GOLF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19250, 14 August 1924, Page 4

GOLF.

By Divot. L. A. Dougall did the “Crossways.” the 13th hole, 125 yards, at Shirley Links, Christchurch, in one, while playing in the President v. Captain’s match during the week-end. A player in England—H. F. Keene —twice within one week in Juno, on different links, accomplished a hole in one stroke. If it is to become a habit with him, it will at least be an expensive habit. As is already known, Walter Hagen’s victory in tho British Open Championship was a narrow one, achieved him after a stirring exhibition of plucky determination. There were a number of players well in the running throughout the competition, and as will be seen from the following table, which will, I think, prove of interest, there were no fewer than 16 players between the highest and lowest of whom at tho end there was a difference of only nine strokes;— Houndp. Aggrc-

E. S. Douglas, open champion of Now Zealand a few wears ago, had an aggregate score of 326. The worst score by a player who completed the four rounds was 345. Eight players retired, those including R. II Wethered and Abo Mitchell, while C. A. Whitcombo, having unconsciously broken one of the rules by playing with the wrong ball, was automatically disqualified. Going from Hoylake to La Boulie, near Versailles, Hagen competed for tne French' Open Championship, in which, played over four rounds, he finished second. The w'inner was Cyril Tolley, tne English examateur champion, whose rounds were 73, 73. 71, and 73, giving him an aggregate of 290. Hagen took 75, 72, 77, and 69, making his total 293. When everything looked against him, Hagen made one of his characteristic uphill fights. lie had seven 3’s in the last 13 holes. With that eternal hope which is one of his most valuable golfing qualities, he said before starting his last round, “If Tolley cracks a little, I may win yet.” But Tolley did not crack. Tolley has accomplished many brilliant performances since he came to the front five years ago, but this was perhaps the best of them, although ho won the British amateur championship in 1920 when he Beat Robert Gardner, of the United States, in the final. Gene Sarazen. of America, led after the first two rounds, but in the final round he broke down completely with a score of 83. He started with a 9. due to hitting two iron shots out of bounds. TONG GOLF DRIVES. In many clubs this year players have greatly improved the length of their drives. Almost without exception they used Blue Cross “Why-Not” Golf Balls. Try this ball once —and you will use no other. Order from your dealer, professional, or W. 11. Tisdall (Ltd.), Christchurch. —Advt.

1, 2. 3. 4. gate. W. Hagen, TT.S.A. E. I?. Whitcombe, Came 77 n 74 77 301 Down 77 70 77 78 302 Macdonald Smith, U.S.A. 76 74 77 77 304 r. Hall, Langlev Park ... 78 75 74 77 304 J. JI. Taylor, Mid-Surrey 74 75 78 70 307 Cl. Duncan,- Hanger If ill 74 70 74 81 308 A. Roomer, St. Cloud ... 78 75 76 70 :m Ii. Holland, Northante ... 74 78 78 78 308 J. M. Barnes, TJ.S.A. ... J. G. Sherlock, Hunstan78 77 70 75 300 ton P. P. Weston, Western 76 75 78 60 300 Park 76 77 77 TO 300 G. Gadd, Boehampton... 70 75 78 70 300 Alex. Herd, Moor Park Syd. Wingate, Temple76 70 76 70 310 newKHin 70 70 76 76 310 Tom Williamson, Notts 70 76 80 75 310 G. Nicholls, TJ.S.A. 75 78 70 78 310