GOLF CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21279, 5 September 1932, Page 7

GOLF CONTESTS

SOUTH AUCKLAND TITLE | SUCCESS OF J. L. BLACK EASY WIN IN THE FINAL Tie South Auckland golf clinmpiorislnp wns concluded ut St. Andrews links, Hamilton, on Saturday, when J. L. Black defeated W. Wynne, 7 up and G in the final. This is the third successive occasion on which Black has won tho title. The semifinals wero played in tho morning, when Black beat A. Fisher, 1 up, and Wynne beat W. S. lialph, 1 up, all pluyers with the exception of Ralph being members of the Hamilton Club. Tho weather was cold and boisterous, with heavy westerly rain squalls sweeping the unsheltered country and making play at times vory difficult. Prior to tho final. Black had not been hitting his shots nicely, although his figures wero good, but in tho final he immediately struck form, and after the first few holes Rave his opponent little chanco. Tho first hole went to Wynne in 3 to 4, Black being short off the tee. At the long second Biaclc played two perfect woods to tho greon to notch a win in 4 to o. Tho third was halved in bogey 4's after Wynne had narrowly missed his 'J. Both drovo well to tho fourth, but Wynne was short in two, while Black found tho green. Wynne made a great effort to halve, but his putt failed to drop. Tho fifth, played into the teeth of tho wind, went to Wynne in 4 to 5, Black badly slicing his second, tho match being all square. Black Playing Like Machine

Going to the sixth tho heavy cross-wind : rnudo approaching to tho island greon vory difficult and Wynne's seoond went overboard and,'making no mistake Black won tho hole in 4 to 5. The game to this Btngo had ' been even, but was now definitely in . Black's favour. Going to the seventh, Wynne 1 topped hia drive and taking four td reach ) tho green, lost to a 5. Tho eighth was also disastrous fof Wynne, who again duffod his i drive and, failing to recover, gave up tho ' holo. Black was now playing like a machine and after a perfect drivo and a bold iron Bhot on to tho dnn'treroua ninth green, he won tho holo in' 4 to 5, turning for homo 4 up. Both played good tee shots to tho 10th, but Black holed out from tho edge of tho greon for a win in a birdie 2, Wynne making a gallant attempt to halve. Long drives Went away to tho 11th, but Black reached tho green in two, Wynne being short in tho like, tho hole going to Black in -l to 5. Tho end camo at tho 12th, where Black, after two perfect shots, ringed tho hole with his putt for a birdio 3, his card being evenfours to here On St. Andrews, Black is very hard to beat, but it is surprising that a player of such ability is so poor an exponent at tho stop shot. Instead of standing up to the bali with tho weight on his heels and then smashing tho club-head through the ball without body movement, ho sways right through the shot. A season oo a closelybunkered course would force him to master such a shot. In the semi-final, Black was 4 up on H. Fisher at the eighth, but the putting at the last-named over the remaining holes was so good that Black was hard pressed to win. Fisher won the ninth, 11th and 13th, but Black became 2 up again at the 14th, only to lose tho 15th. At the 17th, Black was dead for a 4 and the match, when Fisher- holed a curly one for the half, -and. the 18th being also halved, Black prevailed by tho odd hole. Wynne's Fine Putting The other semi-final between Wynne and Ralph was also remarkable for the fine putting of the first-named. Wynne took the first holo in 2 by sinking a long putt and at the second he became 2 up by halving another good one for 4, after recovering from tho cross-bunker, Ralph missing aneasy one for tho half. Ralph's drive to tho third went over the bank and ho lost the holo to a nico 4, being now 3 down, Both were on the fourth in 3. but Ralph was stymied for a win in 4, a half resulting. Ralph got one back at the seventh, but lost tho eighth, and was 3 doWn at tho turn, the ninth being halved. Ralph won tho 10th and appeared to have the 11th safe, but Wynno holed a long one for a half. At the 12th, Wynno again became 3 up when he. holed a 15-footer for a birdie 3. Ralph won the 13th and the next two wero halved and Ralph got another back at tho lGth. At tho 17th, Ralph's drivo caroo to rest in an unplayable lie and, Wynne being short, a half i in 5 resulted. Neither could reach the 18th ' in 2 and Ralph's attempt to obtain his 4 narrowly failed, the match going to Wynne. The St. Andrews match was won by L. R. W. Reid (Hamilton), who defeated R. J. Love (Hamilton) by 2 up and 1 to play, mainly by the aid of deadly putting. Tho medal round played in the morning was too severe a test for most of the/ players, tho best cards being:—C. H. Murphy (Te Aroha), 89. 13—76; A. F. Cole (Hamilton), 90. 14—76; J. W. Jones (Hamilton), 91, 15—76: A. Johns (Raetihi), 90, I 12—78; L. H. Norton (Maungakiekie), 89, 11—78; W. E. Murphy (Paeroa), 98, 20—78. In the afternoon a foursome bogey handicap was played and was won ;by C. H. Murphy (13) and W. E. Murphy (20) with a card of 1 up. ,Tho runners-up were H. Bradmoro (8), Tauranga, and D. A. Wiseman (20), Hamilton, 1 down. : Tho play-off of th© tie in the morning was won by Jones, with Murphy runner-up.

