ON THE LINKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 175, 26 July 1929, Page 15

ON THE LINKS.

WEEK-END ACTIVITIES.

IN TOWN AND COUNTRY

INTERESTING CLUB EVENTS

Exercising a sound judgment, the committee of the Auckland Club postponed play on Saturday, the sustained downpour having made conditions most unpleasant. Heavy morning rain at the hills also caused Titirangi enthusiasts perturbation, and at several holes, the ninth in particular., liberal portions of the fairway were shrouded in water The "reens, however, were surpisingly firm and as a matter of fact piayed beautifully. Ballin Cup candidates had therefore 'little cause for complaint, the onlv drawback being that play was not allowed from several of the newly-made tees. The effect was that the usual scratch score was about represented. The merit, therefore, was in no way detracted from W. G. Cain's 4 up in the day's bogey. Though somewhat uncertain of his "wooden shots, Cain has made considerable progress, the win being the culminating point of a recent promise. It was not surprising that L. J. Williamson, who opposed Cain, should have been decisively beaten, though it ought to be added that Williamson's golf was not up to standard.

Some Keen Matches. A. V. Peace's win from R. McCrystal signalled a return to better things, he having experienced a spell of rather exasperating play. Though winning the first four holes from H. L. Broadbent, George was unable to cope with his opponent's figures from the fifth onwards, Broadbent putting up practically par figures for some eight holes in the middle stages of the match. Square at the tenth, he made use of his five remaining strokes to win a splendidlyfought game. Nothing if not tenacious W.°E. Holdgate won from A. B. Joplin at the 22nd hole. The pair experienced a battle royal, many fine holes being played. Holdgate was the winner of the open bogey at Middlemore on the occasion of the big inter-club, having recently rejoined Titirangi after an absence abroad. A worthy effort was made by H. R. Hodgson against W. Brinsden, the short-marker being called upon for his best to avert defeat.' Hodgson's feat in winning the 17th in the face of odds was especially good. A newcomer in A. Saunders defeated P. Harrison at the 19th and it is doubtful if any other long-marker has effected such improvement in his game during the season.

Elliffe Cup Play. At One Tree Hill, in the Elliffe Cup, the expected mostly happened, though it should be mentioned that the donor was one failing to survive. J. Methven's 78 was easily the best gross score in the medal, but at the difference in handicap Wellesley Hunter effected a tie, with a card of 81—10—71. Hunter is scarcely fulfilling his early promise, which is a little puzzling, as his methods are sound, while his green work is uniformly good. Still his turn may come.

At Papakura. Un country, Everslie swooped down oil Papakura in gaining a 9-to-j victory in the inter-club. Smith retained his preeminent post in comfortably defeating C. Wardell, and is playing good golf. He should, however, mako more use of his wooden clubs, as weakness in this direction is bound to react. A strong point in his game is soundness round the green. Olsen, who lost to O'Neill, ■played previously at Glendowie. His style is quite good and should he steady his back swing he ought to develop into a sound player. The Papakura course is in excellent order, being wonderfully dry. Though the greens are still capable of improvement, the majority reward sound putting. The scratch score assessment would appear harsh —probably it is two strokes too low. Ruling conditions cannot be advanced in support of the assessment as, if anything, soft conditions are an aid to scoring where surfaces are by no means perfect.

Bloomfield Cup. At Waiuku the cream of talent still remains in the Bloomiield Cup, Dr. Howden, Seymour, Colbeck and A. W. Ohlson having won their matches. Colbeck's card was best in the bogey, and since he finished in 82 in the opening round of the Franklin championship at Pukekohe is evidently playing well. I had hoped for the pleasure of meeting him and other Waiuku players within the next fortnight, but "fear opportunity will not present itself. Colbeck's figures for the twelve holes at Pukekohe played prior to the downpour were probably the best recorded and he holds a very favourable position for the succeeding round.

