Brilliant 66 by McLean

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 273, 21 November 1934, Page 6

Brilliant 66 by McLean

Best Round to Date In Centenary Golf AMATEUR QUARTER-FIN ALS United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. Received Tuesday, 11.10 p.m. MELBOURNE, Nov. 20. Results of the quarter-finals in the Centenary amateur golf were as follow: McLean defeated Payne, 12 and 11. Smith defeated Eac, -1 and 2. Williams defeated Jackson, 8 and (3. llatlerslcy defeated Scott, 7 and 6. Though dull, the weather was ideal for golf. Playing brilliantly for 60, the beA round so far in the Centenary chain piouships, McLean went to lunch six up on Payne. This was (lie best round over recorded on the Metropolitan Club’s links, being two strokes less than the record of Williams. McLean's putting was amazing and Ins throughgreen plnv was perfect. Payne battled hard against terrific odds, but bunkers and tee failures wrecked his chances. Rue’s defeat was due to hooked shots, Smith taking the lead early and holding the position. Williams profited rather by his opponent's poor play than by his own brilliancy. Jackson frequently expert cnccd bunker trouble. Hattersley downed Scott principally by brilliant driving, though Scott’s putting kept him in a good position throughout. In the semi-finals to-morrow Smith will play McLean and Williams will meet Hattersley. “ I Don’t Worry ” FORTUNATE GOLFER MELBOURNE, Nov. 19. Asked after the Centenary open golf championship whether he was worried at any stage, J. Thompson, the winner, replied: "1 don’t worry. I have no nerves.” ' lie gave credit lo his wife, formerly Miss Viola Dana, the screen star,'for her encouragement. Sarazen was keenly disappointed at the result. J. McLean, the Scottish champion, wins the gold cup for the best- performance by an amateur.