ON THE LINKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 102, 2 May 1935, Page 20

ON THE LINKS.

A PATCHY WEEK-END.

PLAY FOR CLUB TROPHIES

INCIDENT OF THE MATCHES,

According to the proverb, "the early bird catches the worm." On Saturday the early birds had their fill of worms, for it rained steadily from mid-morning to about noon. Thus those players starting late were for once able to twiddle their fingers at their generally more fortunate brethren.

Akarana was in splendid order for the qualifying round for the Swauson Cup, when on the whole even scoring resulted. Frank Thompson was best of tno seniors, and on his nut score of 08 fully deserved his win in the concurrent medal. Honours also go to veteran A. Wyness for having returned the best gross card. Wyness is still far from a spent light in the game, and is a very useful player for the pennant side. Gordon Hiss, with a gross round of 80, also played well, and is regaining his steadiness. Something of a siege-gun from the tee, he may yet extend his open championship tournament successes.

The best performance of the day was Undoubtedly J. Campbell's 89, 20—09, to lead the juniors. Campbell, who has but one arm, or hand, has many line scores to his credit, and to break 90 on Saturday on so long a course as Akarana was magnificent indeed. He added lustre to his record by winning the final of a group handicap in the Maungakiekie open tourney —surely a remarkable performance. The significance of his receiving his trophy at Maungakiekie was not losi on those present ami conveyed an object lesson in courage and fortitude. We congratulate anil salute him.

Taylor Bowl Competition. The tight for the Taylor Bowl was continued at Titirangi, when, with the exception of two matches, interest was maintained to the end. A. J. Good and L. J. Williamson had a stirring battle, but the former's long experience of hard match play told at the nineteenth. Williamson has figured prominently in many of the match play events of recent seasons, and is always a diliicult man to beat. E. G. Tallis was taking no risks with W. E. HcJdgate, having piled up a big lead to win at the "wrecker." "Air. Collis" looks like being the hardest nut to crack in the event. Still one must not be drawn in this respect, for to predict of golf is to be prone to disappointment. There were ninny who experienced sonic such ead jar at Easter.

J. Gilmour and C. G. Fisher were hard at it throughout, and in the former's 1 up win lay the difference of what is and what might have been. H. T. Jeffrey spreadeagled J. Carnachan, who was quite unable to concede the required number of strokes. Jeffrey appears still to enjoy a rather liberal handicap. Had Jeffrey's tee shots been working properly the result would have been simply a foregone conclusion. It. A. Broadbent claimed yet another victim, though R. A. Spinley rather let him out on occasions for the 1 up win. Broadbent hits a hefty ball, and at times can be quite deadly on the greens. He is well able to look after himself on his mark. The remaining pair, Alpo and Keegan, fought it out to the seventeenth green, where the former claimed the right to meet yet another opponent.

Scoring was good in the Stableford bogey, which Goyder won from J. H. Young. Goyder's card was an excellent one, and ho seems to be recovering his former steadiness. Young's form is encouraging in view of the Jubilee tournament at the week-end. Tallis, too, had a total of 38, and his chances are also not to be despised in the forthcoming championship. J. L. McCoy set a merry pace in the juniors, his total of 43 having quite outstripped the opposition. He promises to do quite well in the game.

Glendowie's Popularity. At Glendowie, it was a c;use of getting an early start, as almost a record number of players assembled for the day's match. The club is experiencing an excellent season, which is good news indeed. There was little in it as a result of the first round of the Howey Walker Cup, though the 72 to S. J. Hintz. A. J. Boss and E. W. Griffiths affords them fuc edge of the advantage for future rounds. Hintz particularly is shaping quite well in the game. "Grif." is so well known as for his performance to call for little comment. At one time a member of Titirangi, he was attracted to the folds of the game, along with other tennis stars in H. L. Uobson, Bartleet and Brinsden. Titirangi has been something of a cradle for golfing tennis stars.

Glendowie also held a successful Easter tourney, in which Brown-Douglas achieved most honours.

For the Kinnswell Shield,

There is not much to chronicle of Maungakiekie, where the first round for tho Kingswell Shield was played. The trophy is one of the oldest competed for in the club, having been donated by the late P. N. Kingswell in 1013. Jno. Earle and C. C. Ewen, a new member, are the early leaders, but in a bogey competition in which only the best two of three rounds count, anything may happen. Earle has had rather an exasperating week, for at Middlemorc he lost a medal round as a result of a count back, and again had a like experience at his home course. He may rest assured that eventually a cloud with a silver lining will appear. Clive Coleman and K. G. MofTitt were best oF the others. Moffitt is quickly regaining his old-time abilities, though his swing is still decidedly flat. Too flat, in fact.

