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Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 87, 13 April 1936, Page 13

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YOUNG LEADS THE FIELD. AUCKLAND CHAMPIONSHIP. BEST ROUND BY PAX SMITH. Tho outstanding player in Auckland golf during the last few weeks has been J. H. Young, the young Titirangi player. Twice in the last fortnight in match play ho has recorded 09 against the scratch score of the course, which is now, on account of tho remodelling of "The Wrecker," 74. Consequently it ■was expected that Young would do well in the Auckland provincial championship, which started on his own course on Saturday with the two qualifying rounds. Young duly headed the field, but it was only on tho count back over 27 holes that ho wrested the honour, and the trophy that goes with it, from his clubmate H. D. Brinsden. Both had an aggregate of 153 and both had second rounds of 75. On the count back over tho last nine holes in the morning Young was the winner with 37 to 40. Tie best round or tho day was a 73 by P. Smith, the 17-year-old Akarana player —the "baby" of the field. He comes from a golfing family, his father being the professional at Akarana. His brother, Basil, was an outstanding amateur in Auckland a couple of seasons ago when he took up a professional appointment in Otago. Young and Brinsden, with aggregates of 153, headed the list in the championship qualifying play, while 102 qualified at the bottom of the list. In the proprovincial handicap, for which the 16 next best aggregates qualify, 163 headed tho list, and it took an aggregate of IC6 to qualify. There were some notable failures on the day, and B. H. Menzies, last year's runner-up, Was not in the first 32. A number of his club mates from the Auckland Club also fared badly. One of them was H. B. Lusk, the veteran who has a great record in the history of the championship. Another unexpected failure was L. Bryant who, after an 80 in the morning, collapsed in the afternoon. The Bell brothers, eons of the Middlemore caddy-master, did well, one qualifying in the championship, and the other winning the trophy for the best net aggregate of tho day. The Championship Field. The following, qualified for the championship:—J. H. Young (Titirangi), 78, 75—153; H. D. Brinsden (Titirangi), 78, 75 —153; R. M. George (Maungakiekie), 77, 77 —154; J. M. Coltman (Titirangi), 79, 70—155; T. Morpeth (Titirangi), 78, 77—155; E. L. Bartleet (Auckland), 76, 79 —155; P. Smith (Akarana), 84, 73 — 157; D. J. Thomson (Whangarei), 82, 77—159; J. Galloway (Titirangi), 81, 79—100; E. J. Tallis (Titirangi), 80, 80— 100; A. E. Browne (North Shore), 80, 80—100; J. E. Stedman (Glendowie), 83, 78 —101; J. H. Earle (Maungakiekie), 83, 79—162; H. W. Bell (Otahuhu), 82, 80 —162; W. M. Mclndoe (North Shore), 80, 82—103; H. Plumley (Auckland), 78, 84—162. The Provincial Handicap. The following qualified for the provincial handicap:—J. Glanville (Wangarei), 81, 82 —163; C. M. Jacobsen (Auckland), SI. 82—163; R. McCrystal (Titirangi), 83, 81—164; B. T. Laycock (Titirangi), 81, 83—164; H. F. Buckley (Whangarei), 86, 79—165; A. W. Wyness (Akarana), 83, 82—165; A. E. Saunders (Titirangi), 82, 83—165; A. Harvey (Titirangi), 81, 84—165; R. F. Edmonds (Hamilton), 91, 75—106; J. G. Ferguson (Hamilton), 87, 79—J66; H. C. Stevens (North Shore), 85, 81—166; C. S. Livingston (Akarana), 84, 82—166; C. S. Woods (Titirangi), 83, 83—166; F. W. Lucas (Titirangi), 82, 84—166; W. Monk (Rotorua), 81, 85—166. The medal handicap was won by J. N. Bell, of Otahuhu. Playing from an 18 handicap, he had net rounds of 69 and , 72—141. .The next best was T. Morpeth (Titirangi), a six liandieappcr, whose net rounds were 72 and 71. NOTES ON THE PLAY. The best outward half in tTie morning round was that of George (36), but he lost his touch in the second half, finishin" in four s's. Bartleet, on the other hand, had a string of seven 4's coming home, after commencing from tho turn with a 5 and a 3. ... I Tallis, who had two rounds of _ 80, had the breeze with him in the morning, and got out of many difficulties with consistently good fortune. At the "wrecker," for instance, he lost his ball from the tee, played another with penalty, which he got down in 3, for 5 for the hole. On several occasions from the bunkers he recovered dead. He admits having no less than one putt on eight greens. W. Monk, the only Rotorua representative, found the course very poor in condition »in comparison with his own, but there was more merit in his second round of 83 (after a 81 in the morning) than it would indicate. He finished with two inglorious 7's when he looked sure to break 80. His second shot at the 17th went astray, and after a vain search he had to go back and play another with penalty. This reverse was followed by another trouble at the 18th. Roly McCrystall's rounds were poor for him, and there would have been a distinct improvement in his 81 in the afternoon but for an 8 at the "wrecker," followed by a 7 at the 15th. A hooked drive in each case was the trouble. The young Titirangi player Laycock had two good rounds for a 10 handicap player —81 and 83. Brinsden, like many others, started the day badly by putting his initial tee shot out of bounds and taking 0 for the hole. In the afternoon he was never off the line, and he would have had a much better round than 75 had he not missed nnmerous short putts. In the afternoon he avoided the hazard and penalty at tho first hole, getting an excellent break with 4, 3, 4, 3. The play of Menzies in the first half of his morning round did not indicate that he would have such a poor round. He was out in 40, but took no less than 47 to complete tho journey. His chief troubles occurred at tho "wrecker" and the 15th, two holes later. These cost him 8 and 7 respectively. Menzies was runner-up for the title last year to B. H. Thomson, who is now in Christcliurch. The outstanding contrast of the rounds was provided by the young Akarana player Pax Smith, brother of Basil. He took 84 in the morning, but improved by no less than 11 strokes' in the afternoon. His 34 out in the afternoon was the most brilliant nine holes of the day. His figures for that part of the journey were: 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4. From the fifth he had a string of three "birdies." Tom Clark was conspicuous in both rounds in the morning for the poorness of his play, and in the afternoon for its excellence. His rounds were 93 and 77, but that is characteristic of him. It I was the same with .his tennis a decade lag", %,J-

