"KINGSWOOD," Telephone: HENDON AVENUE, FlNCHLEY 1479. FiNCHLEY, N. 3.
2nd April, 1936. GOLFING SOCIETY Dear The Inaugural Meeting of the New Golfing Society will take place at the Moor Park Club, Rickmansworth (Tel. Rickmansworth 26) on Tuesday, April 28th. 1936. The Provisional Committee wish to extend to you a cordial invitation to attend. There will be an 18-hole Medal Competition on the High Course in the morning from 9.30 onwards to be followed by Foursomes on the East Course in the afternoon—both Competitions from Handicap. The First General Meeting of the New Society to formulate the Rules and transact any other business, will be held in the Clubhouse at the termination of the Competitions at approximately 5.15 p.m.
For the Provisional Committee,
AUSTIN F. CARRIS. _—
"KINGSWOOD," Telephone : HENDON AVENUE, FlNCHLEY 1479. FlNCHLEY. N. 3.
2nd April, 1936. GOLFING SOCIETY Dear The Inaugural Meeting of the New Golfing Society will take place at the Moor Park Club, Rickmansworth (Tel. Rickmansworth 26) on Tuesday, April 28th. 1936. The Provisional Committee wish to extend to you a cordial invitation to attend. There will be an 18-hole Medal Competition on the High Course in the morning from 9.30 onwards to be followed by Foursomes on the East Course in the afternoon—both Competitions from Handicap. The First General Meeting of the New Society to formulate the Rules and transact any other business, will be held in the Clubhouse at the termination of the Competitions at approximately 5.15 p.m.
For the Provisional Committee,
AUSTIN F. CARRIS. HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY HAZARDS G.S. WINNERS Fifty members of the Hazards Golfing 1 Results in the second meetine of the newly- £?lfln« Societ;y a* Addingtcm were: Society took part in a meeting on the 18 Holes Stroke New course): C. M Fowler (Pinch: an HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY course of the Sandy Lodge Club, last <* A. P Hamblv (GoSd- SI Jess 18—73. tied. Pourball cSmpetitSn week. (Old course : A Merlon Jones (Hadley and No golfing society has better caught the spirit of golf 5; E/ Carns (Sunmngdale) tied with S. H R H. F. Edwards, of Coombe Hill, won or more clearly expresses the meaning of all sport than the eighteen holes stroke competition with a return of 86 - 11 = 75. Col. E. the Hazards, formed by a few real sportsmen, with Mr. J. H. Haughton (Sandy Lodge), with Austin Carris as their indefatigable President, to promote 79 - 3 = 76, taking second prize after GOLF ITEMS JUNE 1936 a tie with P. B. Lucas, the Cambridge A. F. Carris (Moor Park), 8, won the stroke friendship and good fellowship and to give its members competition of the Hazards G.S. at Wentworth University captain, who returned 74 + 2 ; with 69. an opportunity of experiencing the delights of playing on = 76. Lucas's 74 was the best scratch strange courses, and owing its name to the genius of Mrs. score. Flying Officer J. H. Neal (Moor * . Park), the Royal Air Force open Cham- HAZARDS G.S. Hambly, the wife of one of the original members. The pion, took the award for the best first A Sherriff (Porters Park) (9) won the 18 holes nine holes with 35 + i = 35J, while stroke event of the Hazards G.S., at Ashridee with Society devotes all surplus funds to charity, and that the 71 net. H. E. Carris (Sunningdale). 79 less 6— P. B. Lucas secured the prize for the was second. The first nine holes was won bv idea and thought behind its creation was right is proved W'_, S^lnpcr (Moor Park). 40 less 51/2—341A best last nine holes with 37 + 1 = 38. and the last by Merton A. Jones (Hadley WoodT' 43 less 5—38. Pourball v. Bogey: P s PhvsiVk by the fact that the Society, yet to enjoy its first birthday, P. H. Neal (Moor Park) (4) and H. F. (Moor Park) and L. W. Barras (Ilford 1 won after Edwards (Coombe Hill) (11) won the a ile„at„5 up wlth H- F- Edwards (Coombe Hill) is already full and flourishing. and E. Q. Michelsen (Coombe Hill). >vuumoe am> eleven holes bogey foursomes after a tie, Last week the Hazards gave their first dinner and dance at all square, with A. Howes (North Middlesex) (2) and Eric H. Chambers at the Savoy Hotel, and although we have been to many HAZARDS G.S. such affairs, never have we enjoyed ourselves more. The (Beaconsfield) (scratch) and a Cambridge A record entry of 50 players took out University pair P. B. Lucas (plus 2) and speeches delivered by Mr. Alfred Hawes, the Captain, and cards in the meeting of the Hazards Golfing G. H. Dixon (3). The ties were decided Society at Sunningdale yesterday. G. G M. Mr. Austin Carris for the Society, by Mr. Claude Hornby on the last nine holes. Coombe Hill is Bennett Secretary of the Sunnningdale the venue of the next meeting, to be Club, won the Captain's Prize with 73 less 2 and Major Percy Burton (who told a couple of excellent —71. L. W. Barras (Ilford) was runner-up held on Tuesday, January 12. , with 84 less 12—72, P. J. Hanscombe (Hen- negro stories extremely well) for the Ladies and Guests, don) won the best first nine holes with 41 less 4£—36}, and the award for the second were all good, the dinner was excellent, the band and nine went to F. S. Physick (Moor Park) the cabaret first class—in short we spent a really mer HAZARDS SOCIETY MEETING with 42 less 4—38. after a tie. W. R. Skinner j G. H. Dixon, of Cambridge University, (Moor Park) and L. W. Barras (Ilford) won evening. playing from a handicap of 3, was suc- the bogey foursomes 2 up. cessful with a total of 39 points in the 18 holes points scoring competition held yester- day by the Hazards Golfing Society at Coombe Hill. B. D. Carris (Sunningdale) (6) took • eteG'R aPH. (,Reprinted from " What We Think," GOLF ILLUSTRATE! Golf second place after a tie with F. W. Bristow March 13th, 1937.) (Moor Park) (9) and E. Michelsen (Coombe 'VARSITY PLAYER'S SUCCESS Hill) (15), each of whom had a total of 36 I points. K. A. Layton-Bennett (Hadley Wood) Several members of the Oxford and Cam- bridge teams competed at the Hazards G.S. (14) won the prize for the best first nine meeting on the Porters Park Club's course, holes with 20+. and W. R. Skinner (Moor Radlett, yesterday. Park) (10), with 19 points, had the best total R. N. Bond (Oxford University) (3) won over the iast nine holes. the 18-holes bogey competition after a tie at A foursomes competition, over 13 holes, one up, with R. Maudling (Oxford University) ended in favour of Lieutenant-Commander (3) and F. B. AMpass (Hadley Wood) (2). P. L. Frampton (Berkshire) (14) and C. A. 1938 P. B. Lucas,. the Cambridge captain and GOLF ILLUSTRATED 99 Bolton (Effingham Manor) (18), with Walker Cup international, playing from plus 2 two, returned one down. 63 I0 3=52'.