On the Golf Links

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14, 2 October 1912, Page 7

On the Golf Links

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N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. FINAL OF THE AMATEUB CHAMPIONSHIP (From Our Special DRYIVG wind and total absence f I of rain for about twenty-four A* X hours left the course in fair condition for the final game of the tournament. An early start- was made with the first round, and a large gallery followed the play with interest. A greatmany expected Wright to beat his cluoniate owing to his good play during the latter half of last week and his wellknown steadiness. However, Wood always had the advantage and finished the winning round three up. Detailed accounts of the play have already appeared, so 1 don’t propose to follow the game by strokes. Wood started in fine style, 3,4, 3, and was two up. The first hole was a fine effort—3s7 yards in drive, inashie, and putt. Wright got the fourth in a perfect 4. The fourth hole is a great trial, as a slice or pull off the tee is fatal. The eighth hole, 512 yards, was splendidly played by both and a half in bogey was a fitting finish. Wright got a fine 3 at the ninth, and 'was all square in consequence. Chiming in Wright fell away a little, and Wood, getting three 4’s in .succession was once more 3 up. Good” play marked the next three holes, which were all halved, and then Wright look the seventeenth in a fine 4, only to get back to 3 down by taking G for the eighteenth, Wood getting a 5. Wood 3 up. Second Bound. The crowd had increased to double its morning dimensions when the players started off for the second round. Wright still had a number of supporters, but Wood speedily increased his lead, winning the first two holes and halving the third and fourth. Wood 5 up. 'The fifth Wright won in a good three, his drive being on the green, and he almost holed a two. Wood won the sixth in 4 to Wright’s 5, his brassie being short of tno green. Wright missed a good chance at the seventh, as Wood had to lose a stroke picking out of the bunker. However, a bad lie upset Wright and a missed putt let Wood get the half. Wood was stymied on the next green after good play by both. Attempting to get past Wright’s ball. Wood cannoned and knocked his opponent’s ball in, losing G to 5. Wright won the ninth in 3 to Wood’s 4. Wright’s drive was on me green while Wood found the long grass. Wood was 3 up at the twenty-seventh hole Wood increased his lead at the next, getting a good 4 to Wright's 5. The next hole was halved in 4, Wright making a good attempt to hole a long putt to wan. The twelfth or thirtieth hole was another half, this time in 5. The thirty-first saw Wright off the line and the long grass proving a stumbling block. Wood had an easy win, getting si 4 to Wright’s 6. Wright was now in a hopeless position. Wood dormy t». "Wright, after getting the best drive at the fourteenth, failed badly in the approach and his putting also went, wrong, .Wood winning the hole and the championship G up and 4. Both players are to be congratulated on their play right, through the meeting. Wood especially having had some brilliant rounds, while Wright has been very consistent. AUCKLAND. (From Our Special C'oi'rc«t>omleiit.J Auckland Club. The Auckland Club’s Junior Championship, which is just coming to a close, has provided a lot of close games, and,