Among a number of players to return I 77 this afternoon was D. J. Thomson, j of Whangarei, who has won. his club rhampionship on four occasions. Whangarei had five representatives, and with many of the big field still to finish after 4 o'clock it looked as if two of them would qualify, -with a third, H. F. Buckley, just missing. Although his play was not as brilliant as during the last few weeks, when he , broke 70 in match play, J. 11, Y.oiuig, of Titirangi, played good match play rounds to-day. He had a couple of sixes in the first half-dozen holes in the morning for his 78, and improved to 75 in his next effort. The fifth cost him a seven in tho afternoon and he had a six at the twelfth after a poor drive. Otherwise his golf was good. Edmonds, of Hamilton, could do nothing right this forenoon and carded an inglorious 50 for the first nine holes. He showed his true worth in the afternoon with 75. George finished his second round with a three, but that left him still one stroke behind the leaders, Young and Brinsden. George , found trouble at the tenth and eleventh holes in both rounds, slipping a stroke at both of them each time. J. Coltman had laid the foundation for a fine round in the afternoon, being even fours when ho teed up at the fifteenth. He slipped a stroke at that hole, another at the next two, aud was pleased to get the four at the eighteenth, for a round of 76. H. B. Lusk never got into his stride to-day, and in particular could not handle the greens. After a bad morning round he tore up his card at the end of the. next. Still he is CO years of age. J. Galloway, a youthful Titirangi player, finished at the tail end of tho ; field with a 79, which put him in ninth place, displacing Glanville from the championship field. The Whangarei ' player at this stage was last of the championship 10, and went down to lead ; the list in tho sccond 16, the handicap ' event.