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES PLAY AT VARIOUS CLUBS * A bogey competition for a special! prize presented by Mr. J. Farrell was played by members of the Auckland Golf Club at Middlemore on Saturday. A very strong and cold southerly wind made conditions difficult. Eightyhhree curds were taken out, but of these only 12 were returned, the best being as follows:—W. Brander (6), 1 down; H. A. Joyce (5), .1 down: C H. Knight (11), 2 down; G. J. Fisher (9), 3 down; E. L. Bartleet (3), 3 down; H. Plumley (2), 8 down. Following were tho results of matches played in the C grade tourney:—N. Mitchell beat W. Clouston, at tho 19th: W. M. Bell beat G. McCoy, 2 and 1; D. D. Scott beat J. Sead-Gowing, 4 and 3; W, P. Beli bent H. Gilfillan. 4 and 3; J. Farrell beat G. Mills-Palmer, 3 and 2; J. R. Foster beat A. M. Dunn, 2 and 1: A. Grant beat F. M. Short, 3 and 2: J.. P. Upton beat C. H. Abbott, ftt the 19tli. The final of the George Cup competition resulted in a win for H. Plumley, who defeated T. R. Brett, 1 up. TITIRANGI CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST ROUND COMPLETED The first round of tho Titirangi Golf Club|s championships was played on Saturday in fine weather. Following were the results Seniors.—A. M. Gonlding beat E. E. Beeluin, 6 and 5; A. J. Good beut R. A. McLean. 2 up; J. Murray beat T. A. Gouldincr. 4 and 2; J. H. Goyder beat W. G. Lawson, 2 and 1: R. M. Dacre beat H. L. Ilobflon. 2, and 1: R. li. McCrystal beat C. G. Fisher, G find 6. Intermediates.—T. Gondio beat R. J. Hamilton. 7 and G: W. J. A. Thomson beat W. P. Bnker, 3 und 2; A. E. Saunders beat G. M. White. 1 up; J. F. Murray beat H. M. Rogorson, 1 up: B. F. Burns beat S. Hunter, 1 up: F. W. Lucob beat R. .T. Graham. 3 and 2: F. S. Ballin beat P. Harrison, 4 and 3; H. V. Guuley boat W. West, 1 up. Juniors.—M. 11. Yock beat R. F. Rogers. 2 and 1: P. Fraser beat M. T. Bailor, I up: A. E. Whitten beat E. T. Harold, 2 and 1; R. Warnock beat G. L. Tnvlor. S and 2; G. J. Walker beat G. H. Bush. 1 up: R. A. Spinley beat E. W. Yates. 5 and 3; G, C. .Tones beat F. G. Alpe. 7 and !>. Consolation handictuis will be held next Saturday for those who wero eliminated in the first round of tho championships. MAUNGAKIEKTE CLUB Following are the results of matches in. tho C grade tournament played at One Tree Hill on Saturday by members of the Maunstukiolcio Golf Club:— J. Caughey boat B. B. Hooper, 7 and 5: ,T. T., D. Lloyd beat A. W. Wilson, 2 and ■3; K. M. Hey wood beat S. Caro, 2 and V. R. Angus beat J. T. Mitchell at the 19th; B. G.'Bond beat W. K. Michael, 2 and I; R. H. Melville beat N. Beauvais, at the 19th; J. S. Milne beat S. Reid, 4 and 3; S. R. Norris beat I. <T. Goldstine, 2 and 1: A. Y. Scliischka beat R. M, Tolhurst, 7 and 6; J. Iv. Johnston boat J. Laws. 2 and 1; F. F. Rostgard beat C. G. Nicol, 7 ond 6. The concurrent bogey was wdn by G. Bennett with tho good card of 1 up. In the Elliffo Cup Bemi-final J. M. Elliffe beat J. McDougall, 2 up, and F. Wiseman beat W. Calderwood. 2 up. W' sem!m now plays L. B. Schnauer to decide the finalist to oppose Elliffe. CLEVEDON CLUB The final of the Clevedon Golf Club's championship was played on Saturday, J. Alexander defeating H. Alexander, 5 and 4. CLEVEDON LADIES' CLUB In the final of tho Clevedon Ladies' Golf Club's championship Miß3 Matthews beat Miss Waters, 5 and 4.

