GOLF

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 189, 12 August 1931, Page 4

GOLF

By

"SEAVISWA,"

Wanganui golfers were favoured with better weather on Saturday and over the week end, with the result that quite a large number attended at the various links and a number of competitions were advanced a run he. stage. Seaheld Shots. The week-end was the best for many weeks and the links at JSeaiield were in wonderfully good order. In the bogey match for the A iceCaptain’s Trophy, K. Carruthers won with the good score of 3 up on the Colonel. Carruthers is one of the most promising of the junior players and has earned a reduction of 4 strokes in his handicap. Tall and supple in his build, he hits a good tee-shot followed by long-iron flag. More concentration on his short approaches and putting should see him again reduce his handicap before the season cluses. The course is in excellent condition and has stood up to the weather conditions of the last month exceedingly well. With the advent of spring the greens are beginning to get a good sole of grass and in a week or so should be right up to standard. The Eclectic competition which is running throughout the season is cans ing a good deal of interest. J. Goss, junr.. is leading with 68, closely followed by E. Gilbert with 61. Members are reminded that matches in the Foster, Runnerstrum and Hcan ( ups must be played at an early date. players have yet tc play their first rounds and unless these matches are played this week-end the names will be put in the hat and drawn for. The Country Club Cabaret in con junction with the Seaficld Golf Club are holding a dance in the Elrick Tea Lounge on Saturday evening. Members are requested to attend in large numbers and so make the evening a success. A. J. bhaw did a nice round at the week-end, his card of 74 reading:—Out, 3. 4,4, 4,4, 5,3, 5. 4.—36. In, 4, 5, I. 5, 4. 3,4, 5. 4.-38. With jive 5 s his 74 was really good. One constantly sees notices, and will hear the remark “Replace the Divots.” Fov many players seem to think that all hat is necessary is to wipe their boots in he hole they have made, often making it deeper. They don’t hear the re mark the player behind makes, when he jinds his ball in this hole, and sees a mass of broken turf in front of the hole. *t takes but a few moments to gather ih c pieces, put them back in place again and then press them down, at the same time taking care that the edge.- of the “hole” are not left sticking up. It is a pity, but the above applies to the old as well as the new players. Players are reminded that it does not take long to ring either their partner, or the officer in charge at the week-end if they are unable to play. It so often happens that players will be waiting for ,“‘ lu • • without knowing the other is not coming out, and, of course, will stand a good chance of not getting a game. '>n account of another attraction, a large number of players were week-end. Only one notified the officer in charge and he also notified his partner. Players should pay mure attention to this. matter in future. Belmont Bits Lhalrv between D. K. Robertshaw *. R. llan.llev is wry keca. The pair ra.-t in the semi final in the Junior '.h:un 1 , 1 „:,.|,i|.. They are both on the same handicap ami on three Saturdays recently they returned exactly the same nicdal ><-..r.. In the second match the bogey score were also equal, but although last Saturday ea-h return.-d .a »- on the 23 mark, making a net 69, R. <». Ham Iley was 2 up on bogey while Robertshaw was 1 down. If J. 11. 1 ranklyn had not crashed on rhe se.-ond half he would have given the “eolonel” a fright. On the 21 mark he went out in 43 and was 4 up on bogey. Deducting hair his handicap 112) gives him a not 31 for the outward journey. 56 coming in. however, spoilt his card and he finished I down. The handicapper should keep in eye on this player. B. Haworth was 4 down on Saturday with six holes to go. but he managed to j>ull the game out of the fire, winning five of the six holes and halving the other, finishing 1 up. <>n Saturday next the Wanganui Club will defend the Wilson Cup against the second hnHenge of the season. Mmnwatu again making an effort to lift he trophy. Tn the first match this sen.-?:-a Wanganui beat Manawatu. but it is anticipated that next Saturday will sec a much eloser game. While the seniors ar«* playing the Wilson Cup match at Belmont the P grade pit yer* of the Wanganui and Manawatu Chibs will play at Hokowhitu. Castlecliff Chips Castlecliff members have finished the qualifying rounds for the championships, but will not play the first round'until Saturday of next week, before which date the draw will bp announced Last Saturday the second round oi the Lincoln Bennett Cup was played and found Trigger and M:ti* nnd leading on the aggregate of the two rounds. S down Thr final round will be played next Saturday. Waipawa Postpones. The Waipawa Golf Club advise that owing to damage to th« course by reeent heavy rains, their committee has deemed it’ advisable to postpone the tournament which was to have been held on August 26 and 27. Maxwell Matters. A few games have recently been player at the Maxwell links, though matters ht>ve been on the quiet side lately owing to the rough weather ami. more recently, the fact that lambing is in full swing in the district. In the semi-final of the men’s Consolation Handicap F. Handley won from J. Davies. The final will be played between W. Benson and F. Handley. It is hoped to play other matches in the near future when players tan ♦pare the time. The Ladies’ Club have advanced their match play in the club championship. On Friday last the results were:—Mrs Alexander (junr.) won from E. Siddell. L. Morrison won from M. Partridge. M. Barker won from Mrs F. Handley. The links are drying splendidly and there is an enjoyable time ahead for the club. The Champions Mug. The novel competition being run at Belmont, known as the Champions’ Mag. creating a considerable amount of ii terest. Competitions are requested to finish the second round by August 17. In the most recent play A. Hatrick beat E. M. Silk, who will play W.

Craig, who was beaten by Dr. 11. D. Robertson. F. I. Jones beat J. S. Deem, who will play the loser of the match H. Enderbv v. Geo. Glonn. R. Robson beat P. O’Neill, who will play J. Glenn, who was defeated by Dr. Anderson. N. Bain was beaten by F. R. Dunsford and will play cither Dr M all or J. D. Anderson.