judging from the keenness of the players, is one of the most popular nxtures on the match card. At the time of writing the final is still to be played, and looks like providing a close match. Ralph has been favourite all through the various rounds, but Bloomfield has been so successful in his engagements that he has a strong following. Owing to the absence of a number of players for the past three weeks, no other regular games have been played. Two impromptu medal handicaps were got off and P. T. Upton, who is showing some of his old form, was successful in each case. The continual showery weather has stopped the opening of the new greens, but it is hoped that they will be available for the first of the Junior Championship on September 28. Members will not know themselves playing on good greens aftgr the long trial of the temparary ones. Auckland Club players have been very fortunate this season in being able to play each week-end, despite the weather. The water gets away in wonderful fashion and when the drainage, which is to be gone on with shortly, is finished, members will be assured of a dry course all the year round. An amusing incident took place at Wellington during the championship. On Friday, when the deluge was over rt* sklents at the club-house saw two find black swans wading ami swimming over the fourteenth green.-The incident upset the green committee considerably. Despite the recent heavy rains, the Middle-more Links were in good playing coi.uition on Saturday. Ti.e pirn ipal matches played were those between W. B. Colbeck and D. MacCormick in the semifinal of the Club Championship, and the final between W. S. Ralph and E. R. Bloomfield in the Junior Championship. The chief feature of. the first gaime was Colbeek’s accurate driving, and in addition, lie was getting considerably more length than he has of late. Right* through, MacCormick Was found playing the odd, and though he made a good up-hill fight of it, the pace soon began to tell. Comeck s drive ro tue first placed him well within approaching distance and MarCormick was across trouble with brassev, ibut was too strong with approach, Colbeck winning by 4 to 5. Two good drives gave ch ch player a -good view of the second green, but MacCormick’s approach whs strong and Colbeck just on. Roth laid dead with thirds, the result being a half in 4. Going to the third Colbeck got the better of two good tee shots, and followed up with correct brassey. However, both took two more to get within puttable distance and MacCormick, coming to light with a long one, the hole was his in 5 to (», making tire game all square. Two excellent drives were sent away to the fourth, but MacCormick had a lot of leeway to make up with his brassey. Colbeck was short with good deck shot and McCormick was through with third and overran the hole with the next, but, holing an eight footer, lie halved in five. Colbeck was a good .30 yards better with his drive, arid on the fifth, with iron, MacCormick being short with brassey. The. hole was Colbeek’s in 4 to 5, putting him in the lead again. Going to the sixth, Colbeck was well on the line, 'but MacCormick found the Tamakl. With good approach he, however, halved in five. The Tamaki still seemed to have attractions for MacCormick at the seventh, and Colbeck, getting three, made him 2 up. The eighth whs halved in correct fours. •Colbeek’s drive to the ninth gave, him a •big lead again, and lie had to play short with the next, and was welt on with third, MacCormick being short in the like, but made great effort to get a 5 down,, a little too inuch pace just costing him the hole in G to Colbeek’s s—'Colbeck 3 up at the turn. Colbeck was just through the tenth with his tee shot and MacCormick rather wide to right, the hole going to the former In 3 to 4, making 4 up. Good drives to the eleventh saw Colbeck well on and handy for a comfortable 3 to MacCormick. Colbeck, 5 up. Colbeck stilt kept up ids excellent driving, and witli the aid of good putting secured the twelfth in 4 to MacCormick's 5. Tills made Colbeck dormy G, and, continuing in the same style, he secured the thirteenth In a corieet £», and the match by 7 up and 5 to play. The junior match in the early stage* was very evenly contested by Ralph ami 'Bloomfield, the latter being two up ar Hie tenth. From thin point, however, Ralph 'put in a very strong claim, winning five holes and halving two, which gave him the match 3 up am! i to play. The medal handicap was won by G. A. Miller with a net score of 78, F. G. Sharia nd being second with 70.

Waitemata Beaten by Maungakiekle. A match played on the Mamigakickle links between eeven players from the Wattemata and seven from Maimgaklekfe, resulted tn Maungaklekle winning six games to one. The following Is the result, Waitemata being mentioned first: Mrs Trltne lost to Miss Maeklow; Miss Goudte lost to Miss Young; Miss Harvey lost to Mies ■Fra ter; Miss Newell defeated Mtss N. (McCormick; Miss Bray lost to Miss Sellers; Miss Miller lost to Miss Steele; Miss Alison lost to Mrs Bidings. Australian Championship. The Open C'hampipnship of Australia has just been won by a young Victorian, Jno. Whitton. His score, 321, was a fine performance, as conditions were extremely bad. Soutar, who is the most consistent man in the country, was once more in second place with 320. The rest of the scores were high. Heading the accounts of the meeting, one is tempted to compare the play in Melbourne with that at Wellington. Clements’ 322 at Wellington, though put up on a shorter course than Whitton’s 321, is to my ininu quite as meritorious. The conditions at Wellington were as bad as possible and gave the player no help; while at Sandringham, though it blew and rained, the mud and water never took charge of the course. 1 should like to see the Christchurch Club make an effort to send Clements to Australia next year to try his fortune against the leading Australian players. No doubt the other clubs in New Zealand would assist in the project if approached. N.Z. Championship Meeting. All the Auckland players have returned from Wellington after a pleasant trip. One and all commiserate with the Wei lington Club in the bad-luck weather they had. The next Championship was fixed for Dunedin, starting on September 15. This seems to me to be a dangerous date after this year's experience, and delegates would have done better to have named the Bth as the first day. HAWKE’S BAY. The Hawke’s Bay amateur golf championship was commenced on September 24 in beautiful weather. Forty-two couples started in the qualifying found of the championship. Following are the best 17 scores: —J. Harold, 85—82—167; Kapi Tafeha, 87 —81 —168; (1. F. Thorburn, 83—87—170; («. Saunders. 83—88 —171; (>. H. Druce. 85—88—173; I’aku. 85—88—173; Kurupo Tarelia, 88 —86 —

