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CHRISTCHURCH CLUB The Sir Cyril Ward Memorial mixed Jour-ball, best-ball bogey competition was Clayed at Shirley on Saturday by memers of the Christchurch Golf Club. The best scores were:— R. R. Bell and Mrs Bell, 5 up; J. F. Oakley and Mrs F. E. Twyford, 3 up; J. H. Mortlock and Miss H. Halliday, 3 up; R. M. Adams and Mrs B. Vaughan, 3 up. RUSSLEY CLUB A four-ball, best-ball bogey match was played at the Russley golf links on Saturday. Best cards returned were as follows:—N. P. Ball and T. D. Glubb, 4 up; L. G. Blumsky and R. Lane, 3 up; W. H. Holdsworth and T. Armstrong, 3 up; J. Scott and C. A. G. Hall, 3 up. The first qualifying round of the Tosswill and Victory Cups was played yesterday iu conjunction with a stroke handicap match. The results were:— Seniors.—C. G. Penlington, 77, 7—70; F. Williamson, 79, 7—72; R. H. T. .Hamilton, 83, 7—76: A. L. Mac Ewan, 84. 8—76; L. E. Robinson, 82, 7—75. Intermediates.—P. Mac Shane, 82, 15—67; T. S. Wilson, 86, 14—72; T. Armstrong, 88, 16—72; R. P. Jones, 88, 15—73; A. T. Herbert, 85, 12—73; A. Davis, 84, 11—73. Juniors.—R. S. Baird, 87, 20—67; F. Wade, 93, 22—71; W. E. Patterson, 92, 21— 71; R. D. Cameron, 92, 22—70; C. Galbraith, 97, 23—74; G. C. HUI, 93, 19—74; C. A. G. Hall, 90, 16—74.
RAWHITI CLUB The best scores in a four-ball, best-ball bogey match played by the Rawhiti Golf Club yesterday were:— L. W. Besley and A. Frisk,. 7 up; W. J. Deans and R. Stevenson, 6 up; A. B. L. Smith and W. Queree, 6 up; N. Jarvis and L. J. Wise, 6 up.
AVONDALE CLUB A Stableford bogey handicap in two grades was played at the Avondale links on Saturday. The results were as fol-
A Grade.—H. E. Clarke, 38 points; A. H. I’Bell, L. Hill, 37; J. W. McCabe, 34. B grade: L. C. Evans 37; M. Cookson, 35; P. Kennedy, C. A. Pascoe, 33. The results of a bogey handicap played yesterday were:—J. R. Davis, 5 up; A. H. I’Bell, 4 up; S. E. Boanas, all square; C. all square. A stroke handicap resulted:— A. H. I’Bell, 74, 8—66; J. Davis, 71, 4—67; L. Hill, 78, 11—67; W. A. Thiele, 91, 24 67; A. E. Ison, 73, 5—68.
HAGLEY CLUB The best scores in mixed bogey matches played at the Hagley links on Saturday were as follow; „
C. W. Johnson (18) and Miss P. Greggan (27), 4 up; L. S. Ayers (6) and Miss L. Gates (11), 4 up; R. B. Nicholls (6) and Miss J. Macdonald (11), 4 up; W. Purdie (5) and Mrs Palmer (14), 4 up; C. Brown (14) and Mrs E. Dallison (18), 4 up; F. Tomlinson (14) and Miss B. Harrison (18), 4 up; J. Staples (15) and Miss B. Bell (20), 4 up. C. Johnson and Miss Greggan won on the count-back.
WAITIKIRI CLUB The Waitikiri Club held its first open tournament of the season during the week-end, when the senior and junior club championships were decided. At the end of the play the president, Mr J. W. Arnold, - when presenting the prizes, congratulated the club on the first-class condition of the course and the big number of entries received for the different competitions. Results:—
Senior Championship.—J. W. Jackson, 145, 1; M. R: Blank, 149, 2. Intermediate Championship.—C. Cliff, 162, 1; J. Bellamy, 166, 2. Jiinior Championship.—P. R. Climie, 181, 1; L. W. Bentley, 182. 2.
Climie Cup (best gross round).—J. W. Jackson, 72.
Glanville Cup (teams’ match).—M. R. Blank, C. Cliff, D. G. Hamilton, and W. Collins, 1.
Morning Medal Round.—Senior: A. E. Grubb, 73, 4—69. Junior: J. Bellamy, 84. 15—69.
Afternoon, Medal Round.—Senior: D. G. Hamilton, 81, 9—72. Junior: R. C. Marks, 92, 23—69.
In a bogey handicap played on Saturday, C. Priest, 2 down, and C. Werren, 3 down, returned the best cards.
