GOLF.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19889, 7 March 1928, Page 15

GOLF.

THE AUCKLAND CLUB. SUCCESSFUL PAST SEASON. The annual report of the Auckland Golf Club reveals that the club has experienced a most successful year. The total membership was 412. compared with 405 for the previous year. Regarding the course, the new quintet mower and motor tractor had done good work and had proved capable of dealing with the heavy spring and autumn, growth. It was felt that the use of this machinery would ensure the links being kept in much better order than before. The scheme of bunkering drawn up by Mr. C. H. Redhead was being steadily proceeded with, and it was hoped to have this work completed by the commencement of ihe 1930 playing season. The drainage of the course had been fully considered, and a report on the matter obtained from Mr. A. Hill, the superintendent of the Auckland racecourse. In accordance with his report the drainage of the 6th and 6th fairways had been completed. The swampy area at the back of the second and fourth holes had also been dealt with. Plans had been prepared foT alterations and additions to the clubhouse, and these would be discussed at the aninual meeting. In spite of heavy expense during the year, owing to the purchase of machinery, dramage work, and additional bunkering, the 'accounts showed an excess of revemue. The contingent liability of £3OO for rates was still outstanding, the action brought by the Otahuhu Borough Council not having been 'it has lieen decided that tho Aucklamd pro. vincial championship meeting and handicap tournament, will take place on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. April 7, 9 and 10.

THE OTAHUHU CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING HELD. There was nn attendance of about 40 members at the annual general meeting of the Otahuhu Golf Club. The committee's report on . the proposed new course for ]5»'29 whs presented and duly adopted, and it was decided to engage Mr. C. H. Bedhead. golf architect, to lay out the course, he having previously inspected the property and reported satisfactorily. In order to provide sufficient funds to make an early start with the work, the subscriptions were raised to £3 10s for men and £2 for ladies. As an inducement to attract new members, the entrance fee for the coming season will be the same as charged previously. Opening day was fixed for April 14. The folio wins officers were elected:—Patron. Mr. H. R. McKenzie: president, Mr. S. W. House; vice-president. Mr. R. _G. Moffitt;■ club captain. Mr. B. H. Menzies; vice-captiin, Mr. R. L. Brown: secretary, Mr. C. R. Render: committee. Messrs. W. B. Eustace. R. Hinkins, F. Macdonsld: Indies' csptnin, Miss M. Cutfortli; ladies' secretary, Mi"« N. Mellsop.