TROPHIES & BOARD PRIZES

President's Challenge Trophy 1889

One of the original trophies engraved with the name of Rochdale Golf Club. Presented to the Club by the Lord of The Manor - Mr James Griffiths Dearden to be played for over 36 holes the winner having the best gross score. This trophy is the only one that has the winners names engraved on it.

Presented to the Club by Mr Allan M Stevens,  when it was known as Rochdale Golf Club and bears the original club name. First played for in ****. It was originally played for three times each season - this is engraved on the Shield. In 19** it was decided to play this over 18 holes.

Victory Cup

Presented to the Club in 1919 by Alfred Hargreaves following World War One. This trophy is played for over 36 holes as an eclectic competition. Other variations have been tried in recent years i.e. over two days.

Alfred Hargreaves Trophy

In memory of Mr Alfred Hargreaves. This trophy was first played for in 1953. Mr Alfred Hargreaves was Secretary from 1906  to 1918 and Captain in 1919. He also donated the Victory Cup in celebration of the cessation of hostilities in 1919.

Frank Taylor Cup 

Offered to the club, following the death in 1936 of Mr Frank Taylor, by his brother Marshall Taylor. The Cup was a previous Captain's Prize won by Frank Taylor in 1911. A suitable plinth was purchased by the club and an inscription 'Frank Taylor Cup' was engraved on it.

Jubilee Trophy

Bought by the Club to celebrate it's Jubilee year in 1938 to be played for over 36 holes. Played in conjunction with the President's Cup. In 2002 it was decided to play this competition over two days but this was found to be unsuccessful.

Albert Hill Memorial

 Trophy

In memory of Mr Albert Hill who tragically died on the course, struck by lightening on 29 May 1948. The trophy was presented to the club by his son Jack on behalf of his wife on the 15 January 1962.

Past Captain's Association Trophy

Presented to the Club by ***. The winner to be the player having the best return of four cards from six selected competitions - the card for closing day being one of the four. First played for in 1975.

Veteran's Tankard

This board prize originated in 1968 and was awarded to the member, over 50 years of age, with the best two cards from five specified competitions.

J R Stott Memorial

 Trophy

Presented to the club in memory of Mr Jack Stott in 1980. First won by D Varley & K Taylor in 1981.

Barrie Hill Memorial Trophy

In memory of Barrie Hill, son of Albert Hill, who tragically died in a motor accident. First played for in 1965 and won by R Sanderson.

Clifford Ellison Rose Bowl

In memory of Mr Clifford Ellison - Captain in 1955. Presented to the club by his son Roger Ellison. This trophy was originally presented by the Captain Mr R Hudson in 1945 to the winner Mr Clifford Ellison. First played for in 1984.

Maxim & Tomlinson Foursomes Memorial Trophy

Doubles Knockout Trophy. This trophy was presented to the club in memory of Mr Harry Maxim & Mr Colin Tomlinson in 1984. First played in 1985 and won by D Stott & R Jefcoate.

Vice President's Cup

Singles match-play knockout competition. The trophy was presented to the club in 1956. The original concept was that a qualifying competition took place in April with the best 16 net scores to qualify for the knockout competition. Today all members are allowed to enter the draw for the this knockout competition.

Harold Cook Trophy

In memory of Harold Cook, who died on the course. First played for in 1995.

Alfred Hargreaves Trophy

Alice Rhodes Memorial Trophy

Edith E Bussy Rose Bowl

Ladies Jubilee Trophy

Presented to the club by Miss May Smith - Captain 1938 to commemorate the Jubilee year in 1938.

Kathleen Halligan

Lady Captain's Prize

Mrs Cropper's Trophy

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