INTERPROVINCIAL MATCH

Press, Volume LXXXV, Issue 25936, 17 October 1949, Page 8

INTERPROVINCIAL MATCH

GOLF

WELLINGTON BEATS CANTERBURY WOON AND JACKSON WIN EASILY For the second time on a strange course, the Wellington provincial golf team scored a convincing win over Canterbury at Waitikiri on Saturday. The Wellington team, at a distinct disadvantage. having travelled down the previous night, was not expected to beat. Canterbury on one of its home courses. The final result was 10J games to 7J, Wellington having a winning margin in both foursomes and singles. The Wellington players seemed to have no difficulty in judging distance. The weather was good. A light southerly wind made conditions pleasant in the morning, but a change to northerly for the beginning of the afternoon round created some difficulties for the visitors. However, the wind changed again to the south later in the afternoon. The Wellington players appeared quite at home on the excellent greens, which at present are undoubtedly better than on any previous occasion. If any fault was to be found with them it was that they were a little slow for the singles in the afternoon. This was possibly an advantage with shorter putts, as the ball could be struck firmly without any fear of its leaving the line. Some outstanding golf was played during the day. In the foursomes. C. J. Ward and J. L. Blair were round the course in scratch figures, only to be beaten by W. G. Horne and D. A. Stevens, who completed the course in 70. three strokes better than scratch. In this game Horne played some of the finest irons seen for some time. On three occasions, with long irons to the green, he finished within three feet of the hole. Beautifully flighted, these shots, perfectly judged for a stranger on the course, never at any stage varied from the line. Again in the afternoon, Horne played very well, and J. W. Jackson, the Waitikiri player, had a hard struggle before he finally beat Horne. Jackson trailed Horne for 12 holes before he could make any impression, and much praise is due to him for hanging on to a player such as Horne in an aggressive mood. Jackson was content to wait until the game began to move his way, and when it did at the twelfth. ,he went on to win that hole and the three following to decide the issue. Woon Beats Hornabrook D. L. Woon had little difficulty with J. P. Hornabrook in the leading singles. Woon was a much improved player on his performance in the North Canterbury championships, when he had much dificulty with hooked drives. Woon had altered his grip slightly, and it was obvious that he has had success with this variation. His drives were seldom off the line, and his shots to the green were well controlled. He hit two magnificent woods at the long thirteenth (550 yards) and finished 30 yards beyond the flag. Admittedly the wind was behind at this hole, but these two shots were nevertheless of outstanding length. Hornabrook was also driving well, and matched Woon for length, but his inability to find the greens with iron seconds invariably gave Wpon an advantage. Hornabrook was completely out of touch for the first three holes, and dropped three strokes to the scratch score. Woon three-putted the first green, otherwise he would have won all three. With a lead of two holes and another win with a birdie at the ninth. Woon held his lead and won comfortably at the sixteenth At the tenth hole, Woon required a putt of less than three feet for a win, but was stymied by Hornabrook's ball, which lay only two inches from the hole. Woon endeavoured to pitch in on the full, but the ball struck the back of the hole and returned in the direction from which it had come, striking Hornabrook's ball. The game finished in a very sporting manner at the sixteenth when Woon was dormie three. Hornabrook put his first drive out of bounds and followed it with another. After the second ball finished over tire fence he turned to Woon and conceded him the hole.

Ward, who played very well in the foursomes, did not have the same crispness in his shots when he played G. P. Roberts in the singles. Ward's round was approximately 80. Roberts was about three strokes better. M. R. Blank, in fourth place, was equally unimpressive, and was beaten by the stylish young Manor Park player, A. P. W. Church, 3 up and 2 to play.

Caldwell was no match for the small but extremely aggressive L. B. Quinn. Caldwell did not play badly, and was unlucky with several good iron seconds. The ball was not breaking for him. whereas Quinn holed several longish putts in the first half which gave him a substantial lead. Four down at the turn, Caldwell was unfortunate to lose the tenth. His drive there was pushed slightly and found a sand trap. He played a fine recovery which just trickled over the back of the green into a difficult position. This was a typical example of Caldwell's game.

J. B. Crawford, the player with the "wrong’’ grip, turned on some startling figures in the second half against Blair. Using a left-handed grip, but playing right-handed. Crawford hooks every shot he plays, in a completely unorthodox manner, and contrary to all general golf principles. Nevertheless Crawford recorded some excellent figures. In the second nine he scored three good birdies and an eagle 3 at the seventeenth to finish the game. Blair had plenty of opportunities in the first nine holes to establish a lead, and although he stood 1 up at the turn, his play on the whole was weak and indecisive.

