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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 7, 17 September 1943, Page 5

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WHAKATANE GOLF CLUB CORRECT f ON The first qualifying round for the Senior, I n termed into, and Junior Clianipion.sh.ips was played last Saturday,, September 11th instead of the 2nd round, as advertised, in Last weeks Beacon. All members please note, that owing to the lateness .of the season, there, will bo onlv two qualifying rounds for the different championships. Those players, who through unforscen circumstance*, were not iible to take part in the first qualifying round, may complete the two qualifying rounds this coming week-end. President's Trophy file winner for this trophy wi;l be. decided on the best nett .score lor the. two qualifying rounds. Results • Seniors: Henderson 82, Carter So, Cradwick 88, Powdrell, Rangi, Spencc, Suckling 89, Steel 90, Butler A. Morpeth 92, Combes 93, Hyland 95, Luxton 90'. Intermediate: D. Luxton 87, Symc 87, Sloano 91. Greager. Smith, "Wright 5)5, Anderson 99. Juniors: Bursta]] 98. Campbell, Cockerel], Corbett 99 r Stone 100, Barry 102, Armstrong 105, Rosenfcldt 112, Butler 129, Abbott 135. Best nett scores were as follows: D. Luxton <87—18—(J!), Symc 87—IS ■—09, Henderson 82 —12—70, Burstail 98—28.—70. Fortune Cup In the final for the Fortune Cup, Henderson who had to concede S strokes, lost to 13. Luxton 4 and 3. The winner is one of the longest drivers in the club, and has won a number of. other e.vcnts during the season. He began the season from the 2-1 mark and has reduced gradually and now wil-l play olf 15. He is a much improved player, and plays with the abandon of youth. He will be a tough proposition with more experience. Draw In conjunction with next Saturday's event, will be played the com-: petition for the Veterans and the Colts trophies. This has come about because there, ivill be only three more playing Saturdays before the Labour week-end tournament, with September 25 being an open day, on accopnt ol' the elections. The. ago for the Veterans group is 45 upwards, and for the Colts under 45 years. The decision being mad.e on. the best, nett medal in each section. Following is the draw:— Seniors: Cradwick and Combes; Powdrell and Luxton: Spencc and Henderson; Suckling and A. Morpeth; Butler and 11. Morpeth. Intermediate: Symc and Greager; D. Luxton and "Wright: Smith and Lit.tlejohn; Dr. Dawson and Anderson; Bridgcr and Sloane. Junij>rs: Campbell and Hariand; Barry and Burstail; Armstrong ami Stone; Cockercll and Abbott; Bush*, ett and Bob Butler; Corbett and Rosenfeldt. Sunday players: Carter and Hyland; Sleel and R. Morpeth; Littlejohn and Dr. Dawson. 1 Re-handicaps D. Luxton 15, W. Symc !•», Burstall 20. Placing After the qualifying rounds, the: placing local rule will be abolished. LADIES GOLF DRAW FOR SATURDAY The third qualifying round lor the* Championships will be played oi Saturday, 18th instant. The drawr will be as follows: — Mrs Otlev and Mrs Dawson; Mrs. Combes and Mrs Mussctt; Mrs Sloane*. and Mrs Berg; Mrs. Suckling ante. Mrs Boon; Mrs Winstone and Mists Tait; Mrs Barry and Mrs Stone; Mr,* Dallas and. Miss Graham: Mrs loggers and Mrs Smith; Miss Cartir and Miss Righton; Mrs Bushett and. . Miss Lenz; Miss Hunter and Donaldson; Miss Gow and Misi Al-* lan; Miss Winstone and Miss King; Miss Luxton and Miss Graetf; IV-.iss--Gtley and another. The winners of the September* Medal were Miss. Graham 102 —J7 —♦ 75; and Mrs Bushett 1*24..