GOLF

Evening Star, Issue 22465, 9 October 1936, Page 14

GOLF

[By Slice.] Bruntsfield Medal. The Bruntsfield medal competition lias been specially interesting this year in that a tie took place—the first for many years. Sime, who was leading from .Ross by two strokes in the first round, was out early, and by fine play reached the turn in 35. This practically assured him of a win, especially as the news soon got round that Ross, who was late out, completed the first nine in 39. This meant that Ross was actually six strokes behind with nine holes to play, and, doubtless realising his almost impossible position, he made a determined bid to complete the course in the low seventies. He completed the last nine in 36, two under par, to tie with Sime, who had actually taken 42 to go home. Ross finished with a great burst of 3,4, 2,4, 5, and the pair will now have to play off. The aggregates were: Sime, 74—77 —151; Ross, 76 75—151.

This fine performance by Ross has again proved what a great golfer he is. W. B. Lusk was four strokes away with two consistent rounds of 77—78-—155. He hits a terrific- tee shot, and will probably reduce his handicap soon. J. A. Scouler was practically out of the running with a first round score of 81. He started indifferently last Saturday, with 5,6, but was actually four under bogey for the next 11 holes. It appeared that he might catch the leaders, but a finish of 5,5, 5 saw him tie with Ross for the best gross score _in the second round. Scoular is hitting the ball very well just now. The best net score was handed in by H. Brash, with an excellent 79—10— 69. J. W. M'lntosh holed an excellent 74_4_70 to tie for second place with A. E. M'Dougall, 82—12—70. T. B. Ferguson, who was not playing in the first round of the Bruntsfield medal, shared the honours with J. W. M‘lntosh with a 74 for the best gross score.

Stroke Handicap. A stroke handicap was played at St. Clair last Saturday, and the net scores show that summer conditions are now being experienced. J. W. Bain won with an excellent 76—8—68 in the senior division, and a truly remarkable net score of was handed in by W. A. Richardson, in the juniors, to romp home. H. W. Wolstenholme was second, with 91 —24—67.

Ideal Conditions. Tho weather was ideal ou Saturday afternoon, and golf was played under most delightful conditions, although many of the greens were fast and difficult. The match on the Belleknowes programme was a four-ball bogey, and this resulted in a tie between two pairs, F. Haigh and E. Ellison, and S. Little and S. Roberts, who returned cards of 5 up, and a play off has been arranged for next week-end. J. Cartwright and G. Bell were one point behind, with 4 up. During the week-end A. Kindle and R. Jones met in the semi-final of the “ knock-out,” when Jones found his opponent a hard nut to crack, and, on the day, had little or no chance of conceding him five stroked, and had to accept a 4 and 3 defeat. Kindle hits a long tee shot, and, with more steadiness round the green, it would not be long before- he earned a much lower handicap. Kindle will now meet Kennedy in the finSl, with a concession of six strokes, and Kennedy will have his work cut out to prevail over his opponent. Last week S. Little holed a perfectace at the seventh, and his feat is to be celebrated on the 17th of the month. Little is making it hard on himself, as this is his third offence. _ No doubt the next 'time he displays his skill he will be the guest of his club mates. To-morrow the ladies’ club will play an L.G.U. medal handicap. Distribution of Weight. During this year’s masters’ tournament at Augusta a discussion about the

shifting of the weight as a source of power caused quite a controversy. Some players argued that _ all but about 5 per cent, of the weight was shifted to the right foot in the process of making, the back swing. Others maintained that the division became about 60 to 40 per cent, in favour of the right foot. _ , After listening quietly to the discussion, I came to the conclusion that the advocates for a more or less equal distribution of weight won the debate. I believe that this question has arisen time and time again in every locker room, and though it does not deserve the importance given it, it should be given some consideration. 1 believe that the weight should be distributed fairly equally when the player is at the top of the back swing. I must add, however, that the weight just happens to be so distributed in I proper golf swing.