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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
9
Larry Lloyd, holder of British and American amateur titles two years running, taught early morning putting to Horton Smith Jimmy Thomson and Sam Snead at Pine Valley during a recent invitational. The incident shows Lloyd’s noted skill affecting top pros before play.
A 1938 article discusses Larry Thatchla, a famed putter, showcasing his straight-wrist stroke. It explains a right-handed technique, keeping the putter blade square to the ball, with a smooth through-swing. The piece notes observers praising his form and urges practice during winter to improve summer results.
In a gripping weekend of Victorian pennant action, Yarra Yarra upset Kew to reach the final after a tense match at Woodlands. Northern defeated Royal Melbourne 4-3 as Ivo Whitton edged Alan Smith, while Woodlands stunned Commonwealth by 6-2.
A regional tour led by AL Miller and Charlie Brown showcased visits to Maryborough Gympie and Nambour with council delegation led by O Reardon. The event highlighted new club memberships and a high level of golf with notable feats as Brown holed a 26 foot putt on the 17th while local figures Cates Sahat and Otto Sahat observed. A second surprise included a demand for a denonsira, suggesting further demonstrations.
The Young winter champion H L Williams secures membership at the Waadlads Club. He plans to retain status and continue playing at the Fietoria Club despite ongoing questions about acceptance in the golf community.
In a vivid display of grit Brown stood tall amid a bunker scramble and leaner putts. The locals cheered Ye visitors for a strong showing, and a post match request to play four more holes reflected the excitement of the afternoon. An upcoming country tour is hinted at under the leadership of Connell and FitzGerald with Burnett guiding.
Anecdotes describe a club tea after a medal round and a teetotaler abstaining at the bar. Members recall the social value of the nineteenth hole for introductions, friendship, and shared lore, noting the bar as a breeding ground for fellowship and memorable tales.
Readers debate golf etiquette as iron shots near tees spark calls for rule changes. Some suggest wooden tees or banning irons, others joke about Gaventry and strict enforcement. The piece lampoons the iron shot as a misfit in the game and pities the players who struggle with the club.
The report profiles Ferrier's strong recovery play at Concord where a two-stroke victory arose after rough holes. It notes his constant practice of chip shots from 20 to 40 yards and compares his resilience to rivals when they lose form, highlighting his inheritance of talent and dedicated training.
A clipping mix covers RK Patten winning the inaugural Golfipoli Cup at Brtg bang Blunicips Club with a five ruroke margin, and Bill McKerrow taking the By grader's monthly medal at Royal Canberra. It notes prominent figures including Th. C'Dob Ewing and Res Gibson, and references Queensland golf, the Simp gon Cup, and GleOColf events.
Canberra plans to develop improved course after obtaining funds from the Commonwealth. Details cite water reticulation and engineering works, while officials note mixed support for establishing a residential club. Local and overseas visitors praise the project as work begins with new facilities planned.
Pitenlori Rhodes, after a serious operation, returned to win the Public Schoolboys championship at Mieterin with a 71. He faces a likely stern doctor but aims to match Ivo Whitter’s five wins in the event.
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