"LADIES' GOLF

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23162, 7 October 1938, Page 17

"LADIES' GOLF

AUCKLAND CHAMPION

SUCCESS OF MRS. flgifchTON

IjMRS. grevAtt runner-up

MIDDLEMORE; CUP WINNER

H'The Auckland ladies* provincial golf championship, finalised at the Maunga].jgkio Club's links yesterday afternoon, r§sultcd in a win for Mrs. 1?. S. Deightdh> of Titirangi,, who defeated Mrs. C. j;j, Grevatt, Maungnkiekie, in the final, 4 fend 2. The Middlemore Cup was won .by Mrs. Andrew, Titirangi; who 'd°Mis. G. A. Naismith, nlsd of Titirangi, ill the filial. 2 up. The results of both competitions Were jfl the nature of a triumph for thr, fitirangi Ladies' Club. Mrs. Grevatt pjgvs there as well as at One Tree Hill, yg that it almdsfc a Titirangi rihef- | iGon's? golf. fflie weather was fine, With the strong jfgsterlv wliid still blowing across the cdtirse. The fairways arid greens were Javier than on tlvo two preceding days after rain ovefnight. They dried up quickly, ahd in the Afternoon the coufsd was rife fast as eVdr. The ch&nged tioiitlitiOiis in the itiOTning affected the play of some of the comwho were unable to gauge their putts with accuracy. A fairly largo gallery, comprised nlostly of women, followed the flital ttifttch for tlid ehflhifriotistilp. The results were as follows: —

CHAMPIONSHIP fcVJSJft Semi-finals. —Mrs." IK 8. Deiglitdrtj fltiraliei, beat Mrs. J. INt. Alison, TitirSftgi. 5 ami 4;' Mrs. C. ft GttHiltfc, jUtuignbiekie. bent Mrs. G. F. Fcrguiflti. Atltfklrtttd, 1 up fit the 19th. Final.—Mfs. Deighton bent Mrs. Grevatt, 4 and, 2. || MIDDLEMORE CUP Semi-iinnls.—Mrs. P. Artdfefr, Titi* rtnei, heat Mfs. -T M. Wilsoil, Auckland, i lip; Mrs. G. A. Xalsiitith, TitlWngi, beat Mrs. M. J. Lynch, "Whangafti. 3 and 2. * ffFinal.—-Mrs.* Andrew beat Mrs. Jtaismith, 2 up. ft OTHER COMPETITIONS •Tlic nicdnl foursomes luatcli played rtsterdav morning resulted in a win for Mrs. Piokthall and Mrs. F. Sturt, with i card of 72. Misses C Rainger and tfoakes were runners-up With 74. ■i The putting competition vesterdav ivns won by .Mrs. R« G. Rainger, with 82, whilo the. aggregate for the three dars Went to Mrs. H. V. Johttstoti, 3:), 82; 34—101.

THE PLAY DESCRIBED

MRS. DEIGHTON CONSISTENT

OPPONENT'S UPHILL FIGHT

Mrs. Deighton played consistentl.? #6od golf in the final of the champion«hip, ahd set" Mrs. Grevatt a severe task. The former recorded bogey figures for fiv© holes, and u birdie at the Gighth, o,n the outward half. She turned 4 up on her opponent, and it appeared It this stage as though the match would tod early in the second half. ,vf Mrs. Grevatt, however, then struck n tirifhi patch. She halved the tenth and ilih, which were nell played by both, j|d then reduced her leeway to. two TjSth. a couple 'further fine efforts'" ghe was "unable to maintain tne presKre, and the gam 6 ended on the 16tli. Mrs. Grevatt bad made a brave effort ,-fciinst an opponent who consistently Outdrove her. This wrfs Mrs. Deighton'h S fecond championship win, she having jfweh successful in 1935. ■ p Both players were in the bunker at •|he first, and a better recovery enabled -Mrs. Grevatt "to win in 4 to 6. lwo good efforts, both with bogey figures, Maw Mrs. Deighton take the lead. I'ol- . Jowing a half in bogey- figures, Mrs. Deighton recorded another bogey, to fome 2 iip. Mrs. Deighton struck tree with her drive at the ;h,, and Mrs. Grevatt did likewise at seventh. Both holes were halved m sixes, although a stymie robbed Mrs. Grevatt of a win on the sixth. '-j;"; • Splendid Iron Shots I Although she sliced a strong iron fcecorid at the eighth, Mrs. Deighton icas in a good position on the ninth >■ lee. She had to drop clear, and then i approached to within 9ft.* of the a itlhe sank h6r Rutt to record a birdio four. She was giving her opponent little opportunity at this stage, and another magnificent iron second over the nil at the ninth- paved the way for a win

