LIST OF LADIES’ GOLF UNIOST CLUBS AND SECRECTARIES’ ADDRESSES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1255, 7 May 1914, Page 22

LIST OF LADIES’ GOLF UNIOST CLUBS AND SECRECTARIES’ ADDRESSES.

Auckland—Miss T. Ruddock, Maunsell Road, Parnell. Ashburton—Miss D. Hunter, Burnett St. Cambridge—l. Fraser, Esq. Christchurch.—Miss Wilkin, Fendalton Road. Dannevirke —Miss E. Baker. Feilding—Mrs. Miles. Greymouth— Greytown—Mrs. Wigg. Hagley—Miss Orbell, 26 Cashel Street, Christchurch. Hamilton—Mrs. Bond. Hastings—Miss D. Wellwood. Hawera —Mrs 1 . Glasson. Hutt —Miss Hayward, Lower Hutt. Hokitika—Mrs. Boyd. Inglewood—Miss Hamerton. Invercargill— Manawatu—Mrs. Mellsop, Palmerston N. Marlborough—Miss M. Chapman, Blenheim. Mastertoh —Miss E. Robieson, Pownall Street. Maungakiekie—Mrs. Ridings, Sea View Road, Remuera, Auckland. Miramar —Miss F. Wheeler, The Terrace, Wellington. Napier—Miss G .Bernau, Marine Parade. Nelson—Miss Maginnity, Brougham St. New Plymouth—Mrs. Paton. North Otago—Miss Banks, Oamaru. Otago—Miss B. Glend-ning, Roslyn, Dunedin. Paeroa —Mrs. Porritt. Patea —Miss O’Brien. Poverty Bay—Mrs. King, 122 Fox St, Gisborne. Richmond Hill —Mrs. Lavie, Sumner. Rotorua —Mrs. Grove, Fenton Street. St. Clair —Miss M. Law, Mornington, Dunedin. Stratford —Miss Orbell. Temuka —Miss Aspinall. Timaru —Miss Cotterill. Thames —Mrs. Clendcn. Waimate —Miss R. Hertslet. Waipawa—E. T. Deck, Esq. Waipukurau—Miss Smith. Waitemata —Miss Cousins. Wanganui—Mrs. Von Haast. Wellington—Miss E. Bell. Westport—Miss Snodgrass.

OTAGO LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Otago Ladies’ Golf Club commenced their annual Open Tournament on the local links on Wednesday, April 22nd. There was a large entry, which included golfers from Christchurch, Oamaru, St. Clair and Invercargill. Although the weather was fine, the rain the previous day made the links heavy, and this kept the scores . high. The following are the results of the first Qualifiying Rounds. —Mrs. McCarthy, morning 95, afternoon 92, total 187; Miss K. Rattray (Otago), 96 — 98 —194; Miss Theonmin (Otago), 98 —97 —195; Mrs. Orbell (Oamaru), 99 —97—196; Miss Fisher (Christchurch), 102—94 —196; Mrs. Sargood (Otago), 98 —101 —199; Mrs. Cohn (Otago), 102 —106 —208; Mrs. Allan (Otago), 103 —106 —209: Mrs. Rattray (Otago), 102 —107—209. Owing to playing from the men’s tee at the Gorge, Mrs. Buckley (Oamaru), with scores of 96 and 104, was disqualified. Mrs. Rattray and Mrs. Allan, who tied for the eighth place, played four holes to decide and Mrs. Allan won the tie. A prize (presented by Mrs. W. A. Young) for the best score was won by Mrs. McCarthy. In conjunction with the first qualifying round, the Misses Mills’ Challenge Cup (handicap limit 24) was played, and won by Mrs. Sargood. With the qualifying rounds two medal handicaps were played. The following were the best cards handed in:—Morning: Mrs. Sargood, gross 98, handicap 19, net 79; Mrs. Cohn, 102 —21 —81; Miss K. Rattray, 96 —14—82; Miss I. Rattray, 107 —25 —82; Miss Tfieomin, 98 —14 —84; Mrs. McCarthy, 95 —10 —85; Miss B. Glendining, 106 —21 —85; Mrs. Rattray, 102—16—86; Mrs. Allan, 103—14—89. Afternoon: Mrs. McCarthy, 92 —10 — 82; .Mrs. Sargood, 101—19—82; Miss Theomin, 97—14 —83; Miss N. Glendining, 106—23—83; Miss K. Rattray, 98—14—84; Mrs. Prain, 116—32—84; Mrs. Cohn, 106 —21—85; Miss Fisher, 94 —8 : —86; Mrs.. Ogston, 111—25—86. On the second day the first round (match play) for the championship was played, also a Bogey Handicap over 18 holes, and the feature of the play was the match between Mrs. McCarthy and Miss Theomin. The latter won at the 19th hole. The re-

