GOLF

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 26, 29 June 1910, Page 10

GOLF

Thia paper has been appointed the official organ of the Ladies’ Golf Union, Hew 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. THE final for the Captain’s (Mr. H. Clerk) Trophy was decided on Saturday, 25th, when Mr. J. Burns defeated Mr. H. Tonks 4 up and 3 to play. In tile junior division, Mr. I). Hay beat Mr. Macintosh. The second round for the E. Bloomfield vase was played, and was won by Mr. McCormick with a net score of 81. The cards handed in were ae follows: — [McCormick, gross score 84, handicap 3 —81; Lambert, 94-12, 82; Dargaville, 88—5, S 3; Richmond, 104—20, 84; Mo fntosh, 98—12, 86; Lusk, 93—6, 87; (Burns, 84—3, 87; Bamford, 91—3, 88; D. Kirker, 98—7, 91; A. Myers, 10t' —l5, 91; IT. Horton, 104—12, 92; 11.

Allen, 110—18, 92; McFarlane, 107 —I*2, 95; P. Upton, 97 —2, 95; T. Jackson, 103—7, 96; Pierce, 120—20, 100; Mar riner, 110-—lO, 100; Benjamin, 120 —-20, 100; S. Upton, card informal. Waitemata. The Waitemata Golf Club’s four-ball-best-ball match on Saturday was won by Dr. Atkinson ami A. Clouston, with a ecore of 4 up on bogey. Wellington. "Last week's boisterous southerly weather and rain and hail interfered considerably with golf in this city, and it was only the venturesome few who bravedl the elements. Owing to the nature of the soil, the Heretaunga links had pools of water all over the place. At Miramar, on the other hand, the sandy soil absorbed most of the moisture, and the turf was in fair playing order. The Wellington Golf ( lub have engaged Watt (late of Dunedin.) as their professional, in place of G. L. Martig

who left to take an appointment with another club. A curious thing happened the other day to Mr E. P. Simcox, cf Otaki, whilst playing for his club in a match against the Manawatu Golf Club on the Hokowhitu links. In driving a ball round the end of the building it just hit the corner and thereafter disappeared. After searching for some considerable time, Mr Simcox discovered it snugly nestling in a sparrow’s nest under the eaves of the building, and being unable to play it, lost the hole. When it was known that Arthur Duncan was unable to make the trip South to assist his club in their match against the Christchurch Golf Club at Shirley, it did not occasion much surprise that the Wellington Golf Club were defeated. The Christchurch Club have four or five scratch players, and the Wellington team

were each in the position of having to play a man just a little bit too good for them. They hope, however, to turn the tables in the return match at the end of the year on the Heretaunga links, when the Tuson cup will be played for. Picton. Messrs. Vickers, Riddell and Wicks represented the Picton Club in Blenheim on Saturday week. The first round of the Riddell medal competition was played on Saturday afternoon at the Mount Pleasant links. Mr Vickers has held the medal for two years. Gisborne. Though very heavy rain fell at intervals on Saturday the tournament games in A and B sections were played, the results being as follows: — A. Section.—A. Willock beat U. Burke. N. Bull beat .1. H. Bull. B. Section. —W. B. Willock heat 11. Bennett, 11. Barker beat P. Hamilton, W. •I. Evans beat W. A. O’Meara, R. Sheirniug beat B. L. Jell'reys.

New Plymouth. The second round of the Ngamotu trophy was played on Thursday afternoon, when the following four players qualified:—A. H. Steeds (81 net), T. R. Southall (8.3), C. H. Burgess (83), and C. A. Benbow (86). At the same time a tie of the first round between I). Hutchen and A. Goldwater was played off, and the former won. Eight players have now qualified, namely T. Hanson, Rev. J. G. Chapman, K. Mathews, D. Hutchen, A. H. Steeds, T. R. Southall, C. H. Burgess, and C. A. Benbow. The deciding 18 holes will b» played on a date to be fixed. There was a good muster of players on the Vogeltown links last Thursday afternoon, when partners were chosen and an interesting match was played. The best score was returned by W. Perham, who completed the 18 holes for a gross score of 114. Mr F. Taylor, of Messrs P. Hayin.cn and Co., has kindly donated a prize to the Ngamotu Chib to be competed for in a men’s match.

Feilding. On Saturday, June 18th. fourteen of the Kimbolton Golf Club came to Feilding for the annual match against the local club. Great interest was shown in the ladies’ games, as in all previous

matches the Kimbolton ladies have won easily; but on this occasion things were reversed, and Feilding were victorious. Mrs Mostyn Jones was defeated by Mrs Baddeley, who, when in form, is. recognised as one of the best lady golfers in the district. Misses Nicholson, Prior, Bailey, and Bruce has greatly improved in their play; they all won their matches. Miss Moore halved her match with Miss Taylor on the last green. A return match at Kimbolton is contemplated at an early date, when the result will be looked forward to with some little interest in golfing circles. The following are the results of the games: —Parkes, 1, V. Palmer. 0; Banks, 1, v. Baddeley, 0; Caiman, 1, v. Baker, 0; Grut, 1, v. Astbury, 0; Harding. 1, v. Bloxain, 0; Rev. Innes Jones, 1, v. McBeth, 1. Mrs Mostyn Jones, 0, v. Mrs Baddeley’, 1 ; Miss Nicholson, 1, V. Miss Knyvett, 0; Miss Prior, 1, v. Miss Mcßeth, 0; Miss Bailey, 1, v. Mrs Beechie, 0; Miss Bruce, 1, v. Mrs Pratt. 0; Miss Wyatt. 0, v. Mrs Mcßeth, 1; Miss Moore, 1, V. Miss Taylor, 1.

Hawera. On .Wednesday a mixed foursome bogey competition was played on the Hawera links, Turton and Mrs McLean, handicap 2, being the winners, 5 up on bogey. Other good cards returned were: Sutton and) Mrs Campbell, handicap 10, 4 up; Tarrant and Mrs Kimbell, handicap 10, 1 up; Bright and Miss E. Caplen, handicap 16, 1 down. Stratford. On Wednesday the ladies’ A and B team played their foursome, the match resulting in a win for Mrs Hogg and Mrs Menzies. The other players were: Miss Joyce Monroe and Miss F. Orbell, Mrs Paget and Miss Orbell, Mrs E. C. Robinson and Mrs Young, Mrs Glasgow and Mrs Budge, Mrs Copping and Miss Black. Messrs. N. Black, S. Spence, F. P. Uniacke, F. W. Wake, F. Grant, D. Vaughan, Dr. T. L. Paget, and A. Jones journeyed to Inglewood on Thursday to play a match against the local club. A tie was the result. The men's first championship round will be played this week.