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i CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS. *■-■ i■ ■ . rORM Or THE PLAYERS. SOME INTERESTING - CONTESTS.
(By B.UBBEROORE.)
Despite the discomforts of Saturday's southerly, there was fair scoring in the various matches at Titirangi. The championshipg were well fought, play proceeding to the 19th hole in two instances. The first to exceed the set number of holes were A. M. Goulding and R. McCrystal, the match ending when the former put his second in the bunker guarding the green. The match was close throughout,. Goulding holding a one-up lead at the 13th. McCrystal then played par golf for the next three holes to become one up at the 16th. Here he escaped with a half, Goulding failing to press an advantage in misjudging the strength of the banked green. McCrystal sent a good opportunity astray when, following a prodigious drive at the 17th, he pulled his second into, the bunkers, the hole being halved in five. A splendid approach gave Goulding the 18th,- after which the game proceeded to the 19th as above stated. Goulding gave his hard-hitting opponent a lively run and had he not missed a short putt at the 14th might easily have won. McCrystal is a versatile player, being full oi possibilities. W. P. Baker and S. T. Gaskin were the other pair to reach the 19th, though on recent play it was anticipated. Gaskin's task • would- be less difficult. Though Gaskin missed a couple of putts at. the commencement he quickly atoned holing twos at the fourth and seventh, no mean feat considering the wind. This standard is somewhat unusual where juniors are concerned. Gaskin held the lead to the turn, but, fighting every inch, Baker stood ont down facing the 18th. Here Gaskin renewed an old acquaintance with the bunkers, his second being badly trapped. Only recently he ruined a splendid, chance in a medal event in like circumstances. Though Baker hit a good tee' shot to the 19th, Gaskin outdrove him and played a fine second to within three yards of the pin. Studying tlie line like a- veteran he holed a beautiful three for the match. It was a fine finish to a splendid game and each deserves credit for his showing. Brinsden in Good Form. -In the seniors Hawley was early in difficulties against Brinsden, the elements being much against him. He hung on fairly well till Brinsden commenced a run over the long holes in the second half, when the end came. Brinsden nest proceeded to play Hockin, and sensations came early, each putting his approach dead at the -first, the hole being halved in three. Though! stymied at the third, , Brinsden, L continued- Ms run and at the seventh, "was two tip. A weak chip, following a grand tee shot cost Hockin the eighth, i his ball trickling back from the green to the guarding bunker. Hockin won the ninth, after which, play was even till Hockin missed a very reasonable putt to win the 13th. He repeated the offence at the 14th, the writing being then on the wall, Brinsden having become three up, A splendidly placed drive to "Temptation" ensued Brinsden this hole also, the match ending four and three in his favour. As Brinsden was out in 38 and holed a 40 homeward he wa& little over the scratch considering the conditions.
Tlie position of tie championship now is that George is left to play Trice, the ■winner to meet Brinsden in the semifinal. McCrystal is the finalist on the other side of the draw. A Favona Surprise, , . H. J. Levy, "who has not figured prominently in club .events for some time, was the giantkiller at Favona, laying low both B. H. Menzies and W. B. Eustace to reach the final of the championship. Levy was in belligerent mood as, after beating Menzies 1 up with a round of 75, he played the last nine in 35 against Eustace, to turn a 4 down and 7 to play position into a win at the eighteenth. From, all accounts Levy played exceptionally fine golf, there being distinct merit attaching to his wins. He has, however, another hard nut to crack in Croxson before the title is his. Menzies had his consolation in again winning the Ballin Cup, the chief match play event, from Eustace. After the excellence of -his play during the past month Eustace is rather unfortunate not to : have met with success in one or other of the events. ", Middlemore Event. ;N. H. L'buisson's net 71 in the initial round for the Bloomfield Bowl at Middlemore proved too much for the opposition to overtake, his final 75 giving him a well-deserved win. The runner-up, J. Farrell, has shown great progress, playins an unobtrusive, "yet steady game. After his splendid 74Plumley would have been unfortunate not to have won the concurrent medal. It was an especially fine round, considering the conditions. On his recent play he deserves the. distinction of having been relegated to a scratch mark. Two of the older identities in G. Fi Foote and Frank Binney, also handed in useful cards. Each was playing good golf so far back as 1913, and
the latter was a champion ship finalist aeainst R. 0. Gardner some years ago. Foote, I think, gave the late J. C. Burns a good fight in one or two major matches a number of years back. It is refreshing to see genuine. -pre-nvar stuff again on top. ' v ■ i ■'. . One Tree Hill and Akarana. i F J. Newell afforded the handicappers < a rare, opportunity by his net 65 at One Tree Hill A ?ross score of iv irom the 14 mark yvaisJK&rie effort. Newell has been Covering- on the edge of something better'for sonici time, and now-that he!
