ni'ort. on Saturday. I'lnyers are to arrange their r.artncrs and opponents.

i AKARANA CLUB MEDAL

A rr.-ln, rnnti<l tvns playo,] on th<> Akarana Miih * links i.n Saturday. Following was •!]•' r.-sult : —<i. Harr. *3—lβ—67- o M. Itrutrn. so—lo —70; \V. Hatelv SS— IH—-J: A. -T. P.irr. ino—24—76

OTAHUHU LADIES , V. PAPAKURA.

An Inter-clnh 'nati-li. played between the Otahuhu Ladies' Clul. an.l i'apakura Ijulii-s ( liil>. Nt Of.huhn. re>ult.-,| ■ Or ihnlii! won by 7 pam.-s to :i. Following are the results, Uiaiuihu players mmtion.-d hrst: Mi.-s O. Darr.uh b.-at Miss V M.' I..nnan. I" up: Ml"* r.-rcy lost »•> ' Mr* Klliotr. and 1 ; Mrs. Uc.Vet |_v Lent Mls« Walters. 1 up; %!!« Cmft.rth bent Ml«s Woo.), o am] 4; Misg K. 'VljiMv beat Miss White. 5 and ,'i; Mr*. Mipblii* j.nd Mrs • .nddard. all sn.ua.-"; Airs. George boat Miss Wilkinp. 2 and 1 MN* N Mellson lost t" -Mrs. Foote. 1 n.iwii: Mlm A. Whyte li.jit Miss J. Walters - nnil J : MUs J m c . Arthur lost to Mrs. I'.-ivit*. 7 and 0- Miss B. Wyilie beat Miss O'Callnshen. c; and V

PAPAKURA LADIES' MEDAL

The I..CJ.U. monthly metl:il round will be ].!nvtd by meml>ers oi' the i'apakura Ladies' • <>n Saturday. IMayrrs will thoose "pponcnts. Mixed fuutsomes nill be plny.,l un Friday.

OTAHUHU V. FRANKLIN

The following players will represent the Otahuhu Golf Club In a teams match to be played at Pukekoh? on Friday against a Franklin rnmbiued team :—B. H. Menzies. 11. Plumley, L. J. Crojßon, H* .T. Levy. W. B. Eustace, J. Simpson. R G Moffitt. A. Eu«tace. .1. A. McPherson N Clark. .1. S. Whyte. O. R. Montgomery C It. Reader. C. F. .Tones. C. Rosewarne. K. (I. Pransley, L. Kay. K. Kay, E. Gordon. .1. McCrorr. Emergencies : A. Murdoch, C. Carbon.

WAIUKU LADIES BEAT EVERSLIE

Tho above match was plnvod hetvrpen thr larlip* on Saturday last at Papaknra on th»> Kverslle links. Results :—Miss Forbee and Miss Walker, all square ; Mlse Barrlball and Miss Little, 2 up and 1 ; Mtse Mulr and Mrs. Muir. 2 down and 1 : Miss Hull and Miss rosgrave. 2 up and 1 ; Miss Aldred and Mrs. Bilker, 2 down and 1 ; Mrs. Harkness and Mrs. Wardell. 6 down and 5 : Miss Arkle and Miss OWoIH. 6 down and 5.

ROCKY DOWNS CLUB

The Rocky Downs (Minamata) Chib h»lfl a bogey match on Saturday, which resultwl in a win for R J. Tate. 1 down. F. W. Hutrhison was runner up with a score of 2 down, and J. Corbott and H. McDonald uc.\t with 3 down