INTER-CLTJB CONTEST AUCKLAND BEATS GLENDOtVIE A teams' mntch played during tho weekend between members of the Auckland and Glendowie Golf Clubs resulted in a win for the form-r by 11 matches to 7. Following are the results, _ Auckland names being mentioned first in each caeo:— Singles—l. McEwan beat C. B. Thomas, G and 5; H. Plumley beat E. Hutchison, 2 hp; 13, H. Mcnzies beat O. W'olfgrnm, 3 and 2; Tf. I>. Wright boat Dr. Horton, 4 and "2; C. Jacobaen lost to N. A. Cliiug, 3 and 1: W. N. Abbott lost to W. L. Cole, 3 down; W» 13. Colbeck beat C. 3. W.oods,. 5 and 4; T. 10. Clark beat J. E. Stedman, 2 and X; 11. W. Siminonds lost to A. C. Stedman, 7 and C; B. C. Jacobs beat G. McGregor, 3 and 2> V W. B. Souter lost to A. C. .Tohns, 2 down; A. M. Smith lost to D. McGregor, 2 and I. i . „ „ _ Four-ball Matches.—l. McEwan and It. Plumley beat C. B. Thomas nnd E._HtttchiBon. 1 up; B. 11. Menxiea and C. Jacobspn beat 0. Wolfgrani and N. A. Ching, 4 and 3; R. D. Wright and W. N. .Ibbott . boat Dr. Horton and W. L. Cole, 4 and 3-, AV. B. Colbeck and T. K. Clark beat G. S. Woods and J. E. Stedman. 2 and 1; 11. W. Simmonda and B. C. Jacobs lost to A. C. Stedman and G. McGregor. 5 and 4; \V. B. Souter and A. Smith lost to A. C. Johns uud D. McGregor, 1 down. GLENDOWIE BEATS PAPAKURA A teams match played during tho weekend at Glcndowici between members, of the Glendowie and Paptakura Golf Clubs _ resulted in a win for the foitner by eight cameo to four. Following two the results. I'apakuru names being mentioned first:— Morning Game*.—Hcrdman and Cooko lost to Laxon and Sheen, 3 and 1;, McCoy and Walton lost to Hall and Martin, 3 and 1; Elliott and Brebner bent Keys and Barstow, 2 and I; Miller nud BradHtreet lost to Thorn-, eon I'-tid O'Hallorau. G and 5: A. Walton and S. Walton lost to Howey-Walker and Graham, G and 5; Walts' and Woolley lost to Jarman and Bridgens, B arid 4. Afternoon Games.—Jlerdinan and Cooke lost fo Luxo# nnd Sheen, '3 - and 1; McCoy and Walton but Hall and Martin. 3 and 1; Elliott and Biubner beat Keys and Barstow, 4 and 3.; Miller and-Btadativet lost to Thomson atid O'ilftllorah. 4 and 2; At Walton and S. Walton beat HOwev-Walker and Graham. 2 Up) Watts and Woollc'y lost to Jarman aud Bndgcns. G and 4.

