WEEKEND GOLF

Chronicle (Levin), 12 May 1948, Page 7

WEEKEND GOLF

tT' ] Levin Club's Nicholson Cup ; Games Start (Contribute'd) Playing under ideal conditions, some 70 players in the > men's ; see tiorr, competed -m the °pemng ^pnes of the Levin Golf CiuD s Nicholson Cup games on SaturQay atS0^rihg generally was very good and no less than ten eompeiitors played below their handicaps, whiie many of the remainmg were weil in advance of their usual stroking to date. A medal round was played in conjunction with the above nxuire, the winner being H. W. S. Walker whose card rea'd 83 — 17 — -66, a clear leader from two long handicappers in J. Corry and J. Corbisniey, who 'also played exceiientiy to record nett 68's. Foiiowing are the scores from ihe cards handed in: H. W. S. Walker 83—17—66, J. Coiry 88—20—68, J Corbishley 92—24—68, J. Todd 87—18—69, J. N. McDonald 83—14 —69, H. J. Hughes 92—22—70, A. F. Landers 80—10—70, L. S. Carmichael 88—18—70, T. J. Coutie 91 — 20 — 71, H. D. Riehards 89— is— 71, A. H. Bennett 90—18—72, E. Lester 94—22—72, C. R. Hosie 83— 11—72, II. Miuray 92—20—72, H. Biaek 91—19—72, C. Larsen 93—2U —73, W. H. Waiker 95—22—73, H. MacShane 97—24—73, C. Melville a5_ 12— 73, F. H, Waae 97— 24— 73r D. P. Todd 87—14—73, D. Tomlinson 91—18—73, C. King 91— 17— 1 4, A. E. Hasmdt 83—14—74, B. J. Eager 86—12—74, .3. F. Atkins 83—14—74, O. L&gor 88—14—74, F. E. Langelan 94 — 20 — 74, D. J. Sweetzer 92 — 18 — 74, J. S. Tomlinson 94 — 19 — 75, R. A. Frederikson 88 — 13 — 75, W. S. Ogier 93 — 18 — 75, A. Nieolls 97 — 22 —75, E. W. Ciark 85—9—76, T. Ecciesfield 100 — s4 — 76, A. Walker 100—24—78, A. Clark 89 — 12—77, H. F. McCiune 99—22—77, N. Thornley 97—20—77, J. E. Fuiiarton 99— 21—78, A. J. Saunuers 37.-9—78, J. S. Dickenseii 101 — 22 — 79, A. Bonner 103 — 24 — 79, S. Smiih 93 — 18 — 80, W. G. Phillins 96—14—82, S. R. Kenny 107—24—83, G. Barciay 96— 12—84, P. M. Denton 107—24—83.

xOp JwOg il v|.ulicb Combining weil and playing really flne golf, the hciders of the above trophies, S. F. Atkins and C. King, had little difnculty in withstanding a challenge from T. J. Coutie and H. D. Riehards, the winning margin being 4 and 3. With a best card of 35 for the outward journey, the holders were in'a comfortable position throughout and if their present form.prevails, will siill be a hard combinatlon to wrest the trophies frcm. The next challenge is from A. F. Landers and G. Barciay, two medium handicappers. who hold high hopes of being the new holders, after next weckend's piay, Next Week's .Fixtiire The first siapleford competition for this season's play will be hel'u on Saturday, the draw for partners commencing at the usual time of 12.45 until the final draw at 1.15. With large fields and dullish conditions for. the final competitors to contend with, all intending competitors are thc-refore asked to attend promptly as above. thereby assisting the match committee and everyone concerned. Helpful Hints Commencing next week and being published at intervals, will be

