GOLF

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21759, 26 March 1934, Page 13

GOLF

COMPETITIONS ON SATURDAY MEDAL MATCH AT MIDDLEMORE A medal comjjetition was played by members of the Auckland Golf Club at Middlcmore on Saturday. Trophies were Riven to the winners in both the A and B grades. The course was very fast which, combined with an absence of wind, and the fact that the greens were in excellent order, mado conditions easy for scoring. Following were the best scores: A Grade.—E. L. Bartleet. 73. 5—68; B. IT. Menzles, 72, 2 —70: It. G. Rainger, 78, G—7'2; H. Plumley. 7G. 3—73; T. W. J. Thomson, 86, 12—74; P. C. Savage, 78, 3—75; C. M. Gordon, 85, 10 —75. B Grade.—L. Alderton 8-1, 11—70; H. W. Simmonds, 85. 13—72; G. P. Elliot, S7, 11—73; H. C. McCoy. 92. 17—75.

PLAY AT TIT I RANG 1 A four-ball bogey handicap, in which a senior and a junior were paired together, was played by members of the Titirnngi Golf Club on Saturday. The best card returned was that of E. G. Tallis and W. R. Yercoe, who were 8 up. Other good cards were: —T. Goudie and C'. K. Grierson, L. Knight and L. B. Clifford, 7 up; J. Carnacban and K. Beehnn. M. Rogerson and lv. H. Rogers, A. B. Peace and M. FraserSmith, 6 up: R. L, Wilson and R. W. Christiansen, G. Coltman and G. Hart. W. J. A. Thomson and C. Canunick, S» T. Gaskin and F. S. Ballin, 5 up. AKARANA CLUB A bogey match in two grades was played by members of the Akarana Golf Club on Saturday. The senior match was won by T. Griffiths. The following were next best scores: —J. Swanson, 1 up; W. Greenbank, all snuare: F. Hazlcdon. 1 down; R. Rhodes, 2 down; F. Booth. 3 down. The junior match resulted in a lie between R. Snowden and S. Tucker, with a ; score, of 3 up. Following were the next i best:—G. Taylor, 2 up: 1. Moir, 1 up; J. | Letters. E. S;'lek. all square: H Taylor. J. j Osborne, C. Taylor, 1 down; R. Tappenden, | 2 down. MAUXGAKIKIvIE CLUB The use of a number of forward tees and the fast conditions of the fairways oil Saturday were responsible for low scoring in the medal competitions played by members of the Maunsakiekie Golf Club at One Tree Hill. The A grade match was won by J. M. Elliffe, with the good card of So i ii—o9. Other good scores were: —C. Caklerwood, 76, 6—70; J. S. RanUin. 77. 5 —72; D. F. MacCormick, 80, 6 —74; A. K. Hawley, 78, 4 —74. The B grade match was won by A. Belcher, with an excellent round of 85, "3—62 Other good cards were:—C. SeaclGowing, S3, IS—65; H. K. Johnston. S9. 03 66: H. Beauvais. SS. 21—67; M. Wiseman. 83. 15—GS; W. Fowlds, 91. 21—70; \ N Hay. 93, 23—70; H. P. Whyman, 9l" 21—70: N. J. Kidd. 86. 16—70: G. Goodwin, 93, 23—70: J. P. Mitchell. 91, 21—70; and G. C. St. George, 90, 20—70. GLENDOWIE CLUB'S OPENING The Glendowie Golf Club opened its season on Saturday under ideal conditions, the greens and fairways being m splendid order. There was a record attendance of members. The president. Dr. C. Horton. drove the first ball and declared the season P The mixed foitrgome medal handicap was won by Mrs. E. Hutchison and Dr. E"orton. who returned the good score of <o} # net. Following were the best cards handed in : Mrs. E. Hutchison and Dr. Claude Horton. P7 ipi—70J: Miss B. Suter and R- Jeffrey. 99' 271 7l'} ; McGinley and F. Trice. p(s* mi—72!: 'itrs. Hill and T. Russell. 92, 17Z—71' - Miss Sharlnnd and E. G. Bridg»ns. 100, 21—79; Miss O. Neill and A. G. Brown-Douglas. 103. 2-1—79; Miss Jowitt and C. H. Hrald. 107. 271 —79}; Mr. and Mrs V. C. Keys. 97. 17—80: Mrs. Matheson and W. Saxon, 96. 14}—Sli : Mrs. Hayes and L M. Walker. 105. 221—521: Miss Idiens and A. G. Graham. 111. 28—83: Mrs. Warren and J. H. Hall. 101. 161—841; Mrs. McCartney and J. H. Beale, 111, 26—So.

