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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
9
A chaotic account describes golf handicaps and public perception of players in a Sydney suburban club era. It notes monthly handicap adjustments and scrutiny by critics, with terms like polymath and wisdom cited as criteria for judging players and their status within the game.
A golf controversy argues that weekly competitions on various days foster a class of pot hunters who bid for handicaps. Clubs now limit entry to invited members, tightening rules and reducing open events to curb prize-driven play and protect genuine club members' interest.
Easter golf crowds fill Victoria courses as Barwon Heads hosts the championship round where Whimlow and Poor shine in early play. Morning trophy angles and handicaps set the tone with Brear on the leader board and Pinder, Pattison, and Uys among the notable names. The Australasian Club at Aspendale opens the Easter fourball championship run by the new Victorian Golf League with unclear returns.
A fragmented report covers rounds and scores from Whitlow, Jambeson, and other players at various Melbourne courses. It notes weather challenges, handicap winners, and upcoming trophies including Dixon's trophy, with praise for players like Jambeson and Harry M. Willsmere wins a professional purse, and anecdotes about Victoria links and notable past champions.
An article notes a shift at a leading golf club toward new hand mowers over motor mowers. Greenkeepers calculate walking distances for cutting greens and fairways, estimating 9.4 to 10 miles per day, with relief staff taking over afternoons.
Wind swept across Royal Sydney links as Gordon Thomson led Lang Road with a 72 par 70 round. J London of Manly and other Tawe players posted strong showings while Rose Bay hosted the event. Contingents gathered for inter-club matches with promising form shown in steady winds and keen competition.
The American Golfer surveys the next Walker Cup match at Pine Valley, highlighting American players as fearless, straight hitters on narrow, trapped greens. It notes British players struggle with foregone forested courses and tighter fairways, while Americans excel at escaping rough and bunkers. The piece also reports on regional golf results and upcoming club selections and handicap events across Australia and New South Wales venues.
A lively Brisbane gathering featured President Lee Lewes and Mayor A H Langdon among golf notables at Royal Queensland and Indooroopilly. Lewes captured the Governors Cup while amid brisk talk on Melbourne courses. Other players Cameron brothers and local champions pursued titles in Barling Downe South Western Wide Bay meets with strong field contention and rumors of J S Radhel venturing for the Downe title.
Richardson won the open championship of the Canberra territory with a 14 year amateur age, posting a morning score of 0 holes and a 68 in the afternoon. Waterson finished second at 144, three behind, with Patterson and Booth tied for third at 147. Waterson also won the amateur tour championship. Hattersley and Birkel followed in the top standings.
The article notes grandfathers and grandsons forming pairs for a proposed competition in Victoria. It highlights Hugh M. Ross and Fr. Hamilton of Royal Selbourne as notable performers and mentions Rode’s achievements. It questions what other states can offer in grandad grandson talent and references strong recent showings by local players in Melbourne.
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