GOLF.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15047, 17 July 1912, Page 5

GOLF.

NOTES AND OOIiMENTS. Ray, the new open champion (btxys tho Refer©?), is 34 years of age, and. like Harry Vardon, was born in "Jersey.'. Wis record includes the following:—Re-ich-cd the Stud 0f.£240 tournament in lOCS and 1911. i«nd tlw Hsjni-fJH'I '« 1807; w -on Nt«fclv*iru tourn'itiKH;* 'n 1906. ISO 9. and Ifll; Kspr«aiusjt*4 Ivnylanl v. Hcofland each v-.x: since "-rtira lt& tipen *.n*rapt<ui>liip 1903; ,v-/,h jn mi; fowth in 1907 and in 1311; fifth in 1909 and 1910; eighth in 1905; ninth in 1904- and 1906, and 13th in 1903; finished second in the French championship, 1911; third in 1806; and fourth in 1907. CAJMBRIDSE- CLUB. The following is the draw for the qualifying round of the chib ehampionship:—W. J. Murphy v. J. G. liindmarsh: J. (J. Kinnear v. 1. Middleton; •J. Jt'. Asher v. N., Banks; M. Wells v. C W. Mcßrido; A. H. Nicoll v, E. J.; Wilkinson; J. Banks v. S. Dunbar.

AUCKLAND LADIES' CLUB. PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP. The heavy rain which fell on Monday sight and early yesterday morning had caused; tho Middtemor© goif links to be in a condition unfavourable for the continuation of the Auckland provincial ladies' golf championship tournament. ■. Nevertheless; several matches were played, and the golf was interesting. Tho results of the- second round of Iho championship contest were; —Mies, G. Gorrie boat Miss M. Cotter, 5 up and A; Miss It. Gorrie beat, Miss Pay ton, 3 'and 2; MissAlison beat Miss McLean; 8 and 6; and Mrs. D. Hay beat Miss W. Cotter, 2 and 1. In flic second round of (he junior cup competition Mrs.).XL Richmond beat Mm Coleman, 8 and 6; Miae Gordon beat Miss. ! Hull, 6 and 5; Miss Barsltaw beat Miss !P. Gorrie, 4 and 3; and .Mite", A. Carr beat Miss Thorp, 3 and 2. The putting,, approaching, and driving competitions \vere postponed on account of the- condition of the links. 'i.*ie driving competition will take place 'on Friday .motnmg, and tho putting and approaching competitions on Friday afternoon. ' If the weather is favourable and the links' are open for play the third round of tho championship will bo played this morning. Miss G. (torrie will plav Miss E. Gorrie, and Mrs. Hay .•will play Miss. Alison. In the junior cup contest Mrs. Richmond will plav Miss Gordon, and Miss Barstow will play Miss Carr. It is. also intended to hold a bogey singles match this afternoon. A continuous putting competition is beitig held during the week.' Two prizes are being competed for—one for the "best score, and the other for the three best. * !