«. \C\3i. R. Maudling won the prize for the best first nine holes with five up, Gordon Dixon (Cam- bridge University) (3) gaining the award for the best second nine holes with one up. A. R. Lovelock (5), the Moor Park secre- POINTING AT PEOPLE tary, and K. C. Fraser (Moor Park) (8) won HAZARDS G.S. the stroke foursomes with 73 7-8, Lucas and A. W. Fielder (Finchley) (9) was the winner Dixon being second with 77 5-f by P. B. LUCAS in the Senior Division with a net score of 78 in the stroke round held by the Hazards Golfing Society at Walton Heath (old course) HEN this appears in print, I will be yesterday. R. F. B. O'Callaghan (Wentworth) J W happy 1 am now. There are one thousand He's another reason why the Hazards (18) was successful with 75 net in the Junior i in the United States heading for the sun things to do. . . . This column to be has (have?) made these rapid strides. Division (handicaps of 10 and over). The and warmth of Florida. On the other written a week in advance. . . . All my He is one of those fellows who can get Captain's Prize was won by L. W. Barras hand, if the Queen Mary sinks in mid- engagements for the next six weeks to along with anyone and who can make (llford) (12) with a total of 152 for 36 holes. ocean, I shall probably have reached a He had a return of 72 at Sunningdale last be cancelled. . . . My passport to be everyone get on with everyone else, and October and had a card of 80 at Walton land equally famous for its warmth. . . . visad (there's no verb "to visa," but that that's not easy. He has done a great Heath yesterday. Which statement provides you with doesn't matter). . . . Packing to be deal at the H.A.C., is President of the The prize for the best score for the last nine ample scope for wisecracking at my ex- done. . . . Shaving soap to be bought. North Middlesex Golf Club, runs the Old holes was won by F. W. Bristow (Moor Park) 1 pense. I know I'm a child, but it's fun to be Millhillian Golfing Society, and among with 42-4}=37}. A foursomes competition i other things is joint holder of the held on the new course in the afternoon ended ! "PRIVATE LIVES" young, and this trip is going to be fun, in favour of A. W. Hawes (North Middlesex) | amateur record at Bramshot with a 71. What an odd thing happiness is! too. (2) and F. D. Donovan (Royal St. George's) i And, heaven be praised, he hates play- (15) with a total of 30 points. 1^3*1 Psychologists have defined the numerous CHARLES WHITCOMBE ing golf in the rain as much as I do. and diverse forms of happiness. . . . I am delighted to hear that my friend, Charles Whitcombe, is going to tell you all how to hit a golf ball. He's got a HAZAkDS G.S. method that has stood the greatest test B. D. Carris (Sunningdale) (6) was successful of all—the test of time, and you could with a score of 38} points in a points scoring not take a better player on whom to competition held yesterday by tlie Hazards model your style. Golfing Society on the Berkshire Club's Red course. H. B. Crole-Rees (North Middlesex) (12) and A. J. F. Leek (Hendon) (20) shared SMILED AT MISFORTUNE second place with 36 points each. Crole-Rees ! Better still, Charles's character has re- also tied with Captain P. T. Taylor (Ferndown) (12), in the last nine boles event, each having mained unchanged with the passing of 18} points. ftftfvU the years. The wheel of fortune has turned unkindly for him so far as the British " Open " is concerned. Muir- field in 1935 must have been a cruel dis- appointment for him, but he never HAZARDS G.S F^FTV) squealed. . . . He just smiled at his mis- In an 18 holes points scoring competition fortune while some of the lesser ones were held yesterday by the Hazards G.S. on the Old Course of the Stoke Poges Club P. H Neal , 1 arles Wbit- won the Senior Division with 37 + 3 = 40 points October 4, 1937 id him. C. Death, with 31 +6 = 37, won the second prize after a tie with W. R. Skinner. S. E. Newton G SOCIETY was successful in the Junior Division (handi- TO-DA Y'S GOLF a moment caps 10 and over) with 30+10 = 40, R. B Hall being second with 22 + 9 = 31, while a Green- ng Society. somes competition on the New Course ended in two years a win for C. J. Piercy (9) and A. W. Fielder Big Lead I something (7) with 68, J. T. Newman (14) and F. W. Professionals Gain a oric rise to Bristow, sen. (17) being second with 70}. airs is due he work of Over Hazards G.S. You may on, H. E., Hawes 2 and 1; A. H. Paagham (Sundridge Park), IVf EMBERS of the Hazards Golfing Society Twickenham i JL beat B. D. Carris 3 and 2; A. Perry (Leatherheaa) * took part at Oxhey to-day in a match beat G. G. D Carter 2 and 1; E. W H. Kenyon 3r offspring, " The reigning captain is Alfred Hawes, with against a team of professionals who (Beaconsfield) beat E. McLennan 2 and 1. te this per- whom I played in the last meeting" included five former open champions. The professionals, who played from plus PARODY four, won the singles by 13 games to 2, with Senior G.S. Championships FFICIENCY Not so long ago I made a few remark one match halved Guy Hemsley (handicap four) led the earl^ made " the HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY The result^ (professionals first) were: on Brancaster. A mile or two furthf return? with a round of 75 in the Senior Golfers ossessing an ilnncr that Norfolk coastline lies Hnnstai E- McLellnn, Sundridge Park, won the Senior J Ockenden (Lirth Middlesex) lost to F. D. along that JNorlolk coastline lies ilunsta.1. Divjsion with 79 les3 g__73 in thG )8 holes stroke, Society championships over the Old Course at s quite re- Physick 3 and 1, A Herd (Moor Park) beat P J. St. Andrews to-day. ton, with its congenial hotel, the L competition to-day of the Hazards Golfing Hanscomb i and £; G. 1. Adams
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A ZARDS I H n " d G S. MEETING 1 sian <^C 1 u b won"a°poims-scorin°/co° "a^'inB with a card of 29 + 6+= COmpet,tion S at a meet mg of the Hazards GolfinB Sode?! h ,H - Md he course of the SwinleyFores?cL f°V Major J. S. Forsvth IH™„, U,,lb yesterday, with 24 + 111 = 354 AJSa ) was second against bogey in the afie™ a" coniPetition H. D L PaterJn 'er"oon was won by Mi
Hazards Golf Winner Goes Round in 71 A J. McLennan (5), of North Foreland, went round the Denham Club's course in 71 strokes this morning to win the points scoring competition, held by the Hazards Colfmg Society, with a card of 38+32 = 412 points. E McLennan (5) (Sundridge Park) the winner, was next best with 3z+3J=35J points. S. Rangecroft (12) (Sundridge Park) took first pace in the section for the longer handicapped players with 21 + 9 = 30 points A prize for the best last nine holes was won by G. Millar (5) (Wentworth) with 17| points. S-f M o
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-S if* r3 'jpHE Hazards Golfing • oppose a team of the iest- Known professionals In the land at Coombe Hill tomorrow. j tell me it is going to be twenty-fou iy side, and if that is not the biggest pro^a- fessional team of all "time" the" T'd like to know what was. Sparc a thought for me. Some cruel fellow has put me against Alfred Perry, which is merely another way of writing a nought and 10 and 8 opposite my name. I have, however, taken the precaution of saying some kind things about him this week, so maybe he'll let * me off lightly. Anyway, he has to give me two strokes! _
HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY G. V. Carter (Hendon) won the senior divi- sion stroke competition with a score of 76-5 MAJ6>R = 71 at the Hazards Golfing Society meeting at •U.V. ARCHER Porters Park yesterday. C. M. Fowler (Finch- [
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R. G. Pickles and Dr. O. B. Deiter (Ashridge) were photographed at West Herts for the Hazards meeting. Dr. Deiter won the second division with 3JJ FEBRUARY 24 1938
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HAZARDS G.S. MEETING F. S. Physick (Moor Park), with 83 - 8 = 75, and Dr. O. B. Deiter (Ashridge), with 88 - 14 = 74. were the winners of the first and second division prizes in the 18 holes stroke com- petition held by the Hazards Golfing Society on the Berkhamsted Club's course yesterday. Physick was successful after a tie with Major J. S. Forsyth (Hampstead) (5) and S. W. Noakes (Bedford) (9). The results were: — STROKE.—DIVISION 1.—F. S. Physick (Moor Park). 83 8 = 75 (won on last 9 holes); Major J. S. Forsyth (Hampstead). 80- 5 = 75: S. W. Noakes (Bedford), 84 - 9 = 75. DIVISION 2.—Dr. O. B. Deiter (Ashridge), 88 14 = 74. BEST LAST NINE HOLES.—W. R. Skinner (Moor Park). 42 6 = 36. 18 HOLES FOURSOMES—Dr. O. B. Deiter (Ash- ridge) (14) and J. I. Paine (Ashridge) (1), 33J8 points.