Hamilton Features. At St. Andrews Barry Wake experienced a runaway win froH»i Horton, jun. in the consolation handicap. Evidently Wake's powerful hitting upset his younger rival, who hardly appears to be maintaining" his promise of last year. In the semi-final of the Bell Cup many were left gasping at J. L. Black's defeat by Gunn. Alarm at so decisive a defeat of the New Zealand representative need not, however, be experienced, as the match was played in a downpour. Gunn made good use of his ten strokes, which came within the first 15 holes. In the final T. Simpson reversed the order, always holding the upper hand, to score an outstanding success. Simpson's record is one of which he may feel justly proud. The Maungakiekie Club is concentrating all its available big guns on St. Andrews at the week-end and though Morpeth and Hockin will be absentees the side will be as representative as it possibly can bo made. The games being on the home and home principle, members of St. Andrews may rest assured of a happy time at Titirangi. Sound About the City. Qualifying rounds for the championship at Favona show Crosson as easily the most consistent player, his 74 in the downpour on the first day being especially meritorious. As the holder of the title he promises to repeat his performance of last year. With 77 and 80, W. B. Eustace filled the role of runnerup. Eustace is a champion of the past and is playing well. Outside the above, IJ. Levy's 75, as a recovery round, had the stamp of merit. With the exception of E. W. Mills' win from F. H. Mingay, results in the Pupuke championship turned out as anticipated and with Miles Thompson and Minogue left in interest will be maintained. Minogue's win in the ■bogey indicates that A. W. Cliark, a former champion, ran up against good figures. Complaint could not be levelled at the standard set in the-Glendowie qualifying rounds and the act of at least three players breaking SO has a refreshing

touch. Lionel Goodwin's 76 was an excellent round, being probably one of his best in an important fixture. The consistent Allcott was in the offing with 78, as was also N. Ching, and as the- finalists of last year the, pair promise well. Unless something was awry «F. Trice should have done better than So. Generally his golf is on a much higher plane. With S3 Laxon set a splendid example to the juniors, while in comfortably breaking the hundred, C. W. Garrard upheld the honour of the C graders. The results of the respective medal handicaps provide a feast for the gods: — Goodwin 70 —12 —04. Laxon 83—22—01 and C. W. Garrard 97—2.5—72, truly remarkable scoring.

MAUNGAKIEKIE CLUB

Members of the Mnungakiekie Club will play a match against Hamilton to-morrow. The seniors at Hamilton, and the juniors at Tltirangi. The Maungakiekie flayers are:—■

Seniors.—R. M. George. T. A. Gouldlng, \V. L. Robinson. 11. W. Brinsden, R. McCrystal, H. A. Randrup. E. G. Talliss. 11. L. v ßobson. J. Smith. W. J. A. Thomson, A. B. Joplin. E. P. Burns. B. Wills. The following players will represent the club in the junior match against the Hamilton Club at the Titirangi links to-mor-row :—A. V. Peace, 11. \V. Cooke (captain), A. 11. Magson, J. Carnahan. J. C. Wilson, F. S. Baflin. A. J. Parr, J. Gilmour, 31. Nelson. \V. Holdgate, \V. P. Baker, C. Robinson. Emergencies: T. Goudie, W. West.

The four-ball match, which was to be played on the Titirangi links to-morrow, has been postponed and an ordinary bogey handicap will be played.

PAPAKURA LADIES' CLUB

The winner of the Papakura Ladies' Club'e trophy for first-year players was Mrs. Pegler. The draw for to-morrow is as follow : — Mrs. Carpenter v. Miss Finlayson, Miss Jolly v. Mrs. Yates. Mrs. Pegler v. Miss M. McConnell. Miss Spencer v. Mrs. Watts. Mrs. D. McLennan v. Miss J. McConnell. Miss M. Kinlayson v. Miss O'llara, Miss Urquhart v. Mrs. Kidd, Mrs. Hirst v. Miss Coxhead, Miss Wood v. Mrs. Rushton. Mrs. Bi-idgman v. Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Knight v. Miss Andre, Miss Gardiner v. Miss Clarke. Miss K. Brooks, v. Mrs. Earl. Mrs. Connell v. Mrs. Urquhart, Mrs. Tilson v. Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Paritt v. Miss M. Walters. Miss White v. Mrs. Langford, Miss Harris v. Mrs. Foote, Mrs. Elliott v. Miss Rhind. Miss Walker v. Miss O'Callaghan. Miss Wilkins v. Miss McLennan, Miss Noble v. A. N. Other. Play will commence about 11 o'clock or earlier if possible.

