GOLF THAT WAS O.K.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 191, 14 August 1928, Page 5

GOLF THAT WAS O.K.

MISS OLIVER KAY'S PERFORMANCES.

AUSTRALIA'S TRIBUTE. N.Z. LADIES RETURN FROM CHAMPIONSHIPS. Enthusiastic over the brilliant performances of Miss Oliver Kay, the nineteen-year-old Dunedin girl, who astounded the Australian golfing public by winning her way into the semifinals of the recent Australian ladies' open golf championship, played at Rose Bay links, Sydney, two members of the Xew Zealand team at the championships, Misses S. Snodgrass and M. Payton, both of Rotorua, arrived in Auckland this morning by the Marama, from Sydney. Miss Kay, and two other members of the party of five, Mrs. Shailer Weston, of Wellington, and Miss M. Stevens, of Otago, are still in the Commonwealth.

With the L.G.U. bogey for the championships fixed at 76, Miss Kay twice did the round in 77, and established & fresh record for the Rose Bay links. In her first match she did 38 out and 39 in, and in her second 37 and 40 respectively. This, according to Miss Pavton, showed that the New Zealand girl could knock the bogey to pieces if only she could strike consistency both ways. " Like her initials, the Australians said that Miss Kay's golf was 0.k., but it took some time for her to find her feet. The Dunedin girl was the star member of the team, and played well right through the piece. The others, however, were troubled by the fiery greens and could not strike form.

"We found the light very trying and deceptive," explained Miss Payton, "and, owing to the fast nature of the greens, could not putt with any degree of courage." "Yes, the putting greens were like billiard tables," supplemented Miss Snodgrass. The Australians, she added, were pleased that New Zealand was represented at the championships, and treated them all most hospitably. During the course of her matches, Miss Kay had met Mrs. Slack, a former New Zealand player, and beaten her 6 up and 5. The same day she recorded 77 for the round. Miss Mona McLeod, who ultimately defeated her, had a L.G.U. handicap of 2, and had twice carried off championship honours with her very finished style of play.