ON THE GOLF LINKS

Chronicle (Levin), 28 May 1946, Page 6

ON THE GOLF LINKS

NICHOLSON CUP COMMENCES

EXCELLENT SCORES RETURNED ' Played under ideal conditions, the opening round of play 'in the Nicholson Cup competition saw some excellent scoring indulged in by many of the competitors at the Levin Golf Club's links on Saturday. Some 46 players handed in : scores and seven of these bettered par in playing below their respective handicaps. Honours eventually rested with G. H. Sorenson, who played seven strokes below his handicap, his card reading85 — 22 — 63, an excellent start for the trophy. Following are the scores from cards handed in: G. H. Sorenson 85—22—63, H. W. S. Walker 82—18 —64, M. R. Smith 79—14—65, A. E. Bennett 85 — 18 — 67, B. J. Eager 92 —24—68, C. R. Hosie 78—10—68, O. B. Brown 86 — 18 — 68, D. P. Todd 85 —15—70, A. E. Hastedt 88—18—70, R. Lester 94—24—70, H. Bull 79—8— 71, C. D. Melville 84—13—71, H. Black 89 — 18 — 71, F. E. Langelan 89—18—71, J. A. C. King 91— 20— 71, M. C. Wilson 91 — 20—71, R. Irving 95—24—71, J. N. Sams 75— 3—72, E. W. Clark 78—6—72, W. Groombridge 82—10—72, Wi C. Childs 96— 24—72, J. Todd 91—18—73, S. F. Atkins 91—18—73, W. H. Walker 97 —24—73, H. Nicholson 85—12—73, W. G. Clark 77—3—74, S. C. Franklin 82 — 8 — 74, H. D. Richards 92 — 18—74, J. S. Dickinson 96—22—74, R. A. Frederikson 86 — 12 — 74, R. W. Atkinson 91 — 16 — 7.5, H. J. Hughesi 93 — 18 — 75, J. S. Tomlinson 99 — 24 — . 75, W. Bull 94—18—76, W. S. Ogier 94—18—76, T. J. Coutie 98—22—76,! H. F. McClune 95—18—77, E. J. Watts 81—4—77, A.T. Nicolls 93—16 ! —77, F. P. Wilson 95—18—77, D. J. ' Sweetzer 94 — 16 — 78, O. C. Lagor 93 j — 12 — 81, L. S. Carmichael 101 — 20 — . 81, B. Fitzgerald 106—24—82, B' Wilkins 112 — 24 — 88 and H. Foley 120— 24— 96. . King's Birthday Tournament The usual Saturday round of play for official club competitions J will not eventuate next week-endi as the club intends running a two- i |day tournament on Saturday andj Sunday, June 1 and 2. The pro- 1 gramme for the tournament hasj already been published and entries | close with the club secretary (Mr. i H. W. S. Walker) on Wednesday, j | May 29. As many members may not j be able to finalise arrangements for j actual play until after this date, j post ( entries will be accepted for | both'clay's play!. Ari intefesting and jvaried programme for all competiI tors has been compiled by the ! tournament committee, and the ! tourney should prove to be one of : ■the outstanding events of the sea- ! son. Some 30 members have already jsignified their intention of playing, ' and it is to be hoped that the remaining intending competitors will j acknowledge their entries at an j early date. Play will commence at 9 a.m. on each day, afternoon play | starting at 1 p.m. All members are ! asked to be present at 8.45 a.m. on .Saturday morning to enable the j j opening round to be drawn and to j avoid delay. Given fine weather, a ; j most enjoyable two-day fixture 1 should result. Top Dog Trophies After a lapse of a fortnight, play; for the above trophies again tookj place over the week-end. To avoid; further delay, L. S. Carmichael sub- j stituted for H. Black, who was | unable to play, and with the other' holder, H. D. Richards, successfully ■ withstood a challenge from W. j Groombridge and C. M. Wallace, who substituted for C. Larsen. The ! actual margin was one up only, and ! substitute Carmichael proved a I worthy partner for the holders, | staging a welcome return to iorm. j When opportunity offers, the afore- j mentioned players will partner H. j W. S. Walker in an effort to wrestj the trophies from the actual holders, H. Black and H. D. Richards. Handicaps With a general improvement in the standard of play over the last few weeks, several players have had j their handicaps adjusted in accordance with their scoring. As many club events vary in regard to the handicap for play, all members are urged to study their discs before commencing their rounds of play to avoid any misunderstanding that may arise. The onus is definitely on the players concerned, and should any protests eventuate :the handicap committee would strictly adhere to the ruling.