GOLF

Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24897, 10 June 1946, Page 6

GOLF

CHRISTCHURCH CLUB The G. H. Rhodes Cup flag match, played on Saturday, was won by J. K. Louisson and Mrs M. G. Louisson, with R. O’Neill and Mrs K. G. Archer runnersup. RUSSLEY CLUB Results of week-end matches played at Russley were as follows: Canadian Foursome Bogey (Stableford scoring).—G. W. Vivian and R. H. Rattray, 35 points; J. R. Stevenson and G. S. Cooper, J. Earl and W. G. Quirk, D. S. Gower and D. C. Parker, G. Catto and E. Munt, 32 points. Stroke Handicap.—A- grade: H. A. Montgomery. 83. 8—75; J. Hadfield. 90. 15—75; P. B. Phillips, 89. 13—76. B grade: D. Glubb, 96. 18—78; J. Marshall, 99, 21—78; R. L. Lafferty, 99, 19—80; RICHMOND HILL A stroke match, held in conjunction with the first round of the competition for the committee’s prize, resulted:— Senior.—R. S. Beveridge, 77, 10—67; R. H. T. Hamilton, 76, 8—68; C. G. F. C. Hamilton, 78, 10—68; E. T. Salvesen, 87, 15— 72. Junior.—J. M. Monteath, 89, 21—68; J. C. Quane, 96, 24—72; A. J. Sandom, 89, 17— 72; W. B. Owen, 89, 17—72. WAITIKIRI CLUB A Stabldford bogey match played at Waitikiri on Saturday resulted:—D. L. Woon, 35 points; K. G. Symington, 32; S. Hinchliff, 32. The qualifying round for the Waitikiri Cup was played at Waitikiri during the week-end in heavy conditions. Maurice Blank, with a gross score of 75, one over bogey, returned the best card of the day. The following eight players qualified:— M. R. Blank (1), 74, 78—152; L. Chappell (15), 75. 78—153; A. E. Gubb (8). 79, 76—155; W. Beaven (16), 78, 78—156: J. Mercer (19), 79, 77—156; C. T. Werren (9), 80, 79—157; D. Barkle (8), 79, 79 158; N. Fowke (8), 78, 80—158.

HAGLEY CLUB In the semi-final of the Meares Cup competition, played on Saturday afternon, L. S. Ayers beat J. H. Orr, 3 and 1; R. D. Johnston beat L. S. Smith. 1 up. In the semi-final of the Hagley Cup, E. T. Sopp beat C. N. Haslam, 3 and 2; R. E. Gillespie beat A. E. Hough, 1 up. The following are the best scores in a bogey competitionß. B. Nicholls (7), 2 down; E. H. Braggins (16), 2 down; L. F. Casey (14), 3 down; P. G. Greenwood (11), 4 down; W Mackenzie (16), 4 down. AVONDALE CLUB H. W. Simpson and P. S. Kortegast are this season’s winners of the “Top Dog” foursome trophy at Avondale, having defeated F. W. Walter and J. Mitchell, 2 up, in a closely-contested game when playing the final in the week-end. Simpson, on 12, and Kortegast, a promising junior on 18, have both been playing good golf this season.

Best cards in stroke handicap matches played on Saturday were:— A Grade.—T. G. Kennedy, 81, 11—70; A. L. Large, 79, 8—71; E. A. Cleland. 81, B Grade.—S. E Boanas, 86. 14—72: F. Forsythe, 90. 18—72; C. E. Grainger, 89, 16 —73; C. F. Wilkins. 94. 20—74; W. W. C. Wright, 98, 24—74. TEMPLETON CLUB Best scores in a Stableford fourball match, played by the Templeton Club, were:—G. P. Anderson (6) and G. Day (11), 38 points; R. Riddell (8) and E. G. Mitchell (16), 35 points: J. Thomas (6) and D. Thomas (18), 32 points; F. D. Jones (10) and H. Rendall (10), 30 points: E. Brightling (9) and S. Craze (18). 30 points. In the semi-finals for the Taylor rose bowl, P. Anderson and Mrs Anderson beat Mrs E. G. Mitchell and G. Day, 3 up; Mrs G. Collins and R. E. Dunne beat Miss M. Petrie and J. Oakley, 5 and 4. In the knock-out competition, J. Oakley beat C. Palmer, 3 and 2; R. E. Dunne beat T. S. Wilson. 3 and 2; H. Rendall beat A. Grimmer, 5 and 4; R. Grimmer and F. D. Jones finished 'all square. RAWHITI CLUB The following is the result of a Canadian foursome played udring the week-end by the Rawhiti Golf Club:—W. S. Brown and S. Watson, 81, 11—70; M. Oates and E. Pyke, 86, 14—72; C. E. Wroth and L. J. Wise, 84, 11—73. The third round of the Stevenson Cup resulted: —T.. L. Millard beat W. Cochrane; J. Potts beat R. Matthews; K. J. Falloon beat J. Millard; J. R. Davis beat W Minogue. WAIMAIRI BEACH CLUB The first qualifying round of the Waimairi Cup played over the week-end resulted Seniors.—W. Latham, 87, 16—71; S. Morris, 84, 11—73; P. Smith, 87. 12—75; W. Ayers; 92, 16—76; C. W. Caldwell, 79. 3 76; W. A. Caldwell, 84, 8—76. Juniors.—H. Wright, 92, 24—68; J. Masterton, 93, 20—73; C. W. Wells, 94, 20—74; G. Pitcaithly. 94. 20—74; F. Hurdley, 99. 24—75. The play-off for the Bowker Cup resulted: —W. E. P. Butler beat R. L. Calvert, L. Calvert beat J. A. Wright, H. V. Rossi beat E. Thompson, P. Smith beat S. Morris. H. W. Walker beat W. Ayers, L. A. Haynes beat C. W. Caldwell, W. A. Caldwell beat W. Latham, H. Brown beat T. de la Mare.

