RANGIORA TEAM SUCCESSFUL
Norton Francis Cup
Nineteen Canterbury country clubs in teams of four played a greensome stroke competition at Shirley yesterday for the Norton Francis Cup.
The course was in first-class order and the slightly holding but true greens were appreciated by the players. Results:—
Norton Francis Cup winners: Rangiora (J. Lawson, B. Leech, H. Fowler, B. Helm) 144, after a play-off with Greendale (J. Blamires, R. Ridgen, F. Cridge. G. Shipley), 144. Shirley Markers’ Cup winners: H. R. E. Stevens. A. R Mehalski F. A. MaUey and R. C. Saunders, 131.
This was a record for the event, the score of Taylor. Brown. Jarrett and Wood (132) made In 1947 being bettered. Other country results:— 148, Kaiapoi. Gleniti. Kaikoura; 151, Ashburton; 152, Charterts Bay: 153. Hanmer Springs; 154, Tai Tapu; 156. Culverden, Cheviot. Hororata; 159, Fairlie, Little River; 163, Geraldine; 162, Rakaia. Ellesmere; 164. Amuri: 165 Hawarden
Other Events.—Visitors: best gross pair, J. E. Monk and G. G. Baker. 71; best net pair, F. Cridge and G. Stanley 69. Markers: best gross pair. A. W. Robinson and A. R Mac Gibbon 74: best net pair. J. J. Cuddon and A. J O’Cain 68.
PHILLIPS WINS N.S.W. TITLE (N.Z. Press Assn.—Copyright) SYDNEY. Oct. 14. A superb display of putting over the last 18 holes gave F. Phillips a two-stroke victory in the New South Wales open golf championship at Manly yesterday. Phillips shot a last round 68, to total 278 for the 72 holes—lo under par.
He won from E. Ball (280) and W. Dunk (281). K. Nagle finished equal sixth.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29953, 15 October 1962, Page 7
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