were: —First round: Mrs. Orbell beat Miss K. Rattray, 5 up and 4 to play; Miss Theomin beat Mrs. McCarthy at the 19th hole; rs. Cohn beat Mrs. Sargood, 3 up and 2 to play; Mrs. Allan beat Miss Fisher, 4 up and 2 to play.

Bogey Handicap.—Mi’s. Sargood (Otago), 5 down; Mrs. Mackie (Otago), 6 down; Miss Mclntosh (Otago), 6 down; Miss I. Rattray (Otago), 7 down; Mrs. McCarthy (St. Clair), 8 down; Miss K. Rattray (Otago), 8 down; Mrs. Rattray (Otago), 8 down; Miss N. Glendining (Otago), 8 down: Mrs. Gilray (Otago), 9 down; Mrs. Macdonald (Otago), 10 down.

On the final day the weather was beautiful and the links in splendid condition. In the morning the semifinals of the championship were decided. A Flag Match was played off in the afternoon. The fipal of the championship and a Four-ball Bogey Handicap were also played. The decision game of the championship proved very exciting. Mrs. Orbell suits of the Ladies’ Championship

disposed of Mrs. Allan on the last green. The following is the result of the day’s play:—Morning—Semi-final of championship: Mrs. Orbell (Oamaru) beat Miss Theomin (Otago) 7 and 6, Mrs. Allan (Otago) beat Mrs. Cohn (Otago) 1 up. The Flag Match was a very popular event, and much enjoyed by all present. The prize presented by the captain (Mrs. C. Rattray) was won by Miss N. Glendining with a score of 102, who finished in the 18th hole; Mrs. Sargood was second and finished in the 17th hole. In the afternoon the final of the championship was decided, and Mrs. Orbell beat Mrs. Allan, 1 up. The Four-ball Bogey Handicap was as follows: —Mrs. Buckley and Mrs. Sargood, 3 up; Miss N. Glendining and Miss M. Law, 1 up; Miss Cowlishaw and Miss Fisher, 2 clown; Mrs. Rattray and Mrs. Donald, 2 down; Mrs. Black and Miss I. Rattray, 2 down; Mrs. Dodgshun and Miss Theomin, 4 down.

In the Putting Competitions the following ladies scored: Mrs. Mackie (Wednesday), Miss Cowlishaw (Thursday), Mrs. Ogston (Friday). At the conclusion of the final play, Mrs. Bullock (captain of the Men’s Club) with Mrs. C. Rattray (ladies’ captain) presented the trophies. Mrs. Cohn entertained the players and visitors at Lea.

The final of the Otago Ladies’ Club open championship was won by Mrs. Ronald Orbell, of Oamaru, who beat Mrs. Allan by one up.

At a competition held by the Christchurch Club Miss F. Moore won the Flag Competition. Mrs. Cripps was runner-up. Prizes for the event were presented by Mrs. Pyne.

The best cards handed in for the first round of the Waitemata (Auckland) Ladies’ Club’s stroke competition were as follows: —Miss Goudie, 103 —94; Mrs. Atkinson, 103 —95; Miss Jennings, 121 —96; Miss Gudgeon, 109 —99; Mrs. Prime, 115 —101; Miss Duder, 124 —105; Miss Bennett, 133 — 103; Miss Alison, 131 —108; Miss Bray, 128 —114; Miss Harrison, 151 —12.1; Miss Stuart, 152 —122; Miss Marks, 152—122.

The Hamilton Ladies’ Golf Club medal competition, which took place cn April 28th, resulted as follows: — Mrs. W. H. Hume, 120 —34—86; Mrs. Douglas, 120 —30 —90; Airs. King, 139 —40 —99; Miss Wilkinson, 129 —30 — 99; Miss Cussen, 129 —24 —105.

The Dargaville Golf Club opened their season on April 25th, and were favoured with splendid weather. There was a very fair gathering present, and afternoon tea was ably dispensed by some of the ladies present. A mixed foursome was played for trophies presented by Mr. E. T. Tate.