4 series of hlnts from one of the i most successful English golfing I professionals, Fred Daly, winner luring the past week of one of the oig Oiympib year, English golfihg tournaments. A past winner of the English open and match play championships, there articles by the above player, are very instruetive and should prove beneficial to many locai goifers who may somecimes be finding the way to golfing success. a hard road. General Notes Attention is again drawn to all club members of the rule' pertaining to the out of bounds on the ninth fairway. While every memoer ceriainly is at a big disadvan-^ uage through losing a ball or balls, \vitn the present high cost of same, ruies still have, unfortunately, to oe adhered to. , One property owner, whose ooundary fence adjoins - the /inks has been very fair over the queslion of members climbing his fences in searcfi of- balls, but has ppecifically asked that the inner icnce pn the fairway in question oe definitely declared "no man's land." He has also stated that any oalls found in ' the paddock concerned, will be duly returned to the club, which is a very fair projeeding. , The circumstances for such a itep" have been fully discussed and aavice has been passed on at various times to all memoers by the commiitee, and the majority have ceen abiding fully with any decisions made. To date, harmonious reiations have prevailed at the links and every effort must be made by members, to co-operate fully with property owners. While not wishing to adopt dictatorial aieasures, the committee feel that a little foresight, r the foiiowing weli-known adage, "Look Before i'ou Leap" or "ciimb" in ihis parlicular case, may now be a slogan for all. • Despite the ideal conditions prevauing ior iast Saturday's meaai iound, members must be compli--iicnied on the general improvement in their scoring elforts. To nave aimosi haif the field playing around tneir allotced handicaps was a spiendid achievement and it is to be hoped that this high standard will oe mamtamed throughout a pai't of the season at least. Summerlike conditions have prc-

vaiied lo date, to a remarkable uegree, but members, particuiany tiie new and beginners, will find conditions very changeable in the very near future. Where an iron was needed a fortnight ago, tne use of a wood, a'nd not sparingiy at tnat, will be all me vogue. Scoring therefore, witiiout wishing to be iore, without wishing to be pessimistic, but foiiowing golf j.oi'm, shouid therefore be somewhat nigher, much to particularly tne -egmners. May the good scoring ^ontinue ! Foiiowing upon previous season's reports- upon the weekly competitions m the men's section, we will cnaeavour to record, in the rfemaining seasofi!s?-.play, an honours cliart for competition winners. Tnerefore, with an excellent start, xor one of the club's major- trophies, top place for last weekend's Play is awarded to H. W. S. Walker - Slx below Par effort in the Nicholson Cup medal round. Ihls player, a previous winner of tne cup, is away to a flying start, on the completion of the first of four rounds' play, Despite the fact that many local players are always capable of upsettmg a logical favourite, the pres--nt leader should make things lecidedly interesting for any sucli aspirants, when dehtrowing eventuaspirants, when dethronlng eventuthe fourth round's play. Also to be commended, for having nett rounds below 70, are J. Corry (last /ear's runne;-upj, J. Corbishley (a ccnvert from the Rugby field J Todd and J. M. McDonald, while first place for one of the veterarr long handicappers, is awarded to H. J. Hughes who recorded two below par. The latter, resplendent m the "New Look" in gay attiic, was ihe centre of attraction, after xecording his score .and his success was very popularly received. For eeverui weexs past, members have had the honour (or otherwlse) of Mistening to wordy deeds 'from fellow members regarding uiieir day's doings on the links. Whiie most consist of "Birdies," "Eagies," etc., thoroughly mixed by "near misses" for bogey figures. It must be very welcome to the iisteners, to see the links becoming somewhat heavier, thereby lesscning legendary drives by fifty yaids, and the aforementionea "Eagles" etc., to become "one overs." Despite all these low scores and legendary figures, one of the minor club fixtures, the "Top Dog Trophies" is weil worth more support ,rom the ' men members, than has )een so over th-e last two seasons' Jiay. On the old domain linxs, Lhis competition was definitely one ,'f the most popular among the many club competitions. As the game is played on handicap, every ■challenging . pair has ,an equal cnance as have their opponents, and apart from the golfing angle, many comparative strangers, though felmw club members, make firm iuture •companionships, that in the past, have been denied them. To this end, just through .a study oi the jules regarding play for this competition, ihany players will deiive considerable enjoyment nf im try}ng t0 emulate the" deeds or the aiorementioned 19th holrs.