ON THE LINKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 186, 7 August 1936, Page 13

ON THE LINKS.

CLUB COMPETITIONS.

PROGRESS OF THE EVENTS.

SOME BLEDISLOE CUP ITEMS

An]'L MaU f g n kiekie ' s , Blcdi *l°e Cup R.. G. I.A f following Ins nineteenth hole battle of the previous week, added .further luetic to ins record, is prevailing from a sound player in G. C. Clifton at the seventeenth. Clifton learned his golf' at Gisborne, and was a club mate of George JJocgshun, for many years one of the. leading players at the Bay. Clifton has a goocl style, and needs oaily to widen.; the arc ot his swing to occupy a really, low mark. W. Caldenvood, one of the uest known identities at , the Hill, accounted for J. Riordan, and is playing well. He has recovered his tee shot, with the result that his path has been rendered much, easier. C. Partridge retained his place at the expense of J. L. Balgarnie, and as a long hitter and vastly-improved player has a good chance in the event. E. D Thomas, who defeated G. Philson,' is very sound from handicap. Low-markers J? . - -lidmarsh and C. A. Jarinan 'held then- places comfortably. The latter is iii* r? Wilson in th« final for the iMhite Cup, and invariably plays to haridi-

J. R. Gregory's consistency was rewarded when the A grade Stableford fell to his lot. He has a good swing, and is steadiness itself. J. T. Tanner and D. lx. Macfarlane also had good cards, Maclariane having played well over the homeward half. L. Walker won the B grade hands down, and in view of the easy manner in which he executes his shots should soon earn a lower handicap. Robarts Leads the Field.

There was something of a bolt from W'le in W. Roberts' 77—11—66 at .North Shore, and it may safely be prophesied that hig days on eleven are but a memory. It was an excellent performance?, and earned success if ever a score did. However, there were other star performers in R. G. Dudding, 87— 20—67, H. Ibbertson and E. Brinden each net 68. It was their misfortune that they should have mistimed their thrust. Reviewing the gross scores, Roberts could look back on the day when, with pardonable pride as of those who qualified, his card was easily the best. There was nothing calculated to have set the Thames alight in Pupuke's fourball, W. J. Skelton and H. Probert having gathered the spoils with the moderate offering of 3 up. Amongst those who finished in the tie for second was W. I). Rohs, who laiit week meritoriously defeated the promising lad, J. Armstrong, in the second round of_ the club championship. Ross is establishing a'splendid record at Pupuke, even though approaching the evening of his career in the game. Veterans at Titirangi. Veterans—some old, some young— assembled for their annual 'club tournament at Titirangi, and it is a matter for satisfaction that two at least of ripened vintage should have won their matches. Further comment may well be left until the tournament is more advanced. The highlight of the day was the 36, 4—40 to E. G. Tallis, also a veteran, in annexing the Stableford bogey. It was a particularly fine round, though perhaps in sharp contrast to some of his recent scores. But for lapses in putting, - Tallis is capable of holding any of our leading amateurs to a close match. Of the others NY A. Naistnith again played well in filling the role of runner-up. Akarana Features. After his inspired homeward run of 33, it was something of a travesty that P. G. F. Smith should have been deprived of the fruits of victory in Akarana's medal. One can be hopeful of Smith's future, as though as yet a lad his shots have the zip and character common only to the tr.ue. artist. He .comes..of. a.great golfing line,, not. only. in sfrpt production,,' but' in the' championship arena. To be a chain pion one must be more than a mere shot producer. A. D. Leys, who won from Smith on the count back, also revealed good form, his win being due to a 37 homeward. For one having a handicap !of 14, it was indeed tall scoring. No I doubt Leys can be listed with the "great majority" who have worn out their welcomes on longish handicaps. H. K. Brainsby, winner of the B grade event, needs no introduction, in view of his attainments in sport. He has long been marked as among the most promising juniors at Akarana. That promise he would seem to be fulfilling. With net 69, he ' dashed the hopes of M. Shieff, whose net 72 might ordinarily have afforded him the win. At Middlemore Course.

