GOLF.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18575, 25 September 1928, Page 14

GOLF.

CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. The Dominion Cup. a challenge cup for a Canadian foursome, was played for at Shirley yesterday for the first time. There was an entry of sixty players. Tire heavy westerly wind made play difficult, and the scoring was not good. Two pairs, R. C. Abernethy and JS\ I-I. Skinner and W. D. Wood and F. S. Grant, were equal with 1 down, and will play off to see who are to be the first holders of the cup. The best cards were:— R. C. Aberuetliy and X. 11. Skinner 1 down W. D. Wood and F. S. Grant . . 1 down H. A. Boddlngton and G. T. Weston 4 down R. M. Adams and H.. Rennie . . 4 down K. J. Cordner and Jameson . . 4 down C. S. Penlington and P. 11. Wood . 4 down W. P. Anderson and R. A. Wilson 6 down A. R. Blank and H. W. Macfarlane 5 down J. K. Davidson and K. W. Ballantyne 5 down C. A. Seymour and JT. G. BrisJ. A. Oliver’ and R. ’j. ’ Robbs 6 down J. p. Marks find J. E. Donald 7 down IC W. Robinson and F. C. P. CV Harris and L. Hansen .. 7 down R. T. Toss will and C. J. Wilson 8 down J. Y. Jacobson and W. B. Purchas 8 down X. X. Smith and G. G. Aitken S down W. H. At’Dougall and P. Wood 8 down W. L. M. Dearsl’ey and J. Wilks 8 down A. W. Morgan and C. J. Ronald--son io down RANGIORA LADIES’ CLUB. A handicap round was played on the Rangiora links last Thursday, the best scores being:—Miss C. Ambrose, 97—22 —75: Miss R. Murphy. 100—17—83. The following Is the draw for a oneclub match to be played on Thursday: Mrs R. Macdonald v. Miss M. Fear; Mrs Tolmte v. Mrs T. D. Haney; Miss M. Macdonald v. Mrs Prosser; Mrs Strong v. Mrs 11. Heney; Mrs Feron v. Miss J. Macdonald; Mrs King v. Miss G. Heneyl Mrs Williams v. Miss Morrlsh: Mrs O’Donoghue v. Miss Jennings; Mrs J. M. Fraser v. Mrs Hughey: Mrs Menzles v. Mrs Carter; Miss Petrie v. Mrs A. Ambrose; Mrs Stokes v. Mrs Klppenberger; Miss Garrett v. Miss Walker; Miss Murphy v. Miss Ambrose. THE GAME IN AUSTRALIA. (Special to the “^tar.”) AUCKLAND, September 24. On his return by the Aorangi to-day. Mr Arthur Duncan, the well-known Wellington golfer, who competed in the Australian amateur and open championships, had nothing but praise for Australian links and the hospitality of the golfers he met. The standard of Australian golf, he said, was a little higher than that of New Zealand. Australia wants New Zealandters to compete in her golfing events. "Had Sloan Morpeth gone over, I think he would have done very well,” said Mr Duncan. "They wore very disappointed that he did not