GOLF CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23488, 27 October 1939, Page 3

GOLF CONTESTS

LADIES' COMPETITION r CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SUCCESS FOR MRS. PRESTON The annual provincial ladies' champion of champions golf contest was decided at tho Titirangi Club's links yesterday, and was -won by Mrs. F. Preston, of Akarana", who finished two strokes ahead of Mrs. G. F. Ferguson, the Auckland Club champion. The conditions were difficult, there being a strong wind, accompanied by heavy showers of rain. Under tho circumstances, the scoring of the leaders was good. The best round of the dny was that of Mrs. G. F. Ferguson. Auckland, who returned an 81 in the afternoon. Her card, compared with the scratch score of the course, was as follows: — Scratch score.—Out: 4 4 4 3 5 5 3 4 4 —30 Mrs. Ferguson.—Out: ft 5525 54 5 4—38 Scratch Score. —In : 535 53 4 I 5 4—.IS Mrs. Ferguson.—J ri: 5 4 G 5 3 5 4 0 5—13 Tho best, morning round was played by Mrs. Preston, who went out in 41 and returned in 4'i. There were five bogeys in her first half and six in the second. Her afternoon round of S'2 consisted of 30 out (six bogeys), and 43 homo (five bogeys). Mrs. G. S. Laird. Maungakiekie, who had two oven rounds, Mrs. H. 11. Bray, Glondowio, and Mrs. W. S. Ralph, Remucra, all played consistent golf. Miss O, Stevens, North Shore, Improved by five strokes in the afternoon, mid Mrs. F. 11. Barnard. Manukau, by four strokes. Tlie other competitors were Mrs. F. Brewer, Otahuhu, Mrs. llogui, Pukekoho, Mrs. P. Andrew, representing both Titirangi and Pupuke, and Mrs. IJ. 11. Browne, Orakei. Following were the results:— CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Mrs. F. Preston .. .. S3 82 105 Mrs. G. F. Ferguson . ..80 81 "107 Mrs. G. S. Laird .. .. 8(1 80 172 Mrs. IT. 11. Bray .. .. Bfi 87 173 Mrs. W. S. Ralph .. .. 88 80 .174 Miss O. Stevens .. .. 02 85 177 Mrs. F. H. Barnard . ..02 88 18(1 Mrs. F. Brewer .. .. 00 ill 181 Mrs. Tlogan .. .. 05 02 I*7 Mrs. P. Andrew .. .. 0 1 01 188 Mrs. F. 11. Browne .. 03 07 100 PREVIOUS WINNERS 1033—Mrs. F. Preslon, Akarana. 1031—Miss M. Stevens, North Shore. 1035 —Miss M. Stevens, North Shore. 11)30 —Mrs. P. R. Glanville, Glendowie. 1037—Mrs. H. V. .Tohnston. Mnungakiekle. 103S —Mrs. .T. M. Alison, Titirangi. OPEN DAY EVENTS Medal Handicap.—First division (handicaps 1 to 12): Mrs. F. Preston (Akarana), S3, 11—72; Mrs. John Paterson (Titirangi), 83, 0—74; Miss A. Hacket (Titirangi). 87, 12—75; Mrs. C. E. Grevatt (Titirangi), 87, 12—75. Medal Handicap.—Serond division (handicaps 13-18): Miss C. Rainger (Auckland), 80, 17 —00; Miss C. Wright (Titirangi), 88, 18—70; Mrs. D. R. Walker (Titirangi), 80, 18—71; Mrs. G. Henderson (Auckland). 87. 15—72. Foursomes.—Messrs. C. and M. Wricht. all souare. Putting: Mrs. W. W. Houghton. At the conclusion of Ihe various competitions. the prizes were presented to (ho winners and runners-up b.v Mrs. J. C. Finlay. president of the Titirangi Ladies' Golf Club. OTIIER COMPETITIONS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS The first round of the championship of the Remuera Ladies' Golf Club resulted as follows: —Mrs. J. R. Morris beat Mrs. E. G. Bridtrens, 5 and 3; Mrs. H. J. Wily beat Mrs. S. Brahnm, 7 and 0; Mrs. H. J. Bowden beat Miss C. Ring, 3 and 2; Mrs. V. Badeley won from Miss A. Phillips by default: Miss I). Grove won from Miss J. Coakley by default; Mrs. C. T. Kecgan beat Mrs. R. G. Pierpoint, 3 arid 2- Mrs. N. M. Weir won from Miss R. Gillanders bv default; Mrs L. Williams beat Mrs E. N. Kirllan, 7 and 0. Second round: Mrs. H. L. Bowden beat Mrs. J. R. Morris at the' 10th; Mrs. Wily bent Mrs. Badeley, 1 up; Mrs. Keegan beat Miss Grove, 1 up: Mrs. Williams beat Mrs. Weir at the 20th. Tho bogey competition played in conjunction with the qualifying round was won by Mrs. J. R. Morris, 2 down. Glendowie Ladles. —Following is tho draw for the L.G.U. medal competition to be played by week-end members to-morrow-. — Morning: Miss A. Wilson v. Miss N. Sharland. Miss E. Gregson v. Miss L. Gray, Miss E. Maidens v. Miss B. Kelly. Miss R. Wake v. Miss I. Jones. Miss P. Arthur v. Mrs. Davies. Afternoon: Miss M. Glennv v. Miss M. Melles. Miss M. Gunthorp v. Miss F. Armstrong. Miss N. Slratlon v. Miss I. Wells. Miss J. Long v. Miss M. Goodwin. Miss P. Wilrock v. Miss J. Pulliam, Miss X. Howe v. Miss M. Hughes, Miss V. Gunthorp v. Miss M. Drysdale, Mrs. C. Partridge v. Miss M. Gilmour, Miss P. Hume v. Miss F. Nation. MatingakicMe Ladles, —In Ihe final of the captain's handicap match play foursomes competition Mrs. A. F. Walker and Miss C. Stnbhs beat Mrs. IT. P. Richmond and Mrs. F A. Saxton. 2 and 1. The C grade match played yesterday resulted:—Mrs. R. Christensen, 102; Mrs. C. Craig, 108; Mrs. W. X. Asmuss. IK); Mrs. R. York. 111. The annual meeting will be held at Ihe clubhouse at 3 p.m. next Wednesday. Manukau. —The senior championship over 30 holes was won by S. McDonald, who beat G. E. Revell, 5 and 4. The junior championship over 30 holes was won by G. Yuill, who beat G. Howie, 3 and 2.

RETURNED SOLDIERS* TOURNEY [rjiOM ocn own coruf.spondknt] HAMILTON. Thursday A returned soldiers' golf tournament will he held at St. Andrews links, Te Rapa. on Sunday, November '>. There are 10 events on the programme, including senior and junior championships, medal handicaps, Stablcfords, nir.l also events for those who have not played before.