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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
11
Melbourne golfers faced controversy as the interclub foursomes contest at Royl Metheurna tested new rules. Notable players from Victoria, Williams, Coyne, and Commonwealth chased victory amid tense crowds and weather, with Victoria prevailing 2 and 1 over Willsome and Pryvae in a close finish.
Fragmentary report details a Killara Shield round with Alymloe In and players like Dennett and Thompson. Highlights include a 14th hole oscillation, Den Well’s birdie 3, and a halved Haven Lean stretch. Other third round matches are listed with players Dobson Morton Estuile and Panitinator Pune among results and seedings.
Victorian Golf Association shows lukewarm stance on sending Australian amateurs to Britain and doubts any plan will pass. Budget concerns and recent Centenary Championship costs cited as barrier, while interest favors aiding Sydney’s pro tour contingent rather than a full Australian amateur team.
Alex Morrison, an American pro, labels common golf advice as bunk and lists seven rules to ignore. He questions why golfers pay instructors for guidelines while insisting only one pro remains in step with tradition.
In Adelaide, Rymill defeated Alec MacLachland 2 up, with a late birdie run and solid play through the middle holes. Kooyonga’s five year old W S Shephard showed form by beating N Darling at the 21st, signaling strong upcoming talent for the club.
A Sydney golf round produced 246 strokes by Plavine hia few rounds while G D Buxley also counted 246 in a challenge at Manly links. The piece recounts wagers, players such as Wally Prally and RB esata Senly, and quirks of the match including a rider about club advice and unconventional play.
A Brisbane Sydney golf dispute centers on amateur pro status and Bourke’s conduct. The narrative notes Bourke’s performances against Sydney professionals, the Victoria Park Club rejection, and council secretary’s claim Bourke’s entry was rejected for allegedly professional status.
A dispute arose when several players including W. Bolser and J. Howat withdrew from the Purse at Hayal Queensland after the club accepted Bagrike's entry. The NSWPGA and others argue the purse should be open only to professionals who belong to associations, while the club reserves its right to conduct its business as it sees fit.
A discussion in The Referee notes a request to the British Amateur to revisit plans for a team tour to the United States. The New South Wales Golf Council backs the proposal while Victoria stresses finance. A New South Wales committee may cover expenses if selected.
The New South Wales Professional Association clashed with the Australian Golf Union and NSW Golf Council over opening events to non-members. Bourke played in the Australian Open amid ongoing protest and a rejected push to reopen contentious methods in Queensland.
Jim Perrier shot the lead with a one stroke margin at the Queensland Open championship held at Fortingpilly. Early bidding saw W Bolger top the field in the morning rounds with a 70, but he slipped in the afternoon as Perrier built his advantage with consistent scoring.
Les Merritt of the A team faces Jim Mercier in the Manly Club championship match play. Merritt’s odds are unfavored by club members, yet a win could bring him around £70. Bets include C30 to 0 and 10 to 1, with others contemplating elastic odds despite his confidence.
Royal Canberra links host a busy week with Whitley edging Senior for the A grade medal while Edlington and other players post top nets. The piece notes inadequacies at the club and calls for improved facilities, posters, and general attention to the course and clubhouse.
A historical commentary compares golf gallery etiquette in Japan Scotland and Australia as seen by Joe Kirkwood. It praises Japanese spectators for respectfulness observation and noninterference while noting Scottish and Australian styles differ in behavior and enthusiasm.
The article notes USA Open scoring ended Saturday with Sam Parks posting 299 for 72 holes, a high figure amid 307s and 306s by others. It discusses the Oakmont course famed for its numerous bunkers and treacherous pits, plus quotes comments on course conditions and public reaction.
The Australian Club championship qualifiers at Kensington saw Ferrier lead by 12 strokes with 141 and a 99 in round two. Competitors include Don Merlin title holder and J Allan, while Harry Hatterslage opened 73 but faded to a 154 aggregate. Sixteen qualified with an oversate securing entry.
The event at Royal Melbourne begins August 21 with intercity matches, followed by the four event championship from August 28 to September 4. The meeting closes September 11 with a match between Austmilli and Britain.
The report notes winter mixed four ball events struggle to attract entries, with only a few players competing. Mrs. Clements, a former S.E.W. associate, won the trophy with 4 strokes over par 79, aided by partner A Rom despite a 14 handicap, while expectations for future entrants remain cautious.
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