The highest nett scores were: —Miss Atkinson and Mr. Tate, 64 —15 —49; Miss Forest and Mr. Wilson, 79 —20— 59; Miss Gavey and Mr. Mathias, 73 — 13 —60; Miss Horton and Mr. Dargaville, 78—15—63; Miss Closs and Air. Pearson, 85—20 —65; Airs. Dargaville and Mr. Mason, 92—15--77.

The New Plymouth Golf Club played the first round of the Edmunds medal competition for silver and bronze medallists on April 28. A strong south-easterly wind prevented good scores. The following are the best seven:—.Miss Coutts, 114—21 — 93; Miss Read, 118—24—94; Miss Brewster, 108—11—97; Airs. Glenn, 111 —14—97; Miss Rundle, 109 —11 — 98; Mrs. Phton, 113—15 —98; Mrs. Johns, 119 —21—98.

On April 2 3rd the fi(rst “.flag'” match to be played in New Plymouth took place at Waiwakaiho, and proved quite an enjoyable game. Two of the first foursomes to get away reached the 17th green and planted flags, the winners eventually sighting the flags from their drives from the 17th tee with five strokes in hand. They holed the 17th in 5, and so had the drive from the 18th. This makes quite an interesting- game from a spectator’s point of view, and for future matches the committee might add a third to all handicaps, to, it possible, ensure a finish at the I’sth or 19th hole.

A writer in the “Taranaki Herald” hopes that the New Plymouth Club will make an effort to retain the services of McCormick next year for the whole of the season, as his services would still be available for other Taranaki clubs. With a professional with

headquarters in New Plymouth and tiiways available, local players would rind that they would quickly improve their game. A retaining fee would be necessary, and the committee might well see what support members would be prepared to give the scheme. The club membership would benefit and generally the status of the club would be raised.

The Patea Golf Club (Taranaki) held its opening day on April 25th, when the utmost keenness in the game was displayed by all present, and a good season is confidently looked forward to by all members. Appreciation was expressed of the commodious new golf house, which will undoubtedly prove a boon to members during the season.

The ladies of the Richmond Hill Golf Club, Christchurch, played a medal match on April 25th for Mrs. Pratt’s prize. Following was the result:- —Mrs. McClatchie, 108 —30 —78; Mrs. Silby, .125—45—80; Miss Gibson, 120 —38 —82; Mrs. Johnson, 128 —45 — 83; Mrs. Hamilton, 109 —23 —86; Miss Van Asch, 129 —43 —86; Miss Raphael, 133 —4F. —88; Mrs. Rawnsley, 134 —45 —B9; Mrs. Lavie, 128 —37—91; Mrs. V. Hargreaves, .134 —40—94; Mrs. Richmond, 158 —45 —113.

The Richmond Hill Club, Christchurch, played the qualifying round for the Rawnsley Club Cup on April 25th, and the results were:—J. E. Stevens and Airs. Stevens, 102—26 — 76; J. D. Lawrence and Mrs. Lawrence, 9'5 —19 —76; A. Pullan and Miss Martin, 106—22—84; A. C. Fryer and Miss Selby, 104 —19 —85; E. C. Rawnsley and Mrs. Rawnsley, 108 —22 —86; J. M. Crawford and Miss Gibson, 115— 21—94; L. F. Regnault and Mrs. McClatchie, 116—2’2—94; J. S. Guthrie and Miss Knight, 113—18—95; E. G. Rawnsley and Mrs. Rawnsley, 120 — 24—96; L. W. Earley and Mrs. Harley, 111 —14 —97; Rev. McKenzie Gibson and Mrs. Hamilton, 1.14—17—97; S. H. Dobbin and Airs. Dobbin, 119 —20 — 99; R. G. Ecclesfield and Miss Pender, 124—25' —99; Dr. Gossett and Mrs. Lavie 121—18—103; C. L. PhippsBlack and Mrs. Johnson, 131 —-27— 104; T. E. Cooke and Mrs. Cooke, 130 —26—104; C. H. Hamilton and Mis. Robinson, 135 —24—111. The first eight pairs qualify for the competition, the draw being as follows: — A. C. Fryer and Aliss Selby play E. C. Rawnsley and Airs. Rawnsley; J. S. Guthrie and Miss Knight play J. E. Stevens and Mrs. Stevens; A. Pullan and Miss Martin play J. D. Lawrence and Mrs. Lawrence; J. M. Crawford and Miss Gibson play L. F. Regnault and Mrs. McClatchie. The competition must be played on or before May 2.