At North Shore and Pupuke. With the third round played, the captain's prize competition at North Shore has assumed reasonable proportions. An unsatisfactory feature of the week's matches is, however, the number of games won by default. For this reason the tourney has lost much of its competitive interest. Reid, who easily defeated Foote, is a player of promise, and one presumes him to be the Reid who a season or two ago had a brief insight into the game at the Waitemata course, u In two seasons at the Shore he has succeeded in halving his handicap of 24, so is doing well. H. C. Stevens, club champion, had his hands very full against C. E. Harper, and owed his win at the eighteenth mainly to experience. Stevens played well at Middlemore, and was unfortunate in meeting so finished a golfer as Bryant in the final of the handicap event. H. Preston, jun., had a good win and is shaping well. At Easter he won a bogey with 2 up and then went on to hand in a net 70 in the medal. Melndoe, too, continues to win his matches, and has an impressive record since taking up the game. He is now on an eight mark, and needs only to develop his putting to reach a really low mark. M. S. O'Connor's win may also be singled out for reference, as may that of Alan Browne, who successfully conceded a liberal allowance in handicap to G. A: Lemon. The Shore course is gradually being lengthened, which will help to materially develop the games of the younger players. There were several unexpected results at Pupuke, where good match players in R. Johnston and T. Gooding were forced to bow to their respective opponents. Dr. Andrew and Stemson survived the day, though the former had many uneasy moments against G. F. Lewan. Nineteenth hole battles resulted in 11. Ellis and McMasters entering on the next round, and the right was at least hard earned. R. Pacey, E. W. Mills and S. Hardley also won their games, though Burnett and Mallett gave the latter pair hard matches. Otahuhu Matches. Match play was also the vogue at Otahuhu, where in general the low-markers offered a successful defence. H. Davenport, formerly a member at One Tree Hill, engaged in a rare tussle with Crocket to win at the twenty-first hole. The latter by no means belied his name. Stewart White, too, gave Burnett a great game, in which two extra holes were

played. Whyte came to Middlemore for a provincial tournament some years ago, and rather upset calculations in a match or two. A good match also resulted between G. E. Revell and S. Clark, the former having held on well to win. Revell, one presumes to be the hard hitting gentleman who recently created something of a stir at One Tree Hill.

For The Bloomfleld Bowl. There was good scoring at Middlemorc for the Bloomfiekl Bowl, when several players bettered the scratch score. The 73 by B. H. Menzies was especially meritorious, as his figures were solid rather than brilliant. Thirty-seven out and 36 homeward was good golf on a course which on the day gave little away to players. Bruce Thompson, too, again played well for 74. Weighed in the light of his recent rounds, his provincial title was well earned, for, beyond in the final match his scores for the past fortnight have been continuously in the low seventies. W. X. Abbott again scored well and can be counted one of the unlucky ones not to have qualified at Kastcr. It is true that he holed many longish putts on Saturday. Yet does he not almost inevitably do so. He is a remarkably line putter.

R. H. Browne, who led tTic field, played really good golf, in view of his handicap, which no doubt has caused the handicapper to sharpen his pencil. A. H. Kirker's net 70 was also a (sound effort, and if enthusiasm counts for anything will be bettered in the future. Then we had G. J. Fisher and F. Macky close in the oiling. Having had the pleasure of a round with the pair recently one was not unprepared for something of the sort. A comparatively new player, Fisher drives a long ball, putts well and possibly to relievc the monotony slaps an occasional second shot up against the pin. In short, one had a distinct feeling of having been "sent, for," despite the pleasure of the outing—and it was good flirt.

