HAWERA GOLF CLUB

Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 24 July 1935, Page 3

HAWERA GOLF CLUB

IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LINKS ANDERSON CUP FINALISTS NOTES BY “DORMIE.” The links are still somewhat heavy, but given another week’s respite there should soon be an improvement. Tho lies would still be very bad if it were not for tho fact that “placing” is allowed and already there appear to be fewer divots about the course. It is a- pity the club does not- possess a large roller as rolling some or most of the fairways would do no end of good. The one wo have is a shade too light to be effective unless repeated rolling is adopted. The question of borrowing a larger or a heavier roller has not- been lost sight of but the difficulty appears to be access to the links, nor does, it: end here. At present it would be ex-j tremely difficult to get a roller across No. 2 road; it is difficult enough to get our truck across and the traction of the additional weight would be out ; of the question. Further, once in the question of haulage remains, and it is doubtful if our truck could haul it, or, if it did, wheel tracks would probably bo more' in evidence than they are | now. Much hew work has been done in the way of new tees and the patching of greens, including the new ones, whilst the stacks of new turf in. No. 2 promise further improvements in this direction. One thing that would bo appreciated by members is the completion of the track from No. 1 tee which lias now been closed for some considerable time. The present method of , crossing the hog is not satisfactory j and if further wet weather is experienced will need some attention in the way of drainage. The putting green is coming away nicely now and we understand a, new type of worm killer has been used on it with encouraging results. ANDERSON CUP. The finalists of this competition have now been found. Ward, hv defeating MacDonald, will again contest tho final with Blair, who succeeded in do-, foating Webs tei’. Both of these; matches were very closely contested.,j The former, as regards the standard - of golf, was, as is often the case in the latter stages of a contest, somewhat disappointing although it must bo remembered it- was played in a bitingly cold wind. Neither “Ron nor “Mac” played up to standard, hut the former’s putter was working well and Mac’s was not, a fact which he found out* much to his cost. It is most galling to get* within easy reach of the hole, only to take three putts and this ho did on at least two* occasions. It must he remembered, however, that “Ron” was conceding strokes and liis win was therefore a* meritorious one and in view of the fact that he has played more consistently throughout the season than “Mac-,” was perhaps deserved. One thing is quite certain, the time is hob far distant when “Mac” will be a. difficult man to dispose of in a match.

Blair had too much experience for his younger opponent who, nevertheless, gave a good account of himself. As is usual ho was not able to take full advantage of the opportunities offered him, but he has the consolation of knowing that there are a good many of us who fail lamentably in this respect on many occasions.

Blair will therefore meet Ward in t)io final at an early date aud tile match should be a. good one with the odds very even. Congratulations Wednesday players; both of your representatives are starters. Incidentally a word may not- be out of place here with regard to the manner in which all players have turned out and played their matches according to schedule. This has been most satisfactory and has lightened the burden of the match committee considerably. A little thought aud consideration in this and tlio matter of transport of players for inter-club matches can save a- very great deal of worry and time.

This week the competition is a medal round. July is now almost behind us and. tiie’ time is drawing near for the qualifying rounds of tlie championship, which arts usually played early in August According to the rules of the club there are two qualifying rounds to be played on consecutive Wednesdays and Saturdays and there are the senior, intermediate, junior and limit divisions. In other words, all members of the club are catered for and it therefore behoves all players to get in as much practice as circumstances permit and there is no other game in which it is more necessary. Now, ipore than -ever, is the time to consult your professional and get that fault remedied and go out and practise the instruction given. Too many of us are far too fond of wandering aimlessly round honing that tilings will come right and mol doubt exaggerating the fault. It may lie argued that most nlavers play the game lor recreation and exercise, and for the social side of it, nevertheless it cannot be denied that the recreation and t]ic social side, too are even more pleasant if one nlays a, reasonably good game. There is certainly more enjoyment in it. Whilst on the subject of practice, do nrlt raise the ire of the greenkeeper bv- thoughtlesslv practising in the middle of the fairways and hacking thn, turf. Ope can practise just as well bv keeping well to the right or left of the main line and pitching shots to the greeiv from that angle. HAIG CUP. Play in this competition will begin very shortly now. Those who tied for last place played off during the weekend and the draw has now been completed and will be available in a day or two. There should be somo good contests and much enjoyment from this competition. There seems to be some misunderstanding with regard to placing of shots under the present temporary rule. Firstly, a player is not entitled to place in the sth and 10th fairways, and secondly it is not compulsory to select the best lie within a distance of 20 or 30 yards, hut a spot within one or two feet of the spot where the ball is lying and even then it must not bci nearer the hole; lastly, in the 17th, and Bth fairways an artificial tee is necessary.