GOLF CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21277, 2 September 1932, Page 15

GOLF CONTESTS

VETERANS' TOURNAMENT REDHEAD WINS THE CUP KEEN MATCH WITH. H. B. LUSK [BY TKLEGRAJ'H —OWN correspondent] ROTORUA, Thursday . The New Zealand veterans' golf tournament- was concluded to-day. C. H. Redhead (Rotorua) won the Veterans' Cup by defeating H. B. Lusk (Auckland) in the final, 1 up at the 19th. For the semi-final the weather was dull but fine with a perfect golfing light. However, the final in the afternoon was played in misty rain. Play was very even and full of incident. In the semi final of the championship Lusk benfc E. M. Hutchinson (Gisborno) on the 20th after a severe struggle, and Redhead beat R. Phelan (Tauranca) on the 19th. 1 Against Hutchinson Lusk gained a lead of two at tho third by superior golf, and was still 2 up at tho seventh, but Hutchinson squared tho match at the ninth. ' The 12th and 13th went to Hutchinson and the next two holes to Lusk. At the 18th Lusk found a bunker right in the fairway and, playing out, landed in a bunker near the green. Ho holed in 4. Hutchinson missed a 15-inch putt, which was all ho needed 1o win tho match. Tho 19th was halved on the handicap and Lijsk won the 20th. Phelan against Redhead won the first two holes, but Redhead won the fifth and seventh, squaring the game, and Phelan was one down at the turn. The 10th hole went to Redhead, the 11th and 13th to Phelan. All square again. Redhead won the 15th in 2 to 3. and Phelan evened at the lftth. Tho nest, two were halved and Redhead won the innteh on the 19th in 4 to 5. Rain fell from the start of tho final. Lusk, who was conceding Redhead 11 strokes, held" the advantage from the tee. Redhead's driving being short, but straight, but the first hole went to Redhead. With a win in sight for Lusk a stymie on the Hp ot the second robbed him of a chance. At the fourth a magnificent second by Redhead within a few feet of the pin gave him tho hole. Redhead failed to cross the burn at the fifth and arrived on the green in 5. Lusk failed to sink an "eagle" 3 by inches. Redhead 1 up. Redhead increased his lead to 2. . After both were on the green at the ninth off the tee poor putting halved the hole in fours. On the 10th Lu§k had every advantage to the green, but Redhead with a stymie and a strode managed to halve the hole. Redhead lost the 12th. where he took two shots and, failing to get out of a bunker, picked up. Redhead 1 up. Lusk squared the match on the 14th and became 1 up for the first time at the 15th in 3to 4. , , At the 16th Redhead's second, going hard and wide, struck an obstacle and bounded at right angles on to the green. Lusk. pitching a perfect ehot to tho green, was in no beitter position, the holo going to Redhead. All square. The 17th was halved in 3. "With a stroke at the 18th Lußk with a classic iron lay on the green, his putt resting on the lip of the hole, but he could only get a half. . Going to tho 19th Lusk had again to concede a stroke. Needing a "birdie" to win he lay six inches from the pin. His opponent eank a six-foot putt to win the cup. The luck of the game wan granted.to be dead against the Aucklai.der. who played fine golf against heavy odds. The mutches for the secretary's trophy resulted:--Semi-final. J. T. Pavitt (New Plymouth! beat H. P. B"tt ,f T -J?.;, ?' Smith (Auckland) beat F. W. Wilkie. Final: Pa.vitt beat. Smifh, 3 and 1, At the conclusion the president, of the Rotorua Club. Dr. Hay. congratulated the veterans on the spirit of eportsmanshiP shown. Mrs. F. W. Wilkie. wife of the patron of the club, presented the prizes. MAUNGAKIKKIE LADIES' CLUB Following are the best scores returned in the C grade match played by members of the Maungakiekie Ladies' Golf Club yesterday :-Mi,is R. Nixon. 104: Mrs R. George. 114: Mrs. E. Williams. 119; Mrs. Truscott. 122 "a match' for C grade players will be held nest Thursday, players to choose partners.

