GOLFING.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1929, Page 6

GOLFING.

BOOMER’S EXPLOIT

,' United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) PARIS, May 23. Boomer, in a- desperate attempt to catch Horton Smith, had a phenomenal round of 61 this morning. St. Cloud links is admittedly easier than some of the* classic British championship links, but it is 6500 yards long, and it is scientifically hunkered, and it demands straight driving to avoid woods. Boomer previously had done a 62, but 61 in any championship anywhere is unknown in golf history. His card included three “eagles” and three “birdies.” His amazing score was chiefly due - to superb approaching and putting. He had only 20 putts altogether in the homeward journey, which w’as as follows:—3 4 3 3 3 3 2 4 3. This is wonderful, as it includes five holes of over 420 varcls.

Still -Boomer, taking tcni more strokes during the afternoon, could not overtake Horton Smith. When the American came in tlie winner, Hagen presented aim with a ,l«irrrc birthday cake with 21 candles alight. Most of the players have l>cen af-ii fected by the sudden midsummer heat.; Duncan had to give up and tear upj his card.

Hag.cn caused a sensation by announcing that he is cancelling matches which he had arranged to play against Compston at Moor Park, Lon-j don. Blackwell and Birmingham. Hoj says: “I am not afraid of Convoston.| but T am at present stale, and I want j to rest awhile from the same 'before! the American championships. I will! meet Compston later. I would rather play Duncan, who has beaten metwice recently.” The organisers of the matches were surprised to first learn of Hagen s cancellation decision through the press, as th-gv had sold hundreds of tickets for the matches.