ON THE LINKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 227, 25 September 1930, Page 19

ON THE LINKS.

ALL CLUBS ACTIVE.

FINDING THE CHAMPIONS.

COMMENT ON PERFORMANCES.

(By EUBBERCOEE.)

With play stretched out by the use of back tecs, members of Middleinofc found low" scoring a difficult matter in tho qualify'' ,l ? rounds for,the.club championship- Moreover, a steady southerly and drying green combined to make the test more severe. Playing steadily throughout W. S. Ralph won the honours of the day, his 77 and 70 giving him' the J. C. Bums Memorial Cup from a trio in W. jj. Abbott, L. W. Delplx and R. G. Pftingei'. Rainper has played consistently well this season and deserved ] U *S place in the list. Delpli, on the other hand, has had little competitive play, hut the spell has not'been detrimental to his game. R. D. Wright, thouffh having done nothing sensational, qualified safely and ean be depended upon 1o lie more at home in the match play stapes. For a change H. B. Lusk occupifd a place on the fringe and had little to spare in securing his place. Plumlcj", Bartlcet, Stuart Colbeck arid \ Donald were also occasionally in difficulties. The former will probably find little fault with the draw, which places him fairly favourably. One notices tho absence of V. W. Wells from the qualified, but no doubt there is reason attaching thereto. 'Wells had appeared a likely candidate for championship honours. R. 0. Gardner was once more included in a play-off for a place and as usual asserted his superiority at the critical stage. Matters will commence in earnest with match ] a y ,i e ;;t Saturday, when a better idea of the prospects will be able to be gauged. Maungakiekie Performers. That One Tree Hill was in good order is evidenced by the scoring, C. R. Jones having played a fine round of 84—14—70 to win the medal. Whitten's net 71 also followed a good round, and taken ririit through the scoring was amongst the best seen at the Hill this season. In defeating N. J. Kidd, L. 8.-Schnauer earned the right to become the Hill representative for C grade honours. He has made rapid strides in his game and ought to give a good account of himself in the final. The main match of interest at Titi-ran"-i was the Ballin Cup final, in which I. B. Stewart had a comfortable win from E. E., Beehan. On the shots he played at the 7th and Bth holes Stewart" was fortunate to retain his lead, but from the ninth onward he gradiially forged ahead, to win at the fourteenth. He commenced well, which proved a valuable asset. Stewart gave promise some two seasons ago, but later had an exasperating time with his tee shots. In fact his game was completely, disorganised and it is pleasing to see him recovering his game, Beehan need not be discouraged at his defeat as his name has distinct possibilities. The semi-final of the club championship was held up owing to George having been indisposed. The match between him and Brinsden will, however, be played at the week-end. ""■' _ '/? The Suburban Clubs. ' Levy would seem to • have been the star performer so far ts the inter-club between Everslie and Otaliuhu was concerned. Though not at full strength Otahuhu proved much too • strong, the visitors having been successful in only one match. Levy's 74 equals the record for' the new course, like figures having been established by W. B. Eustace earlier in the season. This pair have played exceptionally well this year, though peculiarly enough have not been successful in the major club events. Levy in particular possesses quite a brilliant streak and one day tournaments seem to be his specialty. The newly-formed Manurewa Club Jias completed its championship, the winner turning out to be C V. Adlan, who defeated T. C. Galloway 1 up.' We ■have had quite a lot of Galloways in the Dominion who have had more than a passing knowledge of the game.. A first-year player in L. G. Watson is junior champion of Papakura, G. Henderson having been runner-up. The margin of Watson's win suggests him as having a good future. Waiuku has closed its season and this is the first notice of cessation of play in the outer districts. Representatives were away at the week-end with the Franklin team at Hamilton, where the visitors were a fractibn too strong a combination for the local side. Though Ohleon as leader could not cope with Black, the rest of the team excelled themselves, arid the result is an indication of. the increased strength of the smaller clubs. It is refreshing to see Keith Caldwell again in the game and judging by his 'win over Sutcliffe has not yet lost the art. Years ago he was one of the recognised hitters of the province. Trevor Bloornfield also played well to defeat Guy, but Seymour Colbeck could not cope with the consistent Atkins. Col'beck, however, has had very little golf ■this year. Forbes had an easy win from Beehan, and is ever to bo reckoned with, as Jβ Hogan, who is probably the strongest player at Bverslie. ■ • Hamilton Championship. - The unexpected was not altogether minus at Hamilton, where the championship provided close and interesting matches. Dr. Blundell certainly had Black guessing, but Black is a paet master #t getting .out of tight corners. I have seen him more often successful than not when similarly placed. Blundell is one of the toughest match -players we have, and deserves every credit on his splendid showing. Russell aleo created a surprise in defeating Wynne, as ordinarily the latter is a tenacious match Player. It is a case of the glorious uncertainty. There were many also prepared to eco Hottjon go under to such a sound match player as H. T. Gillies, but Hotson's win shows his recent successes ae having been merited. We shall hear more of him yet. Beehan was yet another to upset calculations, ae for some time his pursuit of the game has not been particularly serious. He has the ability, however, to rock down long putts which can have a very effect. Apart from the four-ball at Waitemata, in which Duder and Hume were successful, A. J. Weir provided the sensation in holing his tee shot at tae ninth. We have had so many culprits this season that the offence hae become common. The writer hae yet to commie the breach, and wonders how it Jβ done. By the way, B. A. Wills played a~particularly fine tee shot at the seventh at Titirangi last week, and' to the delight of a large concourse the ball rolled w£ the cup. Owing to the number present he paid the usual penalty with honours. % Kissling also rolled,one the flag, but, after pulling out the pin. opened hie eyes to find, to his relief, tne