MANTRA IT CLUB Tcleal weather conditions prevailcrl for the official opening of the Manukau Golf Club for the winter season. The course was in excellent condition. The president. Mr. O. V. Atllam, welcomed the large number of visitors, including representatives from the Auckland, Pukekohe and Papakurn Clubs. He said the prosoects for the season were very bricht, a record number of new members having been nominated. The first ball was driven by Mrs. Adlam. Mixed foursomes were played during the afternoon, the winners being Mrs. W. A. Pavitt and T. Currie. WATTEMATA CLUB A medal match was played at the "Waitemata golf links on Saturday, results being as follows:—G. Halvey, 87. 18 —GO: G. Hacceer. 96. 24—72: A. T. Griffiths, 96, 22—7-i; H. Clyde. 98, 24—74: G. H. Lord. 85. 10— 75; G. Jackson. 87, 12—75; F. Hannou, 9G. 20—7 G. PUPUKE CLUB The Pupuke Golf Club held a most successful open day at the links on Saturday, when approximately 140 members and their friends were entertained by the president. Dr. P. Andrews, and Mrs. Andrews. The links were in good order and 96 players competed in a mixed Canadian foursomes competition. The winners were Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Macfarlane. who returned a net score of 68}. Other good cards returned were: Mrs. A T. Prosser and C. B. Thomas. 69: Miss h. "Williamson and T. K. Gooding, Mr. and Mrs C. Jaggs. 71; Miss Dudcr and P. Pacey. 72: and Miss G. Loric and C. i. Browne, 72}. OPENING AT WAIUKU [FROM OTJB OW}T COBRKSPON-PENTI WAIUKU, Saturday The 1934 season on the "Waiuku Golf Club's course was opened to-day. The president Dr. C. E. Howden. welcomed new members and declared the links open. Mixed foursomes over 12 holes were then played by the large number of golfers present. The fairways were in good order and the greens were fast. The winners of the match were Miss Austin and .7. M. Heise, who returned a card of 47 net.

HAMILTON CLUB [from our own correspondent! HAMILTON, Sunday The Hamilton Golf Club opened the season on St. Andrews links yesterday, when mixed foursomes were played with members of the ladies' club. The president. Mr. J. F. Strang, referred to the alterations which have been commenced and the improvements which are to be carried out during the winter. The club captain, Mr. G. H. Bindon, drove the first ball. Results of the foursomes were as follows:—Mrs. Ij. J. Day and G. H Bindon. 8.1. 10—73; Mrs. G. H. Bindon and L. I. Day, 92, 17—75; Mrs. R P. Hazard and C. Sutcliffe, SC. 10—70; Miss M. Wilkinson and B. Cumberworth, 82. 6—76- Mrs. R. W. G. Rutherford and Rutherford. 90, 20—76; Mrs. H. H. Toombs and Toombs, 100, 21—70; Miss Brown and H C Ross, 103, 20—77; Mrs. T. A. Milroy and Milroy. 92, 14-78; Mrs llawllligs and If. ,T. McMullin. 94. 16—78; Mrs. C. Bryant nnd D. O. Coventry, 92. 14—78; Miss J. Templcr and G. Hovey. 05. 16—^ 79; Miss MacLenn and T. N. Pemberton, 92, 13--79; Mrs. Whitehouse and L. Champion. 100. 21—79; Miss Mcyrick and T. Simpson, 90. !0 —80; Mrs. H. C. Ross and G. D. Morpeth. no ig 80* Mrs. G. Smith and >T. G. F<1I" guson, 98. 18 -80; Miss B. Robbing and D. Grant, 103. 23-80. THE PAEROA CLUB [by TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT 1 PAEROA, Saturday The annual meeting of the Pac^°; 1 Golf Club was presided over by Mr. R S Card "ii. There was a huge attendance. The balance-sheet showed the club to be in a sound position, with assets Tt £219 and no liabilities. The club had £llO invested and there were no outstanding subscriptions, a fact which was favourably commented upon. The annual report indicated that the club had experienced a very enjoyable and successful season. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mr. R. S. Garden; vice-president, Mr. H. Thorpe; secretary nnd treasurer. Mr. J. JA. Bartlett: auditor, Mr. C. N. O'Neill, senr.; club captain. Mr. P. B. Dixon; junior captain. Mr. C. F. Bockett; ladies' captain, Mrs. J. W. Silcock; ladies' secretary, Miss Audrey Argall; committee. Messrs. J. It. Kidd. C. F. Bockott. A. E. Day. H. Armstrong. and C. Kenny. It was reported that the racecourse links were in gnod order and that the greens had heen well maintained. It was decided to open the season on April 14.

WHAU VALLEY CLUB [from our own correspondent] WHANGAREI, Sunday The Whau Valley Golf Club held its official opening for the season yesterday afternoon in delightful weather, and in the presence of a large attendance. Visitors were present from the Whangarei and Maunsatapere Golf Clubs. The president. Mr. C. J. Haniblyn, welcomed the visitors and stated that the prospects for the present season were very bright. During the afternoon a mixed foursome over nine holes was played and was won by A. T. Martin and Mrs. Martin.