This trophy has been played for since 1891. Originally it was played for alongside the Scratch Challenge as a fallback competition but is now our third major and keenly contested for.
Handicap Challenge Cup
Cup Insights
Amongst the early winners are many decorated servicemen including:
1892 Arthur C. Grieve who served as midshipman aboard H.M.S. Victoria and lost his life when the ship sunk following a collision with H.M.S. Camperdown at Tripoli, 22nd June 1893.
1893 Reverend Horace Septimus Wansbrough, Royal Navy Chaplain served on HMS Howe.
1895 Admiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymour, (1836-1920) 3rd Baronet Seymour, of High Mount, co. Limerick. He was based in Malta as Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean Fleet 1893-1896.
Some of the early years show two names. Whether the trophy was played for twice or they tied for the trophy is not known.
- Individual aggregate 36-hole medal.
- Played over two consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday).
- Maximum full handicap allowance: 18.
- Handicap played on Day 1 is retained for Day 2.
- Should there be a tie the winner will be the player who has obtained the best result on the second day medal round. If this does not decide then the process of the best back 9, etc as laid down in paragraph 9 of the Open Competitions Rules will be applied onto the second day medal round.
- Food is generally provided on day 2.
- Prizes: Winner and Runner-up and third place.
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