ROUND THE LINKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 138, 13 June 1929, Page 18

ROUND THE LINKS.

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK-END.

CHAT ON PLAY AND PLAYERS,

(By "RUBBERCORE.")

Two excellent scores were returned in the medal handicap at One Tree Hill, when J. A. Stewart and F. Wiseman tied with 06. The score emphasises the hopelessness of the position of low handicap players in events of this kind, and reviewing Hill results generally it would seem a strong argument exists for matches to be held in grades. On the handicaps, probably the grouping of those from 5 to 12 and then from 13 onwards would offer the best solution. Of other cards those of F. W. Wilson and J. S. Rankin were much above average, both players being rather unfortunate in running up against such tall scoring.

A party from the club visited Ptikekohe and after many close contests managed to hold the balance of power. Johnson, Coyle and Brosnahan proved strongest in Pukekohc's side, while Hawley, Wilson and Hunter constituted Maungakiekie's main attack. The visitors experienced a splendid day, being unanimous in appreciation of the hospitality extended. No doubt imbued with the spirit of his club mates at Titirangi, W. E. Holgate excelled himself in winning the open hogey competition at Middlemore. Holgatc numbers several good shots in his bag and is always a possibility in matches of the kind. For a long time Dr. Kinder's card was the best, and in the circumstances he was unfortunate to lose. Kinder will be remembered as having played well in the captain's prize tourney, his best round being probably that against H. Tidmarsh.

Glendowie A-visiting. Though having the advantage of being down their own alley the margin in favour of Akarana seniors over Glendowie was sufficiently conclusive to suggest superiority. Under ordinary circumstances F. Trice would have been available for Glendowie, which would have strengthened the side considerably. B. J. Smith's win from C. F. Allcott cannot be held otherwise than expected, as he is the most difficult to defeat at Akarana. In fact there are few players locally able to wrest honours from him on his home course. • N. A. Ching might have been expected to reverse positions with Bailey, though there is little doubt lack of local knowledge was a factor. Still, Ching's ability and experience should have discounted the disadvantage. A. Duthic's win from G. L. Brett was the initial bright spot for Glendowie, being one of the best efforts of the side. As was anticipated, Hazeklene won from Nicoll, the question being whether he should not have occupied a higher place in his team. E. Hutchison, whose golf has undergone marked improvement, was not quite able to withstand Henderson, though a match win at the 18th can scarcely be accepted a safe margin. G. L. Goodwin upheld his match-winning reputation, and with 0. Wolfgram, was the last to score for Glendowie. A promising junior in Kissling failed to continue his winning sequence, though it is to be recognised! he met one in his own category in V. j L. Baker.

Duff Cup Contest. At Waiuku, Ohlson's win from Munro places him in the final of the Dull" Cup, tlie major handicap match play event of the club. Of the juniors, Roscoe and Kidd reVhain to fight out the final at the forthcoming week-end. Though eliminated from the Cup,, Seymour Colbock is at least in good form, his 4 up on bogey on Saturday being a fine round. The triple tie in the Ferry Cup at Waitemata is unique in tlie event. Hogan is tlie essence of consistency, but will require to be at his best to concede K. B. Wilson and IT. Taylor their handicaps in tho play-off. F. Layzell, whose tussels with F. Warren for the club championship are legion, also handed in a lino card, and can be expected to play his usual part in the championship this year.

Play at Pupuke. Exceptional scoring is. taking place at Pupuke, and quite a crop of new players is heralded. Perhaps it is an admission, but one must confess having confused L, J. Minogue's gross 74 with some form of eclectic. Possibly confusion arose with 11. V. Lusk's oiet 55 in the Hawes Cup, wherein, strangely enough, Minogue could not do better than 79 —12 —(57. Likewise A. W. Short's best holes totalled 89, so some measure of justification may be claimed for hesitancy to accept Minogue's 74 and Short's 79 as "off the stick." Minogue is to be commended for his fine effort, which will no doubt have the effect of causing I. G. Mackenzie to look to his laurels. Pupuke has attained a certain distinction through the ball in the pocket episode. I happened to be short of a ball or two prior to setting out on last Saturday's inter-club, but no such luck as befel F. H. Mingay was mine. After waiting in vain for the miracle on the first tee the inevitable was accepted and replenishment effected in'hard cash in the pro's shop. The catch is that necessity arose through the enterprise of a small boy the week-end previous.

