Golf

The VUC team played inconsistently in the qualifying rounds to be second to OU. However, after familiarising themselves with the beautiful yet difficult Russley Course, they assorted themselves, and eventually ran out comfortable winners. OU were second.

Highlights of the qualifying rounds were G. F. Blathwayt's first round score of 77, which was also the best card returned during the qualifying rounds, and the fact that all four members of the team qualified.

In the first round T. M. Gault (VUC) was unlucky to be drawn against Carver (VUC) and nut up a very good fight to lose only 2/1. Blathwayt succumbed to the more experienced Boon (VUC), who then did well to defeat Wilkinson (OU) in the afternoon. Carver defeated agriculturist Quirk of Massey.

Boon then met Carver in the semifinal and after an interesting game Carver won 3/2.

In the final Symthe (AUC) played better irons to win all the short holes. Carver, however, was out-hitting him and had the edge on him at the majority of the others. Smythe failed to take an Opportunity to square the game at the [unclear: 17th] when he missed a short putt after Carver had done likewise, and he went on to the 18th one down. A half in fours here gave the title to Carver.

In the NZU game against Canterbury Barry Boon started brilliantly and continued well to hold the redoubtable Stanley as far as he did. Boon lost 2/1 but it was a performance which justifiably earned him an NZU Blue. Carver also played outstanding golf in his match with the Canterbury number one Ron Clements. It was a very tense and close struggle throughout with Carver finally winning on the 18th in brilliant fashion with a birdie.

Carver is to be congratulated on winning the NZU golf title for the third year in succession which must surely be a feat that is unparalleled in University golf.