TITIRANGI LADIES' CLUB Folio wins istho'drawfor the quali/yinir round of the Titirangi Ladies' Golf Club's senior and junior championships, 16 players to qualify in eaoh division, to -bo played in conjunction wi,th tho medal handicap tomorrow, icomfiienointt at nine o'clock Tefc.—Mrs. Hp3king v. Mr». -It. L. Wilson,' Mrs. Deighton v. Miss K. Horton. Mrs. McMillan v. Miss C. Bray, Mrs. J O. .Finlfty v. Mrs, 9. E. Grovatt. Mrs. O'Leary v. Misa Griereon, Mrs. Pateraon v. Miss M. Cooke. 'Mrs. Aires' v. Mfs. Shroff/ Mrs. Whitp v; -• Mrs. -Robinson, Mre. Jlriusden v. Mrs.. Ferguson, Mrs,. Tftylpr v. Mrs. Lovett, Bailey v. Mrs. "Nsismitli, Miss v. Miss P. Moody; Mrs.-Spin-ley v. Miss Noel -Self. Mrs. .C. H. Court v. Mrs. Chappall. Mra Henrys v. Mrs. vP. G. Alpo, Mrs. Malcolm v, Mrs. Leys. Mrs. Alison v. Miss A. E. Hill. Miss Worrall v. Mrs. Niccolls, Misa M. FoUhy v, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Sutclitfo v. Mrs. C. W. Reid. Mrs. Joplin v. Mrs. W. H. Cooke, Miss Nesta Self v. Mrs. R.'F. Ward, Miss Thompson v. Mrs. J. B. Johnston, Mrs. Gylliea v. Miss L. llnll. Mrs. Brooke-Taylor v. another. % Tho semi-finals of the championships will be played 011 Wednesday, commencing at 0.30 a.m., followed by a bogey handicap. Tho draw ia as- follows: First Tee.—Mrs, McMillan v. Mrs. White. Mrs. Paterson v, Mrs. Deighton, Misß K. Horton v. ?Mrs. O'Leary, Mre. J. C.. Finlay v, Mrs. Hosking, Mrs, Niccolls v. Mrs. 11. L. Wilson, Misß Grterson v. Miss Bray. Mrs. C. E. Grevatt v. Miis- M. Cooke, Mrs. Shroff v. Mrs. Worrall< Mrs, Aliaon y, Mrs. I Taylor, Mrs. Brinsden v. Mrs. Joplin, Mrs. ! MoGlashan vj Miss Ncrta Self, Mrs. Lovett j V Miss P. Moody. Mrs, Naismith •v. Misß i Noel Self, Mtb. Sutcliff© v.- Mißs M. Fouhy. Misa Bailey v. ! Mrs. Qyllies, Mrs. Rodcer v. Miss Henrys, Sirs. Ferguson v. . Mrs. Richardson, Misß A". H-acket v, Miss C. Court, Mrs. Leys. v, ■ Mrs. Spinley, Mrs. Airey v. another. " • . '•

A four-hall best-ball \jogey will be played on Thursday, commencing .at D.30 o'clock, players to choose partners and' opponents. The finals of the championships will start at 1 p.m. In the final of the handicap foursomes match - for tho captain's prise, Mrs. Shroff and Miss Worrall defeated Mrs. Alison and Mrs. Clatworthy, 8 and 2. -

AKARANA CLUB ' The first- qualifying round of the club championship w aß played by members of the Akarana Golf Club on Saturday.. Following were' the scores in the three grades:— Sonior. ; —J.'-Swansbn, 7G; F> Hazelden, 77; B. J. Smith, 83;" V. Baker, ,85; J. Coltman, 80; L. J. Minogue, 86; W. Greenbank, 88! G. Coltman. 88; H. Culfeft, 91; A. Wj'ness, 91; H. Dupin,-jun., 92;'J.. McKenzie, 92; G. Halloway, 95; J.' A. PatetEion, 96; C. Halford, 98; C. M. Cox. 99. Intermediate.—R. L. Rose, 90; L, Paewai, 90; L. Harris, 91; J. Budge, 93; K. McLeod, 93; G. Biss, 94; M. Kiely, 94; F. Thompson, 95; A. E. Jaggs, 95; H. Tyler, 96; S. Berndston, 97; P. Griffith#, 99; R. Stone, 100, A. Finn, 100; V. Smith, 101; A. Barrar clough, 101. Junior.—A. Shorter, 91; E. Cashmore, 94; M. Thorpe, 96; C. Higgins. 96; T. .Hay, 96; A. Irving, 97; E. R. Porter. 97; M. Winter, 98; A. Jackson, 99; F. Olsen, 99; H. Thomas, 99; O. Cammick, 99: G. L. Bayley, 100; R. Seabrook, 100; E. Janson, 100; H. Marshall. 101.

