GOLF

Otago Witness, Issue 3867, 24 April 1928, Page 53

GOLF

OTAGO LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP.

FIRST DAY’S PLAY.

The Open Championship and Handicap Tournament of the Otago Ladies’ Golf Club was commenced on Wednesday morning on the Balmacewan links, when the first qualifying round for the Otago Championship was played off. The unpleasant weather conditions were responsible for poor cards being returned by the majority of the competitors, only six players being successful in returning gross scores under ,100. The best actual score for the morning was made by Miss 0. Kay, who returned a very good card. In spite of the adverse playing conditions she made nine holes in bogey figures, and three in one stroke under bogey, her total score for the round being 81, or three over bogey for the course. The next best card was returned by Mrs Dodgshun, whose gross score was 88. SECOND DAWS PLAY. The second qualifying round of the Otago ladies’ golf championship was played on Thursday morning at Balmacewan under much more favourable weather conditions than those ruling on the first Hay of the tournament. The Misses Mill Challenge Cup was won by Miss O. Kay (St. Clair), who made the best aggregate score for the two qualifying rounds, her total being 162 —81 for each round, which constituted very consistent golif. In the second qualifying round Miss Kay showed better form than was the case in the first round, and but for two bad holes would have finished below bogey for the course. As it was, she did the round in 81, equalling her previous score. Mrs Al'Carthy (Otago) played steady golf, and returned a score of 87, though had her putting been up to its usual standard this score would have been improved upon. Miss N. Glendinnmg (Otago) and Mrs Dodgshun (Otago) both returned scores of 88, and, though Miss Glendinning’s second round showed an improvement on her previous day’s score, the same cannot be said of Mrs Dodgshun, as she commenced poorly, and did not really strike form. The competition for the best net aggregate in the two qualifying rounds resulted in a tie between Miss Kay and Miss J. Jones with 162 each. Miss Kay, however, showed the best score for the last nine holes, and was declared the winner. QUALIFYING PLAYERS. The 16 players who qualified for the first round of match play were as follow:

MEDAL HANDICAP. A Medal Handicap played in conjunction with the second qualifying round resulted in a tie between Miss N. Glendinning (88—10—78), Miss D. Kyle (95—17—78)', and Miss J. Jones (102 —24 —78), but as there was a provision that in the event of a tie the last nine holes in the match should be the deciding factor, the prize went to Miss Glendinning, who showed the best score for the home journey. The best cards were: —

FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND. The first round of the championship was played off in the afternoon. Playing conditions were not as pleasant as were experienced in the morning, as during the course of the afternoon a strong breeze commenced to blow 7 , and militated against good scoring.

The keenest contest of the afternoon was J '.at between Miss N. Glei'’inning and Mrs Lemo? the players 'bein'' all square at the eighteenth hole, which necessitated the playing of another hole. This was won by Miss Glendinning, which gave her the match, 1 up. Mrs Drbell and Mrs Macdonald also had a very close .contest. At the fifteenth hole M Orbell was 3 up. Mrs Macdonald won the sixteenth, and the seventeenth was halved, giving Mrs Orbell the match, 2 up and 1 to play. The fol 1 owing are the result-.:— Miss Kay defeated Mrs Ireland, 8 up and 7 to play. Miss O. Stevens defeated Miss Jones, 8 up and 6 to play. Mrs M'Carthy defeated Miss Oughton, 9 up and 8 to play. Mrs Orbell defeated Mrs Macdonald, 2 up and 1 to play. Miss N. . Glendinning defeated Mrs Lemon, 1 up. Mrs Callender defeated Miss Haggitt, 5 up and 4 t- play. Mrs Dodgshun defeated Miss D. Williams, 8 up and 6~ to play. ' The competition for the First Grade Bogey Handicap resulted in a tie between Mrs Macdonald and Miss O. Stevens, both 2 down. Mrs Macdonald, however, showed the best score for the last nine holes, and was awatded the prize. The Bogey Handicap in the second grade was won by Miss V. E. Wilkin, 4 up.

