Golf_Illustrated_Gold_Vase

Golf Illustrated Gold Vase

Golf Illustrated Gold Vase

Amateur golf tournament in England


The Golf Illustrated Gold Vase was a prestigious amateur golf tournament in England.[1] It was a 36-hole scratch stroke play competition.

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History

The contest for a gold vase was announced in The Times on 3 April 1909. The vase, valued at 250 guineas, was presented by the proprietors the Golf Illustrated. The initial event was to be at Mid-Surrey on 17 June and was open to amateurs with a handicap of scratch or better. The vase would be held by the winner's home club and the winner himself would receive a silver replica. Three consecutive wins would win the vase outright.[2]

Winners

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References

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  12. "Golf – another win for R Sweeny". The Times. 17 June 1937. p. 7.
  13. ""Golf Illustrated" gold vase – Victory of C J H Tolley". The Times. 29 June 1928. p. 6.

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