GOLF.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14950, 25 March 1912, Page 4

GOLF.

TH AUCKLAND CLUB.

SATISFACTION WITH NEW LINKS.

Members of the Auckland Golf Club played a scramble" handicap at the iriddlemore links, Otahnhu, on Saturday, but it was not the official opening of the season. Some 40 players were engaged. The play was remarkably good, especially when it is considered that it was the start of the season, and that the new course was being played on for the first time. Although the course is so much longer than formerly, the score cards did not show the increased number of strokes that might have been expected. The players found the new holes even beyond their expectations, and they were delighted with the natural golfing advantages of the new position of the course, and the greater variety of play afforded. The club has experienced some trouble in keeping the grass down, but it is hoped to remedy this in a few days by putting more sheep on: For the splendid order the greens were in much credit is due to the greenkeeper and his assistant. The winner of the handicap was H. Horton, whose net score was 78. John Prater was next with 79. The best cards were handed in by the following:H. Horton. gross score 90. handicap 12. net 78: John Prater. 99, 20, 79: H. Allen. 98. 16, 82; E. W. Cave. 98. 16, 82; D. MacCormick, 87. 4, 83: B. Dawson. 99, 15. 84; P. Lawrence, 95, 11. 84; W. R. Colbeck. 88. 3. 85; E. A. Dargaville. 91. 6. 85: E. Horton, 95, 10, 85: F. Kelly. 100. 12. 88: D. Finn, 109. 20. 89.

THE WAIHI CLUB

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WAIHI. Saturday.

The annual meeting of members of the Waihi Golf Club was held last evening: in the Borough Council Chambers.' The captain (Mr. W. M. Jackson) was in the chair. The committee's report congratulated the club on a successful year, and stated that despite the loss of members, who had removed to other parts, the membership during the past season had. stood at 53. of whom 36 were men and 17 ladies. Several enjoyable outside matches had been played, and in these the club members had performed creditably, whilst keen and interesting contests had been witnessed in the club competitions. The season's championship on the men's side had been won by Mr. A. T. Kenrick, and that for ladies by Miss C. Buddie. The balance-sheet showed a satisfactory position, there being a credit balance in hand, after redeeming; several debentures issued in connection with the erection of the new club-house, the cost of which baa been nearly extinguished. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follow:—President, Mr. 11. P. Barry: captain, Mr. W. M. Jackson; secretary, Mr. G. Morpeth; treasurer, Mr. V. Daldy; committee of management, Messrs. F. 8. Budd, A. S. Howell. W. Russell, and H. I). Morpeth: auditor. Mr. W. H. Toy; handicap and selection committee. Messrs. W. M. Jackson and 0. Morpeth and Dr. Robertson. , . Sixteen new members were elected, bringing the club membership up to 68. It was decided that the formal opening of the season should be on Saturday, /March 30, and that a mixed foursome be played,