AUCKLAND LADIES' CLUB. Draw for monthly medal and first round for the eclectic cup to he played on Tuesday next by members of the Auckland Ladles' Golf Club:—Mrs. Green v. Miss Hamlin. Mrs. Henderson v. Miss Ballontvne. Mrs. Wright v. Mrs. Kissllng. Miss E M Upton v. Miss Culling. Mrs. Rutherford v. Mrs. Grant. Miss Cooper v Mrs. Lean, Mrs. Abott v. Mrs. J. M. Wilson. Mrs. Endean v. Mrs. Buttle. Miss France V. Miss Mct'ormick, Mrs. liny v. Miss Roberton. Mrs. Donald v. Miss M. Macfarlane, Mrs. Hughes v. Miss Ridings, Mis. Towle v. Mrs. Ralph, Mrs. Barstow v. Mrs. Murphy. Mrs. Craven v. Miss White. Mrs. Itusfiton v. Miss Noakes, Miss Itusseljr. Mrs Henry, Miss Ralnger v. Miss Cut Meld. Mrs. Finn' v. Mrs. Archer. Mrs Buddie v. Mrs. Knight. Mrs. Klrker y. MBB Lever, Miss Mahoncy v. Mrs. It. B. Wilson, Miss M Fouhv v. Mrs. Barrowrhnigh. Mrs. Morris V. Mrs. Busing. Miss P. Buddie v. Mrs .1. F. Brown. Miss N. Blimford v. Mr*Sonter. Mrs.'Roche v. Miss McGovorn. Mrs. Noakes v. Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ralnger v. Mrs. King, Miss Ruddock v. Miss h . 1 • Upton. Mrs. Trice v. Miss K. Foully. Mi>s pfercc v. Mrs. F. Macky, Miss Graham v. Mrs. Croft v. Mrs Ciunpbcll. Mrs Bevan'v. Mrs. Bamford. Mrs. 11. W. Wilson v. Mrs. Trousdale. Mrs. Ciirr J. Mrs Aloe, Miss Draper v. Mrs. Barlle, Waller V. Mis. Jacobs. Miss Lawrence v. Mrs Gorric. Mrs. K. W. Fried,, nder y. Mrs. Clark. Mrs. lliimiltmi v. Miss Cliattield Miss Savage V. Mrs. King. Miss George v Mrs. Thew, Mrs. A. M. Smith v. Mrs A J. Friedlnnder. Mrs. Martin v. Mrs. Johns Mrs. Jefferson V. Mrs. Watson Miss Stevenson v. Miss Gorrle. Miss Kendall v. Miss Gregory. Mrs. Whltcombe v. Sllss Klrker Mrs C. S. White v. Miss Carneg ' Brown! Mrs. Vntes v. Mrs. Reed, Mrs. P. Savage v. another.

AKARANA LADIES' CLUB. Following were the best scores returned In a medal round played by members of Hie Akarana Ladies' Golf Club—Seniors. Mrs C. Cammick, 08—20—78. Juniors! Mr* B Bree, 102—20—70; Mrs. F. Barker,

The L.G.F. monthly medal match will he plaved next Tuesday, play starting at 10 30 O'clock. Following is Hie draw: - Irs. F. Preston v. Mrs. W. J. McAHen, Miss 1.. oValloghnn v. Mrs. U, Ashley. Mrs. K. Phillip v. Mrs. C. Taylor, Miss I . In I v Mrs. M. Tllston, Mrs. H. U. l.n.vle.v \. Mrs A. A. Bishop. Mrs. Howey Walker v. Miss T Jones. Mrs. L. Klllgsland V. Mrs. C. Cammick, Mrs. C. M. Cox v. Mrs < . H. Halford. Mrs. D. St. George v. Mrs. B. Bree Miss M. I.undon v. Mrs. I'. Lord. Mrs. F, Parker v. Mrs. A. T. Garlick Brook Smith v. Mrs. D. McKen/.ic. Miss (.. Maden v. Miss M. Kerr Taylor. Miss M. Dalton v. Mrs. G. Morrison. Mrs. A. 1-.. Young v. Mrs. Sclilsihkn. Mrs. J. Mug v. Mrs. It. H. Coltman, Mrs. J. W. Baxter v. Miss G. Hodge. Mrs. Dnvles V. Miss M. Walters, Mrs. F. Colledge v. Mrs. P. R. Burton. Mrs. J. Kay v. Mrs. H. Will. Mr«. F. 11. Mueller v\ Miss I. Walters. Mrs. 11. B Ward v. Miss P. Russell, Miss M. Haye* v. Miss H. Mitchell, Mrs. J. Wells v. Miss M. Neville. Following is the draw for the week end members' match :—Miss K. Hall.v v. Miss 0. Darrach, Miss K. Hickman v. Miss R. McGce. Miss M. Wright v. Miss A. Deacon, Miss A. Johnson v. Miss M. Bass. Miss N. Dowden v. Miss P. Punch. Miss V. I Shea v. Miss M. Hodge. Miss P. Cooper v. Miss E. Prldeaux. Miss I. Brown v. another, Miss B. Roberts v. Miss E, Wright, Miss (). Cowley v. Miss E. Cleary, Miss D. Shepherd v. another.