HISTORY OF CONTEST. The provincial championship was first played in 1914, and there were a number petition who had either won the event of players concerned in to-day's comor taken a leading part in past contests. One of these—his name does nof appear on the cup—who has played well in old days, is "Tonks" Gardner. S. Morpeth stopped him in the initial eontest. Winners of the contest since it commenced are as follow: 1914, S. Morpeth; 1915, S. Morpeth; 1919, R. M. George; 1920, R. M. George; 1921, H. B. Lusk; 1922, R. D. Wright; 1923, R. D. Wright; 1924, R. D. Wright; 1925, H. B. Lusk; 1926, R. D. Wright; 1927, H. B. LuSk; 1928, H. B. Lusk; 1929, S. Morpeth; 1930, W. 'Mortice; 1931, B. H. Menzies; 1932, H. D. Brinsden; 1933, B. M. Silk; 1934, T. H. Horton; 1935, B. G. Thomson.

GLENDOWIE CLUB. A four-ball best-bnll bogey handicap was played at Glendowie. Following were the best cards:—Robinson and Jolly, 3 up; Kronfeldt and W. Long, 2 up ; Horton and Laxon, 1 up; Trice and Herring, Palmer and Keys, Katterfeldt and. Jones, all square.

GLENDOWIE LAMES' CLUB. Following is the draw for an eclectic match to be played on Wednesday next for a trophy presented hy Mrs. A. Howey Walker : Mrs. F. H. Browne v. Mrs. P. K. GlanviUe, Mrs. IT. V. McGinley v. Sirs. J. C. Hill, Mrs. L. J. Keys v. Mrs. G. Warren, Mrs. R. B. Allen v. Mrs. E. W. Colebrook, Mrs. F. Lintott v. Miss K. Mairs, Mrs. N. Taylor v. Mrs. J. C. Campbell, Mrs. M. G. McArthur v. Mrs. C. W. D'Authreau, Mrs. D. Montgomery v. Miss E. Porter, Mrs. F. Hayes v. another. Miss E. D. Gregson v. Miss M. Glenny, Mrs. L. Ferguson v. Miss M. English, Miss B. Agmen Smith v. Miss S. Mclndoe, Miss L. Gray v. Miss N. Shirley. Miss .T. Long v. Miss P. Arthur, Miss P. Hayes v. Miss B. Steven, Miss R. Wake v. Miss P. Wilcoclc, Miss C. M. Lambert v. another. The results of the L.G.U. match were:— t to 19 : Mrs. G. Warner, 95—19—79; Mrs. P. R. Glanville, 89—9—SO. 20 to 36: Miss P. Arthur, 105—36—72; Miss B. Eales, 102 —25—74 ; Miss P. Hayes, 105—31 —74 ; Miss N. Sharland, 08—23—751; Miss S. Mclndoe, 99—24—75; Mrs. C. W. D'Authreau, 100— 24—70; Mrs. M. G. McArthnr, 98—21—77. The results of the sealed holes match were : Mrs. ,T. L. Campbell, 81—31—50; Mrs. E. W. Colebrook, 75—24—54; Miss B. Snter, 85 —30—55 ; Mrs. G. Warren, 75—19—56.

