GOLF

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 2, 13 July 1910, Page 10

GOLF

Thii paper has been appointed the official organ of the Ladies’ Golf Union, i>'ew Zealand branch. —■ Secretaries of ladies' golf clubs are invited to forward official notices. handicaps and alterations, results of competitions, and other rpiatters of interest, to reach the publishing office not later than the Saturday prior to date of publication.

Maungakiekie.

IN the match for the captain's (Mr. P. Upton's) prize, the conditions were three rounds of 10 holes. Mr. J. P. Ridings won in the men's division, and Miss Gwen Gorrie in the ladies. Mr. J. P. Ridings’ aggregate was 122, Rev. F. Carew-Thomas being second 1(138), and A. G. Cooke third (141). Miss Gwen Gorrie’s aggregate was 104, Miss E. Martin second (169), Miss C. Hull third (179). On Saturday, 9th, a bogey competition was played over a ten-hole course. In ithe ladies’ division, Miss E. Martin and Miss Gwen Gorrie tied with 5 down. The men’s match also resulted in a tic between A. G. Cooke and G. George with 4 down. Other cards returned ■were: Miss G. Gorrie 5 down, Miss E. Marlin 5 down, and Miss C. Hull 6 down. Men: A. G. Cooke 4 down, G. George 4 down, J. P. Ridings 5 dov 11, iF. Hull 7 down. The members’ list (including those proposed to date) is now full, and any further nominations will liavb to wait for vacancies. The club have issued a very attractive list of matches for tiro remainder of the season.

Waitemata.

The first and second rounds of the championship were played off on Saturday, 9th. First round: Smythe beat Sutton. Second round: Penman b?at Foster, Howden beat Johns, Clous ton /beat Nettleton. Smythe and Stringer have still to play off t|ie second round. In the nursery handicap, Brabant beat W. J. Phil son in the first round. Second round: Wilson beat Somerville, McNeill beat Hobbs, Cousins beat Goudie, Leckie beat Jefferies, Storey beat Howell, J. Macky beat Choyce, Hall beat Le Sieur, dark beat Milne, R. Macky beat R. T. J* hits on. ■Members who have not played off their matches must do so by next Saturday.

Wellington.

It was a great disappointment to both the Manawatu and Wellington Golf Clubs that the latter were able to take up u team of only five men for their annual match with the former at Palmerston. At almost the last minute Arthur Duncan, J. M. Mac Ewan. 11. G. Didsbury, and F. jG. Dalziell found themselves unable to make the trip, thus leaving a team of only five men to do battle for Wellington. These, however, proved themselves too strong for their opponents, winning by four games to one. Walter Reid was in good form, and in beating A. Barra nd put up a record of 81 for the new course, and he could possibly have knocked two or three off this but for missing some short putts. Allan Strang succeeded in defeating McCosh (lark, after an even find interesting struggle. R. \V. Kirkby, G. Thorne-George, and A. S. MacSliane won their games against 11. G. Moore, 1). G. Moore, ami M. L. Young respectively.

Considering the increased number of both sexes who are now taking up the game of golf, and the fact that there are now in tin* Dominion some eight or nine professionals, where formerly there were none, or one at most, it is a matter for surprise and regret that few, if any, of the newer devotees of the game uro coming on, i.e., developing into scratch or short handicap players. The tendency is—and old players view it with alarm—for players to rush round the links as fast as possible, more with the idea of seeing how many holes—eighteen, thirty-six, or •ven fifty-four—they can phiy in the day, father thun devoting an hour or even half -an-hour to practice. The wliolo crux of the matter is that the bulk of the new men will not go through the

drudgery of the game at the start. They argue that they get just as much fun out of it if they go round in 100 as does ■your scratch player who goes round in 80. They, the 100-men, however, cannot possibly be in a position to argue this mfatber, never having , known tne delights of 80 round, and if the 80-inan should ever go round in 100 again he certainly would not enjoy the game. Io sum up, half-an hour’s practice is worth many rounds. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, Saturday. The Hutt Golf Club’s silver button monthly competition was played to-day, being won by G. W. Callender, 3 down. The other cards handed in were F. Wills, 4 down; R. Purdy, J. H. Wagg, W. A. Hudson, and B. Wilson, each five down; J. P. Murphy, 6 down; R. Abbott 7 down; J. R. Callender, 8 down; P. Howden, 8 down. The Miramar Golf Club’s monthly medal competition attracted a large entry, and was won by P. C. Freeth, with a net score of 86. WELLINGTON, Monday. The Wellington Golf Club’s Victoria oup competition resulted in a tie belt ween Arthur Duncan and E. J. Heid, 1 down, and this will be played off during the week. Other cards handed in were: L. C. Hales, 2 down; Dr. F. G. Webster, 2 down; E. S. Pearce, 3 down. The Hutt Golf Club’s monthly medal was won by E. 11. Liddle, not 83. P. C. Freeth and A. De B. Brandon tied for second place with a net score of 86 each. The.junior competition was won by E. A. Liddle.

