HAGEN'S FINE SCORE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20256, 16 May 1929, Page 9

HAGEN'S FINE SCORE.

MOORTOWN LINKS RECORD. PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT. Australian Press Association —United Service LONDON. May M. Competing in the fu'st qualifying round of the 1000 guineas professional tournament at Moortown, Leeds, Walter Ilagen (America) returned a score of 69, a record for the course. 110 was bunkered at two holes, but had twos at the two short holes. He returned in a strong wind anj rain. The 1000 guineas tournament of the Yorkshire Evening News was played last year on May 16 and following clays at Moortown. The first two rounds are by medal play, and 32 qualify for match play. In the final last year C. A. Whitcombe (Crews Hill) defeated 11. C. Jolly (Foxgrove) by 3 up and 2 to play. C A. Whitcombe also won in 1926, and E R. Whitcombe in 1927'. Jolly won in 1923, when he beat Walter Ilagen. AMERICAN OPEN TITLE. PROPOSED BRITISH TEAM. Australian Press Association—United Service LONDON, May 11. The Evening Standard says it is possible that a number of British goliers will seek to avenge Hagen's victory at Muirfield by sending a small group to compete in the American open championship at Winged I'oot, New York, in June. Compston originated the idea, and at least three other professionals are willing to go. Diegel (America) enthusiastically welcomed the idea. He said: ' I will see that they get a great reception at Winged Foot. The course should suit the British demands for long drives, and second shots with brassies, spoons or irons. There is a smaller premium on putting than on the majority of Ameiican courses."