TITIRANGI LADIES' CLUB. The best cards returned in the Titirangi Ladies' Club's L.G.U. match were as follows :—Miss G. Easton, 100 —19 —SI; Miss Goldwater, 101—10—82; Mrs. It. Wilson, 91!—8—84: Mrs. McMillan, 101— 17—84. Juniors: Mrs. H. W. Cooke, 114— 32—82 ; Mrs. Johnston, 10C —23—83; Mrs. C. Robinson, 108—20—83; Miss G. Parr, ion—2G—S3 : Miss Moody, 113 —30 —83.

In tho play-off of a tie for a previous match Miss M. Cooke defeated Mrs. Henrys.

EVERSLIE CLUB,

The draw for the qualifying, round of the Everslie Club championships to be played in conjunction with the monthly medal round to-morrow is as follows: — J. O'XeUl v Bepchey, Freeman v. Goddurd. A. G. Smitli v. Brown, lUiind v. Warden, Hogan v. K. O'Neill. lUee v. Dykes, Chapman v. another, 1. G. Smith v. Busing, K. Watson v. McDonald, I. O'Neill v. Lever, Kichardson V. Brewer. Francis v. Wilson, P. Parker v. X. Watson. B. Johnson v. L. Watson, Egan v. Searell. G. Page v. F. Parker, Dcehan v. Hobson, WicHlowson v. F. Page, Prince v. Leitch. Mcßae v. Anderson, Kochc v. Foote, G. Johnson v. Fiulay.

EVERSLIE LADIES' CLUB. The draw for the qualifying round for the Evorslle Ladies' Golf Club championship to-morrow is as follows : —Miss E. Cleary v. Mrs. F. Laeassie. Miss .1. Wilson V Miss 3. Derbyshire, Miss M. Francis v. Mrs Wardell", Mrs. Richardson v. Miss F Callis. Mrs. Busing v. Miss B. Cosgrove, Mrs. Goddard v. Miss M. Ansill. Miss B. Agmen Smith r. Miss Slack. Mrs. Mcßae v Mrs. Boles, Miss Littlo v. Miss Arbuckle. Miss Wright v. Mrs. Aiteheson. Miss G. Rushwortii v. Miss A. Cole. Miss M. Smith v Miss L. Turner. Mrs. Lever v. Mrs. Bilkey. Mrs. S. D. Riee v. Mrs. Finlay, Mrs. Bethune v. Miss A. Derbyshire. HAMILTON LADIES' CLUB. ' Results of matches played in the Hamilton Ladies' Club's Douglas Cup competition, fourth round, were as follow: — Mrs. E. Bartlett beat Mrs. T. A. Milroy. 3 and 1: Miss J. Templer beat Mrs. J. Masters. 3 and 2: Mrs. T. C. Fraser beat Mrs. G. W. Gower. 5 and 4 : Miss E. Dawson beat Miss Stevens. 4 and 2. The bogey match for Mrs. P. E. Dingles' trophy was postponed on account of bad weather conditions.

HAMILTON CLUB. HAMILTON , , this day. The followins are the* Hamilton teams to piny Mauncakiekie to-morrow : —Seniors : T Simpson, D. Gerrand. L. V. Bellinpham. W c. Wynne, H. T. Gillies. J. M. .Horton, T. Atkins B. Wake, R. Guy. W. D. Ross. W. Sutcliffe, W. 11. Fisher. Emergency: l>. Harkness. Juniors: P. Russell, F. A. Swnrbrick (captain), A. Cleary, Nome Bell. W. H. Horton, W. J. Kins, N. Ross, J. F. Strang. W. P. Gray, \ Rawson, P. 11. Bell, 11. Hamilton.

TE AWAMUTU LADIES' CLUB

TE AWAMUTU, Thursday

Following is the draw for a medal match to be played on Saturday by the Te Awainutu Ladies' Club : — Sen iors.—Miss K. Woolly v. Mr?. Blundell. Miss H. Focke v. Mrs. McDonald, Miss Clifford v. Miss M. Quin, Miss K. Wallace v. Mrs. Teasdale. " Juniors. —Mrs. Lethbridjre v. Miss M. Clark, Mrs. Oliphant v. Mrs. O'Sullivan, Mrs Bryant v. Mrs. Walker, Miss W. Manson v. Miss G. Irwin, Mrs. Peake r. Mrs. K Hope, Miss M. Kay v. Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs Houston v. Mrs. A. Whyte, Miss H. Civil v. Miss A. Monteflore, Miss A. Lees v. Mrs. Barnett The first round of the Archeen Cup will be played nest Saturday.