NORTH SHORE CLUB. The open tournament at North Shore commenced on Saturday with a good entry. Hesults : — „ Stableford Bogey.—L. Harrison, 30—G —30; F. Fernlev (Otahuhu), 2o—8 —33; W. Chalmers. 22—11—33; H. Preston, jun., 24—8—32; S. Foot, 23—9—32. Afternoon Bogey.—W. Robert, 2 up ; H. Everson, 1 clown; B. Cooper (Otahuhu), 1 down; 11. Goodwin, W. Chambers, H. J. i'reston, H. Preston, 2 down. NORTH SHORE LADIES' CLUB. Draw for first round of an eclectic match to be played by members of the North Shore Ladies' Golf Club nest Wednesday, starting at 10 a.m.: —Miss 0. Stevens v. Miss Charman, Miss M. Stevens v. Mrs. Fraser-Smith, Mrs. Smallfield v. Miss R. Gillett, Mrs. Swanston v. Miss McFetridge, Mrs. Pike v. Miss Leggoe, Mrs. Hogan v. Miss G. McDonald, Miss M. Duder v. Mrs. Badley, Mrs. Ibbertson v. Mrs. Walsh, Miss Noakes v. Mrs. Cadness, Mrs. Chambers v. Mrs. Home, Mrs. Jacobi v. Miss I. Stewart, Mrs. Rutherford v. Mrs. D. Wilson, Miss L. McDonnell v. Mrs. W. G. Taylor, Miss Dryden v. Mrs. Melville, Mrs. Rollo v. Mrs. Seager, Mrs. Harvey v. Mrs. Atwood, Miss Willis v. Mrs. Dumbleton, Mrs. A. M. Seaman v. Mrs. Scurr, Mrs. Bavage v. Mrs. Bow, Mrs. H. Duder v. Mrs. A. I. Taylor, Mrs. Gillett v. Mrs. Lewins. May Start at Twelfth Tee..—Mrs. Hlckey v. Mrs. Ilighson, Mrs. D. Greer v. Mrs. Parkinson, Mrs. Preston v. Mrs. Rickerby, Miss V. Webster v. Mrs. E. M. White, Miss B. McDonnell v. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Massey v. Miss Easdale.

MAUN GAKIEKIE CUP. The Easter tournament of the Maungakiekie Golf Club was commenced on Saturday when the qualifying round of the Easter Cup and concurrent 36 holes medal handicap were played. Players to qualify : G. L. Mitchell, 152—40—142; J. W. Coney, 172—30—142; T. Mitchell, IG5— 22—143; J. S. Rankin. 164—20—144; E. Aley, 175—34—144; M. Jj. O'Shea, 183 38—145; H. Roy, 170—34—145; C. P. Rosser, 176—30—146; H. P. Whyman, 176—30—146; N. .T. Kidd, 171—24—147; A. Woolley, 167—20—147; R. J. Hamilton, 177—25—140 ; D. Schnauer, ISr.—36 —140; G. Hudson, 171—22—149 ; E. D. Williams, 173—24—140; V. 3. Hintz, 184—34—150 ; A. .T. Spraggon, 166—16 —150; D. K. Coutts, 168—18—150; S. Lamb, 188—3S —150. The last four tied for sixteenth place, which was decided by lot. F. .T. Hintz being successful. G. T. Mitchell won the medal handicap on a count back over the last 18 holes.

PUPUKE LADIES' CLUB. Best scores returned in a medal round played by members of the I'upuke Ladies' Golf Club on Saturday :— Seniors. —Miss E. Mills, 83—14—G9 • Mrs. P. Andrew, 56—13—73 ; Mrs. M. Weir! 90—17—73; Mrs. W. Houghton, 88—14 —74. The best gross score was returned by Miss E. Mills and the best net score resulted in a tie between Mrs. Andrew and Mrs. Weir. Mrs. Andrew won on a recount over the last 12 holes. Juniors.—Mrs. A. Tysoe, 93—19—74Miss I. McCready, 95—21—74; Mrs. Harrison Gregory, 107—33—74. The best gross score was returned by Mrs. Tysoe and on a recount over the last nine holes' Miss McCready had the best net score A Stable/ord bogey match plaved by members during the week-end resulted as fnllo^: — s ,™ ior £ ; Mrs - P- Andrew, 23—10 —33: Miss 13. Mills, 22—11—33. Mrs. Andrew won on a recount over the last nine holes. Juniors: Mrs. Tysoe 20—14 —34; Miss McCready. 18—16—34-.Mrs B. Bree, 16—14—30; Mrs. A. Milne 15— McCready won oh a recount over the last nine heles.