H. Angers, with a return of 89-18 = 71, won the Vaudeville Golfing Society's winter stroke competition on the Sudbury Club's course yesterday. At the annual general meeting of the Berks and Bucks G.A., held at the Maidenhead Club last night, Mr. A. E. Robins, of Beaconsfield, was re-elected president and Mr. P. E. G. Blagrave, of Sonning, was appointed chairman. HAZARDS -r - T. - - GOLFING HAZARDS G.S. v.'LUCIFER G.S. At BRAMSHOT SOCIETY SINGLES HAZARDS G.S. LUCIFER G.S. The first invitation W. R. P. Gronow I E. R. Crammond P. B. Lucas .. 0 Major P, C. Burton mixed meeting or- W. H. Bermingham 1 J. I. Buchanan . . ganised by the ship the hope is that mixed couples will H. E. Carris . . G. F. Roberts provide the chief part of the entry P. H. Ncal A. J. A. W. Barr Hazards will be Lieutenant - Colonel C. E. Frazer .. held at Wentworth 1. H. Haughton tli ry/'0- Burton (Bramshot)j won P. J. Birch Major P. H. Slater on Whit - Tuesday. B. D. Carris .. R. Aldridge the first division award in a points bogey Each member of the competition, held by the Hazards G S Total .. .. 5 Total .. FOURSOMES Society may invite a at Sundridge Park. Playing from a Gronow and Neal 1 Crammond and B lady (or gentleman) handicap of three he aJgregateT^ chanan guest, and many Lucas and Bermingham 0 Burton and Roberts points. 8 Lightband (14), of Pinned Haughton and Birch 1 Barr and Frazer. prominent lady H. E. and B. D. Carris 0 Slater and Aldridge Hill won in the second division with 38* golfers will be com- Total Total points, while the prize f the last nine peting. Play will be or holes went to A. J. p. Leek (12), o Sel ! by foursomes, under s don Park, witli 20*. A bogey foursomes handicap limited to 36 for ladies and competition in the afternoon was won by 18 for men, and A. Hawes (1), North Middlesex, and H though the men E. Carris (6). Sunningdale, after a tie may plav in partner- witfp E %\]aSt nine h°les>" 0 'up wnJl ,1 • R Statham (6), Langlev Parl- (2) L. A. Anstiss (captain). (3) Arthur Pain (committe. and A. J p. Leek (12)] Selsdoif pavk ' I). (5) Guy Grahame (vice-president). (6) A. H. Covington (commi (C ontinued on page 184) N- James (committee), Major G. P. Burton (secretary). (8) ison, L. J. Murphy. (9) A. G. Wheeler, E. H. S. Jones, D
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J. S. F. Morrison on Golf HAZARDS V. PROFESSIONALS C. A. Whitcombe's team of professionals beat the Hazards Golfing Society in their annual match at Coombe Hill yesterday by The Hayling Golf Club 27 matches to six. —y", if S ^-r The results were :— ' c,isr'P i(/ SINGLES ° ')<] I B HAZARDS G.S. PROFESSIONALS HERE are few people who have seen I am leading up, I hope tactfully, to the W. C. Carr .. 0 E. E. Whilcombe (Por- more golf courses than I have ; it first hole I ever played at Hayling. This ters Park) (5 and 4).. 1 T is, therefore, not often that I get an was in a foursome. I was playing in a A. J. Carland (3 and 2) 1 A. 1. Lacey (Berkshire) 0 opportunity of playing for the first time match against the Hayling Golf Club, and P. B. Lucas .. OA. Perry (Leatherhead) (6 and 4) 1 over a course which has been held in on the first tee, at a hole of 181 yards, put E. H. Chambers .. 0 S. L. King (Knole Park) high esteem for many years. I did, my partner, who is a Walker Cup player <1 hole) 1 Major P. C. Burton .. 0 A. H. Padgham (Sun- however, get this opportunity about the (whether this means he is a good player or dridue Park) (3 and I) 1 middle of last month, when I paid my not is not for me to say), in to bat; he played K. C. Drayson.. .. OA. Dailey (Wanstead) (5 and 3) .1 first visit to the Hayling Golf Club. a very good shot, and all I then had to do C. M. Buchan.. ..OB. Hodson <1 c< rf S HAZARDS G.S. / S & Major J. S. Forsyth (Hampstead) was con- cerned in (wo successes at the Hazards Golfing Society Meeting held on the Moor Park Club's course yesterday. In the morning stroke competition, decided on the High Course, Major Forsyth had the best return in the senior division' with a score of 77-3 = 74. In the afternoon, on the West Course, Forsyth (3) and W.R.P.Gronow ( + 11 (Moor Park) won a bogey foursomes event with a return of seven up. E. G. Michelsen (15) and K.. G. Fraser (4) (Coombe Hill) were runners-up with five tip. Michelsen with a score of 88 - 15 = 73 won the junior division stroke competition. The prize for the best last nine holes was won by S. W. Noakes (Bedford and County) with 39 - 4| = 34^. -f/'vf s /i HAZARDS G.S. F. S. Physick (Moor Park) (8) won the Senior Division with a score of 37 points, after a tie. decided on the last six holes, with F. II Chambers (Ashridge) (scratch), in the points scoring competition held by the Hazards A. Hawes is captain of the Hazards Golfing W. R. Skinner and F. B. Allpass were photo- S. Rangecroft and E. McLennan were making Golfing Society yesterday at the Ashridge Society, which held its eightcen-holes stroke graphed at Berkhamsted's first tee. Skinner, up their cards after completing the course at Club. In the Junior Division (handicaps 9 competition at Berkhamsted. He is talking to who is a member of Moor Park Golf Club, Berkhamsted. The first division stroke prize and over) A. H. Covington (Brookmans Park) returned the best score for the last nine holes—36 was won by F. S. Physick, of Moor Park (9) won with 34* points after a tie with C M C. J. Piercy, the. Society's honorary treasurer Fowler (Finchley) (9), the tie being decided on the last nine holes. The prize for the best home- ward half was won by a guest, A. J. Garland (Royal Wimbledon) (1) with I9| points. There was also a tie for first place in the four- ball competition against bogey. B. D. Carris (Moor Park) (2) and A. .1. F. Leek (Selsdon Park) (11) winning on the last nine holes against E. H. Chambers (scratch) and A. J Garland (1) after each pair had finished 6 up. F. D. Physick 1 DCE Wins Hazards G.S. WIN FOR CAMBRIDGT E OUTLAWS 6 holes Cambridge Outlaws defeated Hazards Bogey Prize brFrank R* * aT 'P™ was won Golfing Society by points, to 2.J in two F. D. PHYSICK. the Oxford Blue, won the KrafchT with 2 uT™ HAZARDS MEETING A. J. McLennan, a handicap 5 member of the North Foreland Club, was in good form at the meeting held by the Hazards Golfing Society at Denham. yesterday. Holing the course in 71 strokes he won the first division prize in E. C. Millard (Royal Wimbledon) the morning with 38 + 3* 41* points. In the afternoon A. J. McLennan (5) and M. A. Jones This is, I consider, the best study of the group. Note the position of the left hip and the braced left leg, how nicely the right arm has been brought (Tandridge) (10) won the foursomes competi- down to the side, with the wrists ready to crack through the inside of the tion against bogey after a tie. at two down, ball. This player is very obviously a class performer, with a very sound knowledge. with E. H. Chambers and C. W. Measor, two scratch members of the Ashridge Club. Merton Jones, captain of the Hazard's G.S., and A. J. McLennan icon the four- somes at the Society's meeting at Denham. v«»ipvwttB ill beating E. H. Chambers and C. W. Measor I a points scoring competition of the Hazards after a tie. McLennan, who plays from a GS He was 6 under the scratch figures handicap of five, won the first division prize ' arid two strokes better than the amateur I record held by K. V. Braddon. Langley I was out in 33. but took 4 shots at each of three short holes. He won the competition . with a score of 42 minus li—40i points, the Cambridge U. captain, G. G. D Carter (Oxhey), being second with 36 points, play- ing from scratch. _ J. Foster Wins Hazards Winner in the Junior Division (handi- caps 10 and over) was Major C. V. Archer Golfing Society Prize (Goodwood), w h 24 plus 10J—34i points. The prize for the best inward half was won J. Foster, a plus-one member of the Sudbury by A. J. F. Leek (Hendon) with 13 plus 5i Club, accomplished a fine performance in the —18i points. „ „ . 