GOLF.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 September 1924, Page 3

GOLF.

EXPERTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. BIG FEES WANTED. INTEREST IN ENGLAND. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. London, Sept. 15. A leading golf authority says that the leading professionals, who are course architects., are greatly interested i.i the New Zealand proposal to improve local courses. The suggestion to invite two experts indicates a wish to combine exhibition games with the receipt of expert advice- This would be costly, as experts will not visit the other end of the world without a big fee, probably £6OO to £7OO for a three months’ tour in New Zealand. The writer suggests Mr. F. G. Hawtrey, an expert in modern courses, who is in partnership with Mr. J. H. Taylor. Mr. Hawtrey, interviewed, said he was interested in the proposal, and it was a matter of terms only. He might be able to persuade Taylor to accompany him. He mentioned other outstanding experts, Vardon, Ray, Braid, Duncan. Sherlock and Boomer. ROTORUA TOURNAMENT. By Telegraph.—'Press Association. Rotorua, Sept. 16. The open golf tournament opened, in drizzling rain. The light was good and the greens difficult. The first qualifying round and medal handicap were being played- The scores in the morning round were: K. Duncan 79, R. C. Kirk 77, A. Duncan, H. Lusk 80, Harrold 81, Tuck 82, I. Lusk 83. S. Carr 84, Robinson 83, Forbes 85, McEwan 82, Maingay 86. Clark 80, T. Horton 88 Troutbeck 88. NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB.

The ladies of the New Plymouth Chib will play a bogey match to-morrow, players to choose their partners.