The afternoon Stableford pairs were won by J. A. Wright and J. A. Clements. KAIAPOI CLUB A Stableford best-ball match . was played by the Kaiapoi Club on Saturday. The best cards were:—R. G. Rainey and F. S. Fletcher,;3B; E. J. Corcoran and G. Mole, 37: J. Dempster and A. Hirst, 37; L. B. Evans and R. D. Evans, 37. RANGIORA CLUB The’ second qualifying round for the McFarlane Cup was played by the Rangiora Club during the week-end. Those who qualified after playing two rounds were as follows: _ S. G. Dailey, 72, 70—142; J. H. Ramsay, 77, 71—148; G. Appleton, 73, 76—149; E. Tanner, 76, 75—151; T. Chinnery, 74, 77 151; R. G Edward, 74, 78—152; H. A. Barnett. 80, 74—154. E. Bissett and E. W. Ryde tied with 155, and will play off for eighth place. AVONDALE LADIES’ CLUB The following were the best cards returned in the L.G.U. competition and the first round of the White vase, played on Sa silver y Division.—Miss T. Knowles. 91. 16—75: Mrs A. L. Large. 98, 17—81. Bronze Division.—Mrs G. M. Papps, 9fa, 22—74; Miss M. E. Smith, 96, 21—75; Miss E. M. Hindle, 97, 22—75; Miss G. M. Morton, 102 27—75; Miss E. Maindonald, 108. 33—75; Mrs H. S. Chetwin, 110, 35—75. HAGLEY LADIES’ CLUB Winners of a bogey match played over the week-end were:—Senior: Miss M. Neads. Junior: Mrs E. M. Hutchinson. The tie in the May bogey was won by Mrs E. M. Hutchinson. The tie in the Stableford bogey was won by Mrs E. H Clark. Mrs F. Hinton was the winner of the non-handicap match. RAWHITI LADIES’ CLUB In a L;G.U. medal match, with which the third qualifying round for the Watson Cup was played, results were;— A Grade.-—Miss J. Gray, 92, 16—76; Mrs A. P. Hobson, 93, 13—80; Mrs K Cardinal, 99, 18—81; Mrs G J. Cormack. 101. 20—81. B Grade.—Miss J. Mahony, 107, 28—79; Mrs J. Potts, 112, 31—81; Miss I. Pirne 109. 26—83; Miss R. Berry, 111, 28—83. WAITIKIRI LADIES’ CLUB Mrs G. Pool won the bisque Stableford at Waitikiri during the week-end. Mrs D. Symington was the runner-up. RICHMOND HILL LADIES’ CLUB

In the semi-final of the Hamilton Cup knock-out competition played during the week-end by the Richmond Hill Ladies' Golf Club, Miss P Chandler beat Miss R Reid, 3 up and 2; and Mrs E. Hay ton beat Miss J Coker, 3 up and 2. WAIMAIRI BEACH LADIES’ CLUB The second round of the captain's trophy* was played by the Waimairi Beach Ladies* Club in conjunction with the L.G.U. match on Saturday. Best scores were:— A Grade.—Mrs W. Latham. 89, 19—70; Miss S. Atkinson, 91. 17—74; Miss G. McWhirter, 95. 19—76. B Grade.—Miss G. F Davidson, 105, 32—73; Mrs E. H. Hyslop, 107, 31—76; Miss S. M. Caldwell, 105, 28—77.

TEMPLETON LADIES' CLUB The L.G.U. and first round of tne Springston Qup was played by members of the Terppleton Ladies* Golf Club on Saturday. Best cards were: Mrs G P Anderson. 104, 25—79; Mrs E. G. Mitchell. 105, 25—80; Mrs H. Wilson, 118, 36—82; Mrs G. Collins, 117, 25—82.