Down at Hamilton. Hamilton members contented themselves with qualifying rounds for the Bell Cup when W. Wynne's 77 was easily the best gross score. In form, Wynne is a fine player and is one with the distinction of having been a member of the winning team in one of the Challenge Vases at a New Zealand Championship meeting. With J. L. Black, Wynne and Bellingham, the Hamilton Club has somewhat reconstructed its ,front line since Morpeth, Norrie Bell, G. F. Colbeck and Millen Mcßeth left for other parts. Could the lot be brought together a worthy club team would result. Colbeck is now in Christchurch and, as is known) was successful in the Canterbury Provincial title last Easter. Mcßeth is down Westland way, and will probably not renew old acquaintances till the N.Z. Championship time. The inclusion of Black in the • KirkWindeyer Cup team is an acknowledgment of a remarkable consistency shared by no other amateur in the Dominion excepting Arthur Duncan. There has existed the feeling that Black is not solid in match play, but if such weakness exists I have yet to discern it. The occasions on which I have seen him defeated in championships have been marked by exceptional golf on the part of his opponent. One down to Horton and the same to Morpeth in the finals of the TST.Z. Amateur Championship and Auckland Provincial respectively is a

record which, will bear the closest scrutiny. Particularly is this so when Horton's and Morpeth's figures are analysed. At Balmacewan, Horton played brilliantly but never had a- moment's respite while the match againt Morpeth is best summed up in the words of the latter. "I never played better golf in my life." Where one might be justified in entertaining a doubt of Black is in his distinctly limited powers from the tee. He has shown such adaptability in the face of big hitting, however, that one is forced to, in some degree, disregard this weakness —for weakness it undoubtedly is. One would not consider him the inspired player Leo Quin is, but there is little doubt that next to Quin—who by the way, is playing wonderfully well —he is justifiably included as the Dominion's best player. Black is bestowed of a great responsibility, and as a comparatively young player, would be well advised to place himself under the wing of those more experienced in observing the rigid requirements of such a tour.

MAUNGAKIEKIE CLUB.

The following will represent One Tree Hill members of the Maungakiekic Club against Akarana on Saturday:— At One Tree mil. —K. J. Hamilton, J. Methven, S. Hunter, J. Murray, S. W. Hunter, J. W. Clarke, IT. G. MacLaren, A. K. 1-Jawley, .T. Giimour, F. Wiseman, F. W. Wilson, E: A. Tuke. At Akarana. —J. Hankin, E>. D. Reidy, F. Ncwell, It. Cleghorn, 11. C. Spinier, L. 11. Norton, W. Caltlerwood, J. M. Eliffe, A. H. Blackburn, C. Coleman, R. A. McLean, W. U'Audney.

For those members not in the intcr-club match tiiero will be a bogey handicap at One Tree Hill. Post entries will be receieved.

PUPUKE CLUB.

The following players will represent the Pupuke Clug in teams' matches on Saturday : — At Pupuke.—l. G. Mackenzie, M. E. Thompson, P. 11. Mingay, L. J. Minogue (captain), 13. E. Goldwater, E. W. Mills, A. W. Shart, A. W. Clark, D. R. C. Mowbray, 11. W. Bennett, G. O. Stephenson, J. J. A. Howie, K. Johnston. At Glendowie. —Dr. De Give Lowe, L. G: Wliitaker, R. D. G. Hunt, S. W. Chambers, L. H. Saunders, R. N. S. Chisholm, M. L. Drower, C. P. Hopkins, R. H. Greville, D. M. Davidson, G. C. Malcolm, C. 11. Kingsford, L. Ansell. Mayers are requested to take bus leaving Quay Street West at 12..'50 p.m. Any member unable to journey must notify the secretary immediately.