E. G. Kerr (Timaru) in eighth place in the team, scored a good win over K. D. S. Smith, one of the three brothers in the Wellington team. Kerr was the only player in the Canterbury team, apart from the two leading players, to score a win both morning and afternoon.

J. Mitchell, the Waimate member of the team, was out of touch on the greens and three-putted the first four greens. He was beaten by C. A. S. Smith, who would have had no chance if Mitchell had been able to handle the greens.

H. J. Gosset played well to beat K. J. Stephen. He handled the conditions well, as did D. C. Watson, the last selected for the team. Watson was one stroke better than scratch when the game ended on the twelfth green, and he gave his opponent. W. C. Crisp, no chance at all. His convincing win fully justified his inclusion in the side. The Foursomes The leading foursomes game provided some good golf, both pairs, Woon and Jackson and Hornabrook and Roberts, completing the round in 73, scratch figures. The Canterbury pair held a slight advantage ‘throughout, and the match was squared at the fifteenth hole, where Roberts holed a long putt for a birdie. The Wellington pair won the sixteenth, and played the last hole dormie one. Here Hornabrook pushed his drive out. the ball finishing on a road running parallel to the hole. Playing the ball from where it lay on the gravel. Roberts picked it off well with' a number six iron, and the shot finished on the green. He was left with a four-footer to halve the hole and win the game, after Hornabrook’s approach putt, but he missed, the game being halved. In this game all four played well, their driving being particularly long and accurate. Caldwell and M. R. Blank also had a hard struggle with their opponents. Quinn and Crawford, both pairs being round in approximate 75’s Blank was shaky for a start, but after the sixth settled down, and proved himself a useful partner. He and Caldwell were 3 down after six holes. They also were 1 down playing the last hole, but Crawford's drive did not respond to the usual hook treatment, and the ball finished wide in some trees. The hole cost them a six and the game was halved. Results were as follows (Wellington names first):— Foursomes J. P. Hornabrook and G. P. Roberts halved with D. L. Woon and J. W. Jackson; W. G. Horne and D. A. Stevens beat C. J. Ward and J. L. Blair, 3 and 1; L. B. Quinn and J. B. Crawford halved with M. R. Blank and C. W. Caldwell; A. P. W. Church and K. J. S. Smith lost to A. R. Blank and E. G. Kerr, 2 down: K. W. Stephen and A. D. S. Smith beat L. W. Fleetwood and H. J. Gosset. 1 up; W. C. Crisp and C. A. S. Smith beat J. Mitchell and D. C. Watson, 3 and 2. Singles Hornabrook lost to Woon. 4 and 2; Horne lost to Jackson. 4 and 3; Roberts beat Ward. 3 and 2; Church beat Blank, 3 and 2; Quinn beat Caldwell, 4 and 3; Crawford beat Blair, 2 and 1; Stevens halved with A. R. Blank; A. D. S. Smith lost to Kerr. 3 and 1; Stephen lost to H. J. Gosset. 2 and 1; K. J. S. Smith beat Fleetwood. 4 and 3; C. A. S. Smith beat Mitchell. 3 and 2; Crisp lost to Watson, 7 and 6. • BURWOOD CLUB The semi-finals of the Burwood Club’s men’s championships were played on Saturday and resulted as follows:—W. Stott beat G. Samson, 3 and 2; J. S. Royds beat C. Rich. 1 up. at the nineteenth. In the semi-finals of the women’s championships, Mrs G. E. Sinclair beat Mrs T. E. Barnes. 5 and 4; Mrs J. Royds beat Miss B. Annecy. A bogey match played in conjunction with the championships resulted:—Mrs G. E. Sinclair (14), 1 up; Mrs T. H. Barnes (18). 2 down; W. Stott (8), 3 down.

RUSSLEY TOURNAMENT Entries for the Russley Labour weekend tournament close with the Secretary. Lieutenant-Colonel Smythe. 18 Wroxton terrace. Fendalton, or ’Phone 22-600, at 5 p.m on Wednesday. The draw will be published on Friday —Advt.

