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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
11
Amateur champion Tom Molay of Austentia shone with a rare round of 4 under par on a Sydney course amid wild flurries. Spectator Gould noted possible 7percent improvement while Stlé boasted the course as the state’s fastest.
The Rules of Golf Committee urges leniency before disqualification for unsigned cards noting a reasonable attempt to obtain the signer. Graham and Green contested the Oxley Cup with Green’s card unsigned. Graham was marked winner as Green did not sign in time, prompting praise for Graham’s prompt action.
Sarazen vows to withdraw from the Agua Caliente Open protest against introducing pari mutuel betting. He argues betting corrupts golf’s purely sporting nature and warns it could taint reputations and attract gamblers. STAN REANE returns to Sidney to compete in the State amateur championship while Australian players gather titles in Queensland and New South Wales.
The narrative recalls Jim Ferrier and a series of golfing rounds across Sydney courses including Roeral, Australian Club, and Pymble with scores around 67 to 78. The piece highlights Jim’s strong weekly totals, a witty exchange with his father, and mentions Soutar of Long Reef and Boular, noting Soutar’s dual talents in surfing and accounting studies.
The event featured former National and State champion Ryan challenged by Alex King who trailed by five at the start. King narrowed the gap to two strokes after the first round as Ryan faced a tough two round test in a domestic match. Williams struggled with form amid stiff competition while Payne excelled with 75 and finished strong, securing a notable tally despite the exertion.
The Australian Golf Union prepares an early organising drive to return last year’s British amateurs tour. Funds must be raised promptly to cover four deucers, with Victoria and New South Wales expected to supply players. Contenders include Mick Ryan of Victoria Tom McKoy and Jim Perrier of New South Wales, while selection depends on next year’s form.
Digger Woodward’s Beneficence details a trophy presentation by Harry Wentward and a box of balls for the best card, with mentions of Keith Carnegie and Keith Bruges. The piece notes cropley from Bolfers Brewery, and Mr Cropley’s death at forty, describing his rounds, interest in current affairs, and status as a local authority.
A 1920s golf tale recounts players balancing on one leg to test swing and weight. Diegel, Fowler, and others push limits, with Diegel achieving good scores on one foot after an ankle injury. Sydney figures like Horner and Beatty feature in this curious balance-oriented report.
Harold Durant captured the Outlands ALF Cup with a net 64 after a drinking-ambushed round that featured maple bottle bombs and flour-bag pranks. New ALE members EB McHugh and George Brown led a lively day at Gate Lands, while Col. R. S. Couten earned best man honors for the high score of 117 in a pot-conditions event.
A quirky notice from Commeray Sydney announces a special round-up event honoring the local group Lettuce For The Rabbits. A spetingraphy has been shown for competition and the Hom eric struggle is expected to unfold next month as the golfing Bradtaine roam and explain a planned flare for the Mugs Championship.
In round two of the Sydney A grade inter club event The Lakes beat Killara Ryde Parramatta defeated Moore Park and Pymble toppled Manly while Concord claimed a narrow B division win Royal Sydney and Bonnie Doon won their matches as Thomas Campbell impressed with a 71, a six under par effort that fell short of the win.
Garbled report describes a sartorial rivalry at a golf club with references to Wren and Gell in preening attire. Humorous yet unclear text notes shifting fashion choices and a championship relinquishment following a suggested altercation, ending with unresolved tensions and plans to borrow clothing.
In Ryda and Pymble rounds several clubs posted uneven results on their home courses. Concord dominated on its own turf with five wins, while Royal Sydney claimed five victories across both its course and Benmington. Notable clashes saw L B E Carter beat Ryde Paramatta, and Dab aon defeating Bil Longworth 2 up as top players endured tough conditions.
A stroke handicap event at Eastake Golf Course drew two players, under the Jocayy find Trainers' Golf Club, with Mr. W. Melver of Kronnington as sponsor. Results list H. Modrrath, I. Rossiter, J. Bennett and others, with prize notes and a comment that a special diary or tally might be required for a future event.
A Canberra club piece says some Royal Canberra Club members avoid visiting the nineteenth when a departmental chief is present. It urges officers to recall chiefs are human too and to not fear juniors on golf links. The writer notes most seniors are good clubmen and urges banishing nervous fears.
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