TEHRANGI LADIES' CLUB Following were the results of the L.G.U. handicap match played yesterday by members of the Titirangi Ladies' Golf Club;— Seniors.—Mrs. Niccolls, 92, 15 —77; Miss K. Horton. 87, 8—79; Mrs. Alison, 94. 14— 80; Mrs. Shroff, 96,. 16—80. Juniors. —Mrs. Brinsden, 99, 19—80; Miss P. Moody, JO4, 22—82: Miss Lawrie, 108. 26—82; Mrs. R. F. Ward, 112, 30 —82; Miss K. Fouhy, 108. 23-85. . , . The senior and junior championships will be played next week, commencing on Tuesday with a medal handicap in conjunction with the qualifying round. A bogey handicap will be held in conjunction on Wednesday and a four-ball best-ball contest with the finals on Thursday. Players may choose partners for the four-ball match. An open day will be held on September 15 when a medal handicap will be player in the morning and a Canadian bogey foursomes in the afternoon. Players may choose partners. LADLES' TEAMS MATCH A teams match played between members of the Ot&huhu and Akarana Ladies, Orolt Clubs resulted in a tie, each club winning eight games. Following are the results. Akarana names being mentioned " r ® l. Miss Tuilloch heat Mrs. Cume, 4 and 3. Mrs. Grant boat Mrs. Eccles. 5 and 4 Miss Peet lost to Miss A. Sheffield. 5 and 4; Mrs. Cox lost to Miss M. Hill. 2 down. Miss Tincey' lost to Mrs. Whale. 4 and 3; Mrs. Taylor beat Missi B. Sheffield. 6 and 4; Mrs. Jones beat Mrs Crow. 6 and 5; Miss Seay lost to Mrs. Cox, 5 and 4; Mrs. Kingsland beat Mrs. Boyce, 2 and 1; Miss E. Wright lost to Miss A Whyte. 7 and 6; Miss jßoberls lost to Miss Wain. 2 and 1; Miss N. Wright beat Mrs. Davies. 3 and 2; Mrs. Marlin lost to Miss B. Wyllie, 3 and 1; Miss Marshall beat Miss Wills. 1 up; Mrs. Ashley beat Miss i. Claudet, 5 and 3; Mrs. Gammick lost to Miss Dreadon, 4 and 3. The putting competition was won by Mrs. Grant and Miss Peet. OTAHUHU LADIES' CLUB The following will represent the Otahub u Ladies' Golf Club in a teams match against the North Shore Ladie3 Club to be played on Tuesday, commencing at 11.30 o'clock;— Mrs. Currie. Mrs Eccles, Miss •A. Sheffield. Miss M. Hill, Mrs. Whale. Mrs. McNeely, Miss E. Hill, Miss B. Sheffield. Miss Wallace. Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Cox, Mm Boyce, Miss Whyte. Dr G. Rowley, Miss Wyllte. Miss. F. Sutherland, Miss T. Claudet, Miss Tims. Miss Hunter, Mjss M. Muir, Miss Solomon. Mi*3. Claudet. FUKEKOHE BEATS PAPAIvURA A teams match played between members of the Pukekohe and Papakura. Ladies (jolf Clubs resulted in a win for the former by 6 matches to 4. Following are the results, Pukekohe names being mentioned fiist. Miss Potter lost to Miss White, 2 down; Miss Jeffries beat Mrs. Brooks, 0 and 4; Mrs. Pike beat Miss Wallers, 3 and 1; MrsMaddison beat Mrs. Foote, 2 and 1; Miss Potter lost, to Miss Walker. 1 down; Mrs. Gordon lost to Mrs. Pavitt, 7 and 6; Mrs. Motion lost to Mrs. Urquhart, 2 down; Miss Campbell beat Mrs. Watts, 2 up; Miss Roulston beat. Mrs. Pegler, 2 down; Miss Perkins beat Miss Rhind, 4 and 3.