AKARANA LADIES' CLUB Following iB tlio draw for the. third, round of the eclectic niatch to be played tomorrow by members of the Akurnna , Ladies' Golf Club:—Mia? Tulloch V. Miss Darrooh. Mi«s P., Feet v. Miss Tinsiey, Mrs. Cox v. Mrs. Preston, Mrs."Taylor v. Mrs. HaHord. Mrs. Grant v. Miss O'Calltighan, ( Mrs. >Bayley v. Mrs. Masefield. Mrs. Dovey v. Miss Jones, Mrs. Sutton ,'v, Mrs. Spence, Misa Dalton v. Miss Hodee, Mr(|. Young: v. Mrs. Walker. Mis. St. George! y. Mrs, Phillips, Miss I. Walters v'. Mrs* Kingsland. Mrs. Cooke v. Miss Marshall, Mrs.' Thompson v. Mrs. Ashley. Mrs. Spencer v. Mrs. .Pezaro, Mrs. Russell v. Mrs. Simmonds. Miss Walters v. Mrs. Coltinan, Misß-'Kerr-Taylor v. Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Schischka v._ Mrs. Long, Mrs; King v. Mrs. Robinson,-Miss Bailey v. Mrs. Coltman, Mrs. Long v. Mrs. Schischka, Miss Walters v. Mrs. K.err-Taylorj Mrs. King v. Mrs. Martin. Tho draw for the first round of the' C grade monthly match is:—Mrs. Brook-Smith v. Dr. Montgomery, Mrs. Robinson v. Mrs. Butcher, Miss Alexander v. Mrs. Canimick, Mrs. Parker v. Mrs. Baxter,- Miss Hayes v. Miss Gillies. Mrs. Bishop v. Miss Birch. PUPUKE DEFEATS AUCKLAND Members of tho -Auckland and Pupuke Golf Clubs played a teams match at Pupuke on Saturday, the latter winning,by 7 gamOs to 6. Pupuke won by 5 games to 4 in the singles, each club winning 2 games in tlio four-ball. . HOLED IN- ONE • ' "While" 'playing in a "teams "tnafeli" at the-Pupuke-links during -Irhe--w»ek-dnd. G. H. Abel, a member of tho Auckland Golf Club, holed out in one at the second, a distance of 177 yards. Tho ball landed direct in tho holo : vrithout bouncing. NORTH SHORE CLUB The • boat monthly medal scores returned by members of the North Shore Golf Club during the week-end wero:—P. Roach. BG, 18—68: G. Downer. 88. 20—08; T. W. Cauldrey, 88. 20—OS; W. Maxwell, 02, 21—G8; B. Rac, 77, 8—09: E. Philston, 87, 18—69: H. Everton, 87, 18—09: F. Lay 7,e11, 7S, B—7o. The following qualified foi> tho championships : Seniors.—B. Rae. 77; F. Layzull, 78: M. Thompson, 79; B. Goldwater. 79; M. Nelson, 81: A. W. Short. 82; J. Prime, 83: W. Bennett, S3; H. Whitley, 85; J. Foster. 85; C. C. Robinson, 83; B. W. 11. Chambers, 80; N. fi. Chalmers, 87; L. Lewis, 83; A. "Tysoe, 89; B. llart, 89. Intermediates.—P. Roach, 80; IT. Everton, 87: R. Philson, 87; C. M. Black, 87; G. MeKenzie, 87; C. H. Kinssford, 90: C. N. Robinson, 91; J. Weir, 91; B. Crompton. 92; C. K- Morley, 95; H. Cowlett, 90; J.\ Chalmers, 97; R. Lush, 98; R. Fotheringham, 103; R. G. Entrican, 103. Juniors.—T. W. Courtney. 88: J. Harvey, 89; H. J. Preston, 91; W, Maxwell",' 92; A. Bow. 94; H. Seagar, '94; J! Fraser, 95; W. Badley, 95; R. Ash. 35; H. Ihbartson. 95; E. Sullivan. 95; H, Bartlett, .96; P. Horrocks, 5)7; G. W. Henick, 98; J. Redmond, 00; 11. Budding, 99. PUPUKE CLUB 'Members of the Pupuko Golf Club played the first round of the senior : and . junior championships during tho week-end. Following were the results:- • Soniors.—E. W. Mills beat H.-' Goodwin. 5 and 3; L. Saunders boat ,G. Waterman. 4 and 3: L. Harrison; beat G. : Walker, 6 and 5; R. Johnston beat- T.McCorkindale. 2.up; A. Browne beat A. Stephenson,-2 and 1; L. Ansell won from -J. Howie' by default; H. Stevens beat-B. Sellars,, 5-and. 3. Juniors.—P. Deighton. beat ' C. Jaggs. 4 and 8; \V.' Spiller beat,A„ Edey, 3 and 2; R. McLeod beat .H. Preston, 5- and 4; W. Sterason beat, K. Hume, l r up: M." Close beatr C. Howden, 2 and 1;. C. Browne beat B; Horrocks< at 'the 21st; A.: Burnett' beat T." do Clive Lowe, 1 ujj; J. Palmer beat S. Bond, 1 up. ' PAPAKURA CLUB . Members of tho Papa.kuraGolf Club played a medal round on Saturday. Tho best cards returned were:—McCoy. 89, 20—60; Cooke, 82. 12—70; D. McLennan. | 95, 22—73; E. "Miller. 95. 22—73.

