ON THE LINKS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 57, 23 July 1947, Page 5

ON THE LINKS

WHAKATANE CLUB SUCCESSFUL TOURNAMENT Perfect golfing weather contributed in good measure towards the success of the weekend tournament played on the Whakatane links. A 72-hole contest is usually regarded as something peculiar to National Open Championships, but the event just held lost none of its interest through lack of a great title. * It found much favour among the players and will, no doubt be looked for in future seasons. In the 72-hole gross competition, fortunes and misfortunes made it appear at the end of the third round that any one of half a dozen players might win. A. G. Cradwick with 243 had a lead of 2 strokes on S. Napier, of Te Awamutu, and a former champion of the Whakatane Club, 4 strokes on N. Hockin and 5 on L. Carter. Carter’s chances faded when he took 88 for the last round, Napier took 83—after a good 78 in the morning—and his total was 328, while Cradwick used 85 strokes mainly through visiting a couple of awkward spots on the course. Hockin worked hard for a 79, his best for the tournament and ran out the winner with 326.

Following are the results’ of all events:—

Saturday Medal: T. A. Bridger 85—15—70; Bogey, W. D. Steel, 1 down; 36-hole gross, N. Hockin 161; 36-hole nett, T. A. Bridger 172 —30—142.

Sunday: Medal, J. Regan . (Te Awamutu) 83—13—-70; Stableford, N. Hockin 35; 36-hole gross, S. Napier (Te Awamutu) 161; 36-hole nett, F. hole gross, N. Hockin 326; 72-hole nett, N. Hockin 326—32—294. Still Another Hole-in-One

The highlight of the weekend tournament was a hole-in-one by A. G. Cradwick at the 14th, a distance of 130 yards, during the first round. This feat has been performed on the links once on each of the last three weekends and players are beginning -to wonder when it will cease. The penalty was duly paid in the customary manner. Next Saturday’s Fixtures

The first of three qualifying rounds for the Club Championships will be played next Saturday, the best two rounds to count. The Senior will be confined to those with handicaps of 13 and under, Intermediate 14 to 20, Junior 21 and up-

wards. Partners will not be drawn as stated on the programme in order that time, might not be lost in starting. Players will make up threes, within their respective grades if possible, and commence right away. Those who can play in the morning should do so and may play in any formation. WHAKATANE LADIES’ CLUB MATCH WITH TAURANGA The ladies chosen to represent the Whakatane Ladies’ Golf Club at an inter-club match to be played against Tauranga at Tauranga on. Thursday 31st instant:— Mrs Symmans, Mrs Fogerty, Mrs Berg, Mrs Armstrong, Miss Robins, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Combes, Miss Hyland, 'Mrs Otley, Mrs Sloane, Mrs Pearse, Mrs Suckling, Mrs Luxton, : Mrs Sisam, Miss Reynolds, Mrs Fennell, Mrs Breckori,-Mrs* Grejv Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Semmens, Miss Armstrong, Mrs Fraser, Mrs Stone.

Mr Cave’s bus will leave Whakatane at approximately 6.45 a.m. Any player unable to travel on that day must inform the secretary phone 40, without delay. TE TERO CLUB LADIES’ DRAW Following is the draw for a Canadian Foursome to be played this week:— Thursday: Mrs A. P. Smith and Miss Linsell v Mrs Balfour and Mrs Burr; Mrs Goodwin and Miss Murray v Mrs L. B. Smith and Mrs Hutton. Sunday: Mrs Thomas and Mrs Francis v Mrs Blair and Mrs Russell. The. will play a 10-hole Medal:-—■ • ' .

Thursday: Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Linsell; Mrs Waldegrave and Mrs Hendle.

Sunday:' Miss Coniish and Mrs L. B. Smith.

The ' third round "for' the President’s and Captain’s points prizes., was played last week. Results were: ‘B’ Grade, Mrs Goodwin, 3 points.;; .< Mrs Balfour 2 points; Mrs- L. B. Smith 1 point. ‘C’ Grade, Miss Murray 3 points; Miss Linsell 2 points; Mrs Caldwell 1 point. Immediately after play on Thursday a working bee will be held in the clubhouse in order to hang curtains.