GOLF.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 14, 6 April 1910, Page 9

GOLF.

Auckland. Saturday was a most glorious day, ■much to every golfer’s delight, because we all felt it only needed to get people out to the course in numbers to really see the p>laee for them all to be surprised and pleased. Usually the train we return by arrives back to town by six or so, but on Saturday, as bad hick would have it, the train was late, which, truth to say, very rarely happens. I have already described the course ami its surroundings in these columns, and, judging by the expressions of delight we heard on every side, we have not exaggerated its beauties. There were over 300 guests present, all of whom seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. So the new links at Middlemore Park had a most auspicious opening. Mr Wilfred Col beck and Mr Bruce were untiring in their efforts to make things go smoothly, which they certainly did. An approaching and putting contest was held. Each foursome that entered for this, the man approached from the long distance, and alternate shorts were then played till the ball was holed. From the shorter distance the lady approached, and so on. Miss Martin and Mr Dutliie (Dunedin) and Miss Armstrong (South) and AV. Thorn Jackson tied with six. After the foursomes were played, the tie was played off. Amidst great excitement the players again tied four times. In the end, Miss Martin ami Mr. Du thio won and received much applause. The mixed foursomes were played over 9 holes, and resulted in Miss Geddes and Mr Lambert winning, with a score nf 57 minus 15—42; Alisa Buckland and Mr McCormick, 54—10—44; Miss G. Gorrie and

S. Upton, 52—4 J—471 » Mias Buller and Mr. Gurdon, 56—10J —47J; Mias E. Fierce and G. Pierce, 58 —10—48; Mr and Mi's E. Horton, 63—13—50; Miss S. Payton and Kirker, 60—9!—504; Mr. and Mrs. 11. Clark, 65—12—51; Mrs Eiliuunds and Lawrence, 58—7 —51; Miss Browning and Bloomfield, 66—141—51 J; Miss Bruce and Kings well, 66— 13’’— 52j; Miss 11. Bloomfield and Dargaville, 66-—11—54; Miss Draper and Ruddock, 62—71—541; Mrs. Elliot and Dr. De Gucrier, 71—16—55; Mrs Ferguson and H. Horton, 6!) —134— 55 J; Miss Surtees and Duttou, 70—14— 56; Miss Duthie and Carrick. 67 —11—56. Auckland Golf Club. The annual meeting of the Auckland .Golf Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dr. Hope Lewis being in the chair. There was a big attendance of members, and a most enthusiastic meeting ensued. Of course, as we all know, the Club has undertaken a big contract, moving the links so far out of town, and so has been going through a strenuous time, combating the opposition of those members who always look at the dark side of everything, and have ■predicted a huge failure, and so on. That the committee have done wisely is amply proved, and now the “ doubtful ones ” are coming over. The thanks of the whole clubs are due to the few faithful ones who worked hard, and moreover put their hands into their pockets, and have given the new club a real good start. Mr. Colbeck advocated the extension of the dressing room accommodation. Tho idea was strongly taken np, and numbers of members offered to take up debentures to defray the cost. So this very needful work is to be done at once. The ladies’ dressing-room is at present very comfortable, there being- more room than in tho old golf house. But it is only a matter of time before more space will be needed. So far the comfort of the ladies Iras been well thought of by the men. The election of members resulted as follows: —President, Sir John Logan Campbell; vice-presidents, Messrs. Seymour Thorne George, J. Kirker, and .11. Horton; captain, Mr. 11. C. Clark; hon. see. and treasurer, Mr. W. W. Bruce; committee, Messrs. W. B. Colbeck, Thornton, Jackson, J. B. Maefarlane, H. Gilfillan, jun., and Dr. Bamford; auditor, Mr. F. R. Fraser. The popular secretary, Mr. W. W. Bruce, was especially honoured by being made a life member of the Club. The Waxtemata Club. The opening of the season on the Club links has been postponed till next Saturday on account of the recent heavy rains. Ladies' Golf Club. The first medal for the season was played on Monday, the 4th inst. Tho new rule came into force: “No player shall be ‘given’ a handicap. All handicaps must be ‘earned.’ Until a player has a handicap, she must play from scratch.” Mrs. Street (president) has presenffed a beautiful silver clock to be played for by the ladies. The conditions are rather stiff, one qualifying round to bo played in conjunction with monthly medal, on May 2nd. First eight to play off match play (handicap). Mrs. W. R. Bloomfield (Captain) is presenting a prize for a match to start the third Monday in May—four rounds of medal play, the best three to bo counted. The Provincial Championship will start on the 4th July. New Plymouth. Mr J. Harold, of Wanganui, beat Mr Lewis (Wanganui) in the Taranaki championship by 3 up anil 2 to play in an 18-hole. The Bogey Handicap (18 holes).— Gillies, handicap 4,2 up; Miles. 1 1. I up: Meek, 11, all square. Medal Handicap (18 holes).- Daniell, 91—18. 73; Muir, 88—12, 76; Elliott, 94 - 18, 76. I Dirtying.—idoghiß, 195 yds. I; Lewis, 188yds, 2; O'Callagh.in, 185 yds. 3. Approaching (possible points, 9). A. Bewley, 3, 1. Putting.—Coghill, Hansen. Muir and O'Callaghan returned 16, and the play-off was won by Muir. The play-off of Monday's tie was won by O'Cailaghaa.