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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 194, 17 August 1932, Page 15

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WEEK-END SURPRISES. TALE OF TRICKY CONDITIONS. COMMENT ON THE PLAY. (By RUBBERCORE.) If one were to look for the real reason of L. J. Williamson's loss in the final of the Ballin Cup at Titirangi, his epitaph could be written in the happenings of the first and last holes. A six to commence with, and this despite a following wind, wae not an auspicious opening, but this was overshadowed when lie required four putts at the eighteenth preen. This green is notoriously tricky, however, and with the pin on the top terrace anything may happen. It can safely be assumed that during the weekend three putts were quite common at tliis green. The brighter side of it is, however, that both the winner, E. L. Wilson, and Williamson, for the rest of the round, played golf of a standard worthy of the occasion. Few opportunities could be .-;aiil to have gone begging, the result having been in doubt till the last putt, which, as previously related, was a rather tragic one. The pair came through several trying matches to reach the final, and are to be congratulated on the result. C. Robinson's win in the day's bogey was also well merited. 2 up having been a good card. J. F. Murray, whose golf of the past two seasons has been delightfully consistent, was only just forced into a minor role, while of the others A. M. Ooulding was most effective. Taken all through, the scoring was good, being, no doubt, aided by the condition of the preens, which retain their ideal order. The frosts and cold of the past fornight have, however, taken toll of the fairways. Titirangi is not very responsive to growth during the cold weather, and manure would be of immense benefit to the fairwaye. Glendowle Championship. As practically the first of local championships of importance, the results from Glendowie are not such as to enthuste over, though it is satisfactory that Steadman, as representing rising, talent, should have had an 83. It Is, however, to be borne in mind- that the course exacted Uβ toll of. anything of the nature pf loose shots*on Saturday. For this reason ]•'. Trice's 82 as the leading, score had its degree of merit, but there was . little excuse for the mediocrity of the cards returned by various of the. other seniors. We shall hope for better results in the ensuing rouiid. With a -round of 89 J. H. Hall evidenced a superiority over the other junior, a veteran in T. Russell having bsen next to qualify. The figures suggest that the C grade contains promising material, but here again it were better not to otter definite opinions till the real tussles commence. Ordinarily mid-seaeon mixed foureoines are outside the scope of comment in this column, but from the point of view of merit mention might wel , . be made of Mr; and Mre. F. Thompson's 90—27—63 .in winning the mixed Canadian foursome at Akarana. Frankly, I am a diehard as regards the introduction of these more or less freak departures from the recognised and more difficult foursomes of old. Across the Harbour. - The outstanding card at Pupuke %vas L. Harrison's 77—11—66. Pupuke felt the full force of the wind, and without attempting to overlook A. R. Stephehson's card, Harrison deserved a better fate than only to tie. This contest for the Mingay Cup has become interesting, though with two wins to date A. G. Edey is leaving the task of catching to others. It ' is a good position to. occupy. At North" Shore the 79—20—59 by R. Ash quite .naturally silenced others for the medal handicap. The defeat of M. E. Thompson and 8.. E. Goldwater was scarcely anticipated in the Rainger Cup, but in each case longer handicap men fought it out excellently. M. Nelson still retained his place, though he was forced to the last green to win.- On his showing in the last match play tournament, and in his experience, lies the possibility of a dual win.

The Franklin Players,

A. HerroldV win at Waiuku is further evidence of the progress of this youth in the game. The future should stamp him a valuable addition to Waiuku's playing strength. Quite a link with early Waiuku experiences was revived when I ran across "Armi" in town last week. Though advised by his doctor not to play this season, the old Waiuku member is as keen as ever regarding the game, of which his many friends will no doubt be delighted to learn. ' '.*.

Franklin went to St. Andrew's, Hamilton, on the week-end, but found the home team too sound on its native heath. J. L. Black took no. risks with I). Coyle, no doubt remembering the fact of havingfbeen dormy five at Pukekohe, and then struggling to win. The visitors had become more accustomed to the fast conditions, for the four balls, when the top men particularly, handled their clubs with greater certainty. A delicate compliment was paid to St. : Andrew's by a : recent visitor-,, who remarked that on his; trip with the jKirk-Windeyer Cup team to , Sydney he saw no better 'course than that tucked alongside the Waikato. He spoke much nearer the truth than many people are apt to imagine. Waitemata Activities. After having played excellently to win the Duder Memorial at iVaitemata, M. S. O'Connor continued on his merry way to defeat a hardened campaigner in K. Baxter in the second round of the club championship. O'Connor's form is good at the moment. In the senior and junior handicap tourneys the finals were somewhat disappointing, as in neither case did a keen game ensue. Jackson and Webb can at least be said to have earned their laurels well. The final of the Alison Cup also saw a safe margin between the players. B. Macindoe having had the call over G. Jackson by some half-dozen strokes. King Country Champion. C. Hotson, the winner -oi the King Country championship, learned most of his golf at the St. Andrew's links, Hamilton, and though having nlayed for only a few seasons i 3 an effective golfer. He plays a vigorous game, and in having a good deal of natural aptitude is liable to show up prominently in any of the championship tournaments in the province. He. scored well when the provincial title was played for at Hamilton three seasons ago. Ot others opposed to Hotson on Saturday, Fry's effort in. the afternoon docs not pass unnoticed. Nor does that made by Sandel, of Taumarunui, who played steadily throughout. j On Middlemore Links. I

