GOLF

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 248, 17 September 1936, Page 13

GOLF

TOURNEY AT HOKOWHITU. LARGE FIELD COMPETES. With a field of 145 players sent away by the official starter (Mr J. R. Galloway), outstanding success attended the reunion open golf tournament held at the Hokowhitu links yesterday afternoon. The fixture was sponsored by the Manawatu Golf Club and organised by Air E. A. Cousins. The course, although heavy in places after the rain, was in excellent order, and the entertainment side of the tournament was under the control of the president (Air C. G. Aloore) and captain (Mr 0. H. Williams), of the Manawatu Golf Club. The Manawatu, Palmerston North, Marton, Feilding, Rangitikei, Buckley, Herrington, F’oxton, Levin, ltnuniai, and Pahiatua Golf Clubs were well represented. The main competition was a medal handicap, divided into three sections, over 18 holes, a teams’ match being played in conjunction with it. With a score of 71 gross K. S. Glendinning, who recently annexed the open title at the Hastings tournament, won the senior medal handicap with a net 69, S. A. Goldingliam being run-ner-up with a net 70. ii. Davys (Aianawatu) and L. De Clecne (Palmerston North), were equal with net scores of 68 at the head of the second division, G. Tremaine (Palmerston North) being next with a net 69.

B. Donald (Pahiatua), with a net 69, won the third division.

The trophies were of an unusual nature, and tho standard of golf was high. Detailed results of play are as follow: AIEDAL HANDICAP. Section 1. (handicaps 1 to 11).—K. Glendinning, 71—2—69; S. A. Goldingham, 80—10—70; C. J. Walsh, 80— 9—71; J. Richardson, 80—9—71; H. Anion, 75—4—71; E. R. Chapman, 81—8—73; J. Jones, 85—10—75; J. G. Swainson, 84—8—76; C. Stern, 86—10 —76; E. T. Wilson, 78—2—76. Section 2 (handicaps 12 to 18).—R. Davys, 82—14—68; L. Dc Clcene, 80— 12—68; G. Tremaine, 84—15—69- 11. H. Smart, 88—14—74; H. Nichoison, 87—1,2—75; J. AlcDonald, 91—16—75; A; W. Anion, 89—14—75. Section 3 (handicaps 19 to 24). —B. Donald 69, N. Barron 72, A. J. Phillipps 72, T. Young 72, A. White 73, Lourie 73, J. Voale 74, J. Connell 75, C. W. Pedersen 75. TEAMS’ MATCH. Pahiatua won the teams’ match, the leading results being as follow: Pahiatua.—J. Richardson 71, A. Donald 74. B. Donald 69, W. H. Watson 78; total 292. Aianawatu.—C. Louisson 77, G. AI. AlcCaskill 77, D. C. Donald 80, S. A. Goldingliam 70; total 304. Team No. 3.—R. Daws 68, N. Grant 76, E. Wills 81, C. Bali 81: total 306. Team No. 10.—A. J. Phillipps 72, J. J. Kells 74, C. J. Ball 81, J Denby 79; total 306. Team No. 22.—J. W. Jones 75, K. S. Glendinning 69, V. Goldfinch 86, A. E. Hansel 78; total 308.

OTHER COAIPETITIONS. The sealed handicap, decided on the b.st six holes, was won by K. Glendinning, who also annexed the trophy for the best gross score, Iv. Andrews returning the supreme net score. THE BEST CARDS. The best cards returned were as follow : K. S. Glendinning.—Out: 4 3 5 3 5 4 5 3 3—35. In :44354444 4—36. Total, 71—2—69. S. A. Goldingliam.—Out: 6 5 5 3 5 5 5 3 3—40. In : 5 4 3 6 5 5 3 5 4 40. Total, 80—10—70. E. J. Walsh (Palmerston North).— Out: 4 4 335664 3—38. In: 55 4 5 4 5 5 5 4—42. Total ( Su—9—7l. H. Amon (Rangitikei).—Out: 4 5 4 3 5 5 5 3 2—36. In: 44464454 4 —39. Total, 75—4—71. E. R. Chapman.—Out: 4 4 5 3 6 6 6 t 3 W 4l ' 1,1: 54365445 4—40. Total, 81—8—73.

R. Davys.—Out: 5 44376553

L. De Cleene (Palmerston North).— Out: 4543 56 5 3 3—38. In 45 3 6644 5 5—42. Total, 80—12—68. G. Tremaine (Palmerston North). — Out: 4 4 5 4 7 6 6 3 4—43. In: 4 5 3 6 5 o 4 5 4—41. Total, 84—15—69. It is intended that this tournament shall be an annual event. SOCIAL GATHERING.

9 here were about one hundred present at the golfers’ reunion function, held m the Municipal Hall in the evenlng, and arranged by the Palmerston North Golf Club. Mr Harold Bennett presided in the absence of Mr C. D. Fraser. A professional orchestra was in attendance.

The chairman proposed the toast of Visiting Clubs.” He welcomed the members of other clubs, adding that it was most encouraging to see so many present. Ho also complimented the Manawatu Club on the splendid condition of the Hokowhitu course and congratulated the club on their recovery from the storm damage. The reply to the toast was made jointly by Messrs C. G. Moore (Manawatu), W. Watson (Pahiatua) and It. McDonald (Raumai).

The roll was called by Mr C. Voss and it was answered by players from the Manawatu, Palmerston North, Raumai, Pahiatua, Apiti, Buckley, Foxton, Hutt, Carterton, Awapuni and Aero Clubs.

The toast of “The Palmerston North City Council” was proposed by Mr D. H. Cook, who said that the Palmerston North Golf Club had always been in difficulties as to the provision of a course, but tic/if one was being constructed at West End. The club would take it over on certain conditions and the members were deeply conscious -of the debt they owed to the City Council .

The reply was made by Mr G. Tremaine, deputy-Mayor and chairman of the reserves committee. He submitted an apology for absence from the Mayor (Mr A. E. Mans ford), who had been unable to remain at the gathering. At the new course, he said, there were 92 acres available and a course of championship length was to be made. He ventured to predict that the course would be a first class one in time, also that its construction would mean one of the best works undertaken by the City Council on its reserves and it would give the best results financially. Mr W. L. Fitzherbert proposed the toast of “Our Professionals,” making eulogistic reference to Mr J. R. Galloway and to Mr A. E. Ekstedt. Mr Fitzherbert added that he had a particular interest in the professionals and that he had been president of the Professional Golfers’ Association of New Zealand for several years and also vice-president for a longer term. Mr Ekstedt suitably replied to the toast. The trophies won were presented at a suitable juncture by Mr Moore and in one case, where there was a tie, the holding of a trophy was decided by the toss of a coin. Those contributing to the entertainment programme were Messrs T. Simpson, J. Selwyn, S. Toon, W. Allan and C. Voss. The reunion committee consisted of Messrs C. D. Fraser, C. Voss, C. Ciochetto, A. Macdonald, R. Looney, D. H. Cook, J. Selwyn, C. J. AValsh, T. Simpson, E. Wilson, E. Simpson, W. H. Skinner, N. Bailey and H. Mullaney.