174; V'. Harman, 1*2—82—174; P. FT. Kelly, 88—88—176; A. Sclanders, 85—91 —176; H. Gillies, 89—87—176; 11. Cross, 87 —89—176; If. E. Troutbeck, 90—86—176; A. Barraud, 88—90—178. W. A. D’Arcy, 89—89—178; C. A. Bey mour. 85—93 —178; R. D. Kettle, DOSS—I7B.

As only 16 competitors were required, the last four played off, A. Barraud, W. A. D’Arcy, mid K. D. Kettle being successful. P. H. Kelly withdrew from the competition in order to allow B. B. Wood io competes Wood was delayed in Wellington owing to the postponement of the N.Z. amateur championship final. In conjunction with the qualifying rounds, a handicap medal compelilion was played, the best card being handed in by W. M. 'l‘ycrs (gross 187. handicap 38, net 119). Second place was filled bv N. White (183, 28. 155). Second Day.—The first round of the championship was played in a high wind, the results being as follows: — 11. Gillies heit \ . Harman, 2 up; 11. E. Troutlieck beat Paku, 4 up ami 3; J. Harold beat A. Barraud, 2 up and 1 ; Kurupo Tareha beat R’ D. Kettle, 3 up and 2; B. B. Wood Boat G. F. Thorburn, 3 up and 2; ft. Saunders beat W. A. D'Arcy. I up at the 19th hole; Kapi Tareha lieat H. Crosse, I up; (». 11. Druce beat A. ScTanders, 3 up ami 1. A bogey handicap was played, D. R. Murray (handicap 7' being the winner, all square. R. P. Abraham (7i finished second, 1 down. In the afternoon a stroke handicap was played, ami in conjuiiclion therewith a teams match for the Williams cup. The

cup was won by the Napier No. 1 team (Kapi Ta re ha, Kurupo Tareha, G. F. Thorburn, F. L. Gordon), with a score of 345. Wanganui (G. Saunders, I. Saunders, D. D’Arcy, J. Harold) was second with 371, and Christchurch (B. B. Wood, 11. E. Wright, F. C. Fryer, B. Douglas) third with 372. The best card in the stroke handicap was handed in by Dr. Cox, 87, 8, 79, with V. Kettle second, 90, 10, 80. H. Crosse, R. D. Kettle, and H. Symonds each returned a net score of 81.