18-holes stroke competition held by the Hazards G G D. Carter (Oxhey) (scr.) and A. A. Society at Sandy Lodge, Northwood, to-day. Edward (Berkshire) (7) won the four-ball In a" gale of wind and rain he went round in bogey event after a tie. at 6 up. with B. D. 74 strokes—one under bogey, .and with his net Carris (Sunningdale) (4) and A. F. Hamhly score o£ 75 won the prize for the best return in (Goodwood) (15). Sf Hazards tiave Match With C. A. Whitcombe's HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY W. R. Skinner (Moor Park), with a return Team of 28 + 31 = 31* points, won the Division 1 The Hazards Golfing Society are to play a (handicaps 8 and under) bogey competition team of professionals at Oxhey Golf Club. Wat- held by the Hazards Golfing Society on ford. on October 4. The match will be 16 aside, the course of the Coombe Hill Club. the professionals playing from plus 4 and the In Division 2, for players with handicaps 9 Society members from, their lowest club and over, C. R. Harper (Coombe Hill) was successful with a score of 16+12=28 points. baThe 3Jociety side will be led by their captain, W. R. SKINNER. The prize for the best inward half was secured A W. Hawes, and among those invited to play by H. M. Garland Wells (Addington) with a are P. B. Lucas, E. H. Chambers, F. B. Allpass. A No. 4 iron shot by this player, who asks for instructive return of \J\ points. J. D A. Langley, P. J Hanscomb, F W. criticism; 1 am afraid I am unable to pull this action picture Bristow G. G. D. Carter, Sir F. H. Hall, E. A bogey foursomes event over 13 holes in McLennan, Dr. O. B. Deiter, B. D. Cams, W D. to pieces very much. The head is well positioned, with the the afternoon ended in favour of B. D. Carris Bishop. Brig.-gen. R. Haig. Lt.-col. E J. Haughton, left side well braced. The arms and grip are firm, showing (Moor Park) (1) and W. H. Halstead (Cam- F David Physick, F. Harrison, and R. Maudling. lots of power. I would like to see the stance slightly narrower, bridge University) (1) with a score of three up. C. A Whitcombe will lead the professionals, with the left foot turned in a little more at address. With Second place was taken by Captain W. D. and he invited A. Herd E. Ray, A. H. Padgham, lots of practice Mr. Skinner should be far lower handicap Phipps (Coombe Hill) (14) and R. G. Pickles A Havers, A. Perry, Abe Mitchell, A. J. Lacey, (Finchley) (10) with one up. Frostbound H C. Jolly, J Ockenden. R. Hodson, A. S. patley, than 6. greens made scoring difficult. E' W H. Kenyon. K. Dalby. W. J. Cox, and G. T. Adams It is' hoped that the match may become an -f / n a s - SftN. annual one. " THE CHANCTONBURY RING " Althougli started as recently as 1936. " The Chanctonbury Ring " has already attracted considerable attention, as wit- nessed by the exceptionally strong entry received last year. On that occasion the entries numbered no less than K4. of whom 40 were rated at scratch or better. Of these, 19 were on the plus mark. Drawing as it does most of the best amateur players in the South of England, it is greatly to the credit of J. J. K. Pennink (English Amateur Champion) that he lias won the event each year since its inceutum STERN TEST FOR HAZARDS G.S. The Hazards G.S. have already had acceptances from ten leading professionals, including five Open ex-champions, to plav in the first Professionals v Hazards G.S match at Oxhey on Monday next. Teams will be 16 a side, singles being played in the morning, with foursomes in the afternoon, professionals playing off plus four and the ; Hazards' members off their lowest club handicaps. The following will form the J nucleus of the sides: Professionals.—Charles Whitcombe. Alfred Padsrham E. Ray. A J. Lacev. Alfred Perry. W. J. Cox. A. G. Havers Abe Mitchell. E. W. H. kenyon and Sandv Herd. Hazards G.S.—P. B. Lucas (Sandv Lodge). E. H. Chambers (Beaconsfleld i. F B Alpass iHadlev i ' t Wood). G. D. D. Carter (Oxhev). F. D Phvsick (Moor Park). Lt.-Col. E. J. H. Haughton (Sandy, (Si ' Lodge). B D Carris (Sunningdale). Sir F. H. Hall. Bt. (Addington). E. McLennan iSundridge ••s Park). Dr. O. B. Deiteeiter (Ashridge)(AshridgeI. and F. W 1 Bristow (Moor ParW., - ™ - - E. B. BRIAULT (Hartsbourne Manor). A. SHERRIFF (6) (Porters Park) A young player with a handicap of 9. He looks far too good to be caught at the top of his swing when driving from .that handicap. Maybe he is fairly new to the game. 1 like his swing, the 12th at Sandy Lodge. left leg well braced, good follow through, firm grip, and with practice (especially with his short game) should make a good player. HAZARDS G.S. No . OfcRRiS (FZJhcr) A President• 1 MUZ founacr THI.E. <3*rnbrU Hayxrds &S No. 1899. NOVEMBER 17, 1937] Cricked. HAZARDS G.S. AT DENHAM. ' %«gt z-zzr^isn. wax*« *MATIC NEWS January 20, 1939 MATCH AT OXHEY Five Open ex-champions were included in the team of professionals which proved successful against members of the Hazards Golfing Society, by 17 games to five, in a match decided by Singles and Foursomes yesterday at Oxhey. The results were :— . SINGLES _PROrESSIONAL DC- VS H • HAZARDS G.S. J. Ockenden (North F. D. Physick (Moor Middlesex) - Park) 67(3 andf) . P. J. Hanscomb (Hen- A Herd (Moor Park) (7 don) (10) .. ( and 5) F. W. Bristow (Moor G T. Adams (Hamp- Park) (9) . . ( stead) (2 and 1) . . Lieutenant-Colonel E. J. K. Dalby (Finchley) (2 H. Hauahton (Sandy holes) Lodge) (3) .. ( C. M. Buchan (Hendon) E. Ray (Oxhey) (3 and (2) . . ( F. B. Allpass (Hadley A ' G. Havers (Sandy Wood) (1) Lodge) (3 and 2) . Sir Frederick Hall (Ad- Abe Mitchell (Verulam) dington) (12) (2 holes) .. W. D. Bishop (Adding- H. B. Rhodes (South ton) (5) Herts) (5 and 4) . . Dr. O. B. Deiter (Ash- H. C. Jolly (Hendon) ridge) (14) (4 and 3) E.H.Chambers (Beacons- W. J. Cox (Wimbledon field) (scratch) (halved) I Park) (halved) L. W. Barras (Word) A. Herd, junr. (Moor (10) (5 and 4) Park) ... •• D. A. M. Rome (Berk- W. B. Smith (Hadley shire) (4) ) Wood) (3 and 2) . A. W. Hawes (North C. A. Whitcombe (Crews Middlesex (2) ) Hill) (2 and 1) B. D. Carris (Sunning- A. H. Padgham (Sun- dale) (4) 3 dridge Park) (3 and 2) A Perry (Lealherhead) G. G. D. Carter (Oxhey) 0 (2 and 1) ••._•• (scratch) E. W. H. Kenyon (Bea- E. McLennan (Sundridge 0 cons field ) (2 and 1) .. Park) (6) Total Total FOURSOMES PROFESSIONALS HAZARDS G.S. Carter and Carris (1 Padgham and Perry hole) Hawes and McLennan.. Whitcombe and Kenyon (3 and 1) Barras and Rome A. Herd, iunr., and Smith (halved) (halved) Chambers and Deiter . . Jolly and Cox (3 and 2) Hall and Bishop(3 and 2) Mitchell and Rhodes . . Allpass and Buchan Ray and Havers (2 and 1) Haughton and Bristow.. Adams and Dalby (2 and I) Physick and Hanscomb Herd and Ockenden .. D. L. COX. (2 and 1) Total "wing The head has been kept well down with this little explosion 7 IB GIBBON, of the Hazards, could copy, shot, but I would advise taking the right hand over to the lam sun to his advantage, Frostick's orthodox left of the shaft; it will then be much easier to keep the face _ position—this swing is good, what there ts oj it. of the club open at impact. November 12, 1938 BRANKSOME TOWERS HOTEL GOLFING WEEK-END mm (Left) A. C. Harper (Coombe Hill), who won the afternoon 18-holes h (Ashridge) won the j Golf Migrated » ^holes (Bight^P Ml S (Hmdhead) who. with rounds of 7K+7I ,on the Branksome Challenge Cup-36-holes scratch. (Below) A. J. Garland (Royal Wimbledon), who won the prize presented by the Hazards G.S. for the best aggregate returned by one of their members not already a prize-winner. (Left—Top) : Miss June Duprez, the famous film star, presented the prizes. B. Woodburn, winner of the 36-holes handicap Branksome Challenge Trophy, is the lucky recipient of Miss Duprez s congratulations. Between them can be seen Austin F. Carris, the overworked organiser of the meeting, and R. A. Whitcombe, the Open Champion. (Left—Bottom) : S. D. Barlow (Parkstone), runner-up for the Branksome Trophy, R. A. Whitcombe and E. W. Rogers (Sundridge Park) hold a serious discussion. April 9, 1938 HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY There was a record field of (34 players \'1'3 a card of 78—2=76. and a nice free swing, was event and the maximum that can be giving the result of a match with Walton Paine and Neal won the tie on the last a competitor at Parkstone. accommodated at the Parkstone links. Heath as a victory for the Hazards nine holes. 