has beaten 80 will probably further improve his game. J. W. Clarke and J. S. Rankin, whose gross scores were equal, also played useful rounds. Akarana is in good order, consequently fair scoring was to be expected in Saturday's medal. .Henderson gave a touch of his real abilities and with 73 net just managed to win from Tyler, who is piaying consistently well from his handicap. Hazeldene was best so far as the gross scores were concerned and played Well. Apparently the accident to B. J. Smith's hand kept him out of the fray. It is to be hoped he is able to do himself justice in the championship. The scoring was again remarkably low at Waitemata. K. Baxter, with 74: —7 — 67, just managed to lead a quartet with G8 net. Though Baxter's card is good, it leaves him little margin so far as the Alison Cup is concerned, a number of players being favourably placed for the second round. In the Province. C. Hotson appeared in a new role to lead the list, of qualified players for the club championship at St. Andrew's. He is fairly entitled to the honour of being amongst the most improved players of the season. His 77 was a very fine effort. Wynne, as usual, was consistent, while Barry Wake played well to form the trio with Guy to score an 80. J. L. Black, by taking So, will probably come under the eye of the critics, but he cannot be expected to for ever run as a well-oiled machine. Not that well-oiled carries any special significance. W. G. Brosnahan is leaving Pukekohe, and golf within the Franklin area will be the poorer at his loss. A true sportsman, who brought a keen appreciation to bear on all aspects of the game, his presence will be greatly missed in his club and elsewhere. An ex-Franklin and club champion, "Brosy" is an old favourite, and it remains only for us to wish him all that fortune can bring in his new sphere. Glendowie Honours. Surprises could be held to have entered into the Glendowie championships, with youth claiming its fair share of success. Roy Kissling's win from H. Goodwin was to be ex ected, as he is the stronger player, but Trice, who knows every inch
of Glendowie, was scarcely expected to go down to Wolfgrani. The latter, however, has had a good deal of experience, and is always liable to produce good figures. J. enhanced his reputation in defeating P. A. Ching, a former champion, while Bradley" added to the surprises in eotmdly defeating Edmonds. Edmonds, however, is a player of possibilities, and I doubt whether the best has been seen of him. Niccols, who has a nice style, disposed of C. B. Thomas, who is ordinarily a sound match, player.
Xiccols, it would seem, lias a future. 6. M. Brown and Dr. Horton Lad a great struggle, and though defeated, the former for the mdst part held the advantage. The whole would se-em to have cleared the air for Cyril Allcott, who has yet to play his match. Allcott's form seems, however, scarcely so good as in previous years. He is not pivoting as of old. Of the juniors, Churchhouse, Lovegrovc, and Hintz offered a resistance that, was scarcely to be anticipated. T. Russell's big win over N, C. Snedden can be put down to experience, as he is a tactician of no mean order. It seems in the air that Lintott and Harrison will have a keen game next round. If as well matched as they are physically, it ought to be a good match. F. Sutter, the club professional, distinguished himself during the week, returning a 68, mp.de up as follows: Out, 4, 2, 4, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 4—34; in, 2, 4, 2, 5, 5, 4, 4. 4, 4—34. Rutter wfio is a fine forceful player, is a distinct acquisition to golf within the province. The amateur record of 70 is held by Cyril Allcott and the club offers a box of balls for any player able to beat it. It is a fairly safe offer to make. Anyone beating 70 will certainly have earned his box of balls. TITIRANGI LADIES , CLUB.B The Titirangi Ladies' Golf Club's championships, senior and junior, were commenced yesterday morning , , with a qualifying round. Play was difficult, owing to a very high find, which wag responsible for the low scores returned. Sixteen seniors and sixteen juniors qualified in the following, order:—
