AUSTRALIAN WOMEN

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29335, 14 October 1960, Page 22

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN

Preparation For Tasman Cup Members of the Australian women’s golf team arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning to begin preparation for their match against New Zealand on Saturday for the Tasman Cup. At present the cup, which is played for every two years between leading women golfers of the two countries, is held by Australia. Yesterday morning, the team practised at Shirley, where the contest will be held. The New Zealand team also gathered in Christchurch yesterday and practised at the course. Some players were still practising in the afternoon, although light rain fell. The Australian team comprises Mesdames M. Ridgway (nonplaying captain and manager), M. Dawson, J. D. Fisher, Misses P. Borthwick, B. Cheney, G. Small and M. Masters. Arriving in New Zealand on September 25, the team toured Otago and Southland before taking part in the New Zealand women’s championships at Paraparaumu from October 7 to October 12. It will return to Sydney by air on Sunday. WOMEN’S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Draw for C.D.L.GA. champion of champions match at Russley on Wednesday, October 19. is;— No. 1 Tee.—B3o aun.: Missis Grigg and Hillis. 835: Mrs Bissett and M&s Murray. *B-40: Mrs. Boyce and Miss Rutherford. 8.45: Mesdames Foley and Henderson. 8.50: Mesdames Bethell and Ryde. 8351 Mesdames Ridgen and Wilson. 9 ajn.: Mesdames Dalzell and Hobbs. No. 10 Tee.—B3o a.m.: Mrs Gopas and Miss Buchanan. 835: Mesdames Sinclair and Oastler. 8.40: Mesdames Olllver and Cormack. 8.45: Mesdames Newton and Davey. 830: Mesdames Russell and Barclay. 835: Mesdames Gallagher and Scott.

Women’s Tournament At Tai Tapu The Canterbury District Ladies’ Golf Association's silver salver was won by Mrs B. -Mclntosh at the annual bronze tournament, held at Tai Tapu. Results were:— 38-Hole Gross. —Mrs B. Mclntosh (Little River), 185; runner-up, Mrs D. Mason (Little River), 186. 36-Hole Net.—Mrs G. Shipley (Greendale), 77 and 68—145. Morning Net.—Mrs H. E. Fumey (Hagley). 89, 19—70. Runner-up. Mrs E. Cordner (Russley), 98, 24—74, on a count-back from Mrs J. Bowker (Amberley), 98. 84—74. Afternoon Net.*—Mrs A. Gray (Tai Tapu), 95, 85—70. Runner-up, Mrs V. Madden (Tai Tapu), 101, 3&-71. Teams’ Match.—Mrs Shipley and Misses Hart and Bell, 222.