Introduction

Whilst at some clubs there are competitions on nearly all Saturdays and many Sundays, the balance struck at Royal Lytham is one that allows the players the cut and thrust of playing against the course in competitive golf on some Saturdays but also provides opportunity for the direct conflict of match play on others. This balance has much to commend it.

The competitions played for during each year are set out below. The indication of when they are played for is a guide - with the shifting dates for Easter and other factors, each year is different! Captain’s qualifying competitions are highlighted

• The Silver Kettle - a Saturday late in March.

• The Lancashire Fusiliers’ Cup - Good Friday

• Easter Stableford - Easter Monday

• The Captain’s Prize - third and fourth Saturdays in April

• Spring meeting and Clifton Gold Medal - fourth Saturday in April

• Silver Iron - second Saturday in May

• Seniors’ Trophy - third Saturday in May

• Walmsley Peace Cup and Ladies Gold Medal - fourth Saturday in May

• Pearson Claret Jug - fourth Saturday in May and first Saturday in June

• Loyal North Lancs Regiment Cup - first Saturday in June

• Centenary Trophy - first Saturday in July

• Championship Course Trophy - second Saturday in July

• First Summer meeting - fourth Saturday in July

• Hermon Silver Cigar Box - fourth Saturday in July and second Saturday in August

• Second Summer meeting and Thistleton Gold medal - second Saturday in August

• St Andrews meeting and Tait Memorial Medal - fourth Saturday in August

• Autumn meeting and Manchester Gold Medal - first Saturday in September

• The Carruthers Trophy (Club Mixed Foursomes) - second Saturday in September

• The Victory Trophy - third Saturday in September

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