AROUND THE LINKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 243, 14 October 1935, Page 14

AROUND THE LINKS.

COIiE WINS GIiENDOWIB TITLE UNBEATEN IN SEASON'S PENNANT. The finals of the senior and intermediate championships of the Glendowie Golf Club •were played during the week-end under Ideal weather conditions. \y. Tj. Cole, by defeating E. Hutchison, won the senior title for the second time. Ilis unbeaten record in the pennant cointests this season shows that he is a greatly Improved match player. The medal rounds were : Cole, 77 and 81; Hutchison, 78 and 81. By winning from F. Kronfeld 3 and 2 R. Jeffrey gained his place in the intermediate final, which the latter played during the week-end against A. Howey Walker. Jeffrey took the lead early and, playing sound golf, had a lead of three up at the turn. Coming home both fell away, but the first round gave Jeffrey a two up margin. The second round did not alter the position, and Jeffrey held his lead to win on the thirty-fifth. A four-ball best-ball bogey competition was won by Stedman and Kingston, with li card of 6 up. Hockin and MeCrystal were next best with 4 up. The next best cards were those of Griffiths and O'Neill. 3 up ; I-axon and Talne, 3 up; Kennedy and liittle, 3 up ; S. Keys and Bradley. 2 up : and G. Brown-Douglas and K. Allen, 1 up. STEVENS N.S. CHAMPION. The championship of the North Shore Golf Club was finalised during the weekend, when 11. Stevens beat A. E. Browne, 3 and 2, after a keen mateli in which the play was of mediocre standard. The game was played over 36 holes, and in the morning round Browne was 2 up. Browne increased his lead to 3 up at the nineteenth hole, but Stevens' approach shots, which were more accurate than those of his opponent, proved the deciding factor.

Semi-finals of the Intermediate and junior championships were played on Saturday and resulted :—• Intermediate. —S. W. Chambers beat H. Preston, 2 and 1 ; R. White beat 11. Bartlett, 1 up. Juniors.—M. D. Ash beat C. R. Morley, 8 and 7; S. R. Dickey beat W. Badley, 3 and 1. In the third round of the Rainger Cup the results were:—M. H. Bush beat S. Foot, 1 up; C. C. Robinson beat It. G. Duddlng, 5 and 3; A. Halvey beat C. M. Black, 4 and 3; C. R. Morley beat G. E. Harper, 7 and 5 ; R. N. White beat K. D. Anderson, 4 and 2; AV. Mclndoe beat J. W. Morrison, 3 and 1; J. T. McCorkindale beat J. R. Morris, 3 and 2. The four-ball best-ball bogey resulted as follows:—J. T. McCorkindale and B. Mclndoe, 4 up; R. Smallfield and C. C. Robinson, 4 up; H. Stevens and M. H. Bush, 3 up: L. Harrison and .T. A. Penman,. 3 up; A. B. Browne and D. J. Rcid, 2 up; C. M. Black and A. Ilalvey, 1 up; H. V. Everton and G. Foote. all square. AKARANA CLUB. Semi-finals of the championships:—ln the senior division, L. Bryant, with a good round of 77, defeated A. Wyness, one up, although W. Wyness had a good home run of 37. F. Hazlcden defeated H. Brown, one up. Their medal rounds were 84 and 83 respectively. In the intermediate, F. Preston had little difficulty in defeating P. Griffiths, 4 and 2, but the match between R. Penman and T. Miller went the full 18 holes, the former winning 2 up. In the junior division J. Budge easily defeated A. Rowe, 4 and 3, and similarly J. McKinven defeated E. Snell 7 and 6. A Canadian foursome bogey match played by the other members of the club was won by C. Taylor and G. Ashley (10), 2 up. The following were the next best: —G. and J. Biss (6), 1 up; C. Livingstone and P. Smith (5), 1 up; V. Smith and J. Butler (11), 1 up; J. Campbell and H. Ward (11), all square ; C. Shenkln and L. Caughey (12), all square. MAUNGAKIEKIE CLUB. Results of a Canadian foursome bogey at One Tree Hill:—.T. T. Mitchell and J. K. Johnston, 2 up; C. Laird and N. J. Kidd, 1 up; C. F. Rosser and V. G. Macfarlane, 1 up; A. Woolley and H. A. McGregor, all square; J. Shamy and R. Aley, all square; C. C. Ewen and D. D. Brown, 1 down: J. H. and J. Earle, 1 down: W. Calderwood and C. Coleman, 1 down; E. Tonks and G. Philson, 2 down; I. Goldstine and R. Ncwcomb, 2 down.

