GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 505, 7 November 1928, Page 14

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

WANGANUI VENUE PROBABLE N.Z. COUNCIL MEETS /Special to THE SUN) WELLINGTON. Tuesday. The New Zealand Golf Council met last evening. Mr. W. E. A. Gill was re-elected chairman, and Sir Alex Roberts vice-chairman. The question of the formation of district sub-associations, regarding which a recommendation was passed at the annual meeting, was considered, and it was decided that in the meantime an amending rule to the association’s constitution should be drafted and circulated to clubs for their consideration. The council decided tp write to thjE* Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. 'Andrew’s for details regarding the working o£ sub-associations, and also to Mr. C. H. Redhead. With regard to next year’s tournament, it was resolved to notify the Wanganui Golf Club that the council would have a preliminary inspection of the Belmont course made with a view to holding the championship meeting there next year. The matter of standard scratch scores was considered, and it was resolved to notify all clubs that the standard scratch scores allotted to them should be adopted as from January 1 next. Those clubs which have not yet applied for a, standard scratch score to be asked to do so at once so as to bring all clubs into line as regards a score for their courses and handicapping. As a preliminary step toward the arrangements for the next Kirk-Win-Cup competition, it was resolved to write to the Australian Golf Union and advise it that New Zealand is prepared to send over a team next year. AKARANA CLUB Following- is the draw for the mixed foursome competition which will be played on Saturday next for a trophy presented by A. Kohn, Ltd.:— Miss G. Parr and A. Parr v. Miss O. Darraeh and P. Darrach; Mrs. Fearnley and C. M. Cox, v. Ellis and TT V Ellis: Mrs. Hodges and C Hodges v Mrs. Budge and J. Budge. Miss Walrond and W. A. Gunn v. Miss T. Jones and J. Wareing, Mrs. Sinclair and A. Sinclair v. Miss Bygate and W. T. Dobson; Mrs. Young and A. E. Young v. Mrs. Gilmore and j. B. Gilmore, Miss J. Deacon and W, Turbott v. Miss Wynyard and Walter Swanson, Mrs. Zahara and a. Zahara v. Miss Connett and F. B Leighton, Miss M. Young and B. J. Smith, jun., V. Miss P. Peet and E. R. Bayley, Miss Court and J. R. Trayes v. Mrs. Preston and F. H. Preston, Mrs. Cox and C. Bailey v. Miss M. Peet and R. H. Potter, Mrs. Grant and E. R. Rudge v. Miss Jefferson and G. Wahlstrom, Miss Hickman and L. Cummins v. Miss W. Trayes and A. W. Gunson, Mrs. Taylor and J. McKenzie v. Mrs. Wilson and* R. Wilson; Miss Chambers and Mcßobie v. Miss M. Gee and H. B. Taylor, Miss A. Aughton and G. L. Bailey v. Miss .Tenks and J. Fraser, Miss Berry and F. Hazelden v. Miss Cox and J. A. Wallace, Miss Dowling and Wallace Swanson v. Miss Yates and J. Coltman, Mrs. Brown and G. M. Brown v. Mrs. McCarthy and P. J. McCarthy, Miss F. Ballantyne and A. L. Hume v. Miss Grant and W. T. Surman, Miss Barton and G. Coltman v. Mrs. Mueller and A. M. Henderson, Mrs. Rowntree and L. v. Miss S. Longdill and G. Wynyard. Partners and opponents will be arranged at the club house on Saturday for those not in the draw. Approaching, putting and driving competitions will also be held. The annual distribution of prizes will take place at the club house at 7.30 p.mONE TREE HILL Following are the best cards returned in the one-club match played by members of the Maungakiekie Ladies’ Golf Club at One Tree Hill yesterday;— Seniors: Miss C. Stubbs. 99—15, 84; Mrs. Russell, 101—16, 85; Miss Haslett, 106—20, 86. Juniors: Mrs. J. Ramsay, 112—26, 86; Miss I. Walker, 122—36, 86; Miss Cotter, 122—36, 86. The junior tie will be played off to-day in the medal handicap match. Pupuke.—The best cards returned in the medal round played on -Saturday at. Pupuke were as fbllow; L. G. Whittaker, 85—16, 69; T. G. de Clive-Lowe, 87—17, 70; F. H. Mingay, 82—11, 71; E.'W.. Mills, 87—14, 73; E. Harper, 93—19, 74. The official closing will be held on Saturday next, when mixed foursomes will be played. Players •to choose partners and opponents. Presentation of prizes won durirtg the season will take place at 3.30 p.m. Visitors are cordially invited. TE AWAMUTU CLOSING PRIZES PRESENTED The members of the Te Awamutu Ladies’ Golf Club held the closing day on Saturday, when there was a good attendance. A Canadian foursome was played, the winners being Mrs. A. F. Walker and Miss M. Kay. During the afternoon the captain, Miss Quin, congratulated the members upon the high standard of play attained, particularly as the season advanced, and complimented those who were successful in winning competitions. The King Country championship had been won by the Te Awamutu team. The presentation of trophies was made to the following winners: L.G.U. Medal: Senior, Miss K. Woolly; junior, Miss A. Montifiore; C. Grade, Miss J. Hanson. Junior medal: Mrs. McDonald. L.G.U. Medal: Senior, Miss Focke: junior, Mrs! McDonald. Eclectic match: Miss w! Manson. Bogey match: Miss K. Woolly f r *.STade: Mrs. Barnett. L.G.U..: Senior,’ Miss K. Wallace: junior, Mrs. Chamberiain. /Flag match: Mrs. Porritt. Canadian foursome: Mrs. Oliphant and Mrs. Bryant. One-club match: Mrs. McDonald. L.G.U. Medal: Senior. Mrs. McDonald; junior, Miss Manson. Captam’s trophy; Miss Quin. L.G.U.: Senior, Mrs. Leasdale; junior, Mrs. Oliphant; L grade bogey: Mrs. Barnett. C grade Loeal championship. Miss K. Wallace: L.G.U. medal: Senior, Mrs. McDonald: junior, Mj*s. Chamberlain. Dr. Blundell’s spoon; Mrs. w a^er - s * lver uiedal: Miss . Manson. Match play under championship conditions: Miss A. Montifiore. Player reducing handicap most: Mrs. Chamberlain. c grade one-club match: Mrs. Bryant. Junior C grade medal: Miss J. Manson