ball etill balancing on the edge of the cup. It is. rumoured he could scarcely find his putter, so great wae his hurry. Native Contenders. There is apparently no budding "Kapi" at Onewhero, as Poutu, the last representative of the race, was beaten at the 21et by E. Cameron in the second round of the club championship. This title promisee to be hard to win, there having been a number of close matches to date. Though defeated in the championship, the native race had all its own way in the flag match, Hira and Tawa having been winner and runner-up respectively. Owing to removal from the district, R. N. Johnson figures no more- in club events. I think he wae prominent in one of the major events at Everslie a week or two back. Championship results at Rctorua do not show any great departure from the expected, the possible exception being the defection of C. E. Kusabs. Though defeated, C. H. Redhead hag the satisfaction of having , been instrumental in providing the keenest match to date, H. E. Troutbeck is still playing well, having won his match easily. Along with C'arr he promises to be one of the finalists. French, George and Downer played well in the bogey, and George in particular has vastly improved his game. The Rotorua course is in better order than ever, and one wishes the weather had been more kindly disposed for the recent tournament. Tribute may here be paid to the, genial "Mac,"' who lent waterproofs galore, besides much encouragement to visitors. He has become an institution at Arikikapakapa, and his unfailing interest is fully appreciated. , Dykes is the new champion of Evenslie and, since he defeated Hogan, last year's champion, in the semi-final, has fairly earned the title. Wardell was the other finalist, having defeated'-Beechey, after the closest of tussles. Wardcll's experience of the game goes far beyond Everslie, he having been well versed in the game in his youth. Since he has three times been runner-up for the championship, the hope is that next season will mark a change in his fortunes. There was a fine entry for the Glendowie tournament, and a most enjoyable tournament resulted. J. Stedman played steadily to win the cup, thoroughly deserving his win. N. C. Snedden and T. Martin were long markers to show up favourably, and the former will do - much better with experience. The course was in splendid' order and the committee and the- secretary, Mr. E. E. Kalder, are to be congratulated on the result. As a final, unwelcome rain put the damper on things, but few players were deterred by the elements. I. B. Stewart aud A. J. Parr were, successful in the four-ball, and, judging by previous records in like conditions, the pair are of a webbed-feet tendency.