GLENDOWIE CLUB.

The following will represent Glendowie against Pupuke on Saturday next: — At Pupuke.—F. Price, C. Allcott, N. Cbirig, E. Hutchison, I!. Edmonds, L. Gardiner, P. Niceolls, G. Kissling, A. C. Johns, S. C. AVoods, A. Duthie, O. Wolfgramm. At Glendowie.—L. Harrison, 11. Rawlinson, C. Biernacki, U. A. Poi 4 gin. A. Stedmnn, 11. Wright, F. Hints, T. Russell, J. Hall, 11. Gardiner, D. Morrison, H. Jefferson. Reserves: W. E. Sneddon. E. J. Richardson. A bogey handicap will be played at Glendowie, players to choose partners. Post entries will be received.

AUCKLAND LADIES' CLUB.

Results of. matches played in the captain's prize foursomes by the members of the Auckland Ladies' Club are as follow :— Second Hound —Mrs. Wright and Miss On- beat Mrs. Miller and Miss D. lfainper, 3 and 2 : Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Hughes beat [Misses Graham and Porter, 3 and 2: Misses Culling and Itathbonc beat Mrs. Ferguson anil Miss McGovem, 2 and 1; Mrs. Xcviil and Miss Neviil beat Misses 11. and L. Cutfl.eld, .3 and 2; Misses Henderson and Buddie beat Mrs. Jefferson and Mrs. Boddinglon, 0 and .">; Mrs. Craven and Miss Wilson beat Misses V. and K. Souter, 3 and 2; Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Marshall beat Misses Lever and Moginie, 1 up; Mrs.»Mdr-j rls and Mrs. Trice beat Mrs. Grant and ; Mrs. Cox, 5 and 4. I Third Round.—Mrs. Henry and Mrs. ! Hughes beat Mrs. Wright and Miss Orr, 1 up at the 10th ; Misses Culling and Bath-1 bone won by default from Mrs. Xcviil and I Miss Neviil .; Mrs. Craven and Miss Wilson I heat Misses Henderson and Buddie, 7 and ; fi; Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Marshall beat Mrs. ] Morris and Mrs*. Trice. 4 and 2. j

The Hope Lewis Cup tonnicy has now reached the semi-final stage. Following are the results of the fifth round: —-Mrs. Craven (10; beat Miss MacCormick (S), •J: and 1; Mis-s McGovern (IS) beat Miss Ballantyne (2'2), 4 and 2; Mrs. Hughes (10) beat Mrs. Finn (28), 7 and (I; Mrs. Rutherford (13) beat Mrs. Morris (21), 5 and 3.

A bogey match will be played 011 Tuesday next Post entries will be received, players to arrange partners.

AKARANA LADIES' CLUB,

The draw for the qualifying round of 8 the junior championship of the, Akarana I Ladies' Club, to be played to-morrow and ' Saturday, is as follows:—Mrs. Cox v. Mrs. Uowntree, Miss Miller v. Miss Young. Miss i I'. Feet v. .Mrs. Cniighey, Mrs. Preston v. | Mrs. Fultou, Miss Jones v. Mrs. Kearnley, 1 Miss Feet v. Mrs. Gilmore, Misg D. Hodge f v. Miss McGee. Miss Campbell v. Miss Durrieu, Miss GritHu v. Miss Bygato, Miss H'ynyard v. Miss Longdili, Miss Berry v. Miss Smith, Miss Cox v. Mis.s Hickman, Miss Connett v. Miss Tyler-Da vies, Miss> Grant v. another, Mrs. McCarthy v. Miss Sutton.

The draw for the C grade modal round is as follows: —Miss Daltou v. Miss Hodge, Mrs. England v. Miss Marshal, Mrs. Blakey v. Miss Clark, Mrs. Coppard v. Mrs. Traycs, Mrs. Robinson v. Miss M. Walters, Miss I. Wallers v. Mrs. Long, Miss Knott v. Miss Tyler, Miss Yates v. Miss Fearnley, Miss Deacon v. Miss Tracey, Miss Ross v. Miss Wilson, Miss McMatk v. Miss Webber, Miss Jenks v. another.

