GOLF.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 41, 31 July 1924, Page 2

GOLF.

ROCKY DOWNS v. PUTARURU. The return match between the Rocky Downs and Putaruru clubs was played on the Peria links and resulted in a win for the Rocky Downs by nineteen games to nil, two other games being halved. A glaring sun was somewhat against the play in the morning, but later ideal weather conditions prevailed and some good golf was played. The visitors were short of one or two of their best players, but generally the games were keenly contested and close. Upon their arrival the Putaruru players, accompanied by their opponents, were entertained to a sit down lunch by

the ladies of the Rocky Downs club, and later in the day to afternoon tea. After the results had been announced, Mr. J. Rolfe thanked the Rocky Downs club for its hospitality and for the splendid day. He especially referred to the elforts of the ladeis, and called for cheers for them. Mr. H. Moore-Jones, president of the home club, responded, stating how much they enjoyed the games with Putaruru, and commenting on the sporting spirit of the team. He trusted that they would' meet often. The details of the games (Rocky Downs players being mentioned first) were:— Four-ball-best-ball. Hutchison and Wilson defeated Barcroft and Rutherford, 1 up; Harding and Towers defeated Robinson and Frank Tomalin, 4 and 2; Wallace and Yardley defeated Ray Brown and Barnes, 1 up; Mehrtens and Cummings beat Phillips and Fred Tomalin, 3 up; Taylor and Moore-Jones defeated Rolfe and Smith, 5—4; Tate and E. Johnston beat Nicklin and Jonhson, 2 up; G. Johnston and G. Stewart defeated A. Rutherford and F. Barnett, 1 up. Singles, over 18 holes.—Hutchison beat Robinson, 5 and 4; Wynn beat Barcroft, (5 and 5; Harding beat Rutherford, 1 up; Wilson defeated Frank Tomalin, 5 and 4; Towers beat Ray Brown, 3 and 2; Corbett beat Barnes, 3 and 2; Wallace beat Phillips, 5 and 4; Yardley and Fred Tomalin halved; Mehrtens beat Rolfe, 5 and 4; Taylor beat Snell, 4 and 3; Moore-Jones beat Nicklin, 2 and 1; Cummings be*at Johnson, 1 up; Tate and F. Barnett halved; E. Johnston beat A. Rutherford, 3 and 2.