There was a distinct air of expectancy at Middlemoiv —that feeling that one can never tell till the numbers go up, and so it proved when F. A. Abbott slid into first place in the 72 holes medal test with a finishing round of 86—15—71. With a gross 79 Alan Donald won the gross score honours, though H. B. Lusk, with a fine burst of 72, almost overtooK him. Abbott's average of 72 deserved to 'rip, and called from , the low-handicap men a big effort it one of their number was to win. Lusk's round would appear to have been rather an extraordinary one, as several times he recovered wonderfully from loose shots, and then had three lanses of three putts to let slin a possible 159. He had one of liis rasrivcrt do-?, and; put un what I t , ink is V u-! , "-:-.! competition score. [..• th- :---n. t. P. TV-li and J. M.

Ksrvoelcs Hso 'Uiycl right up to t'.icir I'-st, and tbo trip are to have tlie pleasure ■ E a play-off. De>-«it« visit* to some halfcozon bunkeisi W. B. Colbec-k put in a (=:i(l of 78—5—73, which, to ray mind, is (jiiitc remarkable. It is probably the fact

that the veteran Aucklandcr's ewing is uniformly true that enables him to continually foot it, if not outplay his younger rivals. Looking back on his past record it is extraordinary, yet nevertheless true, that he is playing finer golf to-day than he did twenty-five, or even fifteen, years ago. In view of the dearth of riaing talent locally, perhaps in the foregoing is instilled a lesson. We have quite a bevy of hitters, but how many stylists?

AUCKLAND LADIES' CLUB. The bogey competition which was to have been played yesterday by members of the Auckland Ladies' Golf Club was postponed on account of_ rain, and will be played on Friday. TITIRANGI LADIES' CLUB. Following is the draw for a bogey handicap to be played to-morrow by members of the Titirangi Ladies' Golf Club, commencing at 11 o'clock :— First Tee.—Mrs. Hosking v. Miss K. Fouhy, Mrs. Deighton v. Miss P. Moody, .Mrs. JR. L. Wilson v. Mrs. G. P. Finlay, Mrs. McMillan v. Mrs. F. G. Alpc, Mrs. O'Leary v. Mrs. B. Cooke, Mrs. J. C. Finlay v. Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Airey v. Mrs. Rodger, Miss Bray v. Miss ' Charlsworth, Mrs. Paterson v. Mrs. Court, Mrs. Alison V. Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Lovett v. Mrs. BrookeTaylor, Mrs. Brinsden v. Mrs. Mclndoe, Miss Duder v. Miss L. Hall, Miss Hacket v. Mrs. Joplin, Mrs. ISaisniith v. Miss McGlashan, Miss Noel Self v. Mrs. HarrisonGregory. Eighth Tee.—Mrs. White v. Mrs. Richardson, Miss Gricrson v. .Mrs. W. H. Cooke, Miss M. Fouhy v. Mrs. K. F. Ward, Mrs. Niccolls v. Mrs. Malcolm, Mrs. Shroff v. Mrs. Gyllies, Miss M. Cooke v. Miss Thompson, Miss A. E. Hill v. Mrs. Henrys, Mrs. Clatworthy v. Mrs. J. H. Johnston, Mrs. Taylor v. Miss Nosta Self, Miss Bailey v. Mrs. Leys. NORTH SHORE CLUB. Following is the draw for the four-ball best-ball bogey match to be played for .Mr. Beattie's trophy by members of the JCorth Shore Golf Club on Saturday :—B. C. Hart and H. S. Lorimer v. B. Rae and R. Johnston, N. S. Chalmers and H. Freakes v. I. S. McHarg and C. H. Coldicutr, H. W. Bennett and H. G. Mason v. W. H: T. Beattie and G. Heale, R. N. Caldwell and G. S. Webster v. A. P. Roache and A. Whyte, S. W. H. Chambers and P. L. Horrocks v. A. W. Short and E. E. Sullivan, H. G. Ke.ine and J. L. Foster v. C. M. Black and H. P. Ibbertson, B. E. GoMwater and E. P. Earle v. H. Corbett and E. Farr, H. V. Everton and A. W. F. Cole v. I. B. Chalmers and E. Currie, It. Fotheringham and E. J. Wiseman v. H. S. Whitley and J. Mason, H. Cadness and L. Lewis v. M. Nelson and A. Bartlett, A. F. Cadness and A. J. Weir v. R. V. Lush and R. H. Duder, C. H. Kingston! and A. F. Bow v. B. Harper and R. G. Duddin.tr, R. T. Philson and. G. E. Downer v. C. N. Robinson and C. Bassett, C. R. Morley and I. A. Harvey v.. R. A. Spinley and J. R. Foster, G. D. Hunt and R. G. Rntriean v. R. y.. K. Swanston and J. Frater, A. Crompton and H. J. Preston v. A. F. Penman and W. L. Wilkins. C. C. Robinson and H. W. Couldrey v. W. Roberts and E. W. B. Herrick, J. A. Penman and T. N. Hewlett v. J. C. Redmond and L. Kcanc, F. J. Layzell and W. Badley v. R. B. Clouston and- H. S. Segar.

