Golf Club Notes

On Our Job, Issue 4, 1 December 1943, Page 1

Golf Club Notes

IN our last notes we gave the scores for the first two rounds of the Sawyer Cup (72-hole stroke). The field was being led by Alf Smith, closely followed by Jock Baillie, Terry O’Sullivan, Sam Lawler and Allen King. The third round saw the leader lose his place, having a really bad day, and Jock Baillie and Sam. Lawler came up into first and second places. The fourth round (final) was a great go between Jock and Sam and it was neck and neck until the 18th hole. Sam Lawler then came out the winner by one stroke better than Jock Baillie. These two players have had some great tussles this year and it is going to be very interesting to see what happens next time they meet. The next event was the Cook Trophy, played for this year as a 36-hole Stableford.. Partners were drawn for and our readers can just imagine the excitement when Terry O’Sullivan and Harry Sawyer came in easy winners. It is safe to say that this was one of the most popular wins since the club has been in force. Both Terry and Harry turn out every club day and neither of them have previously ‘ won anything. We are of the opinion that both players have only been pulling the wool over our eyes, but nobody was more pleased to see them win than the players who were beaten for the trophy. Good luck, Terry and Harry, but watch out, closing day. x The next event saw another dark horse, Ted Cook, come to light in an 18-hole Bogey. Ted told us that he was going to start in winning things and that he would make a name for himself before the season was over. We are wondering now if Ted really knew something that we didn’t know, for the next time he turned out he won the

McLean Cup, 36-hole Stableford. Ted was like a great racehorse that day, just trailed the field for a start, and when they reached the turn he put on a spurt and won by a short head from Jock Baillie, Stan Vine, Sam Lawler and Allen King. Once again there were some- very close ♦scores and things were doubtful until Ted applied the pressure and the others had to watch him pass the post first. The McLean Cup was the last cup to be played for before closing day, and great credit must be given to the players for the way they have kept the club going this past season. Closing day was held at Paremata, but we will give you more details of that later. A return visit was paid by the club to the Paremata Club recently, but the weather clerk was not on our side as he turned on plenty of rain and wind. Our lads are really tough though, as fifteen of them went out and showed the Paremata lads that they could take it. Eric Foothead and Norm Thompson were our champs on the day and as with the previous visit the result was a draw. We finished up the day with a sing song and we were surprised at the great talent we found among our boys. Items were given by Joe King, M. Williamson, Sam Lawler, Bob Ogden, Terry O’Sullivan, Stan Vine and Eric Foothead. One member of our team had some notes in his pocket and on arriving back at the clubhouse found he had lost them. A search party set out to find them for him, but in the meantime the loser found that they had been keeping his varicose veins warm. Anyway, the owner of the notes undoubtedly made a name for himself. We noticed one member of the team in the corner with a spray of spring onions and a glass of lemonade. He really was enjoying himself. We had a great leader in Sam Lawler and he saw the boys were all in time for the train for the home run. Merv. Williamson, who has a really fine voice, sang several songs and the boys were sorry he got tired. Bob Ogden was M.C. for the sing-song and also gave a fine rendering of “Boots and Saddle.” One of our members found the following pinned to his pillow when he arrived home:— “THE GOLF WIDOW’S LULLABY” Hush a bye baby, hush you to sleep, Daddy’s gone golfing to win the club sweep; If he plays nicely, I hope that he will, Mother will show him her dressmaker’s bill. Hush a bye baby, safe in your pram, Daddy’s come back, did you hear the - door slam ? , Snuggle down closer, baby of mine, Daddy went round in a hundred and nine.

If anyone wants to know more about the above, see Mac, he knows all about it. Incidentally, we believe the trammies have a new club song, but we have not heard it yet. We are pleased to be able to say that several of our players who have been out of the game through sickness are back again and enjoying themselves. We also heard that one member has had to put his clubs away for at least twelve months and he is doing it hard. Jack Pennal tells us he is going on a farm over Nelson way to try and get his health back. Best wishes from all the boys, Jack, for a speedy recovery.