EVERSLIE LADIES' CLUB.

Tlie following will represent the Evcrslie Ladies' Club against Otahuhu, at Kverslie, on Saturday:—Miss J. Little, Mrs. Goddard, Mrs. Lever, Mrs. Busing, Mrs. Bilkey, Miss M. Smith, Miss M. O'Neill, Miss 0. Stack, Mrs. Richardson, Miss Cosgrave, Miss B. Agmen Smith, Mrs. F. Lacassie.

PAPAKURA CLUB.

The draw for the second round of the eclectic competition to be played by members of the Papakura Club on Saturday next is as follows: —Brooks v. Pavitt, Bridgman v. Matheson, Pegler v. T. McLennan, Hutchinson v. J. E. Elliott, Beams v. V. Elliott, Olson v. Laugford, Tilston v. D. McLennan, Grey v. Blair, Knight v. Hazard.

HAMILTON LADIES' CLUB.

HAMILTON, this day. Results of the first round of the Douglas Cup competition, played yesterday members of the Hamilton Ladies' Club, were as follow :—Miss J. Tenipler beat Mrs. Chamberlain,. 7 and 5; Miss Rees won by default from Mrs. J. P. Strang; Miss .J. Masters beat Miss E. Norris, 6 and 4 ; Mrs. P. E. Dingle and Miss V. Cann, all square ; Miss E. Hammond and Mrs. X. Ratcliffe, all square; Mrs. M. Hocken beat Mrs. A. James, 5 and 3; Mrs. A. Joll beat Mrs. P. Russell, 2 up; Mrs. G. Gower beat Mrs. W. Aitken, 6 and 5; Mrs. C. Taylor beat Mrs. R. English, 3 and 1; Mrs. E. M. Masters beat Mrs. AY. J. King, S and G; Mrs. C. Blundell beat Mrs. G. Primrose, 2 and 1; Mrs! T. Eraser beat Miss A. Coventry, 2 up; Mrs. C. 0. Bennett beat Mrs. A. English, 3 and 1; Mrs. N. Jacobson won bv default from Mrs. Hazard; Miss H. Fokke won by default from Mrs. F. Batt; Miss B. Vickery won by default from Miss K. Wilson.

The following scores were returned for the June medal: —-Mrs. Arthur, 90—14—7G ; Mrs. F. Batt, 95 —16—79 ; Mrs. C. 0. Bennett S3 —17 —68; Mrs. C. Blundell, 105 — IS—S7; Mrs. P. E. Cleary, 97—19—78; Mrs. Dawson, 9u —20 —76 ; Miss Wilkinson, 92_i2-x80; Mrs. D. Hay, 95—16—77; Miss J. Masters. 95—17—78: Mrs. T. A. Milroy, 97-—13 —78 ; Miss M. Mc'Kenzie, 100— 'id —SI; Mrs. G. Gow, 104 —16—SS ; Mrs. W. Aitken; 110—28—82; Mrs. Guy Bindon, 10S —25 —83 ; Miss V. Cann, 109— 32 —77; Miss Campbell, 107 —27—80; Miss A. Coventry, 102—22—50; Mrs. P. Dingle, 100—21—79; Mrs. A. English, 90—11— 79; Miss E. C. Bertleseu, 119—31—SS; Mrs. It. English, 109—29—50; Mrs. E. Hazard, 105—26 —79: Miss E. Hammond, 110—24—SO; Mrs. James, 104—24—50; Miss K. Oliver, 110—30—SO ; Mrs. G. Primrose, 100—25—SI; Mrs. \V. Uawlings, 112— 31—£1; Mrs. P. G. Russell, 107—24—53; Miss Stevens, 101—26 —75 ; Mrs. C. Taylor, 115_2G—SO; Miss K. Wilson, 110—25— So.