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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
11
The Concord Cup in Sydney showcased Tom McKay of Kilkee delivering flawless golf with 142 for 86 holes. His long game and precise putting impressed as he benefited from Sarazen club work and steady greens, despite limited prep time due to law studies.
Longworth led the field with 149 at the New South Wales Cup using steady, precise play despite heavy showers. Thomson chased closely, shooting 73 and 71 to finish two behind, while Ferrier excelled in the morning but faded late. Weather and tough greens shaped a tight 36 hole test at Concord and La Perouse.
At Sydney club's Diggers' Day last Saturday a late mishap nearly cost Woodward a win as his backhanded stroke clipped the hole rim. Woodward, Wren, and Comyn finished in a tie while Wren holed out from 150 yards, and the diners debated replica trophies, with speeches stretching long into the night.
Thompson, winner of the Melbourne Centenary Gold Cup, plans to compete in the British Open at Mirfield next June. Gene Sorazen and Joe Kirkwood will join as American entrants.Rumors say Thompson, born in Scotland, is touted as a leading player today after a 1929 Open where he finished high.
Blonal and Richardson claimed the Prefexstown purse while Mokiry highlighted the day with a strong first half and a closing round of 9 to finish under par. Elsworthy impressed Bowell’s challengers, while American Dawson Little defends the British amateur title after a recent 14 and 24 victory over Wallace, earning the nickname The Undertaker for his dominant play.
Ninety golfers gathered near Ryde on Saturday with A L D w g h ard achieving a course record of 147 in the Mug's Mug event won by A C Smith who also claimed silver. Sam Sands showed grit while John Someroidle took the Weaight-for-age prize amid applause. W Fox won the long drive at 690 yards, Frank Dunne piled up 111 in two shots, and P B Lucas emerges as England’s new golf champion in Cambridge with promise as a left handed freshman.
The Brisbane Golf Council weighs tightening Standard Scratch Scores amid debate between supporters and critics. The move could affect handicapping and gender equity in golf, with calls to balance state wide handicapping and concerns over persistent anomalies in scores.
Coastal reports from NSW detail catches across Clarence River Manning River Lake Macquarie Tweed Wallis Lake and Port Hacking with bream blackfish flathead snapper and jewfish among species. The MSW trout season closed April 1 and October 1 ends soon with stricter limits on trout fishing and a new regulation restricting excessive takings.
The New Zealand postal authority issues a new stamp collection highlighting big game fishing. The centenary Victoria stamp features a striped swordfish leaping from the water near Piercy Sound, promoting New Zealand as a tourist destination for big game fishing.
In Gailes Joe Kirkwood wowed crowds with a trick shot using the Minister’s timepiece. He joked about keeping the watch as a permanent part of his act. The quirky moment occurred amid a lively golf scene with long-range commentary on Queensland events and players.
Sydney Jockeys and Trainers Golf Club opened its season at Handwick Inka Inet week. George Browne led with net 49, Billy Cool close at one stroke back. Nine others beat net 60, including Bartle Meddick McGrath Maywell Munro and Dennett. Ted Bartle had best segmented score. Jim Pikee shot 79. Davey Webb and J C Batter among movers as weekly winter contests begin.
The article recalls a metropolitan club champion who left amateur golf for a pro post at a small country club, then returned to city life amid no recent affiliation. It discusses whether leaving amateur status makes one a professional or if an intermediate category exists, citing Von Elm's choice and objections to professional labeling.
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