GOLFING.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1929, Page 1

GOLFING.

(United Press Association. — By Eleetrn loitgiapn. —Copyright.) 'Received this day at S a.m.) LONDON, May 19. Jolly, appearing for the fourth time in the linal ol the Thousand Guineas, was beaten at the 3ith. hole by the American, Turncsa. Jolly was two up at the end ol the tir.st round, iij) in 27 di.rmy 1. 4 urnesa squared the match at the 36th. and won the 37th. hv out holing from the edge of the green for birdie. There was a ding dong hard light throughout with golf of a nigh standard. Though the Englishman holed many putts, it was in this department that the American showed his superiority, especially when fighting against Jolly’s leads. As an instance Turncsa. negotiated with a niblick a dead stymie. The eighth was holed from eight yards Ihricc, the last time at the 37th. when no had to sink the hall to avoid defeat. Jolly’s most 1a Ia I error was missing a one foot putt at the 31th. when he was in the comiortablo position of two up. Probably this rattled him enough to allow Turncsa to wipe oilL the lead by taking the 3511). and 36th.

The “Observer’s” critics says it must lie admitted thcr must ho something wrong with British goll compared with America. He attributes the superiority of the latter chiefly to a constant endeavour on all occasions to heat par figures, ignoring their opponent in together. In match play the conceiitratinn on putting and approach putting, and adoption of n slow, rhythcmitic, not hurried swing, in every type of shot. PRINCE AND HAGEN . The game in which the Prince of Wales and Hagen participated was played t::-day at Swindey for Esl lovely links near Ascot. The match was on greens, one known in Australia as a Canadian foursome, the Prince of Wales and Hagen heating Boomer and Sir Philip Sasson, after a close tight, 1 up. Steps taken to ensure privacy were entirely successl ill. Ihe Prince ol "Wales watched his partner’s play closely and'sought, his ad vice lor a correct grip, swing and stance before taking his shots. The Prince of Wales particularly admiral Hagens chip shots t.:i the green. Hagen showed him how to control the ball to lay it dead. 'flic Prince of Wales played a few practice shots of tins type and laid one ifead firm 35 yards at the llth. hole.

Hagen stated it was the greatest honour in his career to he invited to play with the heir to the British Throne. LONDON, May IS. The Prime of Wales in the afternoon played in a club match against Hillv .Jones, a local postman, a member o! Um'ii hi 11 Artisan Club. chosen because he had the same handicap as the Prime of Wales, 16. After a elosmatch, wherein the Prince of Wale* won two up and one to play, the Vnncr and the postman had tea together. Jones interviewed, said, we chattel 1 „f many things, chiefly boxing and .roll'. The Prince said Hagen ha: shown him shots which would improve his game. TV RUNS A WINS FINAL. LONDON, May DC At Moortuwn.the final of the thousand guineas golf contest resulted in Turcnsa defeating Jolly. HOKITIKA GOLF CLUB. Following were the best cards hand od in in the monthly bogey competition for the Ecare Bowl trophy:— .Miss Moore 2 down. .Mrs Langford 3 down. Mrs Staveley 4 down. Mrs Baker 4 down. An approaching and putting com petition will be held on Wednesday next open to all lady members of the Gluli. Competitors will play off in pairs, eaeli competitor to play mu ball from each Hag. Scores are to he | entered on the score sheet in the pavI ilion. Players who wish to play r. score on Wednesday should do so before taking part in the competition.