THIRD DAY’S PLAY. Tho second round of match play for the championship was played on Friday morning in fine, but windy weather. Miss Q. Kay secured a fairly easy victory over Miss 0. Stevens, who, however, made a good showing in the first half of the match. Miss Kajr won the first hole iu bogey 5, the second was halved in s’s, and Miss Kay won Goodwin’s in bogey 4, making her 2 up. Miss Stevens won Wilson 6, Jost the Terrace, and won the Ridge, and was 1 down. Camel’s Back and the Monastery were halved in bogey 5, ana Miss Kay won the Glen, and turned for home 2 up. The Mount was halved in 3, and Miss Kay won the next four holes in succession, winning tho match 6 ud and 4 to play. Mrs Dodgshun played very consistent golf against Mrs Callander, and did not lose a hole, though several were halved in bogey figures. The first hole was halved in bogey 5 and Mrs Dodgshun won the next five holes’ taking Goodwin’s in bogey 4, Wilson’s in bogey 3, and the Terrace in bogey 5. Camers Back was halved in bogey 5, and Mrs Dodgshun won Monastery in 6, and the Glen in bogey 4, turning'for home 7 PP- T , Mount wag halved in bogey 3, Mrs Dodgshun won Tipperary in bogey 6 and gamed the match 8 u D and 7 to Play.

Mrs MCarthy secured a comparatively easy win over Miss Al. Stevens, her steadiness being her main asset. She took the first two holes in sixes, the third in 3 and the fourth in 2, the fifth; sixth, and seventh m bogey figures, lost the eighth, and won the ninth in bogey 4 beintr 7 up at the turn. The Mount and Tipperary were halved, Miss Steven s took M‘Gla£ han s in bogey 4, and Manuka was halved s*to play rS M ‘ Carthy ,he ma tch 6up and . & V » r / c l° so match was fouc-ht out boh'wb N ’ Glcndinnin 8 and Mrs Orbell, but the former was too steady for the Nor'h Otago, player, and the match concluded at wX Sl ? t^ eilt 1 h hole. Tho first three holes were halved, Miss Glendinning won the next two. the sixth, seventh and eighth Ort oil I M Ved ’ r ,? nd ,- th ® ninth- went to Mrs Orbell, Miss Glendinning being 1 up at the turn. Mrs Orbell won The Mount in a bogey 3 and the match was all square. Tho e.eventh and twelfth holes were won by Miss Glendinning the thirteenth was halved, Miss Glendinning won Roy’s with a 2 against Mrs Orbell’s bogey 3, Spion Hop was halved m bogey 5, and the score was dorniy 3. Miss Glendinning then took Hawthorn in bogey 5, and won the match 4 up and 2 to play. The results were as follow:—

Miss 0. Kay (St. Clair) won from Miss O. Steven (Otago), 6 up and 4 to play Mrs M'Carthy (Otago) won from Miss Stevens (St. Clair), 6 up and 5 to play. Miss N. Glendinning (Otago) won from Mrs Orbell (North Otago), 4 up and 2 to play. Mrs Dodgshun (Otego) won from Mrs Callender (Otago), 8 up and 7 to play. SEMI-FINALS. Early in the afternoon, in threatening weather, the semi-finalists were sent awav, Miss Kay playing Mrs M'Carthy and Mrs Dodgshun playing Miss N. Glendinning. A bogey handicap was also commenced, but the players in the latter competition were not so fortunate as the championship players in that just as the latter had finished their matches a veritable downpour commenced, and the majority of the handicap players were forced to abandon their games. Several, however, continued to play during the storm and two were rewarded for their perseverance. These were Miss D. Kyle, who finished 4 up and Miss J. Haggitt, 5 up. In tho match between Mrs Dodgshun and Miss Glendinning, the value of experience in championship play was very evident. Miss Glendinning played a good game, but Mrs Dodgshun’s steadiness gave her the advantage. The first hole was won by Mrs Dodgshun in bogey 5, the Flagstaff •was halved in bogey 4, and Goodwin’s went to Mrs Dodgshun with a bogey 4. Miss Glendinning took Wilson’s in bogey 3, and Mrs Dodgshun won the Terrace and the Ridge in bogey figures, and Camel’s Back with a birdie 4. The next hole was won by Miss Glendinning with a bogey 5, the Glen was halved in bogey 4, and the home stretch was commenced with Mrs Dodgshun 3 up. Mrs Dodgshun then won the next four holes and took the match 7 up and 5 to play. The first half of the match between Miss Kay and Mrs M'Carthy was in the nature of a walk-over for the St. Clair player, but in the second half Mrs M'Carthy struck better form and made a good fight, chough she was unable to affect the ultimate issue. The first hole was halved in bogey 5, Miss Kay took the Flagstaff with a birdie 3, and Goodwin’s in another birdie 3. Wilson’s was halved in bogey 4’s, and Miss Kay then took the next four holes The Glen was halved in bogey figures, and Miss Kay, who had taken 36 for die first half, turned for home 6 up. Mrs M'Carthy then struck better form and took the Mount, reducing Miss Kay’s lead to 5. Tipperary, M'Glashan’s, and Manuka were halved in bogey figures. Roy’s went to Mrs M'Carthy with a bogey 3, and she was' 4 down. Spion Kop was halved in bogey figures, and Miss Kay won the match 4 up and 3 to play. The results were as follow: —