AUCKLAND CLUB. A four-ball best-ball bogey competition was played by members of the Auckland Golf Club at Middlemore on Saturday. Best enrds:—E. L. Bartleet and S. S. Handyside, 5 np; W. A. Donald and I*. S. Finn, 3 up; C. 11. Archer and V. E. Masters, 3 lip: C. li. Knight and C. T. Irvine, 2 up; If. W. Simmonds and W. T. Bell, 2 up ; A. M. Howden and E. Hayes, 2 up. A match in the Georpre Cup boj-ey competition was also played, S. S. Iland.vside beating E. L. Bartleet, 2 and 1. Handyside will now play C. 11. Knight in the final. NORTH SHORE LADIES' CLUB. Draw for medal round to be played 011 Wednesday by members of the North Shore Ladles' Golf Club :—Miss O. Stevens v. Airs. Pike, Miss M. Stevens v. Mrs. Sinallfield, Miss O'Neill v. Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Mc Corkindale v. Mrs. Houghton, Miss Lecrgoe v. Mrs. Clouston, Mrs. Swanston v. Mrs. Macdonald, Mrs. Hogan v. Miss Charmaii, Mrs. Weir v. Mrs. Chambers, Miss Gillett v. Mrs. Ibbertson, Miss Duder v. Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Randell v. Mrs. Home, Miss McDonald v. Miss McFetrldge, Mrs. Walsh v. Miss M. Mason, Mrs. Badley v. Mrs. Allen, Miss Noakes v. Mrs. Ilobbs, Miss J. Wight v. Mrs. Cadness, Mrs. Nevill v. Mrs. Tanner, Mrs. Melville v. Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Wilson v. Miss Stewart. Miss N. Mason v. Mrs. Earle, Mrs. Dnder v. Mrs. Gillies, Mrs. Rolls v. Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Armitnge v. Mrs. I'reston, Mrs. Seagar v. Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Attwood v. Mrs. Parkinson, Mrs. Ilarvey v. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Gillett, v. Mrs. Lewins, Mrs. Gaylor v. Mrs. I. Taylor, .Mrs. Cox v. Mrs. 11. Mason. Mrs. Black v. Miss McDonnell, Mrs. Illckey v. Mrs. Lush. Draw for C grade match on Thursdav :— Mis. Buxton v. Mrs. Bavage, Mrs. Humbleton v. Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Williamson v. .Mrs. Rickerby, Mrs. McLoglirie v. Mrs Greer, Miss Smith v. Miss .McDonnell, Mrs! lligson v. Miss Stewart. Results of L.G.U. matches:— Seniors.—Miss O'Neill, 50—12—74 • Miss O. Stevens, Sl—4—77; Mrs. Small--5o • J)'"* — 17 —: Mrs. Clouston, !»."»—l7— 78; Mrs. Flemlnjr, 00—17—7!); Miss M Stevens, 84—5—70 ; Mrs. I'ike, !>G—l7— Juniors.—Miss G. McDonald, 96—•>!_ 7-; Miss I. Wight, 9!)—25—74; Miss*Mc--20 73°' — 71 : Mrs - -Nevill, 101— Smn,l f ir ' l <l was the winner of the th " seol<! of "" square. Mcl'etriijKe was the winner of the club trophy with a score of 1 down. TITIRANGI CLUB. A foursome medal handicap was plaved on Saturday. I„ ,|,o A grade \V. I'aun, 7't- 1 wl " 1 " card of 81—II— with S'i 1o" 7 ! i Ull , ti . L ' r l s a, V' H ' T " • Ill,rri 'J' winning on the co 11 u't back! ° also resulted 111 a tie between It. Alpe ami "• Court, with 00—10—74, and G Bartleet and W. It. Vereoo, with 88—14— count backf 1 " 0 ' PU ' r n ' S ° Wluuil, ° in

