GOLF

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19867, 15 June 1927, Page 5

GOLF

SEAFIELD CLUB NEWS OF THE WEEK (By “All Square”) Castlecliff Match. Seafield paid their first visit to Castlecliff last Saturday on the occasion of the first inter-club match of this season. The weather was all that could be desired and the games proved very enjoyable, the match finally resulting in a draw. Seafield’s Tail. Seafield’s beginners came to light in no uncertain manner, the last seven games being won by Seafield men. This saved the side from d-efeat. Defaulting players. It is again necessary to state that players who are chosen to compete m inter-club matches (and also club matches) must, notify the club captain or secretary if they are unable to fulfil their obligations. Neglect to do so causes confusion and an eleventh hour re-arrangement of the team besides being unfair to one’s opponent. Handicaps. As hinted in previous notes «, genera] reduction in nearly all handicaps has taken place. Players are asked to peruse the new list on the notice board. Club Competitions. The draws for the various competitions are now posted up. The committee intends enforcing the rule that matches must be played promptly. The delays which occurred last season will not be permitted this year. Promising Player. Castlecliff have secured a treasure in Whetton, son of the caretaker at Belmont. Playing over the links for the first time he returned a card of 85, easily accounting for his Seafield opponent. Still on the sunny side of 20 he should*, in the near future, make his mark in local golf. New Golfing Monthly. The first issue of Now Zealand Golt Illustrated is now on sale and should appeal to all golfers. Copiously illustrated and containing articles and notes of interest, it ought to command a ready sale. An article by E. J. Hoss, the Middlemore “pro” on “Chip Shots” is alone worth the money. Mashie Chips. There are now said to be 15,000 idle men and, women in New Zealand, not counting the golfers. Some people pronounce it “Goff,” others call it “Gowf, ” and still others call it “Gawlf,” but when you hear a post-mortem of a game it is usually just ‘‘Guff.” He who banks on a woman’s gamt» is a poor financier! Golf is very healthy; it is better to swat pills than to swallow them.