PUPUKE CLUB. The following qualified for the Pupukc Club's Easter Cup contest —StepheMon 132 (net): R. Nicholas, 133, V 0 s ° e » Picarcev, Wilson. 137; Probert, 13S; Gooding-. 140: Palmer, 141. „ The best cross medal was won By aNicholas, and the net by Stephenson. 132.

PAPAKURA LADIES' CLUB. Afnmtw! of the Papakura Ladies' Golf Club played a sealed holes co ®l iet ' t ' on Saturday, which was won by Miss m. Walters. The next best cards were returned by Miss J. talker and S Mt A bogrey match will on Wednesday, players to choose their own partners and to commence at 1 p.m.

FAILURES AT TARANAKI. NEW PLYMOUTH, Sunday. The Taranaki amateur golf championship commenced yesterday on the Ngamotu course, which is to be the venue of the New Zealand championships. The weather was perfect and the course played well. A. E. Conway, with two line rounds of 72, headed the qualifiers easily. The surprises were the failure of Leo Quin and H. P. Dale to qualify. The qualifying scores were:— Conway, 144; Chong, Parker, 152; Davies (Hastings), 155; H. Wills, 159; Sutherland, F. Quin, 161; Thomson, R. Boon. Johns, 162 ; •T. H. Boon, A. Wills, 136; Meuli, George, 164; Murchie (Wanganui), 165; Church, 166.

PLAY AT HAMILTON. The following 16 players qualified for the St. Andrews Easter championship on Saturday, 70 players from various parts of the North Island participating:—L. V. Bellingham, 162; J. Pountney, 164; T. Pemberton, 170; E. Brown, 171; C. O. Howden, C. R. Kidd, H. F. Blackie, 172; A. Martin, 173; It. Harding, 174; H. A. Raven, 175; H. T. Gilies, A. Tompkins, 176; J. Sterritt, 177; L. Gordon, 178. L. V. Bellingham won the trophy for the best gross score with 162. Best net scores: —G. Sandford, 186—44— 142; L. V. Bellingham, 162—14—148; P. G. Wooller, 181—32—140; IS. C. Day, 183—34— 149. The players who did not qualify in the championship will be divided into groups of eight, and a match play competition on handicap will be held for each group. The eight players eliminated in the first round of the championship will form a separate group.

WELLINGTON TITLE. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, Saturday. Perfect summer weather prevailed for the Wellington provincial championship tourney at the Hutt course to-day. The qualifying rounds were held over 36 holes, the fairways and greens being in first-clase order. Leading scores in the first round were :—L. Black (Hutt), 74; H. G. Tustin (Hutt) 75; J. P. Hornabrook (Masterton), W. G. Horne (Hutt), C. N. Armstrong (Hutt), 76; J. F. Pym (Hutt), Rana Wagg (Hutt), 77; C. Sutherland (Miramar) C. E. Hollis (Miramar), A. D. S. Duncan (Wellington). 78; B. M. Silk (Hutt). E. W. Thurgood (Wellington). C. H. Horton (Masterton), 79; K. V. Jeffery (Miramar), M. R. Moore (Miramar), H. A. Black (Miramar), J. H. Grace (Hutt), P. G. Whitcombe (Wellington), E. S. T(»good (Wellington), 80; C. D. Patrick (Miramar), P. Page (Manor Park}, 81; J. R. Hobbs (Napier) 82; M. H. Duncan (Wellington), P. Savage (Wellington), V. B Howarth (Wanganui), P. W. Blundell (Wellington), H. E. Aplifl (Miramar), 83; P. Quinn (Hutt), B. G. Marchbanks (Wellington), 84.

REMARKABLE PLAY. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) DUNEBIN, Saturday. Out in 31, and completing 12 holes in 43, Dr. Ross, the present title-holder, played remarkable golf in the first round of the Otago amateur championship to-day. Dr. Ross' figures for 12 holes were: 4, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 3, 5, 3.