1 Golfing Society by 4J to 3i. The resu ' A special prize for the best last 9 holes (should have read a victory for Walt in the morning went to W. B. Calder THE ILLUSTRATED SPORTING ANDDRAMATIC NEWS Heath of 4} to 3J. (Downs) (11) with 21} points. 7 January 13, 193? THE ILLUSTRATED SPORTING AND DRAMATIC NEWS 77 Hazards Meeting at Coombe Hill "THE Hazards Golfing Society recently held a meeting at Coombe Hill, and the winner of Division I of the competition (for handicaps of 8 and under* was W. R. Skinner, of Moor Park, who had a return of 28 plus 3I =311 points. Division II of the competition (for handicaps of 9 and over) was won by C. R. Harper, of Coombe Hill, with 28 points. There was a prize, too, for the best inward half, and this was won by the Surrey cricketer, H. M. Garland- Wells (Addington), with 17I. After luncheon, bogey foursomes were played over 13 holes, and the winning pair, who returned 3 up, was B. D. Carris, of Sunningdale (1) and W. H. Halstead (1), the Cambridge University player. The in- MEMBERS OF THE HAZARDS SOCIETY AT COOMBE HILL : Left to right (sitting) A. J. C. creasingly popular Stableford points system was Arley Butler (Nth. Middx.) (on arm), Lt. Col. E. J. H. Haughton (Sandy Lodge), Merton A. Jones used. The Society, which holds a meeting every month, was founded by Mr. A. F. Carris (Tandridge and Capt. of the Society), Austin F. Carris (Moor Park and Pres. of the Society), C. J. Piercy in April, 1936, and there are about 150 (Stanmore), R. G. Pickles (Finchley), F. S. Griffith (Nth. Middx.), W. R. Skinner (Moor Park) ; standing: members. Their annual dinner and the J. E. B. Gibbon (Hadley Wood) '(hands in pocket), W. H. Halstead (Cambs. U.) (behind), F. W. Bristow ladies' night are most enjoyable functions. (Moor Park), B. D. Carris (Sunningdale) (with pipe), C. M. Fowler (Finchley), F. L. Bristow The Hazards is an invitation Society, and (Hendon) (with glasses), K. G. Fraser (Moor Park), H. M. Garland-Wells (Addington) (next year s any surplus money is devoted to charity. Surrey cricket captain), G. L. Cosgrove (Finchley) (at back), J. T. Newman (W. Herts), L. G. Lambourne (R. Wimbledon), C. M. Buchan (Hendon), H. D. L. Paterson (Hayling I.), C. D. Campion (Brookmans Park) (at back), A. Waters (Nth. Middx.), and A. H. Covington (Brookmans Park). ON THE NINTH TEE : This is H. F. Edwards playing an iron to the short ninth at Coombe Hill. Watching him is D. L. Cox. WINNER OF DIVISION I : W. R. Skinner of Moor Park won Division I (bogey competition for handicaps of 8 and under). His return was 28+3$ =31} points. On the right isH.D.L. Paterson.. golf illustratei ill. lO.*3<« AZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY G. V. Carter (Hendon) won the ser vision stroke competition, with a sc 70-5 = 71, at the Hazards Golf iciety meeting at Porters Park, Radii M. Fowler (Finchley) was success the junior division with a return 9 = 77, while the prize for the best 1 ne holes went to K. G. Fraser (Mi irk) with 38-li = 36i. A foursoi) ent, decided by points, was held in I le moon and C. M. Buclian (Heiuk and 1'. H. Neal (Moor Park) lurned a fine score of 39+l| = 40J tu A PRIZE WINNER: H. M. Garland-Wells fiire first place. DRIVING FROM THE SEVENTH TEE: W. H. Halstead, Addington (right) the Surrey cricketer, won the the Cambridge University player, caught at the top of the swing. prize for the best inward half with 17 £ points. P. M. WINNERS AT PORTER S PARK - 1938 C. M. BUCHAN & P. H. NEAL MATCH AT WEYBRIDGE St. George's Hill Club beat members of C. M. FOWLER G. V. CARTER K. E. FRASER the Hazards Golfing Society by 10 matches to seven in a match played by singles and foursomes on the club's course at Weybridge on Saturday. Mr- SINGLES Sr. GEORGE'S H11.1. HAZARDS G.S. D. B. Anderson (1 hole) 1 W. H. Bermingham C. Shankland (7 and 5). . 1 W. C. Carr A. Raworth 0 E. C. Millard (4 and 2).. 1 The Rev. H. A. Tapsfleld (2 and I) 1 A. W. Hawes .. . . 0 R. S. Stroyan 0 J. J. Buchanan (5 and 4) I R. G. Paine 0 K. G. Fraser (4 and 3).. 1 A. S. G. Scott (6 and 5) 1 J. Forsyth .. .. 0 E. H. McCormick (3 and 1) 1 W. D. Bishop . . .. 0 H. J. Bull 0 F. Chambers (2 and 1).. 1 V. Johnstone (5 and 3).. Maior A. L. Trundle' 1 F. Bristow .. .. 0 (4 and 3) F. S. Bates and P. Gold 1 L. W. Barras .. .. 0 (halved) 0 E. Michelsen (h»hed) .. 0 Total .. .. 7 Total FOURSOMES Anderson and Shank- I Beimingham and Carr.. land (5 and 4) PORTERS PARK 1938. Raworth and Scott (4 and 3) 1 Hawes and Fraser McCormick and Taps field 0 Bristow and Chambers (4 and 3) Stroyan and R. Crockatt 0 Buchanan and Forsyth (3 and 2) Bull and Johnstone 0 Bishop and Michelsen (5 and 4) Trundle and Bales (3 and 1) 1 C. J. Piercy and Barras.. Total 3 Total 30 GOLF ILLUSTRATED ^^. Januar THE HAZARDS G.S. MEETING AT COOMBE HILL G.C. Even the frost-bound state of the course could not dampen (or should we say freeze) the enthusiasm of this popular Society which, considering the conditions, had a good attendance for its first meeting of the year at Coombe Hill G.C. (L. to r., sitting) A. Arley Bugler, Lt.-Col. E. J. H. Haughton, M. A. Jones (Capt.), A. F. Carris (Pres.), C. J. Piercey, R. G. Pickles, F. S. Griffith, W. R. Skinner. (Standing) J. I. B. Gibbon, W. H. Halstead, F. W. Bristow, B. D. Carris, C. M. Fowler, F. L. Bristow, K. G. Fraser, H. M. Garland-Wells. G. L. Cosgrove, J. T. Newman, L. G. Lambourne, C. M. Buchan, H. D. L. Paterson, C. D. Campion, A. Waters and A. H. Covington. A. F. Carris (back to camera), Secretary of the Hazards G.S., B. D. Carris (Sunningdale) driving from the seventh tee under discusses the state of the ground with Capt. W. D. Phipps, R.N., the critical eyes of W. H. Halstead, H. F. Edwards Secretary of Coombe Hill G.C. and D. L. Cox. C. M. Fowler (Finchley) drives off the first tee. C. J. Piercey, driving the seventh, watched by Lt.-Col. E. J. H. Haughton. gRIC CHAMBERS, ot Beaconsfield. who flew our Golf Correspondent THIRD ROUND \XAAjj^ over the course at Birkdale to watch the Palmer beat Nixon at the 19th hole. Admiral Taylor w.o. ; no opponent. I ' i - early matches in the English Goll Cham- pionship, is one of a number ot goiter- LADIES V. MEN pilots. Jack Thompson, who played tor Members of the Hazards Golfing Society HAZARDS G.S. MEETING were successful at Camberley Heath yesterday the winning Old Carthusian team, C. D. Gray won two events in the Hazards by a margin of one point in their match against G.S..meeting at Walton Heath yesterday, when regularly flies down trom Hunstanton to Miss Enid Wilson's team of lady golfers, the results were: — among whom were several internationals and Deal tor the Halford Hewitt Tournament. DIVISION I (8 and under). C. D. Gray (Berkshire) past and present champions. The ladies M 1). .17 <4=361.1. Francis Francis is designer of aircraft as received six strokes in each game. DIVISION II 19 and over) Lieutenant-Commander The results were :— A. M. Harris (Worplesdon) (•»). 24 t-6-'< = KI'j. won after well as first-class pilot u tie Willi M. A. Jones (Tandrldcc) <•». 