NORTON FRANCIS CUP AND MARKERS’ COMPETITION

Thirty-three teams, representing clubs throughout the Canterbury Province, competed for the Norton Francis Cup on the Christchurch Club’s course at Shirley yesterday. Last year’s wooden spoon winners, the Lincoln Club, showed a reversal of form and this year won the event by a clear margin of three strokes. The competition for the Christchurch Club markers was won by P. H. Wood, F. A. Jarrett, W. J. Brown, and F. S. Taylor, with an exceptionally low score of 132. The teams were made up of four players and the competition was a Canadian foursome stroke handicap. A total of 264 players took part in the two competitions. The course was in excellent condition, and the scoring might have been lower but for a strong northerly wind. Results were:— .Norton Francis Cup Lincoln.—J. R. Oakley and M. Templeton. 91. 22—69; J. Oldfie-d and E. H. Tweedie, 86, 17—69. Total. 138. Hanmer Springs —E. Ashton and A. D. Latham, 81, 11—7 C; R. Reid and H. C. Anderson, 82, 11—71. Total, 141. Glenmark.—J. Rule and E. P. King, 88. 11—77; L. J. Russell and E. Tobeck, 82, 14—68. Total, 145. Rakaia.—R. B. Knight and B. Cunneen, 82. 13—69; P. K. Brown and A. S. Williamson. 97, 21—76. Total, 145. Tai Tapu.—W. G. Macartney and G. Stoddart, 85, 14—71; C. Anderson and N J. Mackenzie, 87. 12—75. Tctal. 146. Avondale.—Y. F. Bell and C. C. A. Barnard. 80, 6—74; J. Barclay and D. Moynihan. 84. 11—73. Total, 147. Kaituna.—O. P. Bailey and K. Parkinson, 88, 15—73; G. W. Turrell and I. Gray. 92, 17—75. Total, 148. Akaroa.—W. J. Thompson and T. G. Longdin, 81. 10—71; H. P. Hamilton and H. A. Narbey, 95, 17—78. Total, 149. Hagley.—R. D. Johnston and H. Hooper. 79. 7—72; W. D. Armstrong and L. S. Ayers, 82, 5—77. Total, 149 Geraldine.—W. C. Webb and R. Patrick, 91. 12—79; M. Morrison and P. Finch, 81, 10— Total, 150. Cheviot. —W. Drew and E. W. J. Hannah, 97, 16—81; R. Anderson and J. Rentoul, 87, 18—69. Total, 150. Ashburton, 151: Burwood 151; Rawhiti, 152; Waitikiri, 152; Charteris Bay, 153; Hawarden, 154; Rangiora 154; Russley. 154: Kaikoura, 155; Diarrond Harbour, 155; Kaiapoi, 155; Hororata, 155; Waimairi. 156; Ellesmere, 157; Temuka, 158; Gleniti, 159; Amuri, 161; Scargill, 162; Fairlie, 164; Templeton 164; Amberley, 168. Markers’ Competition P. H. Wood and F. A. Jarrett. 74, 10—64; and W. J. Brown and F. S. Taylor, 78, 10 —6B. Total, 132. M. Kunzli and H. R. Rendall, 74, 9—65; and S. Field and G. W. Fairhurst, 87, 14r--73. Total, 138. H. J. Barlow and O. H. Burns. 89, 16— 73; and M. K. Gray and J. K. Davidson, 75, 8—67. Total, 140. L. E. Robinson and I M. Harkness. 82. 11— 71; and E. T. Beaven and S. B. Simpson, 86, 15—71. Total. 142. L. J. Moorhouse and I. B. Cromb, 76, 2 —74; and R. F. Luckie and K. J. McMenamin, 75, 7—68. Total, 142. HOLE IN ONE Playing the thirteenth hole. “Old Nick” (128 yards). S. Field (Christchurch Club) holed his tee shot.