GLENDOWIE CLUB. Following is the draw for the second round of the Glendowie C4olf Club'a championship and a bogey handicap to be played in conjunction next Saturday:—N. A. Naismith v. D. McGregor, J. R. Rondell v. J. Sheen, A. 0. Horspool v. C. Rattray, H. G. Thomson v. M. Bailey, R. Kissling v. J. Kissling, P. Kiccolls v. C. Allcott, R. Brad' ley v. E. Hutchison, Dr. Horton v. O. Wolfgranim, L." Harrison v. P. Lintott, C. Biernacki v. T. Russell, A. Churchhouse. v. F. Hiutz, L. J. Keys v. H. 'Wright, F. Faram v. J. Hall, F. Restall v. F. Con»bs, G. Kissling v. A. C. Johns. A. J. Graham v. A. Stedman, N. C. Sneddon v. E. J. Richardson, C. L/ovegrove v. H. Jefferson, A. Wilson v. D. Morrison, W. Laxon v. F. Kronfeld; T. Martin v. J. Stedman, G. Matheson v. N. Harrison, C. Woods v. R. A. Barstow, G.. Brown v. A. Duthie, C. Thomas v. F. Trice. J. C. Graham V. A. Howey-Walker, G. Garren v. A. Taine. P. White v. V. Johns. H. Goodwin v. C. New< soill, R. Edmonds v. X. A. Ching. I AKARANA' CLUB. A bogey match for the president's trophy will be played by members of the Akaran.l Golf Club on Saturday. Players may choose partners. WAITEMATA CLUB. 'The members of the Waitemata Club will play a flag match on Saturday afternoon. Following is the draw:—Hogan v. O'Connor, Layzell v. Baxter, Porter V. Jackson, Taylor v. Chapman, ' Prime v. McLeOd, Rae v. Downer, Whitley v Duder, Riidge v. Hume, Macindoe v. A. N. Other, Bartley v. Spraggen, Langbem v Miller, Walsh v. Jones, Weir v. N. Hume, McKenzie v. Leach, Robinson v. Hunter, Crompton v. Wilson, Josling v. Speiioe, p. McLeod V. Puff v. - Burgess, Mundy v. Simmonds, Ash v. Brarablcy, Mason v. Gooding, Aldis v. Brett, Robbie v. Bruce. WAITEMATA LADIES' CLUB. The Saturday players of the Waitemata Ladies' Golf Club will play a nine holes medal round on Saturday, lnenlbera to choose opponents. OTAHUHU CLUB. . The Otahuhu. Golf Club's closing day functions will be held on Saturday, when a mixed foursomes handicap over 18 holes will be played. Players may choose their own partners, while opponents will be arranged. After the match, which commences at 12.45 p.m., the prizes won during the season will be presented by Mr. fe. W. House, president of the club. PUKEKOHE CLUB. Results of competitions conducted by the Pukekohe Golf Club are as follows:— . Senior Championship.—First round: Covle beat Lawson.l up at th 6 19th; Maddison beat A. Scblaeffer, 4 and 2; Charlesworth won from Brosnahan by default; Kissling beat McWhirter, 1 up. Semi-anal:. Killing beat Charlesworth, 5 and 3.; Ooyle plays Maddispn and the winner meets *SJ&S Wrt-The semi-final resuited in Roulston beating Foster, 3 and 2. The winner meets Johnfi in the. final. .• President's Trophy.—Final: Spooner beat Coylc beat Jobson, 3 an Tnt junior championship ana Brosnahan spoons competitions are well advanced. The Pukekohe team to meet Evorslie in the Balfoxir Irvine Cup match on Saturday will be chosen from the following:— ttwioreon Covlr. Drake, Duncan, BOiikett, ffleeworth? Foster, Findlay, Hosking. Kirwan Johns. Jobson, Kiesling, MewhS LawsoV Maddieon, Payne Pike, Sulston, Short, Sonar, Scw'aeffer, Spoony S %.'a S tea a .ae^ U ea°rus match against J. McWHirter and H. 13. Kiasung. ONEWHERO CLUB. rrhr, Komi-finals of the Onewhero Golf r3t championships are -to be played on Club 3 ena r "i""" , f Jlen members not Cronin v. Brownlie. HAMILTON LADIES' CLUB. HAMILTON, Wednesday. The Hamilton Ladies' Goir Club held a x VS. +n rißv which was won by Miss who carried the flag to <the 20th SuJS'y. Mr Sj _A. English was second. OPOTIKI CLUB. OPOTIKI. Wednesday, rui'j tnpn'a bisaue handicap match was S ' 3 , P; i=i 3 up; J O'Sullivan, jun., 17, Gordori, 10. *• c UP' •»• jj re . In the bffJB%SS 'V* , Hllford - One more game. ie. to lJe Played.