WAIMAIRI BEACH CLUB The first round of the Bowker Cup was played during the week-end by menibers of the Waimairi Beach Golf Club. Matches resulted as follows:—W. Latham won by default, R. N. Clark beat L. Calvert, S. Morris beat R. E. Taylor, D. Carter beat E. Hollander, H. McNeil beat R. J. Williams, C. Caldwell beat W. G. Walker, H. Gourlay won by default, P. Smith won by default, J. A. Wright won by default, J. R. Grange beat A. Adams, E. Thomson won by. default, H. V. Rossi beat F. Dawson, A. C. Sparrow beat G. Shave, J. A Masterton beat J. Sugg, J. P. Whatman won by default, H. Lee beat S. Qigg, W. A. Caldwell beat A. R. Bond, H. Wright won by default, J. Tucker beat J. Roy, J. McMaster beat J. H. Tatam, S. Hurdley beat F. Bridgens, L. Pringle won by default, D. Smith won by default, E. W. Stevens beat L. W. McNeil, H. W. Walker beat J. Keith, R. L. Calvert won by default, P. H. Lteibert beat E. A. Sellman, G. Pitcaithley beat’N. J. Wall. . In a Stableford match, played In conjunction with the Bowker Cup, best cards returned were:—Seniors: J. R. Grange (12), 33 points: H. V. Rossi (8), 32 points; W. G. Walker (11), 32 pointe; J. McMaster (10), 31 points. Juniors: E. W. Stevens (16), 32 points; H. W. Walker (14), 32 points; A. C. Sparrow (18), 30 points; J., A. Masterton (14), 29. E. W. Stevens won the junior division on a count-back. A four-ball, best-ball Stableford, played over 12 holes, resulted in a win for H. McNeil and H. *Wright, with 29 points. Other good cards were: D. Carter and Mrs J G Collins, 25; P. Smith and E. G. Thomson, 25; R. Williams and S. Morris, 25. RANGIORA The Rangiora Golf Club opened the season on Saturday, the president (Mr E. W Ryde) welcoming- new members and visitors. The club captain (Mr D. G. Sutherland) drove the first ball. Results of a stroke handicap were:— Women.—Mrs R. G. Edward, 40, 5—35; Mrs B. W. Eder, 52, 17—35; Mrs A. U. Fraser, 47, 11—36.. Men.—H. Meredith-Kaye, 44, 11—33; Wm. Smith, 43, 10—33; S.. Burt, 45, 11—34. TAI TAPU CLUB Several players at the Tai Tapu Golf Club reduced their handicaps during the week-end because of improved playing conditions. Following are the results of a stroke round played:—C. Anderson 85, 18—67; W. D. Macartney, 82. 14—68; E. J. Thompson and G. Sheldon, 92. 24—68; Dr. A. Johnston, 90, 22—68. 'Hie results of a stroke round in the women’s section Were:—Mrs J. H. Coop, 98, 34—64; Mrs J. H. McKenzie, 105, 36 69; Mrs W. A. Johnston and Mrs C. Anderson, 109. 36—V3.
KAIAPOI CLUB Members of the Kaiapoi Golf Club Elayed a four-ball bogey on Saturday, the est cards being as follows: G» J. Templeton and J. C. Casseriey, 7 up; S. F. Craze and A. H. Jecks, 3 up; A. and G. Hirst, 2 up; R. Edwards and D. J.« Curran, 2 up; J. Halligan and L. Morris, 2 up:
TEMPLETON COUNTRY CLUB Following were the best scores in a Canadian foursomes played on the Templeton Country Club’s links:—D. McDonald and M. Meikle, 92, 24—68; G. P. Anderson and J. Munro, 87, 17—70; R. Riddell and D. Millar, 83, 13—70; A. Khouri and M. O. Sinclair, 93, 20—73; A. Fairbairn and G. Mclntosh, 91, 18—73.
In Ward Cup matches, S. D. Blomfield and A. E. Benzie beat R. Riddell and G. Day, 2 up, and S. O’Cullaghan and E. Legge beat R. Smart and R. Grimmer, 2 up. AVONDALE LADIES’ CLUB An L.G.U. competition was played by members. of the Avondale Ladies’ Golf Club on Saturday afternoon. The best scores were:— Seniors.—Miss N. Gillespie, 88, 18—68; Miss E. L. Sapsford, 92, 18—74; Miss E. Moore, 92, 18—74. Juniors: Miss A. Hyne, 93, 28—65; Mrs P. Gouiding, 92, 24—68; Miss T. Condliffe, 95, 27—68; Miss J. K. Mahar, 104, 36—68; Mrs L. Brown, 104, 35 —69; Mrs C. Barrett, 105, 36—69. RAWHITI LADIES* CLUB The following are the best scores in a Stableford bogey match played yesterday by members of the Rawhiti Ladies' Golf Club; —Mrs A. P. Hobson, 34 points; Mrs A. LoW, 33; Mrs L. J. Wise, 33; Mrs L. Philpott, 31.
HAGLEY LADIES’ CLUB In a stroke match played by the Hagley Ladies’ Club to mark the opening of the winter season, the best scores were:— Seniors.—Mrs L. S. Smith, 87, 18—69; Mrs J. Palmer, 93, 18—75.
Juniors.—Mrs W. S. Whiteside, 92, 26 66; Mrs T. Callander, 100, 28—72; Mrs H. Adams, 96, 21—75.
WAIMAIRI BEACH LADIES* CLUB A bogey match played on Saturday by members of the Waimairi Beach Ladies’ Club was won by Mrs J. G. Collins, 3 up. Other good scores were Mrs J. A. Magterton. 2 up; Miss Wiggins, 1 up: 6Xrs W. G. Walker, all square; Mrs H. V. Rossi, 1 down; Mrs Porteous, 1 down.
RUSSLEY LADIES* CLUB A stroke match played at Russley for prizes presented by Miss L. Gates, was won by Miss M. Vivian in the senior division and Mrs S. Priestnail in the junior division. The best scores were:— Seniors.—Miss Vivian, 85, 13—72; Miss L. Gates, 90, 15—75; Miss C. Wood. 88. ISIS; Mrs McGavock, 93, 18—75. Juniors.—Mrs S. Priestnall. 98, 24—74; Mrs C. Bullivant, 99, 24—75; Miss H. Ferguson, 106, 30—76; Mrs W. J. Edwards, 112, 36—76. CHRISTCHURCH LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. EASTER TOURNAMENT, APRIL 1 and 2. Championship and Handicap Events. Entries close March 25th. M. WAKE, ’Phone 54-947. Hon. Secretary. I Advt
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