GOLF

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21647, 13 November 1933, Page 18

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TITI RANG i CHAMPIONSHIP BRINSDEN DEFEATS YOUNG LOSER'S PUTTING FAILS The finnl of the Titrrangi Golf Chib'B chamiponship. which was played on Saturday between 11. D. Brinsden and .T. H. Young, resulted in a win for Brinsdcn, 3 mid 2. Tlio match wm over SO holes nnd the weather was fino and the course fast. The first two holes were halved in four iipd five. Young won the third with a three, but lost the short fourth and the next four holes were halved. At the eighth Hrinsden laid a fitymie on the edge of the hole, which Young failed to negotiate for tho half. The ninth was halved in four, leaving Brinsden one up at the turn. He increased his lend to two at the tenth. Young reduced the leeway by winning the Redan in three, but he played the 12th badly and Brinsden was again two up. Young won the Wrecker in four and fth.e 14th waa halved. Brinsden won the lMh and 16th in fours and was three up. At the 17th Young laid a stymie and Brinsden could only got a-half after being on the green with a very fine second. The 18th was halved in foure, leaving Brinsden three up. Brinaden'e medal score was 77 and Young b bO. In the afternoon Brinsden increased hia lead to four with a three at the first. The second and third were halved in four and live. Ycung missed a two-foot putt at tho fourth and became five down. Tho fifth wao halved in fives and Brinsden lost the sixth by failing to recover from a bunker. Young look three putts on the seventh for a-half, but won tho eighth with three und a-half in four at tho ninth left Brinsden three up at the turn. Young won tho 10th in three with a 30-foot putt and the 11th was halved in three. Brinsden won the 12th. The Wrecker was played badly by both players. Young pulled his drive into the rough and Brinsden eventually won in Bix. \oung won tho 14th with a three. Tho 15th found Young in tho gully with his drive, and Brinsden in the rough behind the green with his second. The holo waa halved in five. The 16th was also halved, leaving Brinsden the winner-, 3 and 2. Neither player was in his best. form, particularly Yoims, who took three putts on numerous greens The season's programme was concluded on Saturday when raised bogey foursomes were played, the winners being Mrs. J. B. Johnston nnd Johnston. 1 down. At the conclusion of play the trophies won during the reason were presented by the president, Mr. R. F. Ward, assisted by Mrs. Ward. CLOSING AT MIDDLEMORE PRESENTATION OE PRIZES The Auckland Golf Club closed its season at Middlemore on Saturday with a mixed foursomes competition. There was a record entry of 212 players. At the close of the competition, prizes won during the season wero presented by Mrs. Milsom, wife of the president. Dr. E. 11. B. Milsom congratulated members on the successful season experienced and tho excellent condition of the course. He also congratulated H. Plumley on winning tho club championship, and the club's professional, E. J. Moss, on winning the New Zoalnnd open championship. Tho president also referred to tho club's success in winning the A and B grade pennant i competitions and the O'Rorko Vnso at the Now Zealand championship tournament. Members nnd visitors were the guests of tho president nnd Mrs. Milsom at afternoon tea. Following were the bcßt cards returned in the mixed foursomes competition:—Mrs. MacEwnn and I. MacEwan, 85, 13—66: Miss C'hatfield and J. K. Lusk, 88. 