Third Day.—Kain overnight freshened up the greens, and the weather was perfect on the third day. The second round of the championship resulted as follows: —ll. E. Troutbeck beat H. Gillies, 1 up; Kurupo Tareha beat J. Harold, 2 and 1; B. B. Wood beat G. Saunders, 5 and 3; Kapi Tareha beat O. H. Druce, 4 and 3. In the semi-finals the results were as follows: —Kurupo Tareha beat H. E. Trout beck, 2 up; B. B. Wood beat Kapi Tareha, 1 up at the 19th hole. A bogey handicap was played on the same day, W. A. Kiely ( 7), W. I*. Levien (7), and N. Kettle (8) tieing for first place, each one up on bogey. In file afternoon a four-ball bogey was played, the following four couples returning a score of 7 up:—St. C. Jounneaux and W. Higginson, 7 up; G. Johnston and G. N. Pharazyn, 7 up; V. Kettle and W. E. Levien, 7 up; H. J. Duff and C. Boyson, 7 up. The Final. —A large crowd gathered to witness the final between B. B. Wood (Christchurch) and Kurupo Tareho (Napier). It was supposed that Wood would hold his opponent all through, but this forecast proved incorrect. He secured the lead at first chiefly owing to his excellent putting, but the local champion eaught him at the Bth hole, ami finished the first round witli a lead of two. In the afternoon round Kurupo again startl'd badly, but picked up at the 9th hole, and also at the 11th, and at the 14th the players were all square. Wood then got away, and in the end won by 2 up and 1 to play. Play was very even, the wind interfering to some extent. WELLINGTON. Delegates in Conference—The Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of delegates was held in the club house at Heretaunga on Wednesday, the 18th September, Mr. J. Webster, captain of the Wellington Club, being in the chair.’ The most important duty of the meeting was- to consider various amendments to the rules, these being brought forward by the Council, and based upon the suggestions of last year’s meeting at Wanganui. The first proposal was that the date as well as the place of the championship meeting should be decided upon by the delegates instead of by the club holding the meeting. This was agreed to, and a further addition to the rule was made, adding October as a possible month to hold the meeting in. The proposed changes in the method of playing the amateur championship got little support, and were withdrawn, but a rule was passed limiting the entries? for both the Open and Amateur Championships to 72. It vas also decided that in the Open the professionals should be drawn against a corresponding number of amateurs. Defaulters will in future be posted with the secretaries of al! affiliated clubs. The next championship meeting will be held on the Otago Golf Club's links at Bahmicewan, beginning on September 15th, 1913. Alter the formal business had been concluded, other matters were brought up for discussion. Unfortunately, several delegates who had to catch a train had to go, but a fairly representative meeting remained. The question of the method, of drawing the Open Championship was discussed at length, retommendatiqns being finally paseed that the players .should be graded, according to handicap, ami drawn against players in their own grades, and that there be a straightout draw for places. The question of standardising the handicaps was considered, and the chairman undertook to have the leading {layers of each club handicapped as from he Amateur Champion of the year. The usual vote of thanks brought t!»e meeting to a close at about 11.30 p.m.

CHRISTCHURCH. (Special Correspondent.) Shirley. On returning after- a fortnight's absence, I was greatly struck with the improvement in the links. The grass has been making very rapid progress, and the machines are in use practically all the time. The effects of the wet winter have completely disappeared, the two submerged greens being now dry, and all standing water having disappeared excepting in one harmless spot. The growth on the ground that was treated in the autumn gives promise of excellent fairways in the near future, and the newly-sown greens are looking very well. The new 18-hole putting green in the front of the clubhouse is now showing an even growth, and the greens in the outer paddock are about ready for use. A new course, closely approximating to the permanent one, will be brought into use in a few weeks, but the complete permanent course - will have to wait until the newly-sown greens are ready, probably in the autumn of next year. Several of the greens have been treated with a worm-killing mixture, but, though a diminution of the nuisance is discernible on these, more applications will have to be made, before our friends will be entirely eradicated. The usual spring exodus is beginning, and the calls of other pursuits are abroad in the land. Hardly more than half of the usual Saturday crowd were present last week, though the consequent easy passage round quite reconciled the faithful ones. It is probable that an increase in the number of summer players will be noticed this year, the more so as the favourable season ensures the good condition of the links throughout the summer. Drawing for the Open Championship. Of all the matters brought up at the recent annual meeting of delegates, the question of the method of drawing evoked the most interesting discussion. There were two distinct parties, and a compromise was the eventual result. Mr Colbeek (representing VVaitemata), iel the party who wanted a straight-out draw from the hat of all entrants, ami he was strongly supported by Mr Pharazyn (Napier). The other side, whose chief spokesman was Mr Lusk (Christchurch), held that players should be graded, and that the lowest handicap men should start first, and so on in order of the grades. Both sides adduced weighty arguments in favour of their views, and a compromise, proposed by Dr. Bamford (representing Waihi, of ail places), was carried. Mr Colbeek held that so long as any man's entry was accepted he was entitled to the draw-, both for partner and for order of starting. He expressed, however, his willingness that the entry should be further limited to men whose handicaps fairly entitled them to have some chance of competing successfully. Mr Lusk quite agreed with the idea of limiting the entries to such players, and would in such case be prepared to accept a straight-out draw, but under the conditions obtaining at present, he considered that such a draw operated unfairly. He held that apart from the professionals, not more than 15 or 20 amateurs at the most had the slightest chance of being placed, and that the rest were not seriously competing for the championship, but were there for the experience or for the excellent week’s entertainment. He held then, that those who had the chance should be given the chance, and that none of them should be handicapped by a weak partner or by a late start with its attendant disadvantages. It might have been added that what happened s.t Auckland in 1909 might occur again. On that occasion darkness overtook the last 5 or 6 pairs on the Tuesday, and not only prevented some from qualifying for the amateur championship who would have done so, but even prevented one team (Christchurch) from completing its return for the O’Rorke Vase. Tn any case, the discussion tvas full of interest. The Christchurch Paean. The record of our members at the New Zealand Championships is one of which we are all very proud. Our professional won the Open, and our crack amateur was second; (wo of the members played off the final for the Amateur; and we won the O’Rorke Vase. It is, howevci*, only fair to admit that we had one or two advantages. First, our course was always playable throughout this recent tile winter, and our men could always