With 36 points S. H. Abel and E. B. Brown tied in Middlemore's Stableford, and in tlie count back the former got the decision. Abel's win was some recompense for the previous wet Saturday, when he had the best card, only to learn that the match was abandoned. Abel is a promising lad and played really fine golf for his win. As for Brown, though the gods were against him, he would no doubt derive considerable pleasure at 'his show-? ing. K. McK. Wilson and R. S. Burt also had satisfactory cards, and the latter's golf suggests that lie is likely at any time to break through to better things. For the Otahuhu Title. W. Eustace, a former champion,- and H. Bell, last year's winner, were the only ones to score well in Otahuliu's championship, and on results this season the pair appear likely to again dispute the issue. Bell's game is still decidedly wild, but on a lightly bunkered course, the length he gets can cover a multitude of sins. Eustace's game is more controlled, but it is a question whether time is not beginning to dull his attack. He remains, however, a good stylist and sound player. E. Revell, a noted hitter, and F. Fearnley were others who answered the test of the qualifying round fairly well. . Round and About. A. Herrold, a junior who two seasons ago displayed considerable promise, came into his own in Waiuku's four-ball, when partnered by J. White he did his full share in the 8 up to the pair. The score was outstanding, as otherwise 2 ui> was the best card. Hardy originals in H. B. Armitage and J. Forbes were among those who tied for a rather inglorious second. P. G. Sills, who annexed Reniuera's medal with 81—17 —64, has improved his game considerably and is not likely to live to fight again from that mark. ' Or. G. Duncan, N. Wallace and V. Badeley, exHugger star, also scored well, the latter having become a keen enthusiast. The rounds of 75 by D. B. Mansergh and R. G. Rainger added a further touch of quality to the proceedings. The Franklin team which journeyed to St. Andrews, Hamilton, experienced a well merited win from its rivals. The j visitors, however, were a solid combination and it would have called for a strong ] club' side to have defeated them.- The I week-end marks the annual Town versus i Country clash at this course, though on a handicap basis the balance of strength would appear to rest with the city players. Still-, this was the case when the first .matches of the series were played and prophecy almost failed to be justified., A welcome addition to the country side is H. P. Dale, formerly of Eltliam, and now of Te Aroha, Dale plays front scratch and though perhaps never a pretty golfer; was worthy of any man's steel once the greens hove in sight. The Aucklanders are keenly looking forward to golf under such delightful conditions as St. Andrews provides, and the unanimous hope is that the weather will be befitting of the occasion! GLENDOWIE LADIES' CLUB. The L.G.U. match postponed from last week will be played to-morrow by members of t!ve Glendowie Ladies' Golf Glub. Results in second round of the handicap match play competition : —Miss E. Porter beat Mrs. F. Hayes, 3 and 2; Mrs. C. W. D'Autlireau beat Mrs. H. V. McGinley, 1 up; Mrs. G. Warren beat Mrs. E. Montgomery, 4 and 3;-Mrs. A. Howey Walker beat Miss J. Day, 3 and 2; Mrs. F. H. Browne beat Mrs. J. L. Campbell, 4 and 2 • Mrs. L. Kissling beat Miss B. Suter, 2 and 1; Mrs. J. E. Kay beat Mrs. C. B. Miller, at the nineteenth; Mrs. N. Taylor beat Mrs. J. R. Kissling, 1 up.

TOWN ANI> COUNTRY. ANNUAL MATCH AT ST. ANDREWS. . The annual match between teams representing the town and country golf clubs will .be played at Hamilton during the week-end. Draw and starting times for the four-ball games,,ln the morning:— 9 a.nil, liainger.and Harvey v. McDonald and Holmes; !).5, George and Browne v. Alford and Wells; 9.10, Stevens and Hawley v. Harding and Ferguson; 9.15, Mansergh and Self v. Hadt'ord and Jackson ; 9.20, Brinsden and Young v. Dale and Bryant; 9.25, Bartleet and Menzios v. Carr (2) ; 9.30, Ea,rle and MacEwau v. Poole and Clarken ; 9.35, Jacobsen and J. M. Coltman v. Kidd and Cooper; 9.40, McCrystal and Donald v. Barber and Hotson; 9.45, Bush and Tidmarsh v. Smith and Suteliffe; 9.50, G. Coltman and Eustace v. Howden and Bloonifleld ; 9.55, Levy and Pncey v. Lloyd and Stevenson.