MANUKAU CLUB. i. T '', c , lor championship of the Mum kau Golf club was finalised on .Saturday" Si,, i , . T - Roberts, G and 5 fn. II was u » Interesting one I he loser having a lead of l at the eiL ■ Wardell played soundly through his " nd co " <mi °» s to FAREWELL TO MANAGER. The ladles' committee of the Orakci Golf Club entertained .Mr. C. It. Nettleton, the tli b s manager, and Mrs. Nettleton on Saturday afternoon. They are leaving for Samoa at the end of tills month, Mr. Nettleton i'fJi!?,? nccf, ' )tc( l a business appointment Light) couples and friends took part in a foursomes match, which was won bv I. laran and Mrs. Wood with a score of 66— -o—4o. Tea was later served ih the clubhouse. where Mrs. B. Goldwater, president or the ladies club, presented the guests i vI 'h a barometer and set of brushes on behalf of the members. Mr. T. Wood, club captain, made reference to the excellent work Sir. Nettleton had done on behalf of the club, especially in regard to improving the links generally. Mr. Nettleton suitably replied. i WAIKiATO FINALS. The finals of the Hamilton Golf Club's championship were played on St. Andrews links during the week-end, when ]{. D Harding beat 1,. V. Belllngham -1 and 3. The intermediate final was won by T. Simpson who beat the Rev. G. Rutherfurd. 3 and 2. Simpson was 2 up at the end of the morning round. In the junior final M. C. Stranger, who was 1 down in the morning, beat V. O. Purcell 3 and 2. The champion of champions event for the South Auckland district will be decided at Hamilton by 36 holes of stroke play on October 27. ROTORUA TITLES. The final of tlie Rotorua Golf Club's championships played on Saturday resulted in a win for F. E. Carr, who defeated J. Clarkin 1 up at the thirty-sixth hole. Carr's win was his fifth in the contest and was due to steady golf throughout. W. Marshall annexed the junior title by defeating G. Denliam 2 and 1 over 36 holes. WHANGAREI CLUBS. The final of the Whangarei Golf Club's senior championship was played over 36 holes during the week-end. D. ,T. Thomson, the North Auckland champion on three previous occasions, defeating R. Gray by 0 and 7. In the final of the intermediate championship. played over 36 holes. A. G. Sheen defeated'W. A. Christiansen. 3 and 1. The semi-final of the junior event was won by M. .T. Lynch, who defeated H. K. Clarke, 2 and 1. Lynch will meet the winner between R. Scott and H. C. Rishworth In the final. The senior championship of the Whau Valley Golf Club was played over 36 holes. R. S. Chalmers defeating R. Hargrave, 4 and 3. In the junior final D. McLeod beat N. Smith, 7 and 6. Miss Z. Phillips won the ladies' championship, defeating Mrs. A. Martin 3 and 2.