CHRISTCHURCH CLUB

A greensome bogey handicap played by the Christchurch Club on Saturday resulted:—P. G. Egden and K. J. McMenamin, 5 up; C. W. Caldwell and M. Murray. 1 up; J. Rennie and R. E. Brett, 1 up; M. B. Cook and R. R. Champtaloup, 1 up; C. L. Greenison and B. E. Millar, 1 up. HAGLEY CLUB On Saturday afternoon members of the Hagley Golf Club held their closing day match, the Denniston Memorial Cup competition. in which a record number of competitors took part. Results were:—L. S. Ayers (6) and Mrs A. L. Smith (14), 6 up; W. D. Armstrong (2) and Mrs J. G. Johnston (14), 4 up; and E. H. Braggins (18) and Mrs H. O’Reilly (23), 4 up. Putting competitions were won by Mrs E. Pfankuch and W. D. Armstrong. The patron of the club (Sir Erima Northcroft), and Lady Northcroft and the president (Mr A. B. Fordyce) and Mrs Fordyce were present. Sir Erima Northcroft presented the cups to the winners of the championships and cups and trophies to the winners of other competiCHARTERIS BAY CLUB The final of the Armstrong Cup (men’s foursomes), played on Saturday by the Charteris Bay Club, resulted as follows: W. Burmister and J. Souter beat H. M. Dawson and I. Sanders, 1 up. The men's aggregate hole competition was won by L. Combs 68. The women’s competition was won by Miss B. Agar, 77. TEMPLETON CLUB The Marshall Cup competition, a mixed four-ball best-ball, played by the Templeton Club on Saturday, was won by D. Johnston and Mrs G. Anderson from L. McMenamin and Mrs D. A. Smith, 5 up; and E. G. Mitchell and Mrs H. Mitchell, 4 up. An open day held yesterday resulted:— Morning Stableford.—Senior: G. P. Anderson (9), 38 points; H. Pocock (11). 36; B. Shipley (7), 32. Junior: T. Duncan (12), 38; D. Clifford (17), 37; F. Marshall (13), 33. Best scores in the afternoon four-ball were returned by M. Pocock and D. Clifford. 7 up; E. Brightling and H. Mason, 7 up; Miss E. Duncan and Mrs E. G. Mitchell, 6 up. WAIMAIRI BEACH CLUB Play in the championships concluded yesterday. Results were:— Senior.—A. R. Bond beat B. S. Dudley. Intermediate.—J. A. Masterton beat H. McNeill. Junior.—R. Boswell beat E. W. Stevens. A bogey match, played yesterday morning, was won by P. H. Liebert, 2 down. Other good scores were:—J. A. Wright, 3 down; and R. J. Williams, 3 down. Yesterday afternoon a stroke match was played. Best cards were:—Mrs W. Latham, 87, 15—72; Mrs J. A. Tatam, 99. 27—72; W. G. Walker, 84, 9—75; R. H. Duncan, 88, 13 —75. RAWHITI CLUB The following is the result of a Canadian foursome played yesterday by members of the Rawhiti Golf Club:—L. W. Besley and M. B. Hayes. 76, 12—64; C Warner and A. Prisk, 79, 13—66; W. Brown and T. Millard, 77, 10—67. In the final of the Raeburn Cup, A. P. Hobson and Mrs Hobson halved with H. Whitford and Mrs Whitford. In the third round of the Veterans’ Cup, T. Bond beat C. Wroth, J. McClymont beat E. Verrall, J. M. Clark beat N. Jarvis, and H. J. Thomas beat A. Low. AVONDALE CLUB A Stableford bogey played by the Avondale Club on Saturday resulted:— A Grade.—N. V. Smith (8), 40; D. H. Richardson (22), 35. B Grade.—L. H. Brown (14), 36; M. Rousham (13), 36; W. Masson (15), 32. Brown won on a count-back. The final of the senior championship of the Avondale Club was played over 36 holes yesterday and was won by D. Richardson, who beat J. Davis, 1 up. Both men had good rounds in the morning, Davis going round in 70 and Richardson in 74. When they started the afternoon round Richydson lost the first hole and then halved'the next six. Richardson recovered on the twenty-fourth and won with a bogey 5. He won the twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth with two birdies. At the thirty-fifth Richardson was 1 down, but he won that hole to square the match. He won the thirty-sixth hole is bogey figures. A stroke handicap played yesterday resulted : A Grade.—L. R. Scott, 81, 11—70; A. Large, 74, 3—71; T. Downey. 77, 6—71. B Grade.—C. E. Heinz, 87, 20—67: S. Chamberlain, 87, 14—73; H. S. Derbidge, 89, 15—74. KAIAPOI CLUB Following are the results of a four-ball bogey played by the Kaiapoi Club on Saturday:—R. G. Rainey and R. H. Reid, 5 up; C. L. Moore and A. D. McGill, 5 up; G. Templeton and J. Casserley, 4 up. WAITIKIRI CLUB A Stableford bogey match played yesterday , morning by the Waitikiri Golf Club resulted:—B. J. McGarry, 37 points; B. Brooker, 36; J. O’Gorman, 35. A four-ba’ll best-ball bogey played yesterday afternoon resulted: —W. Latham and J. Loper, 8 up; O. Anderson and I. Symington, 3 up; J. O'Gorman and K. McDonald, 2 up. The semi-finals of the senior championship resulted:— J. Eathorne beat M. J. Ewing, 1 up.