get practice—Wellington, at least, did not have this privilege. Again, Wood and Kenneday and, to a less extent, Wright had the advantage of driving the ball needed at Wellington—a very long carry. For Wood’s great success, I can only say that, if success was ever well deserved, his was. No man has taken more trouble, or has given more thought to the game. He determined to excel some time ago, and steady effort has enabled him to achieve his highest hopes. I venture to predict for him a bright golfing future. Wright, too, has practised hard, and fully deserves his success. One’s sympathy goes out to Duncan, for it was indeed bad luck that he should have developed one of those insidious golfing troubles—heeling—at such a time. Every man has them at times, but it was a bad time in his ease. Wood and Wright have gone On to Napier, and I hope to hear of further successes for them. Local Doings. Saturday was a comparatively quiet day at Shirley, but on Monday (Dominion Day) Bogey Handicaps and Bogey Fourballs were played. The weather was of the best, and the links were in excellent order. J. O. Jameson won the Bogey with 2 up, and H. H. Loughnan was second with 1 up. Tire Fourball saw the success of L. F. Nanearrow and K. Williams, 6 up, and W. Wyaits and P. Smith were second with 5 up. On Saturday next the Wardrop Cleek (mixed Foursomes) will be played. Inter-club Matches. A Christchurch team journeyed to Ashburton on Monday, and won by the narrow margin of one match. In the Singles, Christchurch won 5 matches to 4, and in the foursomes the scores were 2J games each Fairlie journeyed to Geraldine and beat the locals by 8 games to 4. McCaskill, of Fairlie, by going round in 81, put up a record for the Geraldine links. H. Macfarlane and W. Smith won the monthly medals at Rangiora. In the qualifying rounds for the Golfing Cup (to be completed by match play), the following qualified:—H. Macfarlane 169, H. Gulliver 172, R. Warner 176, T. R. Cresswell 177, J. H. Macfarlane 178, W. Smith 179, H. Barton 181, L. Clark 182, and W. Pinfold 182. Tuson Cup. Though Christchurch won the Tuson Cup (inter-club with Wellington), the sides were so far from being representative that there is little significance in the result. Still, it had to be played while the Christchurch men were in Wellington at the championship meeting, as there was little chance of a team being got together for a match in October. CAMBRIDGE. September 21 was the concluding day for Mr. London's trophy, and although several ladies braved the adverse elements, the scoring probably o,n that account was higher than on Wedneeday, and left Miss F. Cox, with 63—20 J—421, the winner, closely followed by Miss Hally, 68—25—43. The next best were: Miss Wells, 67 —22—45; Miss A. Cox, 66 —18—48. The men’s September medal was won by S. Dunbar, with 93—14—79, the runner-up being N. Banks, 94—12 —82. The men's weekly bogey handicap was won by K. Caldwell, 2 up, A. H. Nicoll being second, 4 down. FEATHERSTON. The members of the Featherston Club played their second Cleek and Shield competition last week, with the following results:— A. J. Toogood, handicap, scr., score 86, ntt 86; 0. J. Carlyon, 16—108—92; F. Bladen, 4—97—93; J. T. Bicknell, I—94— 93; D. McDonald, 25—118—93. With one more competition to go, the .shield points now stand: —Toogood 7J, J. Bicknell, Carlyon, C. Bicknell, and W. Benton 5. ROTORUA. The second round in the Men’s B Championship was played last week, the following cards being handed in:—Hawkins, 116; Brown, 124; Barnett, 131. The ladies’ one-club championship was commenced, and so far the b»v,t card is Mrs Reece, 65 —19—46; after which conies Mien Lundon, 75 —26—49; Mrs Grove, 69—15 —-54; Mrs lies, 79— 23—56;

