GOLF IN ENGLAND.

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17711, 15 May 1929, Page 8

GOLF IN ENGLAND.

1000 GNS. TOURNAMENT.

HAGEN IN THE LEAD.

* I IN FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND. | b /pj T<*!e>rrann —Pftsu Assn. —Cnnvrtsm,) (Australian Press Association.) (Received May 15, 11.30 a.m.) . LONDON, May 14. Competing in the first qualifying b round of the thousand guineas profcs- ," sional tournament at Mosstown, Hagen b returned 60, a course record. He was 5 bunkered at two holes out of five, but had twos in two short holes. He rep turned in a strong wind and rain. tw • TO VISIT AMERICA. t* ; t BRITISH GOLFERS’ PROPOSAL. | WILL CONTEST CHAMPIONSHIP.’ in* m J ■b (Received May 15, 12.30 a.m.) ft , LONDON, May 14. % The Evening Standard says that pos1| sibly a number of British golf play- '% ers will seek to avenge Muirfleld by B sending a small group to compete in J*; the American open championship at v Wingedfoot, New York in June, ft Compston, who originated the idea, and at. least three other professionals fy dre willing to go! 6 Diegel enthusiastically welcomed the g idea. He said, “ I will sec they get a jr great reception. Wingedfoot should suit British demands for long drives 5S and seconds with brassies, spoons, and g irons. There is less premium for puttie ing there than on the majority of L' American courses.