24 l»< =• 3tt»4. FOURSOMES 4 BEST LAST NINE HOLES (Either Division).- J. I. Chambers says he finds -the eftort ot HAZARDS G.S. Miss E. WILSON'S TFAM E. H. Chambers and Miss E. Wilson and Miss Bracev Gibbon (lladlcv Wood) (II). I6U. IOURBALL W. C. Carr (Walton Heath) (scr.) and piloting an airplane to golt matches has C W Measor 0 E. Corlett (3 and 2).. 1 A. J. Garland and W. H. Miss W Morgan and C. I) Gray (Berkshire) (1 1). 4 up. Bermingham (3 and 1) 1 Miss K. Garnham .. 0 much less effect on his game than F.. C. Millard and F. B. Miss M Gourlay and Allpass . 0 Miss D. Park (2 and 1) 1 driving a car P B Lucas and W. C Mrs. A. Barton and Mrs. 'Carr (4 and 3) 1 J. S. F. Morrison .. 0 Maior P. C. Burton and Miss B. Dix-Perkin and J I Paine .. 0 Lady Katharine Cairns (2 and 1) .. •. 1 A W. Hawes and Maior Miss B. Lewin and Mrs. J. S. Forsyth (3 and 2) 1 H. E. Carris .. • • HAZARDS v. PROFESSIONALS C A. Whitcombe has organised a strong Total .. ..3 Total .. ..3 team to oppose the Hazards G.S., in singles HAZARDS G.S. SINGLES „ , and foursomes, at Coombe Hill club next The Hazards G.S. held their President's Day A J. Garland . . 0 Mite E. Corlett (6 and 5) 1 W. H. Bermingham .. 0 Miss W. Morgan (3 and 2) 1 Monday. Professionals will play from meeting at the Addington Club yesterday, F. B. Allpass (1 hole) .. 1 Miss K. Garnham .. 0 plus four. ^ » T when the results were: -— E.H.Chambers .. 0 Miss M. Gourlay (3 and 2) .. .. 1 The Hazards, led by Merton A. Jones, SCRATCH PRIZE.™A. J. Garland (Royal Wimble- C. W. Measor (4 and 2) 1 Miss D Park .. . . 0 have P. B Lucas. W. C. Carr, W. H. Ber- don). 73. W C Carr . . o Mrs. A. Barton (3 and 2) 1 HANDICAP. -Division 1. A. W. Hawes (North Q. B. Lucas (3 and 2) .. 1 Mrs. J. S. F. Morrison.. 0 mingham, Mai. P. C. Burton. C. Buchan, Middlesex). 77 1 =76. Division 2.—Merton A, Jones Major P. C. Burton . . 0 Miss B. Lewin (5 and 4) 1 B D Carris. Sir F. H. Hall, Dr. O. B. Deiter (Tandridge), 81 10 = 71. Maior J. S. Forsyth Mrs. H. E. Carris .. 0 and Lt.-Col. E. J. H. Horton in their team. LAST NINE HOLES.—S. Newman (Addinston) 3) The professionals' team, which includes five , (12). 35. J 'L Pafne (l hole) " 1 Miss Dix-Perkin .. 0 FOURSOMES (half joint handicap).—H. E. Carris A. W. Hawes (1 hole).. 1 Lady Katharine Cairns 0 open ex-champions, will be: C. A. Whit- AustinF. Carris has been appointed a director (Sunningdale) (8) and S. Newman (/Vddington) (12). 32 E. C. Millard (halved) . . 0 Miss E. Wilson (halved) _0 combe. A. H. Padgham, A. Perry, James points : I Chambers (North Middlesex) (8) and C. of the Branksome Tower Hotel, Bournemouth, Total .. .. 6 Total .. .. 5 Braid A. Herd, E. Ray. Abe Mitchell, A. J. Mayes (Old Fold Manor) (3) sccond on the last nine and is organising their golf meeting for holes after a tie at 31 points with C. D. Campion (Brook- Lacey', W J. Cox. E. W. H. Kenyon, E. E. March 25th and 26th, a week after the mans Park) (7) and C. R. Harper (Coombe Hill) (15). Whitcombe, R. McKenzie, Fred Robson, A. Compston, H. C. Jolly, K. Dalby. J. Ocken- " Bystander" £500 Trophy meeting at Weston den H B. Rhodes. G. T. Adams, M. Bingham, B. Hodgson, A. Dailey, S. L. King I and D. J. Rees. A TERRIFIC DRIVER: B. D. Carris, of Cambridge stands 6 ft., weighs about 15% stone, and a month or so ago discovered how to hit a maximum drive and his length now is amazing. He beat IN THE BURN: A caddie picking out G. L. Reynolds AUSTIN F. CARRIS, G. 0. Peake 6 and 5, the biggest win of the day. B. D. Carris, his partner, who has to play the next shot, i> whose appointment to the Board of the Branksome Tower Hotel. Bourne- mouth, will prove of incalculable January 27, 1939 value to the sports and social side of the Hotel. Carris has a flair for organising, as can be seen in his " baby "—the Hazards G.S., of which he is President. Formed in 1936, the Hazards G.S. has grown under November 12, 1938 GOLF ILLUSTRATED 377 Carris' guidance into a huge success and now has a waiting list of £0. He it w?.s who organised and • BRANKSOME TOWERS HOTEL ran the annual Branksome Tower Hotel Tournament, held last October, and his will be the guiding hand GOLFING WEEK-END behind the new tournament—of which a preliminary announcement has m already appeared to be run by the Hotel on 25th and 26th March. He is a member of Moor Park, Hendon, Broadstone and Parkstone, and was instrumental in the formation of Finchley G.C. in 1928, thus rescuing a site, now permanently preserved as an open space, from the clutches of the builders. BRANKSOME TOWERS COMPETITION Despite recent events which have been adversely affecting the entry for many competitions, the entry list for the above competition is fast filling tip. Mr. Carris, the organiser, has only six vacancies left; will those people who are anxious to enter for this perfect week- end's golf kindly wire their instructions to A. F. Carris. E/o GOI.F ILLUSTRATED. 21, Bloomsbury Square, London, immediately. (Left) A. C. Harper (Coombe Hill), who won the afternoon 18-holes handicap with a score of 88-18 = 70. (Centre) Dr. O. B. Deiter (Ashridge) won the " Golf Illustrated" 18-holes medal handicap prize with a fine round of 80-12 = 68. (Bight) P. J. Urlwin Smith (Hindhead) who, with rounds of 75 + 71, deservedly won the Branksome Challenge Cup—36-holes scratch. (Below) A. J. Garland (Royal Wimbledon), who won the prize presented by the Hazards G.S. for the best aggregate returned by one of their members not already a prize-winner. (Left—Top) : Miss June Duprez, the famous film star, presented the prizes. B. Woodburn, winner of the 36-holes handicap Branksome Challenge Trophy, is the lucky recipient of Miss Duprez's congratulations. Between them can be seen Austin F. Carris, the overworked organiser of the meeting, and R. A. Whitcombe, the Open Champion. (Left—Bottom): S. D. Barlow (Parkstone), runner-up for the Branksome Trophy, R. A. Whitcombe and E. W. Rogers (Sundridge Park) hold a serious discussion. 394 THE ILLUSTRATED SPORTING AND DRAMATIC NEWS March 3, 1939 The Swing of a Long Driver HENRY COTTON ON GOLF B. D. Carris, a New Light Blue "D D. CARRIS, of St. John's, has just recently been awarded his Blue and so will play against Oxford at Sandwich on March 21 and 22. He has a fine swing for such a big and strong young golfer, and is driving very long distances. A solid, square stance Arms and hands and left shoulder take Left heel hardly raised— . —fine left hand grip— away the club—feet not yet following— 3 hands high — club - face showing two knuckles. club - head wide and well on the inside. nearly full open—full pivot. Body already in po- r Club-head and arms doing all the work— A high, free finish— 4 elbows a bit spread, sition to receive the D note resistance of the left side — the 6 but club held firmly. hit—note solid stance. club-head is now moving at its fastest. HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY The Hazards G.S. defeated Walton Heath G.C. on the latter's course by 4i to 3J in a match of 2 ball foursomes. LLOYD SHAKESPEARE and his B.B.C. Band will play during the evening The following Artistes will entertain you (approx 11.30-12). WARNER & DARNELL ... At the Piano. GYPSY NINA - - America's Singing Accordeonist. LUCIENNE & ASHOUR - - Speciality Dancers. HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY. (Founded April, 1936) President: AUSTIN F. CARRIS (Moor Park G.C.) First Annual Captain : ALFRED W. HAWES DINNER DANCE. (North Middlesex G.C.) COMMITTEE. C. J. PIERCY C. M. FOWLER (Stanmore G.C.) (Finehley G.C.) In the Chair: F. W. BRISTOW, Junr*. H. E. CARRIS THE PRESIDENT. (Moor Park G.C.) (Sunningdale G.C.) H. LEEK, Co-opted. (Coombe Hill G.C.) Hon. Secretary & Treasurer. AUSTIN F. CARRIS. SAVOY HOTEL. MARCH 5TH, 1937. Menu. Toasts. Huitres de Whitstable Hors