GOLF

Southland Times, Issue 21715, 30 May 1932, Page 7

GOLF

NEW ZEALAND TEAM PRACTICE MATCH AT HUTT SOME BRILLIANT PLAY (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, May 29. The New Zealand golf team which leaves on Tuesday next for Sydney to defend the Kirk-Windeyer Cup enjoyed a good try-out on the Hutt links to-day when it was pitted against a strong side of local amateurs, winning the singles by three games to two and the for semes by two games to one H D. Brinsden. the Auckland representative, and B. M. Silk, the Wanganui player, had not previously played on the Hutt course. Following are the results, the names of the New Zealand players appearing first:— Singles. Rana Wagg beat T. H. Horton, 3 and 2. H. A. Black beat A. D. S. Duncan, 3 and 2. J. P. Homabrook lost to J. H. Drake, 2 down. H. D. Brinsden lost to D. C. Collins. 3 and 2. B. M. Silk beat D. O. Whyte, 1 up. Foursomes. Wagg and Black lost to Horton and Duncan, 3 and 2. Homabrook and Brinsden beat ake and Collins, 2 up. Silk and Cook beat Whyte and Petley, 3 and 1. Wagg outplayed Horton, who showed all his old artistry with his irons. Wagg, having conquered his tendency t- slice, played good, all round ’. and proved his right to be classed as the first golfer of the Dominion. Wagg ran out in 39 d came back in ”7, taking 76 for the round. Horton took 40 both ways. Black had a bit of luck in beating Arthur Duncan by such a margin. He won the 10th hole through hitting the pin, which was held by Duncan’s caddie, when Duncan was assured of the hole. This meant two holes to Duncan, as it spelt a loss instead of a win. Black also had good luck to lay his opponent three dead stymies on the round. Homabrook was 2 up with four to go against Drake, but found bunkers .it the 15th, 16th and 17th and then sliced his tee Lot at the home hole into the rough to lose 2 down. Just off the main trunk express, Brinsden wa. not at his best, but he showed himself a long driver and some of his long seconds made the gallery gasp The Wairarapa man, however, was at his best and took the game by 3 and 2. Silk, though making his.first appearance on the Hutt course, showed quality by defeating Doug. Whyte ("Well ington). Whyte had done a brilliant 74 the day before on the Heretaunga links, but he had to strike his colours to the Wanganui lad. Silk went round ir 78, taking 39 each way. Hot golf was ?en in the foursomes Horton and Duncan played great golf to defeat Wagg and Black by 3 and 2. The winners went out in 35 to their onents’ 39 al ve- e one up at the turn. Horton and Duncan continued to play brilliantly and took the match by 3 and 2. The winners came home L. 38, thus taking 73 for the round, while Wagg and Black completed the full course ’ 79, taking 40 for the run home. Homabrook and Brinsden did about 74, while Silk and Cook took 75 coming home in 35. Sir Alexander Roberts, president of the New Zealand Golf Council, wished the New Zealand team success in Australia. He said that New Zealand and New South Wales had now won the Kirk-Windeyer Cup twice. The Hutt Golf Club presented Wagg with a trunk and a travelling bag as the first Hutt member to secure a place in a New Zealand team. Returning thanks, Wagg said the New Zealand team possessed plenty of golf, and he hoped they would be able to produce rl when required in Australia. INVERCARGILL CLUB STROKE HANDICAP. The members of the Invercargill Club with handicaps of 20 or over, for whom a medal handicap was the fixture of the day, had to contend with boisterous conditions at Otatara on Saturday. Heavy rains had made the course soft and holding, and a high westerly wind added to their difficulties. The unpleasant weather accounted for a considerable number of absentees, and of those who took out cards none succeeded in playing to handicap. The best cards returned were those of N. L. Watson and A. R. Woods, each of whom was 104—24—80. Next best were L. R. Bentley and W. A. Service, each 103—20—83.

