ON THE LINKS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 3 May 1937, Page 2

ON THE LINKS

FIRST ENCOUNTER ROUND R. GRIFFIN RETURNS BEST CARD On the Tahunanui links the first vound for the Encounter Shield (best four out of five stroke rounds) was played on Saturday. The course is now considerably heavier and the condition of the greens enable pitch shots to be played. Putting was difficult as the surface of the greens is uneven, owing to the dampness lifting it in places. The best card was handed in by R. Griffin who did a 75 gross giving him a nett card of 68, five under the scratch score, Stedman also went round in 75. nett 69, and A. A. Johnson and Cameron also had nett 69’s. The cards handed in were:—

The draw for the championship, Leggatt Cup, Cock Cup, and Founder’s. Cup is now on the notice board and members are requested to play their first matches as soon as possible. The Captain’s Trophy (match play on handicap) draw is also on the board and members attention is drawn to the note attached regarding play jig matches by their due date as this will be strictly adhered to. DIVOTS It is with regret that the club has again to draw the attention of members to the fact that many of them do not replace their divots. The course has never been in such excellent order as now, but if players persist in taking divots and not replacing, them the course will soon be in poor order. Many members rely on their caddies to replace the divots for them, but do nbt„: see that it is done. The old saying to be remembered is: “Golfers will, and players must, replace the turf.” FOUR BALL BOGEY During the week-end a four ball bogey (post entry) was played the best card being handed in by Griffin and Ryder who were 7 up. The runners-up were R. Ralfe and Moulder 6 up. REHANDICAPS The following rehandicaps have been elected: Stedman, to 5-4; Griffin, to 6-5; A. A. Johnson, to 12-9; Cameron, to 16-12. ' ' ; y REDWOOD’S VALLEY CLUB, THIRD MEDAL ROUND The third medal round of the Redwood’s Valley Golg Club was played bn Saturday afternoon in ideal weather conditions. A “tie” again resulted, when D. Max and E. Rogers handed in cards of 97. In the play off I). Max proved the victor Next Saturday afternoon will be a free afternoon. Members will meet in the clnbhouse’at 4.30 o’clock to discuss rules. The discussion will be led by an experienced golfer and questions of all kinds are invited.

On Coronation Day a • mixed. competition is to be held commencing at 12.30 p.m.— There will be an entrance fee of Is, the proceeds going towards the King George V Memorial Fund. Entries close on 11th May when a draw, will be made. It is hoped that there will be the largest attendance for the season to date.

R, Griffin 75- 7—68 • Stedman 75- 6—69 A. A. Johnson 83-14—69 Cameron 87-18—69 Symnes 77- 6—71 Squires 90-18—72 Moulder 80- 7—73 R. Ralfe 83- 9—74 H. Elliott .1 81- 7—74 Newman 80- 6—74 G. Hoby 89-15—74 McKay 88-14—74 Hulme 98-24—74 Langston 95-20—75 N. Rout 79- 4—75 E. Coote 81- 5—76 Holley 91-15—76 Travers 91-15—76 Wallace 8842—76 A. E. Jackson 95-19—76 Park 81- 4—77 B. S. Lee 84- 7—77 Methven 94-17—77 Hodgson 90-13—77' Hendry ........ 91-13—78 Huggins 80- 2—78 Wilson 101-22 —79 M. Rout 93-12—81 Renton 97-15—82 St. George .... 94-12—82 DRAW FOR COMPETITIONS