The following players will represent the club in a teams match against the Waltemnta Club to be played at Waiteniata:— B. Rac, H. W. Bennett, M. Nelson, M. Thompson, R. N. Caldwell, S. W. H. Chambers, F. Layzell, A. W. Short, A. A. Tysoe, J. Foster, N. S. Chalmers, R. N. K. Swans; ton, A. P. Penman, R. B. Clouston, W. Roberts, I. McHurg. Reserves : C. iM, Black, H. Whitley, R. Fotheringhani. PUPUKE CLUB. The following matches in the fifth round of the Pupuke Golf Club's competition for the captain's prize must be played by Hie next week-end:— J. H. Hume v. V. G. Ansell, H. C Stevens v. S. L,. Bond, t>. H. Saunders v. G. A. Waterman. „ •Following is the draw for the first qualifying round of the senior and junior championships to be played next Saturday : —L. G. Ansell v. G. A. Waterman, W. C. Taylor v. A. R. Stephenson, H. C. Stevens v. L. J. Minogue, B. W. Mills v. l>. H. Saunders, R. Johnston v. H. , Goodwin, B. M. Sellars v. J. G. Mackenzie, T. McCorkindale v. G. Walker,-I* Harrison v. A. E. Browne, F. H. Mingay v. another, J, Howie v. T. G. de Clive Lowe, E. B. Grimwado v. J. W. Williamson, I. E. Close v. Y. J. Stemson, G. Iα Bond v. T. Gooding, W. A. Hush V. A. G. Edey.- C. F. Browne v. A. K. McFarlane, G. C, Malcolm v. H.- W. Dixon, J. W. Court v." H. L. >M. Buisson. H. Y. Gray v. M. Close, G. O. Stephensou v. W. H. Spiller, H. N. Preston v. J. E. T. Palmer, W. Smith v. A. K. Brady. J. H. Hunio v. F. A. I'earce.v, A. F. Burnett v. R. D. McLeod, F. A. Fox v. R. G. Stokes, S. Stevens V. J. Matthews, C. .Tapßs v. F. Williamson, .T. Howden v. A. T. Foreman, A. Reeve v. C. B. Smith, J. L. Browne v. S. Ardley, W. Heap v. F. P. A. Lewin, K. Hume v. M. Wilson, F. D. Franklin v. P. Detgliton, E. Iα Ryan v. B. Horrocks, R. Watson v. C. Howden. PAPAKURA CLUB. Following is the team to represent the Fapakura Golf Club against the Otahuhu Club next Saturday :—llerdman, Cooke, R. Walton, Mathcson, Brebner, McCoy, W. A. I'avitt. S. Wilson, K. Miller, J. Brudstreet, D. McLennan. Reserves : Watts, Woolley.

Members not taking part will choose partners for a medal round.

CLEVEDON CLUB. The following is the draw for the teams match between president's and captains' teams on Saturday, the first mentioned names being those of the president's team: —Browne and Southerill v. O'Don.nell and Bannerman, Bryan and Henderson v. R. Waters and McPherson, Wells and McDonnell v. Bull and Oriim, Bowman and P. Waters v. Dow and Campbell, Currie and Silk v. 11. Alexander and Da vies, Roberts and Lane v. J. Alexarcier and Rev. Francis. CLEVEDON LADIES' CLUB. The following will represent the Clevedon Ladies' Golf Club in a teams match against the Manukau Ladies' Club, to be played at Clevedon to-morrow, commencing at 12.15 o'clock :—Miss Matthews, Miss Waters, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Br.van, Mrs. Conncll, Mrs. Waters. Miss McPherson, Miss F. Burgoyne, Miss Silk. IN THE PROVINCE. With consistent rounds of 72 and 71, C. Hnworrh won the Cambridge Golf Club's Ciildwell Cup competition. W. Hewett. whose aggregate was 143, two more than the winner's, returned a card of 70 net on the first round and 75 on the second. Ferguson was next with an aggregate of 147. Haworth is playing on a handicap of 16. Ilewett on 18 and Ferguson on 10. In the first round of the ladles' senior chaninionship the results were :—Miss E. Robinson.beat Mrs. K. Browne, 4 and 3 : Miss .T. Brewer beat Miss B. S'keet. 1 up: Mrs. Freeman defeated Miss J. Thompson, 2 and 1. ' 111 the final of the men's senior championship of the Northern Wniroa Golf Club C. Hargrave defeated F. C. Gould at the .'if.'th hole. Hargrave was three up after tbe morning round, but Gould fought back a'l the way and the game was all sau:ire, at the 36th hole. The next two holes were halved and Hargrave's successful putt at the 37th gave him' the cliampioriship. .