On the Golf Links

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 22, 28 May 1913, Page 8

On the Golf Links

This paper has been appointed the official organ of the Ladies’ Golf Union, Xeic Zealand branch. Secretaries of ladies’ golf clubs are in cited lo foricard official notices, handicaps and alterations, results of comps titions and other matters of interest, to reach the publishing office not later than the Saturday prior to the date of publication.

Boy Players. in r MOST interesting match lias just / I been completed between the boy j 1 members of the Auckland Club, v who are home for their holidays. A prize was donated by F. G. Hood, who adjusted the handicaps. Keith Caldwell was scratch, heymour Colbeck 3, "Buzzy” Colbeck 9, Trevor Bloomfield 15, Kissling 14, Billy Dove 20. B. Colbeck defeated T. Bloomfield 5 —3, B. Colbeck defeated Kissling B—(J,8 —(J, K. Caldwell defeated Dove o—4.0 —4. Second round: Colbeck defeated K. Caldwell 5—4. A very keen contest ensued between tba brothers Colbeck in the final, and though the elder boy "came home” in 4, he was beaten 2 up and 1 to play. Both of these boys have been doing excellent rounds during the holidays, and in them and Keith Caldwell we have three very promising players. LADIES’ GOLF. AUCKLAND. The competition for Mrs. Hope Lewis’ rose bowl has now reached the semifinal stage. The remaining matches in the third round were played during last Week. Miss Hilda Bloomfield defeated Miss May Cameron .3 up and 4 to play, and Miss Af. Alison defeated Miss Cec.l Hull 2 up. Miss Hilda Bloomfield plays Miss Milly Cotter and Mies Sybil Payton plays Miss Al. Alison.. The following entries have been received for the coronation medal, which is to be played on May 30:—Misses G. Gorrie, AV. Cotter, AL Cotter, C. Hull, M. Towle, Af. Alison, S. Payton, E. I'pton, AL Gorrie, R. Gorrie, and Airs. AV. R. Bloom field. F. G. Hood, the club's professional, is presenting a prize for a four-ball foursome match, players to choose their own partners. The entries close on June 13. Entries close for the second round of the captain’s match on June 6. In past years the Auckland Ladies’ Golf Club have held a meeting, called the Auckland Provincial Championship. This year the meeting is to be an open one, which is a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that there will bo several outside competitors. The meeting is to be held on August 18 to 22.

Maungakiekie. The eeleetie match, in which so much interest has been taken, was completed on Wednesday, and resulted in a draw, Hiss Gordon's best card being 88 —14— 74, and Miss Taylor 113—40—74, being equal; Miss Nancy MacCormick, 104—• 24—80; Miss C. Scott, 113—30—83; Miss Barstow, 99—15—84; Mrs. Hardy, 120 — 36—84. THAMES. - The members of the above club played for a trophy presented by Mrs. Clendon. The course was very heavy and muddy, and the weather being stormy conditions were not conducive to low scoring. The three best cards were Miss Clendon 93— 40—53, Miss McCullough 103 —38—65. Miss L. Price 95—23—72. MANAWATU. On Tuesday last the monthly bogey matches were played. A heavy gale accounts for the poor returns: — Senior A Grade.—Miss Sybil Abraham, 4—9 down. Senior B Grade. — Miss Tripe, 24 —10 down. Juniors. —Miss Oram, 23 —6 down.