GOLF.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19911, 13 June 1936, Page 19 (Supplement)

GOLF.

MATCH PLAY EVENTS. ...- I EVENLV OONTESTED GAMIU. DIVOTS NOT REPLACED. jßy “Nihlick") The Bell Cup and Consolation Han—dicap matches were advanced to the ate-mi—flnal stages last Saturday. A prediction in the 3011’ notes published on that day was proved to be erng as H. Riddell was stated to ‘be a likely finalist. ile was eliminated after a close game by R. J. Love, who is always a good performer. On this occasion Riddell was struggling most or the way as he was out of touch with his tee shots. He did well to take Love as far as the eighteenth green. J. M. llorion continued in winning form but. had to so the full journey to get a minimum decision over E. C. Day. The match between R. D. Hard—ing and (1, H. Clarke also went to the 18m green, ending in favour -ot the Hub champion. T. Simpson caught L2. Suteliite at some disadvantage owing to a cold which troubled him. The former won at the 17th. The evenness or all these contest: is an encouragement to the handicapper and indicates that there is little wrong with this omoia-l‘s work. It is always dangerous to forecast the result or golf matches. especially handi—cap events, and the writer will not . .make any attempt. this time. It looks ‘rerlain that both matches will he lt-lnsely [bughL Ilorton and Simpson will l‘flCil receive strokes from their opponents and each has had oonsider- ‘ able experience. In Consolidation Handicap. With the exception of that between I. G. Ferguson and D. Gerrsnd, the lmaiches in the Consolation Handi- i nap‘ were also evenly contested. Gerirami could not settle down at all and inomms would so well for him and Ferguson finished the same at the 12th. N. Duxfleld beat S. Mayes at ’the 17th and n. McCaw finished his .matc‘li against M. Keenan on the same green. The contest between 0. AL. ‘Good and :\L C. Stranger was a sterl— i ing one for players on their handi-‘ leaps. To reach the turn in 39 and be inne down was enough to unnerve any} (player. but Good fought. on and ran-l {out a winner by the odd hole. If he i can produce the same 3011’ in the‘ lseml-Ilnal Good will make it hard for ; llicCaw, while Ferguson will not bei allowed to make any loose shots against lmxnnld. There were very few cards return—ed in the Roger Handicap, the best 51mins: that of .i\. .i. B. Ryan. who was. Imm up after losing two of the .lant'; {three holes. C. B. \Vake played one] .of his best rounds iiiis season to flu—ish all square, while J. l’ouutney and M. U. Uradwiuk were each one down. captain's Trophy Play. Players are reminded that entries close on Zist of this month (next .week—end) for the Captain's and the‘ [Vice-Captain‘s Trophy handicap match [play events. The best 32 net scores [in the qualifying stroke round will

contest the rurmrr event and the next 32, the latter match. A matter which has been causing‘ the committee a great 1168] of con—cern this snason is the large numhcrl nt’ (livols which are not replaced on the fairways. The dry weather has prevented many replaced {livots from knitting again but many pieces of turf are left without any attempt at replacement. Apart from the bad lie, should a lull] come to rest in a hole. the effect. on the fairway is a bad one. As often as not a weed grows before the grass can cover the bare patch. The grass is so thick and of good | quality in most or the fairways this season, and it is a great pity to seal so little consideration shown by players in this matter. Any member can assist by drawing the attention of a thoughtless player who is seen to neglect to replace his divot. ___—_._.———————.