GLENDOWIE CLUB. The second round of the .'it! holes medal eclectic match will be played on Saturday by members of the Glendowie Golf Club. Draw: —T. Agmen-Smith v. V. Iladley, T. Kevs v. B. W. Griffiths. G. Crawshaw v. C. Walker, H. J. Edmonds v. A. C. Talne, K. Forgie v. H. Gee. L. Marquet v. L. J. Keys. T. Russell v. V. Kestall. W. Cole v. It. Jeffrey, F. D. Chlng v. K. Hutchison. W. Laxon v. N. Hockin. A. McCoy v. C. McCullollgli. I. G. O'Neill v. J. Column, A. C. Herring v. V. Ambler, It. B. Allen v. W. Mon teith, Dr. Horton v. J. Ktedman, F. Trice v. W. M. Hutchison. A. R. Wilson v. K. G. Brldgens, T. Ross v. I). McGregor. A. G. Brown-Douglas v. J. 11. Hall, V. R. Johns v. J. Kingston, K. Kennedy v. A. Howey Walker, F. J. Hint/, v. .1. G. Speedy, W. Long v. F. Colebrook. F. Kronfeld v. J. McCrystall, I. G. Beale v. J. Terry, A. C. Johns v. J. H. Beale. A Stapleford bogey handicap will he played on Monday morning and a four-hall bogey handicap In the afternoon. Players will choose partners and opponents.

PAPAKURA CLUB. Members of the Papakura Golf, Club will play n bogey match on Saturday. Draw : — J Cooke v. S. Walton, J. Wilson v. K. Mattieson, C. Burgess v. 11. Wlshart, A. Whtts v. D. MeLennan, M. Jinnies v. A. Woolley, T. Rpbbins v. W. Matheson. It. Ellctt v. G. Giinthorpe, R. ('. Hazard v. ,T. Miller, K. Saunders v. B. Miller, 11. Walters v. ,T. G. Menzles, E. Berry v. Dr. Lock, P. Kldd v. N. Elliott. K. Wren v. Dnrrow. Bryan v. Grace, J. Menales v. Chnppell, P, Hackett v. .1. E. Elliott, I. Footo v. E. Sudde, Fenton v. A. 11. Winter, K. Murphy v. I!. C, Durham, .1. Taylor v. M. YVlivto, Burton v. Rellly, .T. Fonte v. P. A. Ma recall. Davie v. It. C. Hill, It. Harris v. P. It. Foote, L. G. Jones v. D. Hiilg. D. K. Mnnro v. T. C. Allen. P. R. Stenson v. A. T. Slater, L. C. Winter v. Grey, Keesing v. G. T. Cameron, L. W. Boon v. W. Azar, B. Rose v. Bell. The best scores returned in the first round for the Ryan Cup were as follows: I. Poote, 09; R. Saunders, 7.'!: Chnppell, .1. Cooke, Grace, 74 ; T. .Bobbins, Darrow, 75. WAITEMATA CLUB. A modal round will be played by members of tbe Waitemata Golf Club next Saturday. Draw: —P. Poster v. P. Hope, G. 11. Lord v. G, Jackson, P. Roach v. E. Rudge, It. Armstrong v. P. Goldwater, J. Aubln v. L. Brooks, 11. Clyde v. C. R. Prune, S. Fergusson v. R. Ross, J. D. Curtayne v. I. McDougall, J. Corcoran v. E. C. Greer, J. S. Bell v. A. K. Brady, A. T. Griffiths v. S. \V. Smith, G. Hugger v. W. Townshcnd, P." llnnnon v. A. Lamb, P. Lord v. J. Longman, A. E. Moore v. S. McDougall, B. Dickens v. A. Morrison, A. Darker v. J. Miiirhead, G. Warren v. R. Crow, T. Armstrong v. J. E. Hammond. CLEVEDON CLUB. The Cl'evedon Golf Club will hold a fourball match on Saturday between teams representing the president and captain of the club. Draw, members of the president's team being mentioned first in each case :—Bryan and Bishop v. Currie and 0. Balrd. Knight and Blundell v. Henderson and Colquhotin. Southerill and Jones v. Waters and Couldrcy, Dow and .ludd' v. Orum and L. Brown. Whytock and Lane v. .A. Brown and Fleming. Hunt and Morris v. Bannerman and Baird, Munro and Burgoyue v. Wilson and O'Sullivau, Ranger and Eycrc v. two others.