Veterans Trophies

The O.T. Cup

The is the oldest of the Veterans' Trophies (singles Stableford). It was presented by Mr. O. T. Walters who was the first President of the Vets. It was first played for on 9th October 1952 and at the presentation it was decided to form a Veterans' Society, subject to approval by the club. This was duly received.

The Spring Salver

(Singles Stableford). This was presented by Bob Fletcher in memory of his father and   was first played for in 1954.

The Autumn Salver

This was presented by the then Captain of the Club, Mr. Russell Thomas in 1955 (singles Stableford).

The Groves Cup

This was presented by Mr. Ron Groves, who was then Captain of the Club, in 1958. The competition for this cup is on a knockout basis.

The Hughes Cup

This was presented by Mr. Cliff Hughes in 1963. From the outset, entry to this competition has been restricted to those members of 70 years of age and over (singles Stableford).

The Hales Trophy

This was presented by the Hales family in 1990 in memory of Mrs. K. Hales. It was stipulated that the competition be played in a foursomes format with a member partnering a member of the Lady Veterans, partners being drawn for.

Pop's Bowl

This was presented in 1993 by Mrs. Eileen Watkins in memory of her late husband "Pop" Watkins (singles Stableford)..

The Ray Wareham Trophy

This was presented in 1996 by the family of the late Ray Wareham who was President of the Vats in 1985 (4 ball better ball).

The Aggregate Trophy

When Brian Killey was Captain of the Club in 2000 he became a member of the Vets and wished to give some memento. This took the form of a Salver which is presented to the member scoring the most points in three out of the four unrestricted competitions viz, the O.T. Cup, the Spring Salver, Pop's Bowl and the Autumn Salver.

The John Buckland Trophy

Better ball stableford, presented and first played for in 2006 in memory of John Buckland.