GOLF.

Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18166, 3 November 1930, Page 9

GOLF.

DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIP. AMATEUR CONTEST. WIN FOR H. A. BLACK. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) PALMERSTON N., Saturday. • In [lie -final round of the New Zealand amateur golf championship today 11. A. Black (Miramar) defeated his brother J. L. Black (Hamilton), by 6 up and 4 to play, over 36 holes.. The game failed to conic up to general expectations, as Jack Black failed to do himself jusliee, and proved to lie an easy victim for his brother for the first time in any championship. 'There was neither direction nor length in his drives, while his approaches and pulling were, frequently at fault. The first *hole was halved in s’s, and Jack Black won the second. At the third he found another bunker. Ills approach putt slopped'within nine inches of the pin and. his putt ran round the tin and out again. He lost the hole, 5—4. At the fourth hole Harold Black ..was short with his tec shot. He narrowly missed a "birdie” 2, his.4oft putt stopping within an inch' of the tin. Jack Black’s tee shot landed on the green, but with his approach putt he laid himself a stymie, and lost the hole, 4—3. The next hole was played badly and halved in 6’s. Two Halved in Scratch 6’s. At the sixth Harold Black’s ball lay at the edge of a pool of casual water. 1-le exploded out well, and obtained a hail’ in s’s. The next two were halved in scratch s’s. Harold Black was short again at Hie short ninth with his tee shot, hut playing a good approach he sank his first putt for a half, Jack Black being well on the green with his tee shot, hut taking two putts. Harold Black outdrove his opponent at the lOfli by several yards, and was handy to the green with his second, and squared the match. The 11 Hi was halved in 4’s after Jack Black had again laid himself- a stymie. ‘ Botli were on the next green with their tee shots and down in 3 for a half. Harold Black won the 13Lli, 4—5, and a:so Hie 14 th, where his opponent lopped his second and went into l a hunker, taking two strokes to extricate himself. Harold Black was 2 up. Jack Black was on with his second at the 15th, where, in a 30ft putt, his ball struck the hole and came out again. At the next* hole Harold Black sank an 18ft putt for an “eagle” 3. At the 17th Jack Black putted boldly to sink a 50ft putt, but his ball overran the pin by several feet, and his brother won the hole with a scratch 4 and was 3 up. The 18th was halved in scratch figures. At the first hole of the second round Jack Black got into two. bunkers and Harold Black won in 4 and was 4 up. The next was halved in 4’s, and Harold Black worn, the 21st, where Jack Black’s drive was sliced- His opponent sent down a long putt for a ‘birdie” 3. Harold Black Stymied. Harold Black’s tee shot reached the 22nd green, and playing a good approach he went down in 3. Jack Black’s tee shot was pulled to the left of the green, and he had to play his second out of the rough. He was now 6 down. The next was halved in indifferent 6’s and Jack Black won the 24th, where his brother was stymied. The 25th was halved in s’s.

BoLh players were in hunkers with their tee shots at the 26th. Jack Black got out on to Hie green with his second, hut his approach was 100 strong, and Harold Black won the hole, 4—5. At the 27Hi Harold Black played his second too strongly. 'Jack Black’s lee shot landed in the rough beyond the green. He nearly holed lijs second for a “birdie” 2, and his hall laid his opponent a stymie, which he could not negotiate, and the lead was reduced to 5 up. The 28th was halved in 4’s. At the 29th Jack Black was laid another stymie, the hole being halved, and the 30th was halved in 3’s. Harold Black played a perfect third Lo the 31st green and was handy to the pin, Jack Black being on'the edge with his third. Harold Black’s putt for a win hit the tin and rolled cut again, the hole being halved. Harold Black, at the 32nd tee, was dormy 5. His drive landed in a hunker and lie was short with iiis second. His approach from .40 yards came to a halt within a foot of the pin. Jack Black had to hole a 30ft putt to avert defeat, but his ball stopped two inches short of the tin, and he lost the hole and the match, 6 down and 4. The winner in the morning went out in 40 to his opponent’s 41 and came home in 36 to 38.

HAMILTON CLUB. CLOSING DAY. GOOD GOLFING CONDITIONS. The final competition of ,the season look place at St. Andrews golf links on Saturday, when a mixed foursome over twelve holes was played. A large number of competitors were present and some good cards were returned. Following were the best cards: .Mrs Mac Diarmid and Gillies, 59—13—46; Miss Provis and Eggleston, 62—16— 46; Mrs Bennett and Bennett, 53—7 wick, 63 —16 —47; Mrs Masters and Brosnan, 60—13—47; Mrs Mander and Hart, 56 —7 —49; Miss Guy and Crimp, 64 —-i 5 —49; Mrs Milroy and Milroy, 6i 12 —-49; Miss Templer and Plovey, 62—-12 —50; Mrs Pemberton and Pemberton, 68 —18 —50. As three pairs tied for first place it was decided to put over twelve holes on the putting green and the best card returned was by Mrs Bennett and Bennett. Presentation of Trophies.

During Ihc prcscnlation of trophies, I he president (Dr. 11. Douglas) said he regretted (hat Ihc season had come to an end anil congralulalcd the club on its position. The links were in very good order and during Hie season several improvements had been made. A room had been added to one eml of the verandah for ihc use of ladies, while the club was indebted to the i .mires’ Club for lining the dining room

which was a great improvement. A sitting room had been added to the green-keeper’s quarters. The putting green which was opened for play las opening day was, the speaker fel sure, a very great asset to the club and' had been well patronised during the season. In referring to the work done by the committee, Dr. Douglas said he specially wished to thank the secretary who had devoted his efforts to making the season so successful. In referring to the staff employed, tie said the greatest of credit was due to the caretaker for the way the links were kept in order and also to Mrs lhle for the splendid way that ■ the catering department had been run. In conclusion the president thanked the press for assistance rendered to the sport. Championships. Senior, G. S. Crimp; runner-up, W. D. Ross. Intermediate, C. O. Bennett; runner-up, P. Newland. Junior, A. W. Beveridge; rpnner-up, W. M. Gann.

Bell Cup.—C. Sutcliffe; runner-up, G. Wilkes.

'Consolation Handicap.—L. R. W. Reicl; runner-up, W. J. King. Pewter Mug.—F. Beehan. Gilbey Cup.—W. Leitch. Opening Day Foursomes. —Mr and Mrs L. Tompkins.

Eclectic Medal Handicap.—C. Hotson. «■

Four ball best ball. —F. A. Swarbrick and J. F. Strang. Canadian Foursomes. —H. C. Ross and W. M. Horton.

■ Pairs, senior and junior.—G. S. Crimp and F. A. Swarbrick. Medal Handicaps. Senior, W. Wynne, P. G. Russell, R. G. Guy, W. Gunn; junior, H. J. McMullin, A. L. Sheppard. Bogey Handicaps.—C. Sutcliffe, J. L. Black. Sealed Bogey.—R. Worley. Consolation Bogey.—A. T. Atkins. Closing Day Foursomes. —Mr and Mrs Bennett. THE CAMBRIDGE CLUB. CLOSE OF THE SEASON. The most successful season in the history of the Cambridge Golf Club was concluded on Saturday, when general competitions and an At Home were held on the links. There was a large and representative attendance. During the afternoon the prizes won during the season were presented by the president, Mr A. H. Nicoll, who referred to the success of the season. Increased membership had added enthusiasm.

Mr Nicoll also emphasied the great improvement effected on the links during the past two seasons.