GOLF FINAL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIII, Issue 260, 16 October 1933, Page 4

GOLF FINAL

AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP WRIGHT WINS, 13 UP, OPEN PLAY-OFF ABANDONED By Telegraph—Press Association AUCKLAND, Oct. 14. After having had seven days of bright, sunshiny weather it was a big disappointment to the Titirangi Coir Club and officials of the New Zealand Golf Council to have a wet day on Saturday for the playing of the final of the amateur championship and the play-off of the tie in the open championship. The former title was won very easily by V. B. Wright, of the Otago Club, who defeated H. A. Black (Miramar). 13 up, while the open championship match was abandoned at tho sixth green in the afternoon, when E. J. Moss and E. S. Douglas were all square. All the greens were then soaking wet, and after consultation with the umpire it was decided to abandon play and re-play over thirtysix holes on Monday. By the time the first round of the amateur contest started at 10 o’clock there was a large number of people present, and almost all of them followed the play. A light drizzle commenced when the players had reached the fifth green and heavy showers fell almost continuously as the play progressed from the eleventh hole onwards. Several of the spectators returned to the club-house well soaked, but a big majority of them followed the play right to the 18th. Tho attendance had swelled very considerably when the players set off on their afternoon round at 1.30. The fact that nothing but a miracle could enable Black to retrieve his position did not deter the hundreds from watching intensely every stroke played Many of them had travelled long distances to see the match, and they did not wish to miss anything. Black wa s quite unable to hold Wright, who continued to play splendidly, with the result that the Otago man became champion at the 25th. The amateur championship match had finished in front of the clubhouse before Moss and Douglas drove off at 2.30. The weather- conditions hud not improved, but this did not deter a verylarge percentage of those present from following the play. However, heavier rain fell and the match was abandoned until Monday. Wright played almost flawless golf up to the greens, but on several occasions he took three putts. His irons were a feature, being hit with splendid precision straight for the pin. Black’s bad start appeared to unsettle his whole game, and at no stage during tho match did he impress. In view of his poor showing it seemed almost a pity that on the previous day he had deprived Young, the promising Titirangi youth, of the chance of participating in the final. Tho big strain of the two rounds in tho semifinal may perhaps have accounted in some measure for Black’s lapse of form on Saturday.

N.Z. LADIES’ CHAMPIONBHIP FOURSOMES TITLE DECIDED (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WANGANUI, Oct. 14. At the women's golf championships in the foursome competition the excellent putting of Miss BarnesGraham and the consistently good long game of Mrs Guy Williams resulted in the pair returning the really good card of 82 to win the championship foursomes, in which they were two strokes better than any of the other competitors and six ahead of the holders, Miss Kay and Miss Gaisford. Tho winners were out in 39, one over bogey, and came home in 43, rain commencing to fall when they reached the 14th and continuing for the remainder of the journey. The last two holes were played in a downpour. This is the second occasion on which Mrs Williams has had tho honour of sharing the championship honours, for she was partnered with Miss S. Watson when she won at Heretaunga in 1930. The title-holders were unaccountably right off their game on the outward journey, taking 45. The seventh, eighth and ninth saw sixes recorded, with a four at the short tenth and six at the French Pass. Tho homeward journey took at least three strokes more than would be considered necessary. ResultsMrs Williams and Miss BarnesGraham, 82; Miss M. James and Miss Hornabrook, 84; Miss Cook and Mrs Butler, 84; Miss Dyer and Miss Ward, 86; Mrs Stout and Mrs Orbell, 86. Miss Kay and Miss Gaisford, the holders, were tenth with 88.

PLAY ON LOCAL LINKS THE MARAENUI CLUB. BOGEY COMPETITION Wann weather prevailed for the bogey competition played on Saturday on the Maraenui links. The course was in good order. F. Elsmore handed in the best card, his score being two up. Following are the detailed scores:— F. Elsinore, 2 up. J. Durie, all square. K. W. Bull, all square. I). G. Sutherland, all square F. W. Forbes, 1 down. S. A. Palmer, 1 down, R. M. Lambie, 2 down. W. Collings, 2 down G J. Templeton, 2 down. F. W. Browne, 2 down. P, K. Peters, 2 down. J. Williamson, 2 dowu. P. F. Martin. 2 down. A. J. Hutchinson. 3 down. W. G. Quarrie, 3 down. R. Duthie, 3 down. N. W. McNish, 3 down. F. D. Stewart, 4 down. G. Wordsworth, 4 down. J. A. M. Stevens, 4 down W. Turner, 4 down. HIGGINS TROPHY FINAL The final for tbe Higgins trophy was played during the week-end, K. W. Bull and J. L. Dean defeating W. L. Turner and P. K. Peters, 3 and 1. P. AND T. v PUBLIC SERVICES An interesting match was also played between tin- Post and Telegraph Department and Public Services, which it is hoped will become an annual event. The games were very evenly contested, finishing 'up all square. Following are the detailed results:—-

Four-Ball, Forbes and Gasson halved with Dui'ie and Lett. Ale Isaac and McGiven halved with Lynch and Brown. Goodger and McLeod beat Pegram and Maxwell. Singles. Forbes halved with Dune. Gasson beat Lett. Mclsaac lost to Lynch. AlcGiven lost to Browne. Goodger beat Pegram. McLeod lost to Maxwell, HASTINGS LADIES’ CLUB. BOGEY MATCH RESULT. The best scores in the bogey match played last Tuesday are as follows:— Airs Crerar 1 down. Mrs Davies 1 down. Miss Jefferd 2 down. Miss Morrison 4 down. Mrs Hill 4 down. Mrs Mclntosh 4 down. Mrs Jefferd 4 down. Airs Maitland 6 down. Aliss Cuming 5 down Mrs Cowlrick 6 down Mrs Plummer (> down. Airs Zala 6 down. A Hag match will bo played tomorrow (Tuesday). Players please arrange own partners. THE PARKVALE CLUB. MEN’S CANADIAN FOURSOME. The following is the result of the men's Canadian foursome held on Saturday afternoon