Members of the Hastings Ladies’ Golf Club played a foursome handicap on April 22nd on the Hastings links. The following are the scores:— Mesdames Pinckney and Baker, 84—13 — 71; Misses Baird and Anderson, 85 — 13 —72; Mrs. Gregory and Aliss Mar-tin-Smith, 92—15—77; Misses Lee and Harley, 101—20—81: Mrs. Cato and Aliss Moir, 85 —2—83; Miss P. Baird and Mrs. McLeod, 93—9 —84; Mrs. W. and Miss D. Wellwood, 94 — 9—85; Mesdames Maitland and McDonell, 88—2 —86; Mrs. Woodward and ' Miss Lanauze, 99 —11—88; Mrs. Georgetti and Miss R. Wellwood, 1.00 —10—90; Mesdames McKibbin and De Lisle, 106 —16—90; Mrs. Kaely and Miss Hyslop, 112—15 —95; Misses Danvers and Roach, 120—20—100.

The Wellington players who visited New Plymouth and played at the Waiwakaiho Links Easter tournament, all agree that the links are excellent, and say that in a year or two New Plymouth will be the best place in New Zealand for golfers to go for Easter.

The Pahiatua Golf Club opened its season on the 24th of April. There was a large gathering af visitors, who were entertained at afternoon tea in the club’s pavilion by Mrs. G. H. smith, wife of the president of tne club.

The Manawatu Ladies’ Golf Club neld their first monthly medal match on Tuesday last. The results were as follows:—A grade: Mrs. Innes, 103 — 24— 79; Mrs. Mellsop, 102 —20 —B2; Mrs. L. Seifert, 104—21—83. —B2; Mrs. L. Seifert, 104 —21—83; B. grade: Mrs. Millton, 135 —31—104. Juniors: Mrs. Holmes, 125 —4 —121; Miss Hewett, 127 —4 —123.

There was a large attendance of ladies at the medal competition held on the Gisborne Links on April 25th. A medal match figured on the card, and a large number of male players set out with hopes high burning to bring in a record score. But the yawning sand bunkers, the fences, the trees, the ferns, and the dozen and one pitfalls that lie in wait for the hapless player on medal days, were all present, and there seemed to be more of them than usual. August Baku was the winner, and afternoon tea was supplied by Mesdames O’Meara and Barlow and Miss Whiteley.

Members of the Dannevirke Golf Club held their annual meeting on April 28th. Thirteen new members were elected. The season’s receipts exceeded the expenditure by £l2 Is. 10d., and the club has now a credit balance at the bank of £6l>r2s. . The liabilities are nil, and the assets as disclosed by the balance-sheet are £74 2s. Last season was opened on 23rd April, and closed on 27th October. Members on both occasions were hospitably entertained by Mrs. W. F. Knight, The winners of the principal club events were: —Ladies: Championship, Miss Hartgill; Mr. W. F. Knight’s Cup, Miss Hartgill: President’s bracelet, Miss Hartgill; Ladies’ Golf Union silver medal. Miss Hartgill. Men: Championship, W. J. Mason; Mr. W. F. Knight’s cup, G. F. Green: captain’s prize, W. J. Mason. The matter of permanent links were still in abeyance. The thanks of the club were given to the president, and to Mrs. Knight, for their continued hospitality and generosity to the prize fund. . Officers were elected as follows:—President, iMr W. F. Knight; vice-nresidents, Messrs. F. J. Knight, C. C. Cox and R. Stevens; captain, Mr. Neil Russell; secretary and treasurer, Mr. G‘. F. Green; committee, Messrs. E. W. McCarter, P. T. Pritchard. W. J. Rowe, J. Drummond, W. Ta Roberts, E. Knight. J. Stewart, A. H. Ross; .ladies’ captain, Miss N. Hartgill: hon. secretary, Mrs. J. L. McDowell; committee, Mesdames P. Nvmand. P. T. Pritchard, C. Baddeley, R. Roake and Miss E. Russell.

At the annual meeting of the New Brighton Golf Club it was decided to engage the services of Mr. J. Clements as coach for the coming season.