Jn bogey figures. _ f • Although she was 4 down, Mrs, fcrevatt did not lose heart, and continued on her steady way, «ber opportunity should her opponen slacken the pace. After the next tuo 'holes had been halved m fours Mrs, Greratt took full advantage of lapses on the part of Mrs. Deighton. , The first-occurred at the, w tee the Titirangi player hooked her: tee *hot into the branches of the tree t the left of the bunkers in front ot .the. green. The ball dropped veil out "'from the trijnk, which, however, *a» iia direct line with the pin. i -• (Deighton endeavoured to chip r^'" c ' 'the tree, only to see the ball ncochet on to the fairway. Although Mrs. •Grevatt was short of the green wtth iher tee shot, she won the hole in 4 ito 5. i Deficit Eeduced ; A splendid approach with her "third [placed Mrs. Grevatt 10ft. from the fpin and she sank the putt to further 'reduce her deficit to 2. After l*oth were •on the 14th green in two, Mrs. Grevatt missed a 12-foot putt for a three and •then failed /with the return of about !a yard. This gave Mrs. Deighton a win in 4 to 5.

% Mrs. Deighton missed an opportunity 'of ending the contest on tho 15th. 'green by failing to sink a nine-foot putt, and a half in 6 made her dormy 3. Mrs. Grevatt required three putts on the next' green, her opponent recording'still another bogey to end tho match.

Continuing the aggressive type of play she employed in eliminating Miss Stewart the previous day, Mrs. Deighton defeated Mrs. Alison in the semifinal. She was dormy five at the 14tb. where Mrs. Alison lost her chance through placing her drive in the rough for a bad lio. Neither played tho hole well and a half in six gave Mrs. Deighton the match. The "winner followed sound wood and iron play with greao accuracy, on the greens, wfyero she putted boldly and confidently. On the -contrary, Mrs. Alison took three putts on six greens and was stymied on two others. She did not have the best of luck witb her putts on several occasions.

~ r > Caddie's Mistake \ Mrs. Grevatt and Mrs. Ferguson had ja keen tussle and there was never much 'between them. Mrfe. Grevatt was unjfortunate at the 12th. where her caddy »Picked up her hall when it was a foot (from the hole, being under the impression that the putt Tiad been conceded. [This made Mrs.' Grevatt 2 down. This (incident, however, did not put Mrs. ■t Grevatt off her game and sho had •idrawn love! at the loth. ( Mrs. Ferguson won the 10th in five «[o six. and. when her opponent duffed jhor .second, the"former appeared likely Ito finish the contest. A great 'recovery I ;i.v Mrs. Grevatt enabled her to sink a • • 1-foot putt for a half.

MrS; Ferguson lost another eliance 6tt the la§t gf§§« fcy mining a putt 0f less than a yard. Mrs. Fet'glisOii f&titid- the btinket with her seeoiid nt trio 19th, rttttl, in getting out, sent hef ball well beyond the pin, Slid then ftii&ed With her putt, while Mrs. Gffefrfltt Sank hers of 10ft, ftir ft W?ti in four. i. Very steady golf characterised the firiftl for the Middlemore t'up. Hftth wore ill tli6 bunker at the first,- Mrs, Nn is With taking tWo shots to get Oilt and she lost the hole in six to fouf. Mrs. AtidreW became 3 up with bogey figures at th§ third. The holes were then won alternately td the sixth, whefe Mts. Naismith reduced the margin. to one arid she stpirtred the mriteli rit the next. A bogey at the ninth siiW Mrs. And tew 1 up rtt the turn.

in the next feint' holes each had two wins. The 14th wiis hitlrCd. and at the 15th Mrs.- Naismith's second lodged in a difficult lie in the rough. As she did not recover she conceded the hole; leaving her opnOlient 2 up rtiid <1 to play. The 16th wit* 1 hiilved and then a well-played four at the 17th by Mrs. Naismith lowered her deficit to one. The latter v s second at the 18th ti'as pushed oil to the edge of the fOiis<li, where it lav Oil top of a stick oh a sldjje;. Although she recovered well tfOiu this difficllltyr, her opponent was close to tlie pin With lief third, and two putts saw lief end the match in five to six.

'The standard of plav was consistently good, The »winner proved ft stronger pjrtj-er tlftder the conditions, although Jits. Nuisfilith, Of slighter build* controlled her shots Well in the heavy wind.

