GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 167, 18 July 1927, Page 12

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

BOBBY JONES' WIN. WILD SCENES. RESCUED BY POLICE. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) LONDON, July 16. There was the most "wonderful scene of enthusiasm ever witnessed on any golf course in the world when Bobby Jones holed the putt that made him British open champion, with a record score of 285. No amateur has ever before won the championship two years in succession, while it is 20 years since the feat was performed by James Braid, the famous professional. Moreover, .Tones beat the record for the championship '201, by six strokes. Places round the green were fought for by 12,000 spectators, and Jones had to force his way through. Directly he holed people swept in and obliterated the turf. .Tones looked in vain for an avenue of escape, but there was none. He was mounted shoulder-high and eventually had to be rescued by the police. The outstanding feature of his play was unquestionably the driving, which was stupendous. An average length of 275 yards was mainiained throughout the round, and the straightness of his drives was ideal.

Some shots were prodigious. One at the second hole, which measures 401 yards, being so long that it, only required a spade massie for an approach shot. Kirk wood might have beaten Boomer if he had not poked jerkily at four short putts.

Win by Record Score. The scores of the leading {'layers were:— Jones, 255: Boomer and Robson, 291; E. R. Whitcombe and Kir.kwood. 293; C. A. Whitcombe, 29(5; Havers and Hodson, 297; Cotton, 295; Herd, 300; Barnes, '>01; C'ompston, 303; Braid, Ray and Dr. Tweddell, each 30H; J. Tolley and R. Harris, 307; L. Nettlefold and Sevmour, 31S.

The winner's aggregate of 255 is 11 strokes less than the aggregate score in which Jock Hutchison won at St. Andrews in 1921. when he tied with R. H. Metherel in the four rounds.

Boomer, Robson ami Whitcombe did extremely well to keep so close to the peerless Jones. Their aggregates of 291, 291 and 293 respectively represent practically perfect golf. This fact serves only to accentuate the unique brilliancy of Bobbv Jones.

Two youthful professionals. Hodson and Cotton, emerged in this championship and kept close to the leader for at least two rounds.

Tn the qualifying rounds and in the first round of the championship proper, the British amateurs did extremely well, five of tho leading 15 players being amateurs.

Apart from the first round, Boomer and Robson were two strokes better than Jones, their aggregate for the last three rounds being 215, 215, 217 respectiveyl. The score of 08 by Bobby .Tones in his first round equals the extraordinary record for the course put up by George Duncan in 1022.

AUCKLAND CLUB

The fifth round of the captain's tourna ntent was nln.ved by members of the Auckland Golf Club nt Middlemore oil Saturday. After the fine weather of Friday the course dried considerably and played very well.

Following are the results of Saturday's matches: A. J. Friedlander 12, beat II Horton, 9, - and 1 ; A. Boddlngton 7, and ,T. F Brown 12, all square : P. J. Western, T. heat H. Gilfillan, 20, 3 and 2. The match between R. O. Gardner and W. A. Phillips was not played.

AUCKLAND LADIES' BOGEY,

A bogey match will be played by the members of the Auckland Ladies' Golf Club to-morrow. Post entries will be received, players choosing their partners. The medal match postponed from July 1 will be played on Friday.

M AUNG AKIEKIE PLAY

There was a good attendance of members of the Maungaklekie Oolf Club at the One Tree Hill links on Saturday, when & fourball bogey handicap was played. The course wns In excellent order, althouch a little heavy after the recent rains. The winners were": J. M. Eliffe 11, and .T. Rankin 12, 2 up. Other good cards were returned by C. Schnauer 14, and D. K. Russell 11. 1 up; 11. Spinley 11, and G. C. St. George li, all square; J. Methven 6, and J. W. Clarke f», all square. The fourth round of the competition for the G. L. Taylor bowl was played by members of the Maungaklekle Golf Club at the Titirangi links on Saturday under favourable conditions. The following are the results : J. N. Hunter beat H: Brinsden at the 10th hole ; R. George beat T. O. Tysack. 8 and 6 ; T. A. Goulding beat M. E. Ward, 5 and 4; R. J. Hamilton beat .T. A. Thompson, 3 and 2 ; H. A. Randrup beat A. V. Pearce at the 20th ; J. H. Stewart beat F. Moginie, 4 and 2; E. J. Pallis beat J. F. Honking, 5 and 4. A bogey handicap was also played, the winner being E. Ohlson, 2 up. Other cards returned were: H. Ilaszard. 1 up; J. Hunter, all square ; S. T. Gaskin, 1 down ; J. It. Stewart, 2 down.

GLENDOWIE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The first round of the senior and Junior championships was played on Saturday afternoon by members of the Glendowie Golf Club. Although somewhat heavy after the recent rain, the course dried very well. Following are the results :—

Senior.—N. Ching beat O. Wolfgram, 2 and 1; S. C. Woods beat J. O. Lilly. 4 and 3; N. Hockin beat W. Olsen, 5 and 4; F. Trice beat S. C. Hunter, 6 and 5; R. Edmonds beat E. Bradley, 3 and 2; L. Goodwin beat R. Ralfe, 4 and 3; P. Niceolls beat R. H. Pavitt, 6 and 5 ; R. K. Kissling beat A. Duthie, 4 and 2.

Junior.—H. Wright beat C. W. Garrard, 3 and 1; C. C. Biernacki beat T. Russell, 8 and 6; W. Newsham beat P. Goldwater, 6 and 5; J. Hall beat L. Harrison, 2 down : R. Garrard beat F. Lowe, 3 and 1 ; .T. Willis beat H. Goodwin, 1 up; .T. R. Rendall beat L. H. Saunders. 1 up ; Dr. Horton beat E. Hutchison. 3 and 1.

