DIGGERS’ TOURNAMENT
A high wind, stunting aeroplanes, sundry obstructions on the fairways, flares, rifle shots and bugle calls were among the disturbing factors when the annual Diggers’ Tournament was held at Balmacewen yesterday. It was a social rather than a competitive occasion, and there were numerous stops for refreshments, including the inevitable rum issue. Men of two wars and three services mingled in a concerted attack on Colonel Bogey, and while a majority of the 125 entrants found the conditions too disconcerting for serious play, there were some who triumphed over the difficulties, artificial and' otherwise, to return good scores.
The president of the Dunedin Returned Services' Association, Mr M S. Myers, expressed the thanks of entrants to Mr Alex Watt and his committee, who organised the tournament, and to the Otago Golf Club for the use of the course. The prizes were presented by the president of the Otago Golf Club, Mr J. W. Smeaton.
The prize list was as follows: Dawson Memorial Cup (best bogey under 12 for men of World War I). —W. S. Stewart. _ _
Tin Hat (over 12. World War I). —H. L. Boock. Watt Trophy (for annual competition, under 12, World War lI).—E. F. Townsend. A W. Barnett Trophy (best bogey over 12, World War 11, for annual competition).—J. Ringland. . . t President’s Trophy (Mills bomb, best gross score, both wars).- —W. G. Wight. “ Grand ” Trophy (highest score, World War I).—W Gallen. •« Grand ” Mug (highest score. World War lI).—R. Torrance. Glasses (best morning round, both wars). -W. G. Wight. Tin Hat (for long drive dreamt ). A. W. Barnett. , , _ _ Gas Mask (shortest drive).—R. J. Applegarth. M Winning Pair (afternoon round).—E. N. Elder and E. W. Oakden. Secret Competition (nearest hole at No. 10).—R. L. C Grant. Winning Team. —J. A. Bevin, T. c. Tyrrell and H. J. Aitken. Putting '* Handle. J. Rackley. Best Score (army).-E. N Elder. Best score (navy).—P. J- G JL U - . Best Score (air force).—F. R. Nicol.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 26608, 3 November 1947, Page 7
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