QUEEN’S PARK CLUB HOLLOWAY SHIELD. QUALIFYING ROUNDS COMPLETED The qualifying rounds for the Holloway Shield competition were completed at Queen’s Park on Saturday when the second round was played in boisterous weather. The course was very heavy after rain in the morning and earlier in the week, and a keen wind made conditions more difficult. The 16 who qualified and their net scores are as follows:—

QUEEN’S PARK LADIES’ CLUB. The following is the draw for the second round of an eclectic match at Queen’s Park to-day to start at 1 p.m.: No. 1 Tee: Mrs Georgeson v. Mrs Wilson; Mrs McCreary v. Mrs Miller; Mrs Clow v. Mrs Scott; Mrs Stalker v. Mrs McHugh; Mrs Willett v. Mrs Tucker; Mrs Tait v. Mrs Longuet; Mrs Hamilton v. Miss Guest; Miss Pope v. Miss Whyte; Mrs Peters v. Mrs Inglis. No. 6 Tee: Mrs Speirs v. Miss Ire-; land; Miss Gilkison v. Miss Roscow; Miss McNeill v. Mrs Colquhoun; Mrs Torrance v. Miss Thomson; Mrs Wish

v. Mrs Riddell; Mrs Smith v. Mrs McEachran; Mrs McGregor v. Mrs Halder; Mrs Lawless v. Mrs Earl. No. 14 Tee: Mrs Cooper v. Mrs Steele; Miss Carter v. Miss Hannah; Mrs Clark v. Mrs Sutherland; Mrs Dickens v. Mrs Vickery; Miss Hanan v. Mrs Aitken; Mrs J. Thomas v. Miss McDowall; Miss Nicholson v. Mrs Mayhew. AMATEUR TITLE BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP. SEMI-FINALS PLAYED. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, May 28. Scottish hopes of winning the amateur golf championship disappeared when Eric Fiddian, aged 23, of Stourbridge, defeated McAuvie on the last green in the semi-final. In the meantime, J. de Forest, the 25-year-old Londoner, a son of Baron de Forest, defeated Lionel Munn, aged 47, the Irish veteran, after a desperate fight at the" 21st green. Both finalists were chosen to-day to join the Walker Cup team. Frldinn Is described as one of the most brilliant golfers England has produced since Tolley and Roger Wcthered. DE FOREST WINS FINAL PLAYED IN RAIN. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.5 p.m.) London, May 28. In the final of the British amateur golf championship, John de Forest defeated Eric Fiddian, 3 and 1. Conditions were most unfavourable, rain falling throughout the match, which occupied the record time of 6J hours. The interval was extended to allow of a change of clothing. De Forest early laid the foundation for victory with, a brilliant start, winning six out of the first seven holes. Fiddian fought back courageously and ended the first round four down. De Forest in the second round ran ahead again and reached seven up at the 28th. Fiddian, fighting desperately, managed to recapture three holes, but the effort came too late to avoid inevitable defeat. Fiddian won the boys’ championship in 1927, and represnted England against Scotland and also against Ireland in 1929-30-31. De Forest was runner-up in the amateur championship last year, being beaten in the final by Eric Martin Smith, 1 up. WOMEN’S EVENT

BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP. ALL AMERICANS QUALIFY. London, May 27. A strong American challenge, including some international players, is being made for the British women’s open golf championship at Stunton. Sixty-four with 181 and less qualified, including the following:— Miss M. Orcutt (U.S.A.) 73 78 151 Miss Enid Wilson (Britain) — — 154 Miss V. van Wie (U.S.A.) 77 81 158 Madame Lacoste (France) 75 88 163 All the Americans qualified. Miss Lascelles had 186. Madame Lacoste was formerly Mlle. Thion de la Chaume, and won the British women’* title in 1927.

FOUR GREAT ROUNDS ABE MITCHELL’S RECORD. (Rec. 6.50 p.m.) London, May 29. Abe Mitchell, in winning £350 in a professional tournament at Long Ashton, Bristol, created a record for four successive rounds on one course, returning scores of 68, 71, 65 and 67.

J. Nicholson 70—70—140 G. E. Williams 70—72—142 J. F. Miller 77—67—144 J. Mills 75—69—144 A. C, Steele 70—74—144 D. Parry 72—73—145 D. W. Stalker 67—78—145 H. W. Norris 70—78—148 S. C. Smith 73-75-148 R. T. Barnett 76—73—149 W. Gellatly 73—76—149 G. E. Glennie 75—75—150 H. P. Fougere 76—74—150 R. A. Browne 77—73—150 G. McQuarrie 76-75—151 T. H. Mills 75-76—151 An unofficial medal match was played in conjunction with the second qualifying round, the best cards being as follows:— A Grade. J. Nicholson 82—12—70 R. A. Browne 80— 7—73 H. P. Fougere 88—14—74 A. C. Steele 88—14—74 B Grade. J. F. Miller 89-22—67 J. Mills 93-24—69 G. E. Williams 90-18—72