A medal handicap round was played in conjunction with the championship. The following were the best cards handed in : L. Harrison, lO.'i—2s—7S; D. R. Garrard 100—17—83 ; J. Hail. 101—17—84 ; C. Biern aeki, 10.5 —18 —So.

GLENDOWIE LADIES'.

In the second round of the match tournament played by members of the Glendowie Ladies Golf Club the results, are as follow: Miss Friar beat Miss Brookfield 5 and 3; Mrs. Miller beat Miss Maden, 4 and 3; Mrs. Hill beat Mrs. Hutchison. 3 and 2 ; Mrs. Browne beat Mrs. Nairn ; Mies M. Hill beat Miss O. English, 5 and 3 • Miss M. English won by default from Mrs Markwlck.

The bogey match was won by Mrs Browne, who returned a card of 2 dovn" Other good cards returned were bv: Mrs M. Miller, 3 down; Miss O. English, 4 down ; Mrs. Gtanley and Miss Friar, 5 down.

The last L.G.U. match resulted in a tie between Mrs. Stanley, 111—25—86. and Miss Meden. 113—27—Wi.

TITIRANGI LADIES' CLUB

Entries for the open day matches to be played by members of the Titirangi Ladies' Golf Club at Titirangi on Wednesday close to-day. Following Is the programme: 9 a.m., medal round: 1 p.m. four-ball best>ball bogey handicap. No C grade match will be pjayed tomorrow,

WAITEMATA LADIES' ECLECTIC. Senior memberß of the Waltemata Ladies' Golf Club will play the third round of the eclectic match, in conjunction with the medal round on Friday. The draw will be thp same as for last week. No C grade matchcs will be played.

AUCKLAND V. PUPUKE.

In a match played at Pupuke. Pnpuke won by 9 games to 2, one all square.

EVERSLIE CLUB

The best card returned at Everslie for the captain's trophy was that of J. O'Neill, with a net score of 8">. The next best were I\ Hogan 86, and C. Milne S7.

OTAHUHU CLUB,

Following arc the results of (he first round of the Ballin ■Cup competition, played by membprs of thp Otahuhu Golf Club :— R. L. Brown (22) beat X. Clark (12), 2 and 1 : O. R. Montgomery heat H. Short, l>y default; J. Simpson (8) beat H. Levy (7). 8 and 2; L. Kay (IS) beat J. McCrory (IS), 2 and 1: ,T R. White (13) beat E. Harvie (22). 6 and 5 ; C. Rosewarne (lfi) beat C. R. Reader (14). 7 and 0; A. P. Kustaee (11) and B. H. (.">), and W. B. Kustacc (7) and K. Kay (20) finished all square. In the pia.v -off Kustace beat Menzics, 4 and 3, and W. Eustace beat K. Kay, 5 and .1.

PAPAKURA CLUB

Papakura Club played the second round of the captain's trophy on Saturday. Results : —G. Smith 7S, L. Spencer 82, Chapman 86. W. H. Puvltt 80.

PAPAKURA LADIES' V. EVERSLIE.

An interclub match between the Papakura and Everslie Ladies' Clubs played on Saturday on the Everslie links, resulted in a win for Papakura by ei;;ht panics to two. Details (Papakura names bring mentioned l.irst) : —Miss White beat Miss Walker 1 up. Miss McLennan beat Miss Little 2 and 1, Miss M. Walters lost to Mrs. Lever — down, Miss Rhind lost to Miss Coscrrave 2 down. Miss Wood beat Mrs. Bilkey 1 up, Mrs Goddarcl beat Miss Smith o' and 7, Miss Wllkins beat Miss Clarke 10 and 7 Mrs Busing beat Mrs. Wardell 7 and o, Mrs. Pavltt beat Miss O'Neill 0 and 7, Mrs. Foote beat Mrs. Richardson 10 and 7.

PUKEKOHE LINKS

The following eight players qualified for the Pukeridge trophy on the Pukekohs links on Saturday, and were also the best In the middle aggregate:— O. Short 106—28—78; Johnson, 03—14—70 : L ePi 108—28—80 ; Maddison, 105—24—81 : Lally, 04—12—82 ; Lawson, 102—20—82 ; Coyle, 94—10—84; Seller, 111—77—84. The automatic draw is :—O. Short plays Seller, Lawson plays Lee. Lally plays Maddlson, Coyle plays Johnson. Brosmnhan Spoon.—Semi-final : Johnston (h.c. 11) beat Lawson Ch.e. 15), 1 up. Johnson m< .., Brosmalian in the final. Johnson Trophy.—First round results; Brosmahan (h.c. 7) beat Anderson (h.c. 15), up and 3; Coyle (h.c. 8) beat Lally (h.c. 9), 3 up and 1.

HAMILTON COMPETITION.

(By Telegraph—Own Correspondent.) HAMILTON, Sunday. Semi-finals of the Bell Cup golf competition. played on St. Andrew's links, Hamilton, yesterday, resulted : <i. Colbeck beat I). C.errard, 2 and 1 ; B. Wake beat B. Bellingharo. 2 up. Semi finals of the consolation handicap resulted ; J. Horton beat S. Eggleston, 4 and 3; A. L. Tompkins beat G. Harkness, 1 up.

A medal handicap was won by M. Coker, who returned a card of 00—18—7*2.