■ Miss O. Kay (St. Clair) won from Airs M'Carthy (Otago), 4 up. and 3 to play Mrs Dodgshun (Otago) won from Miss N. Glendinning (Otago), 7 up and 3 to play. MISS O. KAY WINS TITLE.' Under particularly unpleasant weather conditions the final of the Otago ladies’ golf championship was played on Saturday morning, Miss O. Kay, the young St. Clair player, defeating the ex-New Zealand champion, Mr s H. Dodgshun, 1 up, at the nineteenth, after a very even match. Contrary to expectations, the fairways presented _ a good playing surface, the strong wind helping to dry the course, whilst the greens wer e in excellent condition. Playing conditions were, however, tho reverse of pleasant, a biting sou’wester, accompanied by frequent showers, sweeping over the course. Despite these drawbacks, a fairly large gallery followed the finalists, and the spectators were amply rewarded, for the match provided one of the best contests seen on the Balmacewan links for some time. There was very little to choose between the two players during the match, for though Miss Kay frequently outdrove Mrs Dodgshun, tho latter approached very accurately, whilst the putting on both sides was good. On the outward journey, Mrs Dodgshun took 39 strokes, being at one stage 2 up, but when the turn was reached her lead had been re-

duced to 1 up. Miss Kay took 40 for the first nine holes, and another 40 for the homeward journey, her card reading: — Out: 5,5, 3,3, 6,4, 5. 5, 4—40 In: 3,5, 6,5, 4,5, 4, 3,.5—40. Her latest win gains for Miss Kay the distinction, of having won three provincial championships, namely, Auckland, Canterbury, and Otago, and in view of her brilliant performances there does not appear to bo any valid reason why she should not at sonie future time annex the Kew Zealand title.

