High Standard in New Zealand Golf.

A few years ago the decision of the New Zealand Golf Championships would not create any great deal of interest, but with the gradual—or rather, rapid—leap into popularity of the Royal and Ancient Game there cannot be many sporting fixtures in New Zealand which create more interest. For months before the actual contests take place there are columns of space devoted to the course itself as well as the doings of the likely competitors. This year saw A. J. Shaw win the Open Championship for the sixth time, but he was defeated in the Professional Championship by A. Clements. John Hornabrook retained the Amateur Championship. This fine player has received an offer from Gene Sarazen, the famous American player, who is of the opinion that the young New Zealander is only in need of big match play to reach the top rungs of the golfing ladder.