GOLF CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23042, 20 May 1938, Page 18

GOLF CONTESTS

NORTHEEN TITLE MATCHES IN THE RAIN LOW SCORING DIFFICULT [by telegram—own correspondent] WHANGAREI, Thursday Steady rain falling all day did not make for pleasant conditions in the North Auckland golf championships, which wero commenced on the Mount Denbj', Wliangarei, links to-day. Prior to the rain the links had been in splendid order, but the water lying round to-day provented low scores. As tho rain appears to bo lifting this evening, conditions may improve for tomorrow's play.

Tho best card returned In the morning's play was that of H. D. Brinsden, Auckland, with 81. Brinsden also leads in the day's play with a gross 165. Tho bost card of tho afternoon was returned by W. J. Glanville, Whangarei, with 80. On a count back from W. "VVoolhouse, Whangarei, tho 18 holes handicap modal round in tho morning was won by A. A. Finlayson, Whangarei, with 94, 21 —73. Tho afternoon medal round was won by G. Worker; Whangarei, 01, 18 —-73. Players to qualify for the North Auckland championship wero:—

Players to qualify for tho North Auckland amateur handicap were:—J. Mann, 03, 88— 181; A. H. Grant, 00, 93—183; B. G. Thomson, 90, 04-—184; R. G. Tappenden 91, 01 —185; G. L. Wynyard, 93, 92 185; U. R. Hargraves, 80, 00—185; M. Sherriff, SS, 9S —ISG; K. G> Sheen, 91 t 95 18(i; O. O. Potter, 02, 95—187; H. E. Jolly, 01, 07 —188; >A. Anderson, 06, 02--188; W. A. Christiansen, 03, 05—J 88; W. Davidson, 92, 06 —188; J. McCrystal. 04, 05—189; N. E. Wilson, 04. 05—180; E. Brainsby, 101, 89—190.

AUCKLAND LADIES* CLUB Following were tho best scores returned in a four-ball best-ball bogey match played by members of the Auckland Ladies' Golf Club:—Mrs. W. S. Ralph and Miss N. Ballantyne, 3 up; Mrs. E. Dane and Mrs. H. R. Hughes, 1 up; Mrs. A. W. Rushton and Mrs. A. M. Grant. Mrs. R. G. Sellar and Mrs. T. Oliphant, Mrs. R. D. Wright and Miss M. Graham. Miss E M. Upton and Miss F. Henderson, all square; Mrs. Lcvien and Miss R. Roberton, Mrs. B. C. Jacobs and Mrs. It. G. Rainger. 2 down. NORTH SHORE LADIES' CLUB Following are the results of the qualifying round for the president's trophy competition for members of the North Shore Ladies'Golf Club:—Mrs. V. Wisnowsky, 08, 30—68; Mrs. Prentice, 92, 17—75; Miss I. Wight. 93, 10—77; Miss M. Mason, 100, 22—78; Miss I. Stewart, 107, 20—78; Mrs. Walsh, 100, 26—80; Miss K. Webster, 103, 22—81; Miss M. Leggoe, 07, 15 —82; Mrs. H. Preston, 114, 32—82; Mrs. D. Service, 106, 24 82; Mrs. Scurr, 113, 30—83; Mrs. N. Parkinson, 110, 27 —S3; Miss O. Stevens, 87, 4 —B3; Mrs. E. Wiseman, 106, 23 —83; Mrs. W. Houghton, 07, 14 —83; Mrs. R. Smallfield, 98, 14—84. Following is the draw for the first round:—Mrs. Wisnewsky v. Mrs. R. Smallfield. Miss Leggoe v. Mrs. Preston, Miss Mason v. Miss Stevens, Miss Stewart v. Mrs. ParKiuson, Mrs. Scurr v. Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Wiseman v. Miss I. Wight, Mrs. Service v. Miss Webstor, Mrs. Houghton v. Mrs. Prentice.

MANUKAU LADIES' CLUB The winner of the medal round played by members of the Manukau Ladies' Golf Club was Mrs. V. Goddard with a score of 87, 18—60. The next best cards returned were:— Miss B. Bishop, 105, 34—71; Mrs. H. Dreadon, 109, 32—77; Miss M. King, 113, 36—77; Mrs. J. Bradstreet, 308. 20—79.

The winner of tho L.G.U. monthly medal was Mrs. E. Walmesly with a card of 100, 27—73. Other cards were:—Miss B. Cook, 80, 13 —76; Miss C. R. McDonald, 09, 21 —7B.

OTAHUHU LADIES' C.LUB Following were the results of the L.G.IT. medal round played by members of the Otahuhu Ladies' Golf Club:— Seniors. —Mrs. Eustace, 92, 16 —76. Juniors: Mrs. Grant, 107, 36—71. A Grade Medal.—Mrs. Cox, 97, 24 —73; Miss M. Waters, 01, 20 —74; Miss Kirkbride, 06. 22—74. B grade medal: Mrs. Grant, 107, 3C—7l; Miss Wells, 100, 27 —73; Mrs. Hall, 112, 36—70. Following is the draw for the L.G.U. medal .round to be played to-morrow: —Miss Kitto v. Miss Waters, Miss Muir v. Miss Grant, Miss Lloyd v. Miss Lipscombe. Miss Staunton v. Mrs. Mathew, Miss Peebles v. Miss A. Simmonds, Miss McComb v. Miss Rowe. Miss L. Simmonds v. Miss Nops, Miss Runciman v. Miss McChesney, Miss Hyauiason v. another. Miss Bryant v. Miss E. Whiteley, Miss Gurr v. Miss O. Whiteley, Miss Jones v. Miss E. McCallum, Miss Blakey v. Miss Dix, Miss Hemus v. Miss Berridgo.

H. D. Brinsdon .. 8 L. 8-1—105 \V. J. Ulanville .. .. 80, 80—.1 00 W. Woolhouqo .. .. 8«, 80—1 (if) S. S. Wilson .. .. 87, 88—175 J. E. Stcdman .. .. 84, 01—175 H. J. Aitken .. 85, 01 —170 C. N. Jacobscn .. .. 88, 80—177 R. D Johnston .. .. 88, 80 —177 R. S. Chalmers .. .. 02, 80—178 A. L. McLean .. .. 01, 87—178 0. Grant .. .. 00, 88 —178 W. Clifford .. 80, 80—178 R. B. Hardy .. 88, 91—170 S. Clark . .. 87, 02—170 G. \V. Footo .. 88, 02—180