Mrs Shernff, 73—16 —57; Mrs Dawson 87—30—57. ’ TARAHUA. The semi-final of the men’s championship at Tarahua between W. H. Broom.) and J. E. Avery, resulted in a. win for the former at the 19th green. Broonio meets G. Grey in the final of the elub ehampionship, which will be played over 36 holes. J. E. Avery won the medal handicap, which was decided on the qualifying round for the championship, with a score of 94—18—76. NEW PLYMOUTH. A match between teams picked by the president and the aeting-eaptain, was played last week, the result being as follows; members of the president’s team being mentioned first in each instance:—. F. S. Johns 1, v. W. C. Weston 6. H. IT. Ward 1, v. E. Bary 0. C. If. Weston 1, v. J. Paton 0. E. Bayly 0, v. J. W. Haslam 1 up. 8. J. Smith 0, v. D. Hutchen 0. A. Standish 0, v. Arch. Evanis I. K. B. Bain I, v. G. S. Millar 0. A. Coxhead 0, v. B. Burgess 1. W. H. Stow », v. H. R. Bloxam 0. C. D. Brown#,. v. G. T. Robson I. Totals: President's team, 4; captain’s team, i> TAIHAPE. The bogey competition, commenced last month, resulted in a win for 8. Shergold (handicap 16) 2 down. The stroke competition, played last week, was won by G. Bray, with a gross score of 97, handicap 21, net 76. 8. Shergold was. second, with a net return of 77, and J>. Neagle 80, was third. HASTINGS. The Hastings Club championship was commenced fast Saturday, the result of the first round being as follows : D. Banks beat C. Fenwiek ; M. Fenwick beat W. Pollock ; J. Fraser beat M. Bowie ; H. Symonds beat A. Wellwood ; J. Beatson beat A. Anderson; W. Kiely beat B. Waddington; Rev. Brocklehurst beat O. Heald ; N. Beatson beat F. Cameron. Second round : D. Banks beat O. Fenwiek; H. Symonds beat J. Fraser; X. Beatson beat Rev. Brocklehurst. In a match for the non qualified trophy, W. S. Callender and H. S. Maitland tied with a score of 94 each. LADIES’ GOEF. AUCKLAND. The first round of the one-club match for Mrs. Barstow’s prize was played on Thursday. The weather was rough but very little rain fell. Some fair scores were brought in, notably that of 102 by Msss Gwen Gorrie, which was good going for one elub in a high wind. Miss Gwen Gorrie returned from her golf tour laden with prizes, and was congratulated upon her championship honours by her club mates. The season is drawing to a close and the medal on October 7th is the last match on the programme. The Captain v. Secretary’s match Is yet to be played, and mixed foursomes will bring the season to a close. Maungakiekie. A match over a 10-hole course was played by the members of the Maungakiekie Club on Wednesday for a prize presented by Mrs. Kingswell. The following were the best cards handed in:—‘ Miss Kathleen Holmes, 64, 22—42 (winner) ; Miss Wilson, 67,20—47; Mrs Hardy 68, 20—48; Miss Young, 63, 12—51; Miss Taylor, 77, 22—55; Miss Ross, 74, 17 —‘ 57; Mrs. Taylor, 78, 21—57. TE AROHA. The following matches have been played:—ln the ladies’ championship Miss A. J. Fawcett beat Miss E. M. Fawcett, 4 and 3; Mrs. Goldwater beat Mrs. MeGlashan, 3 and 2. In the final Mrs. Goldwater beat Miss Fawcett, 6 and 5.