PA PA lvU HA LADIES' CLUB The Papakura Ladies' Golf Club will hold an open day tournament on Monday. A medal round in three grades will be played, commencing at 0.30 o'clock, and a Canadian foursomes match will be played in the is the draw for the medal round-—Mrs. Rushton v. Miss Wilson, Mrs. P Browne v. Mrs. Cox. Mrs. Madchson v.. Mrs Markwick, Mrs Grant v. Miss B. Hill. Mrs Halford v. Miss It. Wihson, Mrs. Brooks v. Miss E. Chambers Mrs. Foote v. Miss Lawrence. Miss A. Hill v. Miss M. Walters, Mrs. Howey Walker. v. Mrs. Busing, Miss J. Walker v. Mrs lungsland Miss J. Little v. Mrs. Watts. Mrs. W. A. Payitt v. Mrs. A. Hughes, Mrs. Urquhart v. Mrs. L McGregor. Mrs. Ashley v Mrs. L. Peeler Miss E. Marshall v. Miss Coxhead. Miss Finlayson v , M^ e £ n £hind v Wardell v. Mrs. J. P. Kidd Miss Rhind Mrs. Fleming. Mrs Adlam v. Miss E. .Tarvie. Miss K. Brooks v. .Miss Dreadon. Mrs. Walters v. Mrs. FranCis. MORRIN'SVILLE LADIES' CLUB [from our own correspondent] MORRINSVILLE. Thursday The L.G.U. monthly medal and qualifying round for the B grado championship ol the Morrinsville Ladies' Golf Club will bo played on iSaturday, the first eight gross scores to qualify. The draw is as follows: Miss F. Hewitt v. Miss M. Hull. Miss D. Lowry v. Mrs. H. Turner, Mrs. R. Hodges v. Mrs. R. Morton, Miss V. Brayshaw v. Mrs. A. Mueller, Mrs. W. Maingay v. Miss L. Strevens, Miss T. Hewitt v. Mrs. L. Pole, Mrs. J. Henderson v. Mrs. N. Howie. Miss V. Clarke v. Miss A. Seales, Mrs. H. Howie v. Miss M. Stevens. Following is the draw for a medal round to lie ployed by C grade members Miss D. Walters v. Miss A. Cargill, Mrs. McMillan v. Mrs. Maclean, Mrs. Hart v. Miss Lloyd, Misa Hillary v. Miss E. Strevens, Miss G. I Donny v. Mrs. J. Bain, Mrs. S. Wood ▼. [ another.

AUCKLAND CLUB C GRADE TOURNAMENT Following is the draw for tho Auckland Golf Club's C grade tourney which commences at Middlemore to-morrow:—J. M. Burnett v. J. A.' Peacock, J. B. Macfarlane v. M. Cumming, D. D. Scott v. J. Sead-Gowing. H. Y. Cameron v. C. F. Ashton, H. Gilfillan v. W. G. Bell. J. Farrell v. G. Mills-Palmer, J. P, Upton v. C. H. Abbott, J. R. Foster v. A. M, Gunn, A. McG. Grant v. F. M. Shortt, W. M. Bell v. G. McCoy, N. Mitchell v. W. Clouston. SOUTH AUCKLAND FIXTURE THE QUALIFYING! ROUNDS [from our own correspondent] HAMILTON, Thursday The qualifying rounds for the South Auckland championship and the St. Andrews handicap match were played to-day on St.. Andrews links. The entry was not a large one, and several good players who had entered were unable to bo present, notably H. B. Lusk, lan MacEwan, R. F. F.dmonds and H. T. Gillies. The best gross card for tho two rounds was returned' by J. L. Black, 77, 70—153. His morning round was 42 out and 35 in, the latter half including threes at the 10th, 11th, 14th and 17th. His partner, W. S. Ralph, was ono stroke more. Black's afternoon card wns 39 out and 37 in, but Ralph took 85. W Wynne filled second place with cards of 80, 81—101. Tho course was in good order, but rain commenced at 11 a.m., and continued steadily until 4 p.m. A strong and cold north-easterly wind was blowing and affected the play. The following 10 players qualified for tho championship:—J. L. Black (Hamilton), first round 77. second round 70. total 153: W. Wynne (Hamilton), 80, 81—101; W. S. Ralph (Auckland). 