Men: Driving, H. Bibbands; approaching, N. Hoss; putting, H. Priestley. Ladies: Driving, Mr s Kessell; approaching, Miss M, Robson; putting, Mrs Garrod. THE HASTINGS CLUB. COMPETITION DAY. PRESENTATION OP PRIZES. A largo assemblage of players were present on Saturday afternoon for the driving, approaching and putting competitions held on the Hastings Club’s links. The day was an ideal one for tho events. At the conclusion of the events the trophies won during the season (Saturday players) were presented. Before this took place Mr J. B. Wilson, the club captain for the absence of the president of the club, Mr G. N. Pharazyn, and took tho opportunity to address a large gathering of players and supporters of tho club. Mr Wilson expressed his pleasure at seeing so many present, and congratulated tho winners of the various eompetitions. He also made reference to the wonderful condition of the course, and congratulated the greens supervisor (Mr C. H. Slater) for tho efficient manner in which he had carried out his duties. Mr Wilson also expressed his pleasure that the club had so much support from the members of the ladies’ club and spoke in very appreciative terms of tho manner in which they had assisted tho club during the season. He also referred to the support which the club had received from the staff, particularly thanking the caretaker, Mr Ferguson, for the good work that he had done, and Mrs Ferguson foi the efficient manner in which she had carried out her duties. In conclusion Mr Wilson extended thanks to those who had assisted in the super, vising of the competitions. Cheers for tho club captain concluded a happy gathering. The prize list was as follows:— Club championship: R. White; run. ner-up, J. B. Wilson. Intermediate championship: N. Edwards; runner-up, R. Mclntyre. Junior championship: N. B. Appleby. President’s shield: R. White. Best net score in President’s shield; J. J. Ewing. Best two gross scores in qualifying rounds: T. Garrod. Mixed Canadian foursome: Miss Giorgi and E. Moore. Fourball bogey: A. McDonald and C. Campbell. Fourball bogey: H. de Denne and R. M. Egan. Bogey handicap; P. Peacock. Canadian foursome; A. S. Tonkin and M. F. Greenwood. Medal match: K. White. Mixed fourball bogey: Miss Giorgi and E. Moore. Medal round: W. B. Cowan. Medal round: B. H. Appleby. Medal round: N. B. Appleby. Fourball: J. L. Patterson and H. de Denne. Mixed foursome: Miss Cuming and R. Mclntyre. Mixed foursome: Miss Johnson and J. B. Wilson. Medal round: F. M. Murray. Bogey handicap: G. J. Faulkner. Medal match. J. Cowan. Mixed Canadian foursome; Mrs Jefferd and P Peacock. Mixed Canadian foursome: Miss Murphy and J. L. Patterson. Bogey handicap: P, Peacock. Medal match. P. L. Peacock. Mixed fourball bogey; Mrs and Mr Mclntosh. Ladies’ driving- Mrs Jefferd. Ladies’ approaching; Miss Morrison. Ladies' putting: Mrs A. Toothill. Men’s driving: T. Garrod. Men’s approaching.- W. B. Nicoll Men's putting: W. Wilson. HAVELOCK NORTH CLUB. OFFICIAL CLOSING OF SEASON. The official closing of the above links for the season took place on Saturday afternoon, when a very enjoyable match was played between the ladies’ and men’s clubs. The men carried the day probably through tho ladies not receiving quite sufficient handicap, but a great number of (hn games were very closely contested. Tho totals were: Men, 15$; ladies,, ss. , At the conclusion of afternoon tea, the president, Dr. Reeve, presented the trophies won during tho season as follows: — Ladies' ('hampionship Cup: Miss H. Chambers: runner-up, Mrs. Masterson. Junior Championship Cup: Mr--. Stewart. Mrs. Beauchamp’s Trophy: Miss Bell. L.G.U. Bronze Medal: Mrs. Hill. Medal Bound Spoons: Missi Enniun,

Mrs. Hill, Miss N. Marshall, Miss Chambers, Miss Brathwaite, Mrs. Masterson, Miss Bell. Approaching and Putting: Miss Chambers. Senior Eclectic: Mrs. Hill. Junior Eclectic: Mrs. Stewart. Senior Bogey: Miss Rochfort. Junior Medal: Miss Miller. Men’s Championship Cup: E. L). Anderson; runner-up, W. H. Maitland. Junior Championship Cup: N. K. Davidson. President's and Captain’s Medal Cup: S. G. Chaplin. Best Two-ball Bogey: H. H. Norwell. Best Pour-ball Bogev: f>. G, Chaplin sad P. E. Clifton.

Gr. Hp. Nt. N. Ross and H Hamilton 72 14 58 R. Read and T. Hamilton 75 14 61 C. Watkins and N. Fippard 80 15 65 L. Wright and J. Jarvis 86 21 65 C. Campbell and E. Rixon 81 15 66 LADIES’ MEDAL RESULTS. Mrs Rigby ,. 96 26 70 Miss Crumpton 86 15 71 Mrs Carberry 105 34 71 Miss J. Robson 97 24 73 Miss M. Robson 96 23 73 Mrs Matthews 102 27 Miss Oxenham 99 23 Miss Martin 98 22 76 Mrs Garrod 95 19 Closing day was held over the weekend, a large number of members being present. The following are the results: