GOLF

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 25, 22 June 1910, Page 9

GOLF

paper bos been appointed the official organ of the Ladies’ Golf Union, Jiew Zealand branch. Secretaries of ladies’ golf clubs are invited to forward official notices, handicaps and alterations, results of competitions, and other matters of interest, to reach the publishing office not later than the Saturday prior to date of publication.

Auckland. crrr FOURBALDBEST-BALL match 1 I was played on Saturday, 18th. J I The weather was splendid, though eold, and a large number of players were out. The ■winners were H. and D. Kirker, The weather was splendid, though cold, and a large number of players were out. The winners were H. and D. Kirker, four up. Other cards handed in their combined forms were: Burns and S. Frater 2 up, Busk and Jackson 2 up, Colbeck and McCormick 1 up, Bruce and Macfarland 3 down, W. Frater and Pearce 4 down, Lawrence and Dargaville 6 down, Gordon and A. Myers 6 downWait emat a. A match was played on Saturday for a handsome trophy, presented by Mr. Alex. Alison. A large number of players took part, and the winner proved to be Mr H. G. Stringer with a net score of 84. Cambridge. On Wednesday and Saturday mixed foursomes were played for the trophy presented by Messrs. Hood and McCormick, of Auckland. Mies Kathleen Willis and Mr. A. H. Nicoll were the winners, with a net score of 48. The following were the scores: —Miss Willis and Nicoll, gross 51, handicap 5, net 48; Miss Brooks and Middleton, 59— 10. 49; Miss Cox and Stone, 62 —11, 51; Miss Ferguson and Wilkinson, 61 —7. 54; Gavey and Walker, 66—12, 54; Miss Hally and Ferguson, 67—12, 55; Miss London and Wells, 67 —9, 58; Miss Richardson and Buckland, 71—13, 58; Miss Taylor and Roberts, 70—11, 59; Mrs. Bunyard and Richardson, 74 —14, 60; Miss Pickering and Hindmarsh, 73 —11, 62. Hamilton. On Saturday week a bogey competition was played on the Hamilton golf links. The weather was perfect, and the state of the links having improved so greatly, a very large number of players turned out, no less than 50 entering for the competition. The ladies’ competition was won by Miss McAllum, being one down on bogey; the gentlemen’s by Mr. Shepherd, with two down. The following cards were handed in:— Ladies (9 holes, bogey 47). —Miss McAllum (24 ), 1 down; Mrs. Douglas (8), 3 down; Miss Primrose (20), 4 down; Mrs. Ward (20)', 6 down; Mrs. Gillies (30), 7 down; Miss Rothwell (32), 7 down. Gentlemen (18 holes, bogey 80). —A. J. Shepherd (10), 2 down; A. Elliott (30), 3 down; E. B. Heywood (22), 4; J. Hill (16), 4; J. H. Hume (10), 5; C. O. Mahoney (8), 5; C. Bennett (32), 5; A. Archer (30), 6; W. L. Ward (20), 6; W. A. Worsley (14), 7; E. J. Mears (18), 9; G. McLeod (22), 10; F. Swar< brick (8), 12; P. Hazard (32), 10= «• Hurdwood 1 (20), 12. Wellington. The team of golf and tennis players cabled from Melbourne as likely to tour America and Britain during 1911 is not without possibilities. As a tennis team, of course, it is practically confined to Norman Brookes, who can hold his own in that department with any man in the world, but who as a golfer cannot l>e said to be in the front rank. The chief interest in the team from a Wellington point of view lies in the fact, of course, that Arthur Duncan, New Zealand amateur champion, is likely to make the trip, though, so far, he has not received any details beyond those contained in the cable message. The Hon. M. Scott, Clyde Pearce, and Arthur Duncan

are a formidable trio, who, with plenty of practice, will be very hard to beat by the best of the world’s amateurs. E. P. Simpson, €'. Felstead, and Bruee Pearce are not quite in the same class as the other three, but are all sound players, who are likely to develop their play during the tour. Colonel Tuson has presented a cup to the Wellington Golf Club, and has left it. to the committee to decide how and when the competition should be played. It is possible that the cup will be allocated for the annual match between the Chritsehurch and Wellington golf clubs, to be played for ou the first occa. sion at the Heretaunga links towards the end of the present season. The question will be decided this week. The first general meeting of the newlyformed Waiwetu Golf Club is to 'be held shortly for the election of officers. Meanwhile, the course is being put into good order' and the greens are being rolled and cut. With this club and the Miramar Sports Golf Club, Wellington will have five golf clubs and one public golf links. It is surely time that one of the clubs took in hand the initiation of an annual Wellington provincial tournament'. All the other cities and several of the towns have their annual tournaments, at which golfers from all parts of the Dominion compete, and there is no doubK that it would be a good thing for the local players to met in friendly rivalry players from other clubs. As a rule, it is only short handicap men who visit a New Zealand championship meeting, yet if other longer handicap men could only realise the amount of good it does their game to attend one of these meetings they would undoubtedly endeavour to be present. In the same way, but' in a lesser degree, a provincial tournament does a vast amount of good, and it is to be hoped that one of the Wellington clubs will take the matter up. Picton. The rainy weather, and its consequence —the mud, have not yet been conducive to enjoyable golf. The club members are greatly increased this year, and the committee hope to start matches and competitions shortly. Several trophies, donated by members, as well as tlhe usual matches with Blenheim, loom in the near future, and as a pavilion is to be erected on the ground, in which the members can take shelter, the rain and the mud will be looked upon as trifles. New Plymouth. The monthly St. Andrew’s Cross match was played on the Ngamotu links last Saturday. Twenty-three players took part, and the following are the best scores: — H. B. Armitage, gross 93, handicap 14, net 79; T. Hanson, 86, 5, 81; J. W. Haslam, 101, 18, 83; F. S. Johns, 87, 3, 84; J. Paton, 94, 10, 84; T. R. Southall, 94, 9, 85; P. D. McCord, 97, 12, 85. Last Friday a 36 hole eclectic match (the best 18 holes to count) was played for a prize presented by Mi' Tonks. There were 23 players, and the following were the best scores:- — H. H. Ward, gross 76, handicap 1, net 75; A. H. Glasgow, 79, 2, 77; H. B. Armitage, 83, 5, 78; E. S. Bayley, 84. 5, 79; V. Elliott, 86, 5, 81; T. R. Southall, 85, 3, 82; A. H. Steeds, 85, 3, 82; T. V. Mackay, 86, 4, 82; P. D. McCord, 86, 4, 82. Hawke's Bay. The golf match Waipawa v. Takapau, at Takapau, resulted in a win for tho home club by 7 matches to 4. The results were as follow: —Ropata (Takapau) •beat Deck (Waipawa); Richardson (Takapau) beat Darley (Waipawa); Gavin (Takapau) heat Oliver (Waipawa); Ellingham (Takapau) beat Murray (Waipawa) ; Russell (Takapau) beat Norris (Waipawa); Beckett (Takapau) lost to

E. Waldom (Waipawa); Burgess (Takapau) halved with C. Waldrom (Waipawa); Hobson (Takapau) beat Bellow (Waipawa); White (Takapau) halved with Martin (Waipawa); Ferguson (Takapau) lost to Renouf (Waipawa); Cotter (Takapau) lost to Carson (Waipawa). The hospitality shown to the visitors was much appreciated. A return match will be played at Waipawa. Palmerston North. On Tuesday afternoon a medal round was played, the senior division competing for a trophy presented by Mrs. A. Strang, and the junior for one given by Mrs. Mellsop. Of the senior division the best cards were returned by Miss Sylvia Abraham, 119—38—81; Miss Wray, 94 —4—90; Mrs. Mellsop, 113—18—95. Miss Dorothy Waledgrave won the junior competition with a score of 133 —32 —101; Miss M. Waldegrave second, 135—32—103. A downpour of rain in the afternoon prevented many from finishing the round. Mrs. J. P. Innes has offered a trophy for any American tournament by stroke under handicap. Christchurch. A bogey match was played at Shirley links on Wednesday afternoon, and resulted in a win for Miss Cowlisliaw in the senior division, and Mrs. Donald ano Mrs. Sims tied for the junior division. A Wellington team of goiters played a match with the Christchurch Club on Saturday, at the Shirley Linka, the home team winning in both doubles and singles. Owing to the very bad weather, the second contingent of Wellington players, including Duncan (N.Z. champion), did not leave Wellington, which very much weakened the visiting team. The seven players who went by an earlier boat had some most interesting games, the feature being that Abbott and Lees were only beaten by the Canterbury eracks. Wood and Wright, 2 and I, Wood beat Abbott in the singles nt the 18th hole, after the latter being 4 down and o to play. Rutherford, after being dormy 4, only halved with Reid. Following are the detailed results, Christchurch players being mentioned first in each instance: —Foursomes: Wood and Wright beat Abbott ami Loes, 2 up and 1 to play; Rutherford anti Borthwick beat Bldwill and Hales, 2 and 1; Gow and Treweek beat Reid and Clark, 3 and 2. Singles; Wood beat Abbott, 1 up; Wright beat Bblwill, 2 and 1; Rutherford and Reid, ail square; Gow beat Clark, 5 and 4; Treweek beat Hales, 3 and 2; Borthwick was beaten by Lees, 4 and 3; Harman was beaten by Gore. 4 and 3. Christchurch had three wins In the doubles, four lu the aluglee, two losses and a half.