2i>—6B; Mrs. Henderson and R. G. Rainger, 79, 11—68; Miss Boddington and A. 0. D. Boddington, 81, 12—69; Mrs, Wilson and R. B. Wilson, 91, 22—69; Mrs. Finn and B. S. Finn, 88, 17—71; Miss D. Vaile and H. V. Coverdale, 92, 20—72; Mrs. Browne and ,T F. Browne, 87, 15—72; Mrs. Campbell and W. S. Ralph, 87. 14—73; Mrs. Friedlander and A. J. Friedlnnder. 94, 21—73; Mrs. Hutchison and G. \V. Hutchison, 99, 2ii—73; Miss Roberton nnd P. 11. Upton, 88, 14—74; Mrs. Macky and F. Macky, 88, 13—75; Mrs. Miller and 11. C. McCoy, 95, 20—75. TITIRANGI LADIES' CLUB A medal match will bo played by members of the Titirangi Ladies' Golf Club tomorrow, commencing at 11 a.m., from the first and eighth tees, in order of the draw, which is as follows: First Tee.—Mrs. Deighton v. Miss Brny, Mrs. R. L. Wilson v. Mrs. Alison, Mrs. Chnppell v. Mrs Robinson, Miss Duder v. Mrs. R. F. Ward, Mrs. O. L. Taylor v. Miss Noel Self, Mrs. Lovett v. Mrs. E. B. Goldwntcr, Miss Hacket v. Mrs. J. 13. Johnston, Miss Nesta Self v. Miss McGlnshan, Mrs. Gyllies v. Mrs. Mclndoe, Mrs. W. H. Cooke v. Mrs. Jopliij. Mrs. Bartleet v. Miss Murphy, Miss llall v. Miss Pagni, Mrs. Prodgers v. Mrs Tuck, Miss Troston v. Mrs. Marrett, Mrs. Lessing v. Mrs. Smallfield, Miss M. Grevatt v. another. Eighth Tee.—Mrs. O'Leary v. Miss Gardner. Mrs. ShrofT v. Mrs. J. W. Reid, Mrs. Stewart v. Mrs. G. M. White, Mrs. Brinsden v. Mrs. Spinleg, Mrs. F. G. Alpe v. Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. G. P. Finlnv v. Mrs. SutclifTe, Mrs. llollinrako v. Miss Fouhy. GLEN DOW IE LADIES' CLUB The members of tho Glendowio Ladicß* Golf Club will play a medal competition on Wednesday, players to chooso partners. The flag match was won by Mrs. Jacksou, who carried tho flog to tho 19th fairway. The* Saturday match wns won by Miss M. English, 98, 23 —75. other cards read: Miss O. English, 95, 16—79; Miss N. Shnrland, 103, 22—81; Miss O'Neill. 113, 32-81. NORTH SHORE LADIES' CLUB '['he North Shore Ladies' Golf Club hold its official closing day, when Canadian foursome wero played in the morning, tho results being as follows:—Mrs. Smallfield and Mrs. Weir, 86, 19—67; Miss M. Slovens iiikl Mrs. Cadnees, 81, 13—68, Mrs. llnlvey and Mrs. Melvillo were tho winners of the C grudo match. Tho npproaching and putting competition was won by Mrs. Tyeoo. Mrs. Black and Mrs. Wilson v/«iro the winners of best gross score. After tho presentation of trophies. Mre. Tysoe, club captain, was presented with a hoquet, nnd Mrs. Cadness, secretary, was presented with it crocodile handbag from the A and B grade players, and a stei 1shafted golf club from tho C grade ill recognition of her work during tho year A scramble match will bo played by the A, 15 and C grades on Wednesday. MATCH BETWEEN OLD BOYS A golf match will bo played at the Akarunii. Club's links to-morrow between old boys of King's College nnd Auckland Grammar School. Owing to tho number of late entries if has been found impossible to publish the draw, which will bo posted at the clubhouse at 9.30 a.m. NORTH SHORE CLUB The summer season of the North Shore Golf Club was officially opened on Saturday afternoon by the president, Mr. N. S. Chalmers, in the presence of a, good attendanco. Mr. Chalmers presented the trophies won by members during the season and congratulated the committers upon the splendid progress made during tho past season, lie said that with tho new season n full championship course of 6000 yds. would come into piny and during the past year five greens hud been added to tho course. Extensive improvements would also be made to lhe clubhouse. Over 120 players competed in the mixed foursomes, which wore won by Mrs. Atkinson and W. Bursess, 83, 13—71.