WAITEMATA CLUB. A bogey match was played at "Waitemata. The winner was J. Aubin with a score of 1 down. Other good cards:— Gaynor .Tackson, 3 down: A. G. Moore, 4 down ; and I*. Foster, 0 down. PUPUKE CLUB. A medal round was won by H. Frobert, S3—l7—oo. The next best cards were: C. Jaggs, 81—17—07; T. C. dc Clive I-owe, S.->—lS—o7: I'. Mason. 82—14—118; 15. A. I'nrsons. 84—10—08: 11. Craig, 87—18—00. The Hawes Cup. over three rounds, was won by I'. Mason .with a' score of o3_l-3 net. The next best in were: W. G. Doss, .*»."» 1-3; F. W. Milne, H. Webb and K. A. Carson, .jO. TITIRANGI LADIES' CLUB. A medal handicap match will be plnved to-morrow by members of the Titiraniri Ladles' Golf Club, commencing at 10.30 o'clock in the order of draw:— First Tee.—Mrs. J. M. Alison v. Mrs. M. Shroff. Mrs. It. S. Deighton v. Mrs. C. E. Grevatt, Mrs. 11. L. Wilson v Mrs. A. 11. O'Leary, Mrs. N. A. Kalsmith v. Miss !•>. Williamson, Miss A. Ilacket v. Mrs. G. 1,. Allard, Miss B. Cooke v. Mrs. 11. Brlnsden, Mrs. It. A. Spinicy v. Miss C. Wright, -Miss S. Johnston v. Mrs. G. -M. White, Mrs. C. Robinson v. Miss I'. Moody, Mrs. J. A. Kilner v. Miss I. Walker. Mrs. I!. F. Ward v. Mrs. V. C. Keys, Mrs. G. L Taylor v. Mrs. I'. Clatwortliy, Mrs. .T. E. Sutcliffe v. Mrs. F. Lucas, Mrs. .1. E. Henrys v. Miss M. Bailey, Mrs. G. Itartleet v. Miss I'. Masefield, Mrs. A. B. Joplin v. Mrs. A. 11. Gyllfes, Mrs. F. Alpe v. Mrs. J. llolllnrake, Mrs. J. A. Cahi!l v. Mrs. M. Masefield, Mrs. A. Tysoe v. Miss L. Hall, Miss A. Foully v. Mrs. HarrisonGregory, Mrs. "Brook-Taylor v. Miss G. Thompson, Mrs. A. Harvey v. Mrs. A. S. Bailey, Mrs. A. S. Lessing v. another. Eighth Tee.—Mrs. S. I'ezaro v. Mrs. Fraser-Smith, Miss K. I'agni v. Miss N\ W. Self, Mrs. .1. B. Johnston v. Miss J. Kaston, Mrs. I. Mclndoe v. Miss it. Webster, Mrs. M. Tuck v. Mrs. W. J. Lovett-. Mrs. IJ. It. Walker v. Miss M. Wright. •Miss 11. Mitchell v. Mrs. G. Goldwater. Mrs. .1. M. Marett v. Mrs. A. Hartley, Mrs. W. 11. Cooke v. Miss L. Drysdale. PAPAKURA CLUB. 111 ideal weather the I'apakura Golf Club held its official closing day on Saturday. There was a large attendance. The president, Mr. E. D. McLennan, expressed 'he wish I hat the course would become .1 real golf centre when the improvements of four new greens were laid down ami two holes lengthened. He was pleased to hear tills and hoped flu' course would be made tit for champions to play 011. Mrs. E. D. McLennan presented the following trophies :— Women. — Senior championship, Miss I'inlayson: Ladies' Club medal. Miss Spinks; Mr. Weaver's trophv. Miss It. Ioote; Mrs. Foote's prize, Mrs. A. L. Cooper; Junior championship. Miss Jean McCullough; president's trophy, Mrs. I'. Kidd; runner-up, senior championship, Mrs. U. J. Hrooks; Mrs. C. S. Boechey's Mlhh M. Walters; Fernaig Cup, Miss M. Walters; Mrs. J. Walker's prize, Mrs. JJ r * J* Brooks ; Dr. G. W. Lock's prize, Mrs. » . J. Brooks; bronze medal, Miss McCullough; L.G.U. silver medal, Miss M Walters; gold,, medal, Miss McCullough; junior eclectic, Miss .lean McCullough; Stableford bogey, Airs. G. \\. Lock ; C irrade flag match, Miss Riley; junior club trophy, Miss Jean -McCullough. Men. — T. Bobbins' trophy, J. Taylor; senior championship, K. Herd man ; best gross score (for trophy presented by ?i, r ;Walters), .1. Cooke; J. I> K'dds trophy, J. Weaver; Ryan Cup, It Grace; Jubilee cup, J. w. Mathison : mixed foursomes, W. Levy and Miss Butler (Otaliuhu) ; approaching and putting competition, M. K. Wren and Miss Spluks.