Miss Rishworth Heads Field At Waitangi

Northern Advocate, 30 May 1949, Page 6

Miss Rishworth Heads Field At Waitangi

GOLF...

Wmoll. v.op.;. —xiiiiuiis me took part in the Waitangi Golf Club’s open women’s tournament yesterday, were visitors from Whangarei, Whau Valley, Okaihau, Dargaville and Kaikohe. _ , Miss M. Rishworth (Whangarei) returned the best gross score over the 30 holes played. She took 143, two strokes better them Mrs M Rainbridcre (Kaikohe).

Eighteen'holes were played in the morning, but time allowed for the playing of only 12 in the afternoon. The new 11th hole of 170 yards was played for the first time during the ' tournament. With the- course in first-class condition,, and perfect golfing weather prevailing, some excellent scores were returned. Mrs Capon had a net 63 and Mrs Treen also played below her handicap, with a n'et 67. Par on the .course is • 71. A .feature of the tournament was the splendid catering arrangements, which were carriedawt by the men members. llMf-HY WINNERS. Results w* 'e:-30-hole gross: Miss M. Rishworth (Whangarei) 143. Runner-up, Mrs M. . Bainbridge (Kaikohe) 145. 30-hole net: Mrs J. A. Stubbs (Waitangi) 114, Mrs Capon 11V. 18-hole • gross (morning): Mrs C. Treen. (Okaihau) 83. Special 30-hole net for 24-30 handicaps: Miss Tremain (Dargaville) 122. For 31-36 handicaps: Mrs A. H. FryerRaisher (Kaikohe) 114. 1 Morning bogey: Mrs C. M. Williams (Kaikohe), 1 down. Stableford: Miss Kake (Okaihau), 22 points. Teams match. Kaikohe (Mrs C. M. Williams, Miss Porter, Mrs Morrow / and Miss Johnson) 1.