NORTH AUCKLAND TITLE - . ■"4 SUCCESS OF DR. BUCKLEY ' 41 [from our own correspondent] '* WHANGAREI, Sunday Tho Whangaroi Golf Club's annual tourna. monl was concluded yesterday at Mount :. Denby links. There was a cross-wind which prevented accurate golf, otherwise conditions were good. In the morning tho semifinals of the North Auckland championship were played. Dr. B. F. Buckley (Whangareiv beat Glanville (Whangarei). 4 and 3. and C. McManus (Whangarei) beat Tallis (Titi--rnngi), 4 and 8. In each case tho nuttiim .<* was the deciding factor. Glauville was last year's winner >•.<• In tho afternoon the final was played between McManus and Buckley.before a lartre " gallery. Buckley took the lead at the first hole with a bogey 5. McManus missing au easy putt. Buckley also took the second with a 4. However, McManus won tho next two. - making all square. This was the last stage when the players were even, as Buckley.-;*} took tho next two holes. At tho seventh Buckley landed on the jrreon within six * feet of tho hole, while McManus was 15 feet-. away.'McManna. with a brilliant putt, holed r out for 2, while Buckley took 3. From thenr-'l" onward the came was not in doubt and . Buckley won. 5 and 4. McManus lacked the • experience of Buckley, who has been play- ;» ing in tournament matches lor a number . of years. A bogey match resulted in a for B. Wolff. 1 down. At the conclusion of nlar tho trophies won during tho tournament were presented by tho president, Mr. I». A. Feist.

ROTORUA CLUB CONTEST CARR DEFEATS SMITH . [by telegraph—OWN correspondent] - a ROTORUA, Saturday Tho final of the Rotorua Golf Glub'a. „ championsliip between S. E. Ctirr o!id R. C. Smith over 36 holes, was played to-day ' n in 6torruy weather. Conditions uudar foot - : - wero good, but heavy rain squalls and changing light made for- difficult coif. Carr •** won, 1 up on tho 36th, after being dcrnir . 3. In tho morning round ho was 2 lip at j the turn and held that position on the 18th. At tho 27th hole tho position wa» . v unchanged. After Carr had increased his lead to 4 Smith reduced it to 2 at the 33rd. failing after beinp i» a commanding position to win the 34th. Ho won the next convincingly. Smith was 1 down to the last hole, but - " Carr secured a half and tho match. Considering tho day, tho game was very good.

BROTHERS HOLE IN ONE PERFORMANCES AT WHAKATANB ;; ■ • fv [from our own correspondent] WIIAKATANE, Saturday »> The unique distinction ■of twin brother® * holing, out in ono at the eamo hole belongs . to two members of the Mokdrua Golf Club at Whakatane.' At the latter end of last j' season, Iv. N. Armstrong performed the ' feat, and recently his twin brother, S„ N. VArmstiong, also sank his : drive at tha-j "Pit." Tho situation of tho hole, at th®... w base of a cup-like depression, lends itself to this feat, and quite recently four local'.'" players have had to pay the penalty for a holo in ono. . %( ■ ■■' OTAHUHU CLUB '•*» ■». Tho first round of the senior and junior * championships was played by mcmbero of the Otahuhu Golf Club on Saturday, In spite of a strong wind a high standard of golf was. set and some very close matches were seen. Results were bb follows:- . j. Seniors.—L.J. Croxson beat A. J. Rhinj.'' 3 at the 19th; W. B. Eustace beat R. G. Mof-' fit, 3 and 2; H. J. Levy beat A. P. Eustace.VTT 1 up; C. R. Reader beat P, M. Todd, 3 and-** 2. .

