GOLF TOURNAMENT.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4423, 5 June 1922, Page 2

GOLF TOURNAMENT.

A SUCCESSFUL DAI?. A noticeable feature of our local golf chib is the successful tournaments that have from time to time been conducted by it. The one on Saturday, despite the wretched weather, was no exception to the rate, and was the means of a number of visitors paying complimentary remarks both about our links and the conduit and management of the fixture. It was recognised some time back that the putting greens were coo small, and to enlarge and improve them would cost a considerable amount. After some deliberation cn the m/itter it was decided to havp the work done and to hold a hashish tournament; that is, all labour, refreshments, prizes, etc., were to be gifts to the club, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the work. The committee took the matter in hand and were backed up by all the members and golfers in tjie district, with a result that the day’s tournament will result in a sum approximating £22. This is indeed gratifying, and shows that a growing interest is being centred on the game of golf. Amongst the visiting golfers who helped the tournament! along with donations were Messrs. Clendon (Thames), who donated the prizes for the Men’s and Ladies’ East Amateur Championships, J. Kenny, Te Arbha, A. J.. Bond, Hamilton, and another Hamilton player. The heavy rain which fell on : Friday prevented a. number of outside competitors from taking part and also made the course somewhat heavy. The East Auckland championship was held under the auspices of the East Auckland Golf Association and was’ wop for the second year in succession by Mr .J. Kenny, qf Te Arohp, with a score of 173 for 36 holes. The next best card was W. Maingay, of Te Arbha, With 182. The ladies’ championship was won by Mrs Slack, of Cambridge, with the creditable score of 89 for 18 holes, Mrs., D. Hay, of Hamilton, coming second. The men’s medal round was won by H. Budd with a net score of 81. Mr. Budd is a young player, and lie bids well to become a player of no mean order. Mrs. Slack won the Ladies’ Medal Round with a net score of 85. Mr, A. J. Bond, of Hamilton, put up a good score with all square in the Men’s Bogey Handicap 18 holes. The ladies’ 'four ball best ball bogey handicap was won by Mesdames Slack (Cambridge) and Hunger (Te Aroha). The putting competition evoked keen competition and was wop by J. Kenny (Te Aroha), and Miss D. Poland 1 (Paeroa). The visitors, who are enthusiastic sports, passed many complimentary remarks on the improved condition of the links, which reflects credit on those members of the club who had helped with the preparation of the greens and course. The arrangements for the day's tournament went through without a hitch. The lady members of the club, who not oply donated all the p”ovisions for the morning and afternoon teas and luncheon, but dispensed them, are deserving of special comment. That they did their part well is but faint praise. Thanks are also due to the Jockey Club for again placing at the golfers’ disposal trie use of the appointments in the grandstand. After the prizes had been presented .the president, Mr. Allan Gbrrie, thanked Messrs Clendon (Thames), J. Kenny (Te Aroha); A. J. Bond (Hamilton), and all others who had made handsome donations to the tournament funds, to those who had otherwise contributed, and also to the caretaker, Mr. Eugene Shaw, for his willing assistance in helping the committee to take full use of the appointments at the course. Amongst the best cards returned we"e the fpHowing: Men’s Medal Handicap, 18 holes.— H. Budd, 95—14>—81; T. Moresby, 107 —25—82 ; D. Hay, 96—12—84 ; A. Steedman, 107—20’ —87 ; J. Kenny, 91 —4—B7 ; W. Maingay, 96—8—88 ; W. Hunger, 99—9.—90; A. J. Bond, 107— 16—91 ; F. S. Budd, 102—12—90; J. D. Morpeth. 109—12—97 ; I. Towers 118 —20 —98 ; E. Edwards, 134—35 — 99.

Men’s Championship (36 holes, medal play).—J. Kenny, 91 and 82. 173; W. Maingay, 96 and 87, 183 ; H. Budd, 95 and 97, 192; -Ai. J. Bond, 107 and 91, 198.

Ladies’ Championship and Medal were run in conjunction with each other: Mrs Slack 89, Mrs. Hay 103, Mrs. Hunger 120. Ladies’ Medal Handicap, 18 holes.— Mrs Slack, 89—4—85 ; Mrs. Bain, 123 —36—87; Miss Bain, 124—36—88 ; Mrs Hay, 103—10—93; Mrs McDougall, 130—36—94; Mrs Hunger, 120—21—99.

Men’s Bogey Handicap, 18 holes.. — Bond, all square; Maingay, 1 down; Kennv, 3 down ; Bishop, 3 down and 3 to play ; H. Budd, 7 down; E. Ed-< wards, 5 down ; ,C. Kenny, 4 down ; G, Morpeth, 3 down. Ladies’ Four-ball Best-ball Bogey Handicap, 9 holes.—Mrs. Slack and Mrs Hunger, 4 up; Mrs Budd and Miss Taylor, 1 down; Mrs Silcock and Mrs Hay, 3 down ; Mrs. McDougall and Mrs Bain, 3 down.