GOLF

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 May 1936, Page 11

GOLF

GREYMOUTH MEN'S MATCHES A large number of members of the Greymouth Men’s Golf Club took part in matches at the Kaiata links over the week-end. Conditions were favourable, except that the fairways were slightly holding, following the rain. Results: — Senior Medal Round: A. Thurlow 88 —lB —7o’. E. Langbein 93 —21 —72. W. Meldrum 85 —12 —73. R. McSorily 89 —16 —73. P. Warnes 84 —10 —74. R. Brown 83—8—75. W. J. Chatfield gogo—7s. N. D. Menzies 95 —20 —75. F. W. Johnston 90 —13 —77. H. W. Hooper 93—15—78. R. T. Smith 95— 16 —79. H. Howes 96 —17 —79. A. F. Hill 94—14—80. H. Morgan 98—18— 80.. J. McKeefry 98 —18 —80. G. S. Hay 100—20—80. M. Smith 89—8—81. B. Caulton 98 —14 —84. Intermediate Medal Round: G. Simmonds 95 —24 —71. A. H. Ihle 96 22 74. H. Hutchinson 103—28—75. J. R. Sturkey 106 —28 —78. F. Bird 109 28 —Bl. P. C. Heaphy 110 —28 —82. ,R. J. Logan 110—26—84. Junior Bogey Match: J. E. Rundle 5 down. A. Beck 9 down. P. Hambleton 9 down. C. Heaphy 9 down. H. Hambleton 11 down. J. A. Mclnroe 11 down. The following handicap reductions have been made: —A. Thurlow to 14. E Langbein to 17. W. Meldrum to 10. R. McSorily to 14. W. J. Chatfield to 19. N. D. Menzies to 19. G. Simmonds to 19. A. H. Ihle to 20. H. Hutchinson to 27.

L.G.U. MATCH. The L.G.U. medal match, postponed last week, will be played on Wednesday. The draw has been published. YANKEE TOURNAMENT. A trophy has been presented by Mrs A. W. Wilkinson for a Yankee tournament to be played throughout the season. Competitors are advised to get as many as possible ol their matches over early in the year. IKAMATUA CLUB The first annual general meeting of the recently formed Ikamatua Golf Club was held last week at the residence of Mr. W. O'Malley those present showing enthusiasm that augurs well for the future success of the club. The election of officers tor the ensuing year resulted: Patron: Mr. Mirfin (senior); President: Mr. J. Green, Vice-presidents:—Messrs. W. O’Malley and B. Mirfin, Secretary and Treausrer: Mr A. McLennan; Executive Committee:—President, Secretary and Messrs. W. O’Malley, L. O’Malley, B. Mirfin and F. J. O’Malley. Auditor, Mr. H. C. Cullen.

On the motion of Messrs. L. O’Malley and J. Green Mr. R. Wylie was appointed Club Captain. After some discussion the subscription was fixed at: —Ladies 10/6, Men £l/1/- providing members are financial by the 31st May 1936. After this date in addition to the ordinary subscription a. nomination fee will be charged this being fixed at 5/- for ladies and 10/- for men. The Club colours are to be Green and Gold and opening day was set down for Sunday, May 17. It was resolved to send invitations to other Golt Clubs in the Grey Valley to attend.

Prior to this meeting' residents of the locality had met and decided to’ form a club since when a great deal of work had been done by these en 7 thusiasts in marking out the course and preparing the greens which already show promise of being as good as any on the Coast. Thanks are due to Mr. W. O’Malley for his generosity in placing at the disposal of the Club this ideal site which has given the residents of Ikamatua and surrounding districts a new interest in the field of sport.