Seniors.—Mrs. T. W. Hosking. Mrs. J. C. Finlay, Mrs. R. Deighton. Mrs. R. h. Wilson. Miss K. Horton, Miss Grierson, Mrs. H. Johnston, Miss A. Grove, Mrs. O'Leary, Mis G. Parr, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. McMillan, Miss M. Miller, Mrs. Swain, Miss G. Easton, Ms. Paterson. Juniors.—Mrs. Hipjdns, Miss Duder, Mrs. Melrose, Mrs. Cain, Mrs. Robinson, Mis Halett. Miss M. Cooke, Mrs. Bignan, Miss S. Johnston, Mrs. Rudge, Mrs. G. White, Mrs. G. L. Taylor, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. G. A. Hardley, Miss K. Fouhy, Mrs. Perrat. Following are the results of the first round of match play :-. — Seniors.—Mrs. Hosking beat Mrs. Paterson, 3 and 1; Miss Parr beat. Mrs. McMillan. 4 land 2; Miss K. Horton beat Miss M. Miller, 6 and 4; Mrs. R. L. Wilson beat Mrs. Parker, 5 and 4; Mrs. O'Leary beat Mrs. Johnston, 4 and 3: Mrs. Deighton beat Mrs. Swain, 6 and 5; Miss Grierson beat Miss Grove, 1 up at the 20th; Mrs. Finlay beat Miss G. Easton, 5 and 4. Juniors.—Mrs , . Jerraf beat Mrs. Hipkins, 5 and 4: , Mrs. Taylor beat- Mrs. Rudge, 1 up; Mrs. Brown beat Mrs. Robinson, 1 up at the 19-th; Mrs. White beat Mrs. Cain, 2 and 1; Miss M. Cooke heat Miss S. Johnston, 6 and 4; Mrs. Melrose beat Mrs. G. A. Hardley, 4 and 2: Mrs. Bignan beat Miss Haslett, 2 up; Miss K. Fouhy beat Miss Duder. 5 ana 3. A medal handicap, played In conjunction -with the Qualifying round, resulted as follows:— Seniors.—Miss Grierson. 97—18—70: Mrs. J. C. Finlay. 94—13—81: Mrs. T. W. Hosklnj?. 87—5 —82; Mrs. H. Johnston. 09 —16—83; Miss K. Horton. 97—10—87. Juniors.—Mrs. HlDkins. 07J19—78 ; Miss N. Self, 113—34—79; Mrs. Rudge, 108— 27—81. Following Is the draw for the second round of the championship to be played this morning at nine o'clock':— Seniors.—Mrs. Hosking v. Miss Parr, Miss K. Horton v. Mrs. R. L. Wilson, Mrs. O'Leary v. Mrs. Deighton, Miss Grierson T. Mrs. J..C. Finlay. Juniors.—Mrs. Jerrat v. Mrs. G. L. Taylor, Mrs. Brown v. Mrs. White, Miss M. Cooks v. Ms. Melrose, Mrs. Bignan v. Miss K. Fouhy. Th bogey handicap players will follow In the order of the draw.
AKARANA CLUB. The Akarana Golf Club held an open day yesterday, about 50 entries being received. The course was in good order and the weather line, although a stiff breeze proved troublesome. An IS-holes stroke handicap was played in the morning and a bogey foursome handicap in the afternoon.
The best gross score returned in the morning match was E. Beehan's 84—11—7;;, and he won the prize for the best gross score as well as the senior medal. The junior competition resulted in a tie between H. E. Cullen and C. Biggs, who returned cards of -95—24—74 and 92—18— 74 respectively. The pair tossed to decide the winner, and the former was successful. The nest best score of 06—19—77 was returned by H. R. Taylor. The four-ball bogey handicap resulted in. a win for J. Swaiison and 13. Beehan, whose score read 5 up. The next best cards were: J. Murray and F. Preston, 4 up; J. Zahara and C. Zahara, 4 up: H. V. Ganley and L. H. Horton, 2 up; D. X. Brown and J. R. Trayes, 2 up ; A. Sinclair and C. Holloway, 2 down; H. R. Tyler and N. Broad, 2 down. AKARANA LADIES' CLUB. Following is the draw lor the sealed hole competition to be played by members of the Akarana Ladies' Golf Club on Saturday:—Miss Parkinson v,. Miss Wynyard, Miss Roberts v. Airs. Smith, Miss Jenks v. Mrs. Hickman, Miss A. Deacoii v. Miss Cousins, Miss McGeo v. Miss Cormett, Miss McMath v. Miss Davies, Miss Fearnley v. Miss I. Deacon, Miss Webber v. Miss Dowling, Miss Knott v. Mrs. Lawson, Miss Joyce v. Miss Longdell, Miss Hoe v. another.