RUSSLEY CLUB The finals of the following matches were played by the Russley Club and resulted as follows: Lindsay Russell Cup.—A. H. Lee beat P. Wynn-Williams, 1 up. Victory Cup.—P. V. Berry beat A. C. Harris, 1 up. Hall Cup (veterans). —L. D. Richards beat N. S. Cramond, 3 and 2. A Stableford single was played on Saturday afternoon and the best scores were: Seniors.—B. A. Mair (6), 33; A. D. Aldersley (7), 33; G. A. Mcßeath (4), 32; Mair won on a count-back. Intermediate. —R. Lane (8), 40; W. Eckert (9). 32: E. M. Taylor (10), 31; C. P. Bullivant (9), 31. Junior.—A. A. Blunden (16), 34; A. T. Cartwright (14), 33; L. P. Symes (17), 33. In the final of the senior division of the club championship, played over 36 holes, J. W. Logan won comfortably by 7 and 6 from E. J. Bradshaw. This was Logan’s fourth win in the championship. In the morning round Logan played steadily to be 5 up with a round of 74. equal to the scratch score. He played all his shots well, and was particularly good round the greens and with his putting. He got five birdies in the round. The highlight of the afternoon round was a fine eagle 3 at the long ninth by Bradshaw.

In the intermediate division the semifinals were completed. A. B. Edwardes beat L. G. Blumsky, 1 up.

The junior division resulted:—E. A. C. Bourke beat J. M. Crombie.

The ringer competition played throughout the season resulted:— Senior—Gross: C. G. Penlington, 57: D. C. Watson, 59; R. F. Lafferty, 59. Net: L. G. Blumskv, 63. 11—52; N. S. Crainond, 63, 10—53; R. F. Lafferty, 59, 5—54; C. G. Penlington, 57, 3—54. Junior.—Gross: T. B. Anderson. 65: S. Dowland, 65; I. A. Munro, 66; E. M. Taylor. 66. Anderson won on a count-back. Net: S. Dowland. 65, 14—51; T. B. Anderson, 65, 13—52; I. A. W. Munro, 66, 14— 52A stroke handicap match played yesterday morning resulted:— Senior.—G. Mcßeath, 80. 5—75: C. S. Gibbs. 84, 9—75; D. C. Watson, 80, 3—77. Mcßeath won on the count-back. Intermediate.—H. Polglase, 86. 13—73: R. C. Garnett, 86, 12—74; I. A. W. Munro, 88. 14—74. Junior.—R. M. Stokes, 95. 23—72; J. Oakley. 97, 24—73; A. C. Parsons, 94 , 20— 74. WAIMAIRI BEACH LADIES’ CLUB A field partner competition, played on Saturday, was won by Mrs W. Walker and Mrs M. Anstice. with a score of 149. Other good scores were: Mrs B. Dudley and Mrs J. Porteous 158, Miss V. M. Scott and Miss G. Woolhouse 159. AVONDALE LADIES’ CLUB An L.G.U. competition, played by the Avondale Ladies’ Olub on Saturday, resulted as follows: Silver Division.—Miss I. A. Maindonald 82, 13—69: Mrs D. A. Gunn, 87, 16—71; Mrs C. B. McNatty, 88. 16—72. Bronze Division.—Mrs H. R. Cardinal, 91, 21—70; Mrs D. Claridge. 98. 28—70; Miss E. L. Sapsford, 90. 19—71; Mrs T. McCleary. 90. 19—71; Mrs M. Rousham, 91. 20—71; Miss M. Beer, 99, 28—71; Miss.V. Stewart, 104, 33—71. RAWHITI LADIES’ CLUB A flag match played recently by the Ra--whiti Ladies’ Club resulted as follows: Mrs A. P. Hobson, 84, 12—72; Mrs G. Pierce, 105, 33—72. Mrs Pierce won on a count-back. A bogey match played yesterday resulted as follows: — A Grade.—Mrs A. P. Hobson, 2 down, Mrs M. Stephens, 3 down; Mrs I. Pockson, 4 down, Mrs A. B. L. Smith. 4 down. A competition played in conjunction with the A grade competition for Miss Z. Jack’s trophy was won by Mrs M. Leake, 91. 17—74. B Grade.—Mrs P. Cotton, 3 down; Miss Z. Jack, 3 down; Miss A. Macßean. 4 down; Miss O. Uttley, 4 down. A competition played in conjunction with the B grade for Mrs M. Stephens’s trophy was won by Miss Z. Jack, 92, 22—70.