In the afternoon the mixed foursomes oompetition for the Cook Cup was played off, and resulted in a tie between Mr ana Mrs D. M. Irvine (2 down) and Mr A. N. Haggitt and Miss Denniston (2 down). At the conclusion of the day’s play the prizes and trophies won during the tournament were presented by Mrs Batchelor (president of the Otago Ladies’ Golf Club), who congratulated the winners on their success, and also expressed the thanks oi the committee to all those who had assisted in making the tournament a success. Dr W. P. Gowland, president of the men’s club, also spoke, and thanked the ladies’ club for the invitation extended to the men to take part in the tournament. The men were also proud, continued the speaker, to have associated with the club two such golfers as Miss Kay and Mrs Dodgshun, as these players had proved their ability to uphold the prestige of the club, not only in Otago, but against the best players in other parts of the Dominion. Mrs Orbell (Oamaru) expressed the thanks of the visiting players for the excellent manner in which they had been entertained. THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH. The following are the details of the match for the Otago Ladies Championship between Mrs Dodgshun and Miss Kay:Both achieved fair tee shots, Mis Kay being -slightly in the lead. Miss Kay’s second stopped just short of the gree' - . but Mrs Dodgshun’s found a bunker, her third being well short of the green. She made a good recovery, however, a fine approach shot putting her 3ft from the pin. Miss Kav’s third stopped 4ft from the hole, and she missed the putt, the hole being halved in boge v 5. At the second tee the players drove off into tho teeth pf the wind, both getting good drives. Miss Kay’s second put her on the edge of the green, but Mrs Dodgshun was 20yds short, and her approach shot was still 10ft short of the pin. Miss Kay putted to within 2ft, of the hole, and Mrs Dodgshun sank a beautiful 10ft putt. Miss Kay missed a short putt, and the hole went to Mrs Dodgshun with a boge v 4. Good tee shots at Goodwin’s placed Mrs Dodgshun at the centre, and Miss Kay at the edge of the green. Seconds placed the players about. 18in from the pin and the hole was halved in 3’s.

At the short fourth Mrs Dodgshun put her tee shot 10ft from the pin, Miss Kay’s coming to rest a few feet from the edge of the green Miss Kay played a goad approach shot and_ Mrs Dodgshun’s putt lipped the hole. Miss Kay holed out wiih her third, and the hole was halved in bogey 3’s—Mrs Dodgshun 1 up At the Terrace, a difficult hole under the prevailing conditions, Mrs Dodgshun achieved better length with her shot than Miss Kay. who pulled her second into the rough at the edge of the fairway, Airs Dodgshun’s second being pushed out to the other edge. A good iron shot put Miss Kay on the edge of the green, Mrs Dodg shun sending her third across on the other side. The latter’s approach over ran the hole, and Miss Kay aproachsd short, her fifth overrunning the hole by 2ft. Mrs Dodgshun then holed out an excellent Bft putt, and took the hole in bogey s—Mrs Dodgshun 2 up. _ Miss Kay outdrove her opponent in the sixth, and placed her second to the right of the pin, Mrs Dodgshun’s second overrunning the green. Two good putts by each player saw the hole halved in I v 4.

At uie Camel’s Back Miss Kay made <i magnificent drive and outdistanced her opponent by 50yds. Mrs Dodgshun topped her second, and her third just found the green. Miss Kay’s second pitched ’ ort, and her third stopped 9ft past the 'in. Mrs Dodgshun’s fourth stopped short and Miss Kay again overran the hole, laying Mrs Dodgshun a half stymie. She sank her next putt and took the holo in bogey s—Mrs Dodgshun 1 up. Miss Kay drove a fair ball at the Monastery, but Mrs Dodgshun topped her drive, hitting a good second straight down the fairway. Miss Kay hit a medium second, and thirds saw .Mrs Dodgshun on the green and Miss Kay at the edge. Miss Kay’s fourth overran the hole by Ift. Mrs Dodgshun’s putt was weak and stopped short, and she holed out with her fifth. Miss Kay sank her putt, and the h' 1 was halved in bogey 5. Both got good tee shots at the Glen, but approached poorly Good thirds placed them close to the pin, and the hole was halved in bogey 4, Mrs Dodgshun being 1 up at the turn. Good iron shots at the Mount put both players on the green, Aliss Kay being about 20ft short, whilst Mrs Dodgshun was a similar distance past. Both putted to within 2ft of the hole, and a half in bogey 3 resulted.