Following is the draw for the C grade sealed-hole match, to be playod on Saturday.:—Miss Simons v. Miss Broadley, Miss Barton v. Miss Farrow, Miss Neville v. Mrs. "Walmsley, Mrs. Casey y. Miss Tarvin, Miss Cpnnell v. Mrs. Crabtree. GLENDOWIE CLUB. The following players will represent the Glendowie Golf Club in a match against the Maungakiekie Club at Titirangi on Saturday next:—C. Allcott, R. Kissling, E. j Hutchison, C. B. Thomas, R. Edmonds. N. A. Ching, J. Kissling. A. Duthie, P. Niccolls, C. Wood, E. J. Richardson, O. Wolfgramm. A medal handicap will be played at Glendowie, members to choose their opponents. GLENDOWIE LADIES' CLUB. Following are the results of thn L.G.U. match played by the members of tbo Glendowie Ladies' Golf Club :—Mrs. Kissling, 105—31—77; Miss B. Hill, TOT—29—7B; Mrs. Keys. 106—28—78; Miss Johnson, 109—-31—7S; Miss Scott, 99—21—75; Miss Lawrence, 104 —26 —78. The C grade match was won by Miss N. Bond. Mrs. Macartney being second. Further results of the Hill Cup comnetuion are as follow:—Miss W. Hintz beat Mrs. Mathieson at the 24th; Mrs. Butler beat Miss Johnson, 3 and 2; Miss D. Scott beat Miss Lawrence at the 21st; Miss W. Hintz beat Mrs. Butler, 4 and 3. The final will be played between Miss D. Scott and Miss W. Hintz. A flag match will be played next Wednesday, C grade and handicap players being drawn together. MAUNGAKIEKIE CLUB. A four-ball bogey handicap will be played on Saturday by members of the Maungakiekie Golf Club at One Tree Hill. Partners and opponents will be drawn on arrival at the clubhouse. WHAKATANE CLUB. The Whakatane Golf Club's championship was won by E. P. York, who beat L. Carter, 6 and 5. York holed in one at the "Crossing," a distance of 115 yds. The B grade championship was won by T. B. Gow, who had a decisive win from D. S. Radcliffe.
WAITEMATA CLUB. Members of the Waitemata Golf Cliil) will play the second round of the S6-hole medal match for the Ferry Cup ou Saturday afternoon. Following is the draw : — Tlogan v. Ruclgc Lnj-zeil v. Langbien, O'Connell v. Taylor. Porter v. Downev, Prime v. Bartlcy, Jackson v. Miller, Rue v MeKenzie, McLeod v. O'Connor, Whitloy v" Spraggon, Duder v. Chapman, Maclndoe v Baxter, R. Hume v. Weir, \V. Walsh v. T. Goodiug, Jones v. Brett, D. Walsh v. \sh, Robinson v. Duff. Hunter v. Burgess, Crompton v. R. Gooding, Josling v. Slninionds. Leach r. R. McLeqd, Rowan v. Adlis,,Anderson v. another, Wilson v. Bruce, Mundy v. W. Hume, Mason v. Robbie, Spencer. Brarobley. OTAHUHU CLUB. The following players will represent the Otahuhu Golf Club in a teams match against the Akarana Club, to be played on the Akarana links on Saturday : —L. J. Croxson, B. H. Menzies, W. B. Eustace, H J Levy, R. G. Moffltt, A. P. Eustace, C. R* Reader, T. Easterbrook, G. Currie, B. O. Heather, J. Logan, R. L. Brown, C. Biggs. MANUREWA CLUB. In the ladies' championship Mrs..Barnard beat Mrs. Gilmore, 1 up. Mrs. Barnard will-meet Mrs. Rushton in the final. On Saturday mixed Canadian foursomes will be played. MORRINSVILLE CLUB. The qualifying rounds for the club championships will be played -by the Morrinsville Club on Saturday, following is the draw:—Laver v. Dodd, Mueller v. Maingay, Seifert v. En&or, Ryan v. borotu, Needham v. Petry, Chapman v. Johnston, Jackson v. Howie, Johnston v. McLean, Baleul v. Coleman, Adams v. Pirrit, Turner v Davies, Wilding v. Hammond, Hart v. Faulkner, Gould v. A. Ryan, Kinniboro v. Ross, Donaldson v. Hodges, Jenkins v. Hollier, 'Cassidy v. another. PUPUKE CLUB. Following were the best cards returned in the fifth monthly medal round, played in conjunction with the match for Mr. Chishoim'B trophy, by members of the Pupuke Golf Club:—W. C. Taylor, S9—lß —71; C. H. Kingsford, ]un., 02—21—71: J. T. McCorkindale, 97—24 —73 : H- K. Thompson. 82—S —74; L. H. Saunders, 88—14—74; U G. Ansell, 90—1(3 —74: S. W. Chambers, 87—12—75; R. H. Greville. 87—12—75; L. J. Minogue. S."-—9—76: E. W. Mills, 87 —11 —76 ; C. F. Browne, 05 — 19—76; J. A. Howie, 90—13—-77; W. I. Steaison, 98—18—SO; C. H. Kingsford. A four-ball best-ball bogey match will be played on Saturday for a trophy presented by Mr. J. Fotheringham, players to choose their own partners and opponents.