78. 85 —163: Dr. C. K. Howden (Waiuku). 80, 83—109; 11. W. Fisher (Hamilton), 80, 85—171; J. M. Horton (Hamilton), 89, 83—172; R. Wallace (Te Awamutu), 87. 85—172:, C. Hotson (Otorohanga), 80. 87—-173; C. G. Johnson (Pukekbhe). 80, 87-173; A. < . Rees (Waipu).'B6. 88—174: M. Barnett (lo Awamutu). 87. 87-174; H. F Blackie (Hamilton) 88, 87—175; H. Bradmore (fauranga), 80 90—170; L. H. Norton (Maungakiekie), 90* gg I7g- R. Worley (Hamilton), 85, 93 — 178; C. SutriifTe (Hamilton), 87, 92—179. The second 16 who will contest tho bt. Andrews match ou handicap are: 80. Wilson (Auckland), 94 , 86—180; J. Milne (Hamilton), 91, 91—182; F. Layzell (korth Shore), 91, 92—183; L. I. Day (.Hamilton), 96. 88—184; R. J. Love (Hamilton), 91, 94 18?; C. Daviea (Tauranga), 93, 93—186: A. F. Cole (Hamilton), 92, 95—187; J. W. Jones (Hamilton), 91, 96—187; J. H. darken (Hamilton), 90. 97-187; A. L. Tompkins (Hamilton), 91. 97-188; A. Johns (Raetihi). 93, 96—189; H. Toomba (Hamilton), 101, 90—191; F T. Halligan (Te Aroha), 94, 97—191; C. H. Murphy (Te Aroha). 97. 95—192; L R. W. Reid (Hamilton), 95, 97—192; H. C. Ross (Hamilton), 91, 101-19-. The best cards in the medal handicap in conjunction with the morning round were:— H C. Ross. 91. 20—71; R. Worley, 85. 12— 73; J. H. Clarken. 90. 15—75. In the afternoon medal the best cards Tvere: —A. C. Rees. 86, 12—74; H. 'loombs, 90, 15—75; H. F. Blackie, 87, 12—75. The first round of the championship will be played to-morrow. Following is the draw: —Black v. Sutcliffe, Hotson v. Johnson, Dr Howden v. Bradmore, Fisher v. Blackie, Ralph v. Norton, Horton v. Barnett, Wallace v. Rees, Wynne v. Worley In the St. Andrews match tho following is the draw:I—Wilson 1 —Wilson v v Ross, Jones v. Clarken, Day v. Halligs", Love v loombs. L&yzell v. Murphy, Davies v. Johns, Cole v. Tompkins, Milne v. Reid.

WHANGAREI TOURNAMENT QUALIFYING ROUNDS [by telegraph —OWN correspondent] WHANGAREI, Thursday The Whangarei Golf Club's annual tournament commenced this morning at the Mount Denby links in good weather. Tho qualifying round of the North Auckland men's championship was played, and medal rounds were played in conjunction. The following qualified for the championship:—McManus, 74, 70—150 Glanville, 70, 77—153; Buckley, 80, 75—155; Tallis, 77, 79—156; Greville, 79, 85—104; Bailey, 83, 82—165; Hogan, 85, 87—172; Johnston, 88, 88—170; H. Smith. 92, 00—182; Izzard, 87, 97—184; W. Smith, 92, 92—184; Bevins, 91, 94—185; Gould, 93, 93—186; Surman, 94, 9-2—186; Weston, 92. 95—187; Connaghan, 88, 101—189. „ , McManus won the Mount Denby Cup for the best gross score over 36 holes. The morning's medal Tound win over 18 holes, and was won by Izzard, of Dargaville, with a net score of 63. E. Thomson being next with 66. The afternoon's medal round resulted in a tie between 11. F. Buckley and Goulding. wjth a- score of 71. A 36-hole ■medal Amid wan also played and was won by Izzard. with a score of 130, McManus being next with 140.