REMUERA LADIES' CLUB. Best scorcs In bogey match played yesterday by members of the Remueru Ladies' Golf Club:—Mrs. F. Proutlng, 3 up; Mrs. H. W. Smith, all square; Mrs. F. T. Stewart, 1 down ; Miss A. Bailey, 2 down ; Mrs. D. Davenport, 3 down. MAUNGAKIEKIE LADIES' CLUB. * Best scores in a C grade match played yesterday by members of the Maungukiekie Ladies' Golf Club Miss (J. Collins 115, Miss B. Henderson 110, Miss Jean Thomson 121, Mrs. J. Nlcoll 121. TITIRANGI LADIES' CLUB. The medal match played yesterday by members of the Titirangi Ladies' Golf Club resulted :— Seniors. —Mrs. G. Pezaro, 93—17—76; Mrs. R. Deighton, 79—2—77 ; Mrs. Y. McMillan, 84—6—78. Juniors.—Mrs. A. Harvey, 94—20—0S ; Mrs. L. Conkley, 97—19—78 ; Miss Mitchell, 101—21—80. PAPAKURA LADIES' CLUB. The 'final round for the club trophy and the first-round of the junior championship will be played by members of the I'apakura Ladies' Golf Club to-morrow, play commencing at 11.30 o'clock. Draw; —Mrs. Burgess v. Miss Spinks, Miss Reilly v. Miss Gunthorp, Miss White v. Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. McLennan v. Miss Walters, Miss R. Quigley v. Mrs. Greenway, Miss M. Gunthorp v. Mrs. Charles, Miss Bent v. Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Matheson v. Miss Thorns, Mrs. Foote v. Miss French, Mrs. Cooper v. Mrs. Lock, Miss A. Quiglcy v. Mrs. McNatty, Mrs. Bishop v. Mrs. Kidd, Mrs. Hyde v. Miss D. Charles, Miss Beck v. Miss Jbnes', MissMcllraltli v.' Miss Graham, Miss Thickott v. Mrs. Garnett, Miss Appleby v. Miss K. Hatrick/ Mrs. Sickling v. Miss Greenway, Miss Fife v. Miss Colquhoun, Miss Charles v., Miss Morrison, Miss Bishop v. Mrs. T. McLennan, Miss Collins v. Miss E. Barr, Miss Pearson v. Miss McMahon, Mrs. Wren v. Miss N. Taylor, Miss S. Ball v. Miss T. Whyte, Miss Kelly v. Miss N. Innes, Miss Bush-Murdoch v. Mis« Thomson. _ , MANUKAU CLUB.

Members of the Manukau. Golf Club will play the final round of the Stableford match for the captain's trophy to-morrow. Draw: Grant v." Wardell,- Simpson v. Beecliey, Walsh ,v. Colbeek, George v. Farquhar, Carroll v.J Roberts, Ferguson v. Pavitt. Dreadon v.- Yates, Busing v. Brebner, Rhind v. Wilson, James v. Smith, Parker v. Callaghaii;'A. Fleming v.- Carpenter, Blair v. Tuck, Crlspe v. .T. Alexander. Rice v. Goddard, I'rlent v. Bradstreet, Bishop v. Barnard, Aitken v. Watkin, It. Lord v. Ford.vce, Birkmeyer v. Eliott, H. Fleming v. Foote, Nicholas v. Martyn, Pollock v. W. Alexander, Francis v. Lever, J. Lord v. Simpson, Carter v. Purdie. Milne v. Dunn, J. Carroll v.- Rogers, ,Widdowson v. Morse.