Playtag for Mrs. Taylor’s trophy, Miss Stevens beat Mrs. McGlashan, 1 up; Miss A. J. Fawcett beat Miss Bosens, 2 up; Mrs. Goldwater beat Mrs. Kenny, 5 and 4; Miss Jennings beat Miss Fitzgerald, 3 and 1. OTAGO. An inter-club match between North Otago and Otago was played on the Balmacewan links on September 25th, resulting as follows (North Otago players being mentioned first in each instance): — Mrs. Orbell 0 v. Miss Gould 1; Mrs. Buckley 0 v. Mrs. Ward 1; Miss Nieolls ov. Miss K. Rattray 1; Miss Banks ov. Miss Mill 1; Mrs. Mowbray 0 v. Miss Theomin 1; Miss J. Banks 0 y. Mrs. Allan 1; Mrs. Hutchison 0 v. Miss D. Williams 1; Miss Nieolls 0 v. Mrs. C. Rattray 1; Mrs. Irvine 0 v. Mrs. Sargood 1. HASTINGS. The Hastings Ladies’ Golf Club played the last of the four rounds for the L.G.U. medals last week, the results being as follows: — Silver: Miss Brathwaite, gross 101; handicap 9; net 92. Bronze: Mrs Woodward, 137 —37—100; Mrs Pineknev, 129—28 —101; Miss Danvers, 151—40—111. To ascertain the winners the aggregate score of the four rounds is taken, and this resulted in Miss Brathwaite winning the silver medal with a score of 360. The bronze medal was won by Mrs Pinckney with a score of 372, the next best being Mrs Woodward 387, Miss Danvers 426, Mrs Symonds 434. The Hastings Ladies’ Club played a handicap bogey four-ball match last week with the following results : Mrs. Rainbow and Mrs. Murray, 4 up ; Mrs. Braithwaite and Miss R. Wellwood, 1 down ; Miss N. Baird and Miss P. Baird, 3 down ; Mrs. MeKibbin and Mies D. Wellwood, 6 down ; Mrs. Woodward and Mrs Pinckney, 7 down ; Mrs. .Symonds and Miss Danvers, 9 down ; Mrs. Bowie and Miss Martin-Smith, 14 down. CARTERTON. The first round of a ladies’ match, for a club trophy, was played last week, with the following results:—■ Mrs E. H. Saunders beat Mrs H. Williams, Miss Tyer beat Mrs J. Whishaw, Mrs Wiekens beat Mrs AV. Toogood, Mrs R. Parker a bye. The ladies’ eclectic competition for Miss Booth’s trophy resulted in a win for Mrs V. L. Fairbrother, with a net score of 37. TARAHUA. The following were the best cards handed in for the ladies’ handicap medal match last week: — Miss Somervell, 107 —20—87; Miss Gilbert, 109—20—89; Miss E. C. Putt, 94— 3—91. WANGANUI. A 14-hole Bogey match was played recently for a prize given by Mr Christie.

Competition was very keen, ending in a tie for first place by Mrs D’Arcy, Mrs Tewsley and Miss Lambert. The draw was won by Mrs D’Arcy. Prizes were presented by Mrs Izard and Miss Bates for a stroke competition for classes A and B, Miss Harper winning the former and Miss Fairburn the latter. In the championship semi-finals Miss Cowper beat Mrs Izard 2 and 1, and Miss Pearsons beat Mrs Good 2 up. The final, played on the 11th inst in windy weather, resulted in a win for Miss Cowper after a close game by 3 and 2. The final of the junior championship, played between Mrs and Miss M. Mcßeth, resulted in a rather easy win for the former. NEW PLYMOUTH. The results of the Bogey match played on September 17 for Mrs Paton's prize were as follows: Miss Brewster, 8, all square; Mrs Penn, 24, 4 down; Mrs C. 11. Weston, 29, t> down; Mrs Whetter, 30, 6 down. The last round for the Edmund's medal was played at Nga Motu on September 24. The following were the best scores : Mrs. Paton gross 109, handicap 19, net 90 ; Mrs. Haslam 125, 34, 91 ; Mrs. Whetter 128, 36, 92 ; Mrs. Brewster 99, 6. 93 ; Mrs Penn 127. 32, 95. In the nine holes eclectic match for Mrs. Whetter’,s prizes Misses Dowling won the Junior Competition and Miss Phyllis Crooke the prize for this year's beginners.