TE AWAMUTU LADIES' CLUB [EROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] TE AWAMUTU, Thursday The two-round eclectic match played by members of the Te Awamulu Ladies' Golf Club has been won by Mrs. H. McDonald. Following is the draw for an Ij.G.U. medal round to be played on Saturday Mrs. McDonald v. Miss K. Woolly. Mrs. C. Blundell v. Miss J. .Teffery, Miss G. Irwin v. Miss A. Montcfiore. Mrs. A. Bond v. Miss J. Manson, Miss W. Mansyn v. Miss G. Cameron, Mrs. M. Barnetl v. Mrs. J. Oliphant. Mrs. .T. B, Roberton V. Miss M. Wynyard. Airs. A. .7. McGovernv. Mrs. E Bryant. Miss D. Noonan v. Mrs M. McNaii, Mrs. Colo v. Miss P. North. Miss G. Williams v. another. ... , j The draw for a special match to be played by C tirade members is as follows-Mrs. D Williams v. Miss Nelson. Miss A. Rickit v Miss A. Macky, Miss B. Bowdon v' Miss G. Jones. Miss K. Germann v. Miss M. Storey, Mies D. Peake v. Miss H. Empson, Mrs. L. Harding v. Miss E. Blackbourn. Mrs. A. Kay v. Mrs. E. Myers. Mrs. 11, W. Glynn v. another. THE THAMES CLUB [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] THAMES, Thursday The results of the third and filial round of the president's cup for members of the Thameb Golf Club were as follows:~H H. Marshall, 79. 7-72; W. Jack 94 . 22— 1 72, T. McCarroll, 92. 19-73; H. E. Blemierhaßsett, 9') 24 —75; A. S. Gray. 83, 7—76. The best, two net scores were returned by Gray and he wins the trophy. His scores were 71. 7(i_H7. W. Jack, 78, 72—150, and T. McCarroll, 77. 73 —150. tied for second place. RAUMANGA CLUD [FKOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] WHANGAREI. Thursday The third and ftial round of the Duff Cup contest, and a medal round in conjunction, will bo played at the Kaitmanpa Golf Clubs links during the week-end. The draw is as follows:—Connell v. J. L. Murdoch, Foote v McCalluni, A. J. Murdoch v. MncArthur, Sheriff v. E. Ij. Jones, Bird v. GVawford. McPhail v. N. Smith, J. Wilson v. Martin, Clarke v. Morrish, C. J. Jones v. Hemphill Caton v. Powell. Hammond v. Whitelaw, H. Smith v. Dyer. Hnllett v. Goodwin, McKiunon v. Ford. < v - Hewin, Moresby v. Fraserhurst. McWatters v. .JA Brown. Tliomson v. B. Brown, Finlayson v." Ritchie, Brainsby v. I'reebo.

OPOTIKI V. W A I.MAN A [FROM 01,'R own correspondent] OFOTIK'I, Thursday A four-ball match between teams from the Opotiki and AVaimana Golf Clubs was played yesterday. The results were sia folifnvs. Opotiki names being mentioned first:—in. F. Pattlo and A. S. Thompson beat Granswick and McConnell. 6 and 5; Main fiud Baigcnt beat Gordon and Doran, 5 and 4; C. J. Gordon and Upton beat Eagle and Jerram. 1 up; E. Larmer and h. Gordon beat Menges and Flowers, 6 and 5;: A. Burton and A. Gordon lost to Wardlaw and another, 7 and G. . OTOROHANGA CLUB [from our own correspondent] OTOROHANGA. Thursday Following is the draw for the captain's trophy competition to be played by members of the Otorohanga Golf Club on Saturday :—Hilder v. Cooper, Pellow v. Blundeil, Sheahan v. Dalziell, G. H. Fry v. Pilkingion, Stranger v. Kerr, Lee v. Whyte, F. Johnson v. G. S. Fry, Fortescue v. McCready, T. Johnson v. Cornfoot, Sweetman v. Hudson, C. Hotson v. K. Liddy. Morley v. Mcßobie, Ward v. B. Hotson, S. Smith v. D. Liddy, Rothery v. Alexander, N. Smith v. Irvjne. Following is the draw for the captain b trophy and L.G.U. medal matches to be played by lady members:—Miss Leathnm v. Mrs. innes-Jones, Miss Hobson v. Mrs. Craig. Miss McKerras v. Mrs. Hitchings. Mrs Boles v. Miss Scarborough. Mrs. Miller v. Mrs. Cooper, Mrs, Hill v. Mrs. Siipms. Mrs. Cornfoot- v. Miss Hitchings. Mrs. Ward v. Mrs. Hotson, Miss Lees v. Miss Kerr. Miss Martin v. Mrs. Trapski. Mrs. Johnson v. Miss Osmond. Miss Rothery v. Miss L. Quinlan. Miss Alexander v. Miss Koira Bluck, Mrs. Irvine v. Miss Mattie Biuck, Mrs. Tristram v. Miss England. Miss Addison v. Miss McGettigan. Mrs. i Mcßobie v. Mrs. Patterson, Miss Morley v. Mr*. Nicholson, Miss E. Quinlan v. an- [ other.