REMUERA LADIES' CLUB

OPEN DAV ON MONDAY

The Remuera Ladies' Golf Club will hold itn open tiny on Monday. Following is the draw, Nhe first, pair starting at 8. to o'clock ah(l others fdlldttittg at four-minute intervals:—

Mrs. tti O; Salrtger ?, Mrs. C. E. Grevatt, Mrs. 0. Ferguson v. Mrs. J. Paterson, Mrs. W. S. Ralph v. Aliss C. Stubbs. Miss K. White v. Miss F. Sttift, Mrs. W. P. Eudran r. Miss M. LtihdoU, Mrs. A. M. Grant v. Mrs..- D. McCrone, Mrs. .15. J. Nolan v. Miss C. Raiiiger, Mrs. G. .Tinman v. Mrs. W.Houghton, Mrs. B. Abbott v. Mrs. A. Milne< Miss N. Ndftkes v. Mrs.- W. S. Spence, Mrs. R. Sniallfield V. Miss M. falters, Mrs. A. E. Henderson t. MisS <l3. Fahv Mrs. E. Cockayno v. Mrs. L. A. Miss G. Maden v. Miss J. Johnson,, Miss J. Edwards v. Miss S. Kirk, Mrs. F. Cox v. Mrs. C.' Rintr, Mrs. A. F. Walkef v. MfS. W. Prentice, Mrs. E. .T. Price v. Mfs, C, ElletL Mrs. L. H. Peglcr v. Dr. G. .Rowley, Mrs. Pocock v. Mrs. •A. Martin, Mrs. I. -R. Roberta v. Mrs B. C. Jdbdbfy Mrs.fftt t Manning v. Mrs. R. Morton* Mrs. C. F. Kosser v. Mrs. Tj. Williams, Mrs. H. P. Richmond v. Miss I. Wnlters, Mrs. S. E. Haycock v. Mrs. J. E. Ray, Mrs. R. E, Martin v. Mrs. S. Keys, "Mrs. H. Walker v. Mrs. N. Wisnewsky. Mrs. Rtidge V. Mfs. R. O. Moffitt, Mrs. O. E. Chamberlain v. Miss -jO. Bischoff. Miss R. GreVdtt v. Mfs. O. Cook, Mrs. H. J. Wily v. Mrs. S. Card. Mrs, M. Carrie v. Miss X. Graham, Mrs. R. George v. Mrs. A. Bow, Mrs.. C. Jarman v_ Mrs. F. Parker, Miss F. Preece v. Mrs. Stafford, Mrs. W. Teapo v. Mrs, ■ E; Walker, Mrs, C. Waddingham t. Miss M. Bischoff, Mrs. D'Audney v. Mrs. F. Schiska. Mrs. H. Preston v. Miss Rinor, Miss $. BfOwft V. -Mftli A. R. Stewart. Mrs. WPocock v. Sirs.- A. Black, Airs. Swallow v. Mrs. CaShroOFC, Mrs. If, Woods v. Mrs. C. BavUge.

. PAPAKURA CLUB Competitions., placed bjr members of the Papakiifa Golf Club resulted as follows: Setiidr chsm&ionshlp: O. Litherland beat R. SaunderSi 8 dnl 2. Jiinior championship: iR. AJorris beat G. Rowbottom. l up. Weaver Cup: 6. Litherland 'beat 1?. Saunders. 2 Up. KAUROA CLUB , [from our owx correspoxdknt] ' HAGI.AX, Thursday The following trophies were presented bt the president, Mr. F. C. Chs.vtor. at the closing ceremony of the Kanroa Golf Clnb:— lien's championship (Cann Cup). G. T. Fenwick; Pond Cup, J. Millar; Comes Cup. r. Gibbison; Howden Cup. J. Millar; ladies' championship, Mfs. G. T. Fertwirk) Edwards Cup. Miss C. Peart; Miss Gibbisbns tfOphy. Miss C. Peart. . . , . . , Trophies wett on closing day were presented to the-following;—Long driving. Miss C. Gib-WalllSi-appreaetnng and pntting, Miss N. Walter and "A. Wallis; club trophies, Mrs. Fenwick and L. Harsent. . THAMES CLUB [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRfcSPOXrjESt] THAMES, Thursday The following players will represent the Thames Golf Club apainst the Hauraki Plains Club at Thames during the week-end;— Steedman, 3. Moran, Jack. Fisher, Rigby, Whitehead, McCarroll, N. Mora«, Shaw, Beck, Law, Surman, Watsoh, R. Catitl. Stephenson, aidftimer. OPOTIKI LADIES' TITLE [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN" COtIfiF.9PONDF.NT] OPOTIKI,. Thursday The final of the senior championship of the Opctiki Ladies' Golf Club was won by Mrs. G. Vanstone. who beat Mr* Carter over 30 holes. The winner played exceptionally good golf, doing the 14th in 4. the 16th irt 3, and the 16th in 4, to finish at the 17th with a 5 and take the game.