d'CEuvre Parisiens Saumon Fume Pamplemousse Frapp^e THE KING. Petite Mar mite Henri IV. Creme Malakoff THE QUEEN, QUEEN MARY and other Members of the Royal Family. Mignon de Sole V^ronique THE SOCIETY. Supreme de Chapon Savoy Pommes Parisienne Proposed by THE CAPTAIN. Haricots Verts au Beurre Response by ...... THE PRESIDENT. Mousse de Foie Gras Lucullus Salade de Saison THE LADIES & GUESTS. Proposed by ...... MR. CLAUDE HORNBY. Souffle Glace Praline Response by ...... MAJOR P. C. BURTON. Poire Helene Mignardises Cafe 12 HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY (Founded April, 1936). President : AUSTIN F. CARRIS (Moor Park G.C.) Captain : ALFRED W. HAWES (North Middlesex G.C.) COMMITTEE. MERTON A. JONES Major G. V. ARCHER (Tandridge G.C.) (Goodwood G.C.) C. M. FOWLER (Finehley G.C.) F. W. BRISTOW, Junr. H. E. CARRIS (Moor Park G.C.) (Sunningdale G.C.) Hon. Treasureur : C. J. PIERCY (Stanmore G.C.) Hon. Secretary : AUSTIN F. CARRIS. /f'Lr A/Jf GOLF I LLUSTRATED 399 HAZARDS G S Merton Jones (Capt.) and A. McLennan, winners of the foursomes. HAZARDS G.S. AT DENHAM. A. W. Fielder, E. C. Gomm, C. W. Measor. A. W. Hawes, A. F. Carris E. Chambers, A. J. Garland February 12th, 1938 GOLF I LLUSTRATED 99 POINTING AT PEOPLE by P. B. LUCAS WHEN this appears in print, I will be happy 1 am now. There are one thousand He's another reason why the Hazards a the United States heading for the sun things to do. . . . This column to be has (have?) made these rapid strides. aid warmth of Florida. On the other written a week in advance. . . . All my He is one of those fellows who can get land, if the Queen Mary sinks in inid- engagements for the next six weeks to along with anyone and who can make SMILED AT MISFORTUNE Better still, Charles's character has re- mained unchanged with the passing of the years. The wheel of fortune has turned unkindly for him so far as the British " Open " is concerned. Muir- Aeld in 1935 must have been a cruel dis- appointment for him, but he never squealed. . . . He just smiled at his mis- fortune while some of the lesser ones were thinking out their alibis. Charles Whit- combe is a dear fellow. Read him. HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY Now let us talk for a moment about the Hazards Golling Society. In the small matter of two years this society has achieved something in the nature of a meteoric rise to fame. This state of affairs is due solely and entirely to the work of one man, Austin F. Carris. You may remember that his elder son, II. E., represented Cambridge at Twickenham and Lord's, while the other offspring, M The reigning captain is Alfred Hawes, with vustln F. Curris has 'made' the Hazards l>y B. D., bids fair to emulate this per- whom I played In the last meeting" ttie (>r his possessing un organising clllclcncy that Is quite remarkable " formance. PARODY ORGANISING EFFICIENCY out that lasting quality found in the Not so long ago I made a few remarks irsuit of the work we like tackling, and Austin F. Carris has " made " the on Brancaster. A mile or two further . which we know ourselves to be suited, Hazards by virtue of his possessing an along that Norfolk coastline lies Hunstan- that momentary phase of " utter organising efficiency that is quite re- ton, with its congenial hotel, the Le iss." Remember the lines out of markable. A fortnight before every Strange Arms. From the Le Strange Private Lives," the greatest of all Noel meeting a note arrives stating when, Arms comes this rather clever little /ward's plays? where, what time, how ninth the day travesty on Kipling's " If," by the will cost, what lo tip the caddies, and Elyot: Are you happy? anonymous " Peter Niblick." Any form so forth. From starting in a small way, Ainanda: Perfectly. of parody is not my cup of tea, and par- the Society has grown steadily, and my Elyot: Good. That's all right, then, ticularly one on this poem of Rudyard l itest information is that there is now a isn't it? Kipliiifi's, as those verses hung in my waiting list of 35. Amanda: Are you? bedroom at Cambridge for three whole Elyot: Ecstatically. years, and I have an everlasting affection ALFRED HAWES-CAPTAIN lor them. Even so, it seems to be worth THESE CHILDISH THOUGHTS The reigning captain is Alfred Hawes, while, so here goes: ' Ecstatically." Yes, that's how with whom I played in the last meeting. (Continued on page 106) I jssf asr u rasrf) ^^ASENTS : 1WISS TC BROWNINGS & HALLOWES LTD., 16 WATER LANE, LONDON E C - — ^-"vjhictv,! ieu IVJ— Pudding Response by ... CLIFFORD MOLLISON, Esq. Shortbread > Roasted Chestnuts PRESENTATION Coffee During the evening a communal gift from -1 •• . of the Society will be presented to our first t • .. Alfred W Hawes The following ^Artistes will entertain you during the evening. HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY. BERTHA WILMOTT MR. & MISS TREE RAYMOND NEWELL RUPERT HAZEL & ELSIE DAY SECOND At the Piano - Miss GLADYS MILLAGE ANNUAL DINNER HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY (Founded April 28th, 1936) President : IN THE CHAIR : AUSTIN F. CARRIS, (Moor Park) Captain : The Captain of the Society. MERTON A. JONES, (Tandridge) Committee : C. J. PIERCY, Hon. Treasurer (Stanmore) C. M. FOWLER, (Finchley) ALFRED W. HAWES, (North Middlesex) Major G. V. ARCHER, (Goodwood) FRANK W. BRISTOW, (Moor Park) H. E. CARRIS, (Sunningdale) Hon. Secretary : Cafe Royal, Regent Street, W.l. 16th December, 1938. A. F. CARRIS. TOASTS MENU THE KING Whitstable Natives Appetisers Potted Shrimps Smoked Salmon THE QUEEN, QUEEN MARY. and other Members of the Royal Family. Gloucester Game Broth Baked Turbot with Crab Pie THE SOCIETY AND CAPTAIN Sweetbreads Princesse Proposed by Major G. G. M. BENNETT, M.C. THE CAPTAIN Brussels Sprouts Response by Baked Potatoes Boar's Head, Cumberland Sauce OUR GUESTS Black Radish Salad Proposed by Major A. WHITLEY LAVARACK, M.C. Response by ... CLIFFORD MOLLISON, E?q. Iced Plum Pudding Shortbreads Roasted Chestnuts PRESENTATION Coffee During the evening a communal gift from the members —ig - of the Society will he presented to our first Captain, Alfred W. Hawes LLOYD SHAKESPEARE and his B.B.C. Band will play during the evening. The following Artistes will entertain you (approx. 11-15-12) W' MR. & MISS TREE Telepathists. IVOR WALTERS & MARION BROWNE Duets. THE BEGA FOUR Sensational Adagio Dancers. WALSH & BARKER ... Famous American Entertainers. CARLO ... ••• Accordionist. HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY (Founded April, 1936). HAZARDS GOLFING SOCIETY. President: AUSTIN F. CARRIS (Moor Park G.C.) Captain : Third Annual MERTON A. JONES (Tandridge G.C.) DINNER—DANCE. Committee : Major G. V. ARCHER C. M. FOWLER (Goodwood G.C.) (Finehley G C.) F. W. BRISTOW, Junr. H. E. CARRIS • (Moor Park G.C.) (Sunningdale G.C.) In the Chair: A. W. HAWES (Nth. Middlesex G.C.) THE PRESIDENT. Hon. Secretary: AUSTIN F. CARRIS. > Hon. Treasurer: > C. J. PIERCY "i (Stanmore G.C.) SAVOY HOTEL. MARCH 31ST, 1939 z^Vlenu. Huitres Natives Hors d'CEuvre de CHoix Saumon Fume Toasts. Grape Fruit Petite Marmite Creme MalakofF THE KING. Delice de Sole Veronique THE QUEEN, QUEEN MARY Supreme de Volatile Californienne and other Members of the Royal Family. Haricots Verts au Beurre Pommes Nouvelles Mignonnes Mousse de Foie Gras Lucullus THE SOCIETY. Salade de Printemps Biscuit Glace Dame Blanche Poire Cardinal Friandises Cafe DONALD DRAYSON MAJOR FORSYTH HITS A CRACKER CHARLES DEATH FATHER TED CHARLES DEATH WATCHING LOVELOCK WYKES COSEROVE & LIGHTBAND c> A GOOD REAR VIEW OF TED CARRIS A. D. WYKES A. R. LOVELOCK WATCHING 19 i •k, w jm GOLF MATCH for charity, proposed A by Mr. A. F. Carris (fatiher of the Middlesex cricketer), between A. D. Locke and James Bruen, to take place on the Boyal Mid-Surrey course, has, I