WOMEN’S GOLF

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 184, 2 May 1933, Page 6

WOMEN’S GOLF

Provincial Championship PLAY IN HEAVY RAIN Teams Match to Auckland The large entry for the Wellington provincial championship, staged by the Wellington Ladies’ Golf Club on the Heretaunga links yesterday, struck the worst of all possible weather. Heavy rain showers from the north-west swept the links throughout the day, but nevertheless the players plugged through the two qualifying rounds with rare resolution, aud thoroughly enjoyed the golf, notwithstanding that they had to change their soaked clothes twice during the day. The conditions of the tournament were that the first sixteen players in the two qualifying rounds should play off for the provincial championship, and the next sixteen should contest the Heretaunga trophy. Mrs. J. Wilson, Auckland provincial champion, headed the list of qualifiers for the championship with steadyrounds of 85 and 80, which were really good under conditions which rendered grips so slippery that clubs could scarcely be held. Next in order of merit came Miss Hanson, the Miramar champion, who recorded 88 and 85; and she was closely followed by Miss Barus-Graham, of Gisborne, the youthful player who did so well at the national championship tournament at Timaru last season. The Gisborne player went round in SO aud SO, aud was a stroke better than Miss V. Fleming, the Christchurch provincial champion, whose cards read 88 and 88. The Qualifiers. The following sixteen qualified to play off for the Wellington provincial championship:—

The elements proved too much for many able players, including Miss Cbrystall (Christchurch). Mrs. Menzies. Mrs. Blain, Miss 'Ward, and Miss Bell (Wellington), and Mrs. Collins and Miss Joan Williams (Masterton). Heretaunga Trophy, The following' qualified to play off for the Heretaunga trophy:—

Medal Handicaps. The first, medal handicap yesterday morning was wen in the senior division by Mrs. J. -Wilson (Auckland), with a card reading 85-9-76, while Miss M. Peacock took the Tiouours in the junior division with 101-23-78. The Medal Handicap, The medal handicap in the afternoon resulted in a tie between Miss Marjorie Macfarlane, 89-13-76, and Miss Bobinson, 92-16-76. In a count back over the last nine holes, Miss Robinson won. Teams’ Match. The teams’ match was won by Auckland. who beat the Christchurch quartet by five strokes. The following are the results: — Auckland (Miss Culling 95, Miss Rathbone 80. Mrs. J. Wilson SO, Mrs. Buttle 91) 569 Christchurch (Miss Cbrystall 91, Miss Fleming 88, Miss White-Parsons 89, Miss Rutherford 901 501 Wellington A (Mrs. Stout 90, Mrs. Blain 95, Miss McClure 92, Mrs. Menzies 95) 372 Wellington B (Miss Ward 91. Mrs. Hunt 92, Mrs. Welton-Hogg 91, Miss Bell 95) 372 Masterton (Mrs. Guy Williams 93, Miss •Tames So, Miss Vincent 98, Miss Joan Williams 99) 375 Best Gross Score. The trophy for the best gross score recorded in the two qualifying rounds was won by Miss Betty Rutherford, of Hawarden, North Canterbury, who registered 84 in the first round. To-day’s Programme. The tournament will be continued today, when the first and second rounds of the provincial championship and Heretaunga trophy will be played. The following are the draws aud starting times: Provincial Championship. 5.30: Mrs. J. Wilson v. Sirs. Wcitonkogg. 8.34: Miss Rutherford v. Mrs. Stout. 8.35: Miss Rathbone v. Miss WhiteParsons. • 8.42: Miss Fleming v. Mrs. Buttle. S.4G: Miss Barns-Grabam v. Mrs. Peacock. 8.50: Miss James r. Sirs. D. Wilson. 8.54: Mrs. Williams v. Miss McClure. 8.58: Miss Marjorie Macfarlane v. Miss Hanson. ir<*retaunga Trophy. 9.2: Miss Chrystall v. Miss Rlddlford. 9.<>: Miss MeCarteu v. Miss Garner. 9.10: Mrs. Kerr v. Mrs. Blain. 9.14: Miss Robinson v. Miss Wheeler. 9.15: Mrs. Moukinun V. Miss Williams. 9.22: Miss Vincent v. Miss Ward. 9.20: Mrs. Colilns v. Miss Beil. 9.30: Mrs. Kemp V. Mrs. Hunt. Bogey Competition, To start at 9.45 a.m. at 5 minutes’ intervals. Miss Richardson anti Miss Creecipcd Wilson. Miss .Barion and Miss Hegarty. Mrs. Brodie and Mrs. Baric. MrS. Robertson and Miss Matthews. Mrs. Hayman aud Mrs. Foreman. Mrs. Tweed and Mrs. R. P. Ward. Mrs. J. Dunean and Miss Fair. Miss Dyer mid Miss Marlon MacFarlane. Miss- C. Young and Mrs. Seddon. Mrs. Partridge and Miss 'West. Miss Pllmmer and Miss Ryan. Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. Richardson. Miss Podd and Mrs. Vogel. Miss Johnston and Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Hatfield and Mrs. Howard. Miss Thompson and Miss M. Peacock. Miss .1. Peacock and Mrs. Maudsley. Miss Macintosh and Miss Post. Mrs. Hnwden and Mrs. Dawson. Miss J. Nathan and Miss Triflove, Miss Harcourt nod Miss Briton-Smith. Miss Grose and Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Gowing. Miss Parker and Mrs. Henry. Mrs. Marsden and Miss Todd. Miss Kettle and Mrs. Ward. Miss Elliott and Miss Biair. Mrs. Paterson and Mrs. Hewson. Mrs. B. Todd and Miss Gilmer. Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Nairn.

Mrs. J. M ilson •••••••••••••• S5-S6—JT1 Miss 11 il 11S 0 D 88-Su—173 Miss Barn s* Ci raham S«S9—J75 Miss V. Fleming SS-SS—17U Miss A A liito-Bnrsou3 •••••••••• 8S-89—177 Mrs. D. Wilson 90-88—178 Miss AXc C1 u re •••••»•••••••••• 87-92—179 Miss Rutherford 84-96—180 Mrs. StOH t-90-1MK-1S0 Mrs. AS illiams •••••••••••••••• 87-93—18.') Miss ( "T tl 1H(*S t . 96-85—181 Miss Rathbone 95-86-181 Mrs. I'll ttle 91-91—182 Mrs. Feacoclv Miss Marjorie Macfarlano 05-89-181 •Mrs. Welton-Hogg 91-91—.185

Mrs. Monkman ... 95—91-1SG Miss C'lirystall ... 95—01—186 Hunt ...... ... 94—02—186 Mrs. Menzies ... 92-95-187 Blain ...... ... 93—95—188 Miss Ward ... 96-91—ISO Mites Bell . ... 91—95—180 Mls« AfeCn rton ... 97—06—190 Miss ... W—94 —100 Miss Vincent ... 93—68—191 xM rs. C’ollins ... OS—OS—191 T F S ... 97-95-192 Miss Joan Williams ... ... 95—99—191 Mrs. Kemp ... 99—96—195 Miss Rldditford .. 96—100—190