The wind was slightly in the players’ favour at Tipperaray, and both achieved fine tee shots. Airs Dodgshun topped her second and also her third, Afiss Kay placing her third 10ft from the green. Mrs Dodgshun took six to reach the green, while Miss Kay holed out in five and squared the match. After getting good tee shots at M'Glashan’s both* struck trouble with their seconds, Miss Kay finding a bunker to the right of the green, whilst Mrs Dodgshun went well past the green in the same direction. Miss Kay’s third put her on the edge of the green, but Airs Dodgshun approached to within 6ft from the pin, eventually holing out in 5 to Aliss Kay’s 6 —Airs Dodgshun 1 up. Driving off at Alanuka, Mis Dodgshun duffed and just crossed the ditch, but Miss Kay hit a splendid shot to the top of the hill. Both got good-seconds, Aliss Kay’s third taking her on to the green, whilst Airs Dodgshun was short. Aliss Kay played a short putt for her fourth, Mrs Dodgshun running to the left of the hole, whilst her fifth also missed. Miss Kay sank her next putt and won the hole in bogey 5, making the match again all square. After both had played good tee shots at Roy’s, Airs Dodgshun played an excellent approach to within a foot of the

pin, Alias Kay falling short. Airs Dodgshun sank her putt and was again 1 up.

Mrs Dodgshun out-drove Aliss Kay at Spion Kop by 20yds, but topped her brassie shot, Afiss Kay hitting a good second. An excellent mashie shot put Mrs Dodgshun 4ft from the flag, Aliss Kay also finding the green with her third Both missed with their fourths, and the hole was halved in bogey s—Airs Dodgshun still 1 up. There was scarcely 2ft between the tee shots at Hawthorn, and good seconds put both down by the green. Airs Dodgshun’s approach was sft short and Aliss Kay played a nice shot, stopping 2ft from the pm. Airs Dodgshun lipped the hole with her fourth and then missed again. Aliss Kay sank a nice putt and took the hole with a birdie 4.—A1l square. A beautiful iron put Aliss Kay Bft from the flag at the Gums, Airs Dodgshun hooking to the left of the green. A good approach, however, put the latter 3ft from the pin. and Afiss Kay missed narrowly with her second, losing her advantage. Both sank their putts, and the hole was halved in bogey 3. Airs Dodgshun duffed her drive at the eighteenth, but got a beautiful second. Miss Kay, after getting a good length ball with her first drive, put her second up near the green. Airs Dodgshun played a superb mashie for her third and found the green, Miss Kay’s third leaving her 20ft from the pin. Both approach putts stopped a foot from the flag, and the hole was halved in bogey 5. In the last hole of the match Aliss Kay played faultless golf, but Airs Dodgshun again had trouble with her brassie. After both had hit good tee drives, Aliss Kay out-driving Airs Dodgshun by 20yde, the latter topped her second. Aliss Kay, however, played a magnificent brassie shot on to the green, the ball coming to rest 6ft from the flag. Airs Dodgshun played an iron for her third and ran through the green. Het fourth over-ran the hole by 15ft, and her fifth stopped short. Aliss Kay then played a nice putt and sank her fourth, winning the match 1 up at the nineteenth.

Miss 0. Kay (St. Clair) 81 81 — 162 Mrs Dodgshun (Otago 88 88 —■ 176 Mrs McCarthy (Otago) 89 87 — ■ 176 Mrs Orbell (North 0.) Miss N. Glendinning 95 82 — 187 (Otago) 100 88 — 188 Miss M. Stevens (St. C.) 98 94 — 192 Mrs Callender (Otago) 92 102 — 194 Miss 0. Stevens (0.) .. 103 93 —. 196 Mrs Lemon (Otago) .. 101 91 — 198 Miss D. Kyle (Otago) .. 103 95 —. 198 Miss J. Haggitt (0.) .. 104 101 — 205 Miss J. Jones (Otago) 108 102 — 210 Mrs Macdonald (Invereargill) 105 106 — 211 Miss Oughton (Invereargill) 105 108 —— 213 Mrs D. Williams (0.) 108 107 — 215 Mrs Ireland (North 0.) 113 103 — 216

Miss N. Glendinning .. .. .. 88 .. 95 10—78 17—78 Miss D. Kyle Miss J. Jones .. 102 24—78 Miss G. Kay .. 81 0—81 Mrs Macdonald .. .. .. 106 15—81 Mrs Lemon .. 97 14—83 Mrs .. 87 3—84 Miss 0. Stevens .. .. .. 93 8—85 Miss J. Haggitt .. 101 10—85 Mrs Gamble .. 102 17—85