Rotorua.

The very uncertain weather has much hindered any golf matches of late, enthusiasts are hoping this week will see the links in good playing order again. On Tuesday last a general meeting of the Clulb was held, when a report was made intimating that 72 acres, between Rotorua and Whakarewarewa, had been obtained from the Tourist Department, on most favourable terms. Clearing, etc., is to be started at once, and it is anticipated that ere long a very fine course of 18 holes will be obtained. It is said to be an ideal spot, with natural bunkers, etc. The club was duly registered, and everything placed in good going order. Golf has certainly come to Rotorua to stay.

New Plymouth.

There were over thirty competitors in the medal match played on the Nga Motu Jinks last Saturday week. The match was for a prize donated by Mr. F. Taylor, and also served as the first round for Mr. F. G. Hood’s prize (the second round of which w-ill be played next Saturday). The following are the best six scores: — D. Hutehen, gross 1(15, handicap 25, net 80; H. Fraser, 104—23—81; H. H. Ward, 85—3—82; E. S. Bayley, 97—15—82; W. E. Wilson, 91—7—84; E. Barry, 105—20 —B5. The tie for the Nga Motu trophy was played between T. Hanson and T. R. Southall, and was won by the former. The tie for Rev. F. G. Evans’ trophy was won by V. Elliott. The following is the draw for the ladies' championship: Mrs. Paton, a bye; Miss Stephenson, a bye; Miss Brewster, a bye; Mrs. Johns, a bye; Miss Standish, a bye; Mi.ss Percy Smith plays Mrs. Gunson; Miss Read, a bye; Miss Fitzherl>ert, a bye. The following is the draw for the Junior Scratch Competition: Miss Blundell, a bye; Miss McKella, a 'bye; Miss Roy plays Miss Simpson; Miss JackRon plays Miss Saxton; Miss Doris FitzHerbert plays Miss F, Evans; Miss Gwen Bewley plays Miss G. Roy; Miss A. Jones, a bye; Miss Kirkby, a bye.

Gisborne.

Last week Mr F. Traill (scr.) met Mr G. Willock (scr.) in the semi-final of the A section, handicap tournament, the result being a victory for F. Traill by 5 up and 4 to play. In the semi-final B tournament, Mr H. Barker (scr.) beat R. Schilerning (13), 4 up and 3 to play.

Wairarapa v. Napier.

Teams representing the Wairarapa and Napier Golf Clubs played a match last week for the Wilson Gup. Napier, who are the holders, won by five games to two.

The English Open Championship.

■ James Braid has again won the open championship. His record in this great event is now as follows:—1896, fifth; 1897, second; 1898, seventh; 1899, fifth; 1900, third; 1901, won;' 1902, second; 1903, fifth; 19lM, second; 1905, won; 1906, won; 1907, seventh; 1908, won; 1909, second; 1910, won. The event was played this year at St. Andrews, and Braid, in winning, has put up a double record. He has now won this championship five times, which is once oftener than any one else, the two Morrises, Vardon and Taylor having each won it four times. His stroke round this year was 299, making one stroke under 75 for each round. In 1895, at St. Andrews, Taylor won with 322; in 1900 with 309. In 1905 Braid won with 318, and now in 1910 Braid wins with 299. The St. Andrews course is 6,487 yards in total length. It takes 37 strokes to reach the greens, 18 out and 19 home; adds to this two putts for each green, and we have a par of 73, which will show the merit of this performance. It must be remembered also that at least four or five of these holes require a full brassie to reach the green in the second shot in par play, as they are from 400 to 420 vards.

Miscellaneous.

Europe has 50 languages and 587 variations. Golf language is one of the latter. Some sixty odd bunkers have been added to the recently laid-out course nt Addington Court, and, despite these difficulties, Philip Wynne, the local professional, is able to go on making new records. The other day he went round in 71, which is one better than his previous record, and two strokes lower than the open champion’s. The details were: — 4,4, 4,4, 5,4, 5, 4. 2—36: 5, 3. 4,4, 4, 4,3, 4, 4—35. The total length of the holes is 6,200 yards. The course is very dry, being situated on high ground and well exposed 1 . Progress.—“ Does your husband still lose his temper as quickly at golf ?”«»“Oli no! He allows the children to watch him now.” A Fact.—s Small Boy: “Carry your clubs, sir?” (No answer.) Small Boy: “Come, guv’nor, you can’t be player and caddie as well, you know!”