Juniofs.—F. Feamley beat „G. Lyttleton. * 5 and 3; Scott Colville beat C... 5 and 3: W. Blakey beat W. .Gardiner. 41 and 3; B. Heather beat R. Macgregqr. ,l" . up; A. Woolley beat Ri Pankhurst. 4 3; H. Hotson won from G. Currie by fault; It.- A; North beat J. Crow, 7 and r: 5; .A. Crow beat S. Coutts, 3 and 1. v„ -v, A bogey match pkyed in conjunction with " the championship wivs won by H.' Nicholls." who returned a card of 2 np. • if} In the .final of captain's prize epmneti-. c tion, A. M. Todd beat W. B. 'Eustace, X 1 up. This was tho fifth play-off • the pair, four pf'evious roundß havinit fin-n*-ished all square. The final play-off finished, in a remarkable manner,. Going, to the .last.-, hole the match was all square. After both I '-' had secured splendid drives, Todd -'but • nii*"*.? end to the prolonged contest by holing . approach shot from 40 yards out for oA;. eagle two. ' ■" ■ In the semi-finnlß of the P, S. Ballin Cup competition G. Gardiner beat R. G. - Moffitt, 2 up> and A. P. Eustace and K. North finished all square. Although Eustace returned a 72 gross in this match, constituting the best round of his • career, it was not sufficient to win. North returninc a card of 85 gross less a handicap of 20.

In the first semi-final of the senior championship, H. J. Levy also played an out- j standing round of 73, "to defeat 'C. "R'. Reader. G and 4.

ONEWItERO S CLUB "" [FROM OUR OWN correspondent] y TpAKAtT, Saturday '**■ The first Qualifying round el'the ' whero Golf Club's championship, was played-.*, to-day. The bast 6cores were:—Caldwell. 30; 1 Cronin. Lawson. 83; Martin. \Si;' E. Cameron. 85 ; McNaught, 88; Wilson, 89: D. Cameron. 90; Taylor. 92;.Hira. 93; Ran, 95 Tawha. .97. A medal round played in con r ;> junction with tho qualifying round was by Caldwell, with 70 net. •*- • .;«»• ' The junior members played the first for Mr. S. Crawford's trophy. Rapson (hnii-'"' dicap 22) beat Brownlie (2'2), 2 up: Muir (2i) beat Davie (23), at the'l9th; ; McNeill?"-*! won- from Rutherfond and Walter from .Hidl, by default. • ... ... " . ... . MATCH AT WAIUKU -/ [from our oytn correspondent] , ; WAITTKtT.. "Saturday. A four-bail, -"besirball bogey match wa».. played to-day by members of. the Waiuku Golf Club. iTie muteh" was won by Smith' and Jerram, J down. Ohlson.and Blooajfieldw; Forbes and Morrison, and Arkle and Rqbcoo wero 2 down.. PLAY AT PUKEKOHE [from our ovtn correspondent] . PUKEKOHE, Saturday - In a four-ball best-ball bogey competition played to-day by members of tho Pukekoha Golf Club, A. Schlaepfer" and G. Payne returned the best card. 5 up. The next best were:—J. Roulston and W. J. Foote. 3 up; D. Coylo.and P. Mills, 2 up* C-. G. Jphnspai and M. S'. Campbell, 2 up; H. T.'Moore and'G. L. Winter, 1 up; E. Maddison'- and C.ST Cooper, J. McWhirtor and H. J. Short,, J. W. Johns and I. Reynolds, L. lt. Jordan-."' and-E. G. Poster, all oqn&re. . ->:^- The Pukekoho courso will be open through* "! out the coming week to all golfers who ar«f ; v competing at the Franklin championship tournament noxt-Saturday at Pukekohc. _____ ,-itt TE IvUITI CLUB [from our own correspondent] ■ TE KHITI, Saturday In the final of tfio To Kuiti Golf junior championslup J. W. Powdrell deK-J: feated G. Cameron, 10 up and 8. ' ; Mre. Tato defeated Misa Graham in tb« final of tho Empress Theatre Cup match, 3.'; uy and 2. r . .' ', . Mi