hear, fallen through so far as this year is concerned. Bruen has been unable to accept, although Locke would have fitted in the game before he returns to Sou-th Africa in mid- August. FATHER CARRIS HOLES A LEEK, FRANK BRISTOW & NOAKES LOVELOCK, COSGROVE, LIGHTBAND & WYKES COL> HAUGHTON, PLUS CIGAR 1 BOBBY PICKLES & LAURIE BRISTOW WITH WINNING CARD C M. FOWLER - COOMBE HILL - 3/1/39 • FROST - 3/1/39. COOMBE HILL - 3/1/39. BERT CARRIS TED CARRIS -SIDE VIEW 24 C. M. BUCHAN - 3/1/39. E. B. BRIAULT J. I. B. GIBBON - 3/1/39 % D. L. COX - 3/1/39 L.G. LAMBOURNE - 3/1/39 J2L 2? A? jloev. luary 13, 1939 THE ILLUSTRATED SPORTING AND DRAMATIC NEWS 77 Hazards Meeting at Coombe Hill THE Hazards Golfing Society recently held a meeting at Coombe Hill, and the winner of Division I of the competition (for handicaps of 8 and under) was W. R. Skinner, of Moor Park, who had a return of 28 plus 3} =31J points. Division II of the competition (for handicaps of 9 and over) was won by C. R. Harper, of Coombe Hill, with 28 points. There was a prize, too, for the best inward half, and this was won by the Surrey cricketer, H. M. Garland- Wells (Addington), with 17$. After luncheon, bogey foursomes were played over 13 holes, and the winning pair, who returned 3 up, was B. D. Carris, of Sunningdale (1) and W. H. Halstead (1), the Cambridge University player. The in- MEMBERS OF THE HAZARDS SOCIETY AT COOMBE HILL : Left to right (sitting) A. J. C. creasingly popular Stableford points system was Arley Butler {Nth. Middx.) (on arm), Lt. Col. E. J. H. Haughton (Sandy Lodge), Merton A. Jones used. The Society, which holds a meeting every month, was founded by Mr. A. F. Carris (Tandridge and Capt. of the Society), Austin F. Carris (Moor Park and Pres. of the Society), C. J. Piercy in April, 1936, and there are about 150 (Stanmore), R. G. Pickles (Finchley), F. S. Griffith (Nth. Middx.), W. R. Skinner (Moor Park) ; standing: members. Their annual dinner and the J. E. B. Gibbon (Hadley Wood) '(hands in pocket), W. H. Halstead (Cambs. U.) (behind), F. W. Bristow ladies' night are most enjoyable functions. (Moor Park), B. D. 'Carris (Sunningdale) (with pipe), C.. M. Fowler (Finchley), F. L. Bristow The Hazards is an invitation Society, and (.Hendon) (with glasses), K. G. Fraser (Moor Park), H. M. Garland-Wells (Addington) (next year s any surplus money is devoted to charity. Surrey cricket captain), G. L. Cosgrove (Finchley) (at back), J. T. Newman (W. Herts), L. G. Lamboume (R. Wimbledon), C. M. Buchan (Hendon), H. D. L. Paterson (Hayling I.), C. D. Campion (Brookmans Park) (at back), A. Waters (Nth. Middx.), and A. H. Covington (Brookmans Park). ON THE NINTH TEE: This is H. F. Edwards playing an iron [J to the short ninth at Coombe Hill. Watching him is D. L. Cox. WINNER OF DIVISION I : W. R. Skinner of Moor Park won Division I bogey competition (for handicaps of 8 and under). His return was. 28+3% f points. On the right is H. D. L. Paterson. A PRI^E WINNER: H. M. Garland-Wells DRIVING FROM THE SEVENTH TEE : W. H. Halstead, Addington (right) the Surrey cricketer, won the the Cambridge University player, caught at the top of the swing. prize for the best inward half with points. t Branksome Challenge Cup Foursomes Golfers who know all about the annual Brank- some Challenge Cup week-end in the autumn The Branksom Challenge will not be surprised that a Spring counterpart has been planned on the same lines. The Brank- some Challenge Foursomes Spring Meeting SfMoxy Qdjvuy W -v/-/^ (first year) will be held at Parkstone on March 25 and 26. The promoters are the Branksome Tower Hotel, Bournemouth, in conjunction with " Golf Illustrated," and the organiser is Austin F. Carris, founder and president of the Parkstone Golf Course, Bournemouth. Hazards' Golfing Society. Four-ball foursomes (scratch and handicap) over 18 holes will be played on Saturday, March 25, and four- and two-ball Stableford Point Competitions (36 holes) on March 26. Entries (no fees) to A. F. Carris, Kingswood, Hendon Avenue, Finchley, N.3, not later than first post, March 20 and J. I. Bracey-Gibbon. H. E. (TED) CARRIS and J. I. Bracey - Gibbon Winners of Saturday's match 27/3/39 - V .A r. Trc B ;-Vi.. Kttfaxf, Chultfrxje F iU^c) T 1- ftrtwty-L^vbbTnv-. January 14, 1939 THE HAZARDS G.S. MEETING AT COOMBE HILL G.C. Even the frost-bound state of the course could not dampen (or should we say freeze) the enthusiasm of this popular Society which, considering the conditions, had a good attendance for its first meeting of the year at Coombe Hill G.C. (L. to r., sitting) A. Arley Bugler, Lt.-Col. E. J. H. Haughton, M. A. Jones (Capt.;, A. F. Carris (Pres.), C. J. Piercey, R. G. Pickles, F. S. Griffith, W. R. Skinner. (Standing) J. |. B. Gibbon, W. H. Halstead, F. W. Bristow, B. D. Carris, C. M. Fowler, F. L. Bristow, K. G. Fraser, H. M. Garland-Wells. G. L. Cosgrove, J. T. Newman, L. G. Lambourne, C. M. Buchan, H. D. L. Paterson, C. D. Campion, A. Waters and A. H. Covington. A. F. Carris (bark to camera), Secretary of the Hazards G.S., B. D. Carris (Sunningdale) driving from the seventh tee under discusses the state of the ground with Capt. W. D. Phipps, R.N., the critical eyes of W. H. Halstead, H. F. Edwards Secretary of Coombe Hill G.C. and D. L. Cox. C. M. Fowler (Finchley) drives off the first tee. C. J. Piercey, driving the seventh, watched by Lt.-Col. E. J. H. Haughton. 'Laddie' Lucas wins D.F.C. At George Cross Isle ACTING SQUADRON LEADER P. B. ("Laddie") LUCAS, former Sunday Ex- press sports writer and cap- tain of the Cambridge Uni- versity golf team, has been awarded the D.F.C. for gal- lantry in action over Malta. An official announcement will be made within the next few days. "Laddie" Lucas, who is 26, volunteered for the R.A.F. at MARCH 5. 1940 the outbreak of the war. His mind was set on becoming a pilot. His [training was PARSON HOPES TO com pleted Ian Forbes ^ under the in light jacket Empire Air WIN TITLE THIS TIME Training Scheme abroad. Dur- ing this time Ih e won a challenge cup as the best " Laddie " [cadet in his Lucas [section. New D.F.C. He is an all-round sportsman. In addition to his golfing honours—he was the highest placed British amateur in the Open championship the only time he was able to play— "Laddie" was captain of both cricket and rugger at Stowe school. While at Cambridge he was a non-smoker and a teetotaler. He possesses enormous physi- cal strength. According to Henry Cotton, "Laddie" could hit a golf ball 40 yards further than Cotton himself. 13th July, 1 ' • : Mrs. Lucas, "Meadowsweet" » Rickmansworth. Dear Mrs.Lucas, I was delighted to read in the "Express' yesterday that "Laddie'' has won the D.F.C. Malta has put up tho most amazing record in this war, due to the bravery and Initiative of boys like Laddie and, not knowing his address, I am writing to congratulate you on his honour. I am also writing as President and Hon. Secretary of the Hazards Golfing Society, as many of our members will read the artlcle who know Laddie well and I am sure they will be proud at his receiving the D.F.C. I am sorry to say my younger boy, Lieut, Bert Carris, Scots Guards, was reported wounded and missing or, 3lst May in Libya and is now P.O.W. in Italy. He was a great friend of Laddie's. 1th very kindest regards, HE Rev. J. Hall-Yarr, retired forty years and hopes to win T Church of England clergy- this time. Opposing him in the man, of Ashtead, Surrey, took second heat last night was Mr. Yours vary sincerely, part yesterday In his fifth Ama- Frank Edward of Stourbridge, teur Billiards Championship. Worcs. He is pictured, inset, arriving in London and—with a change STOP PRESS of collar—in play at a billiards club. Edward won He has been a billiards player •imuiiu ooos I J313i ™ 'US* . I '-01 "00 V N0SMV1 ^1*190 WD s- -> it