FROM THE GOLF LINKS

Chronicle (Levin), 30 April 1946, Page 7

FROM THE GOLF LINKS

w BOGEY MATCH PLAYED

LEVIN MEN'S ACTIVITIES A bogey match was played on Saturday afternoon last when 40 members of the men's section of the Levin Golf Club competed under ideal playing conditions. Scoring again was generally high, but two players, H. Black and C. D. Melville, managed to outflank "Colonel Bogey" with scores of two up and one up respectively, the former being the actual competition winner with his excellent card. Following are the scores of those competitors who handed in cards: H. Black 2 up, C. D. Melville 1 up, H. D. Richards 1 down, A. Hastedt 1 down, B. J. Eager 1 down, W. Groombridge 2 down, D. Sweetzer 2 down, C. G. Munro 2 down, S. Atkins 2 down, P. S. Crisp 2 down, M. R. Smith 3 down, R. A. Frederiksen 3 down, D. S. Tomlinson 3 down, H. J. Hughes 4 down, S. C. Franklin 4 down, C. R. Hosie 4 down, F. E, Langelan 4 down, C. Wallace 5 down, M. C. Wilson 5 down, D. C. Hill 5 down, L. S. Carmichael 6 down, W. G. Clark 6 down, D. E. Clark 7 down, T. J. Coutie 7 down, W. Bull 7 down, J. A. C. King 8 down, H. W. S. Walker 8 down, H. Bull 10 down and A. T. Nicolls 11 down. D.C.L. Cup The first round of the D.C.L. Cup is set down to be played on Saturday afternoon next, the following players being drawn to play against each other: H. J. Hughes v. II. F. : McClune, H. Nicholson v. A. Bennett, W. G. Clark v. J. N. D. McDonald, H. W. S. Walker v. M. R. Smith, j C. M. Wallace v. W. Groombridge, M. ! C. Wilson v. A. Bonner, C. G. Munro v. D. P. Todd, T. J. Coutie v. R. Irv- i ing, E. R. Hosie v. A. T. Nicolls, D.| C. Hill v. F. E. Langelan, W. H. Walker v. S. F. Atkins, J. Todd .v. J. H. George, O. C. Lagor v. W. F. Ryder, C. Melville v. B. J. Eager, L. S. Carmichael v. P. S. Crisp, O. B. Brown v. J. S. Dickinson, W. S. Ogier v. J. O'Connor, R. W. Atkinson v. S. C. Franklin, H. Bull v. J. S. Tomlinson. Byes: R. A. Fredriksen, B. Wilkins, D. J. Sweetzer, H. Black, D. II. Tomlinson, J. W. Clarke, E. Watts, A. Hastedt, R. Lcstor, H. D. Richards, W. Bull, J. A. C. King and F. P. Wilson. It will be noticed tliat a largc number of players have drawn byes thus passing on to the second round. These players, together with the remaining club members who have not entered for play in the cup, will be able to participate in a medal round, cup players also having tnc option of playing if thcy feel inclined. Referring to the first round of the cup matches once again, players arc requested wherever possible to play their first round matches at the advertised time of being drawn, or if an opponent is unable to play, an arrangement between the pair must be made for the postponed match to be played within one week. To simplify matters, one week's grace will be given for a postponed match to be played. If one of the pair fails to play, the game will be awarded to his opponent. "Top Dog" Trophies The holders of the "Top Dog" trophies, H. Black and H. D. Richards, played their first game in defence of them when they met a c.hallenge from T. J. Coutie and A. E. Hastedt over the week-end. In ti very keen game, which did not finish until the full 18 holes had been played, the holders managed to retain their trophies by a winning margin of 2 up. Next week-end will see them endeavouring to secure their third successive victory, when they meefc a challenge from D. C. Hill and D. H. Tomlinson, an ideal pair from a handicap viewpoint, and. a pair worthy of proving stiff opposition to the holders. Karakamea Cup Players are reminded that Saturday next, May 4, is the last day of entry for the above cup. Over 50 players have so far entered for play, but a perusal tlirough the men's list still shows that a large number of members have not yet entered. The entry list is posted on the notice board in the men's room for any further entries, which definitely close next Saturday afternoon.

Around the Course Mention was made in last week's notes that news of the local players who participated in play during the Manawatu Easter championships would be given when details of their play was known. The players concerned, E. W., W. G., and D. E. Clark, J. N. Sams, E. Watts and O. B. Brown all upheld the honour of the club to a great extent by good play throughout the three days. With the exception of Brown, the five other players all qualified for play in the championship, D. E. Clark reaching the final, where he was beaten by Ward, a Manawatu player. J. N. Sams, who was beaten in the first round 'of the championship, made amends by winning the flight for players who were beaten. in the first round. The two successes gained by the local players in a field of over 70 competitors shows that the club has players worthy of playing first class golf on championship 'links. Several local players also visited the Otaki links over Easter, competing .in numerous events arrangeci

by the Otaki Club. The visitors also had their share of success on the southern links, J: S. and D. II. Tomlinson and C. D. Melville all winning trophies by excellent play, thus making quite a successful | invasion of the North and South tourneys. It was an excellent effort on behalf of H. Black whose winning card of 2 up won Saturday afternoon's bogey round. This player is among many who regularly turn out every week-end, and it is to be hoped that his winning sequence will be carried on, as his success was gained by impressive all-round play. Another good card was handed in by C. D. Melville, who was one up at the end of his round. As his good round comes at an opportune moment, that of commencement of the various club cup and championship series, his consequent play may make things hard for his future opponents. Several players have had their handicaps re-adjusted since Saturday's play, and it is the duty of all members to see if their handicap has been affected by the change, before next week-end's matches are played. It is quite an easy matter for this to be done, as all handicaps are on the discs used in the draw, and a glance at the disc before entering any draw will simplify any complications which m&y ; eventuate. Members are once again asked to i assist the match committee by hav- j ing a glance at all conditions fori : play for the' various club matches, j ! together with any club rulings, etc., ; j which are promincntly displayed on ; j the notice boards in the pavilion. i Last Saturday after the draw had j been made two fours, seemingly in j difficulties, tried fcr some time toi : ascertain their true playing posi- j , tion, and after a lapse of precious ; time the position was righted. As the .draw is a very simple one • i and easily followed if the directions 1 ; are clarified by all contestants, it j is hoped that anyone playing, and i who is in doubt about the pro- ; cedure to be adopted for the day's i play, will contact a committee mem- ; ber, whQ will givc the required advicc willingly, thus saving all tnc precious minutes of afternoon play.