TAURANGA CLUB. A coif match will, be played between the wiiakatuue and Taurauga Golt Clubs, at TaurKS at the week-end. The following men's team* will play for Tauranga in the nioriiinr- A C. Anderson, K. .7. Plielan, O; St" t> Coi-rVsan, J. N. Bullard, K. H. PhelaiL, JV. Turner, D. V. Anderson, H. P.-Built, D. Ivory, P. H. Roelie, H. J. The afternoon team will be : —A. Matheson H P.'Bryan, B. Snodgrnss, R. -T. "Goulding, H. G. Rodgers, D. M. Fell, U Grolve V. A. Palerson, J. H. Garrctt, H. B Mountforr. A. Burton, W. J. Baigent. In the first round of the men's senior championship the results wore:—Turner defeated Matheson, 3 and 2; Bullard defeated Shodgniss, at the 20th. hole; K. .T rirelan defeated Gnrrett, 4 and 2; h. Pott defeated R. H. Plielan, 3 and '±; H. G Rodgcrs defeated R. T. Gouldiujr, 1 up; \ndersun defeated Paterson, 0 and 4. In the second round Bullard defeated Turner, In the first round of the men's junior championship the results were:—G. L. Green defeated C. Jordan at the 10th hole: H. Rowe defeated A. J. Mirrieless, 5 and 4; R Kerr defeated .T. T. Heald, 6 and 0; G Mayfield defeated Baron, 4 and 3: H. Tltterton defeated J. Giiiness, 3 and 2 : D. V. Hanna defeated S. Simmon!?, 3 and 1. In the second round Lowe defeated . Kerr, 0 and 4. HAMILTON CLUB. The following players will represent the Hamilton Golf Club in matches to be played against the Auckland and Maunsakiekie Golf Clubs at Auckland during the weekPm l : —Black, Wynne. Gillies. Guy, Hotson, Ross. Atkins (captain), iSutcliffe, Crimp, Dr. Blundell, Fisher, Russell. OPOTIKI CLUB. OPOTIKI, Wednesday. Following is the draw for the second round of the men's junior championship of the Opotiki Golf Club: —C. Black v. G. Wood J. Harriman v. T. O'Sullivan, S. Main V. B. .T. Baigent, C. G. Roe v. L. Main, J. O'Sulliyan, jnr., v. H. Larmer. THAMES CLUB. The third and round of the President's Cup contest will be played by members of the Thames Golf Club on Saturday. Following- is the draw: —E. J. Clendon v. W. H. Baker; V. Boles v. h. Griffin, H. Marshall r. A. G. Fisher. C. A. Berry v. R. L Andrews, E. B. Clendon v. F. S. Miller, B. A. Ma honey v. Dr. Gray, C. R. Cooke v. A. S. Thompson. H. Harden v. A. Twentyman. W. H. Hoult v. G. A. .Torgensen, Dr. Liggins v. W. Price, H. Mead v. Rev. Davidson, H. Purnell v. E. A. Palmer, G. L. Shaw v. K. Wallace, J. S. Columb t. C.
H Poulgrain, Dr. Sownrby v. h. White, H. Samuel v. K. M. Taylor,. Macnamara V s H. Blcnnerhassct. The final for the Mead trophy contest resulted in a win for. R. h. Andrews, SO, XI —151. ' ___ ' TAIHAPE LADIES' CLUB. ' (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) TAUT APE, Wednesday. As two players returned the same aggregate scores in the qualifying rounds of the senior championship, a'play off was necessary for the Davics Memorial Cup, resulting in a victory for Miss N. McCartin over Mrs. A. F. McKenzic by 5 up and 4 to play.
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