Professional’s Prizes
Men’s competition. Played 2nd of September. Winners James Gamble and James Longstaff. Nett 62
Hartopp Cup
James A. HartoppBorn in 1869, James Hartopp was a wine merchant and lived in Quorn, where he owned the Manor Hotel. From newspaper reports he was a talented singer and violinist. He was obviously a versatile entertainer, the Melton Mowbray Mercury reported on a “Smoking Concert” in 1909 where Mr. Hartopp royally entertained the audience […]
Heath Bowl
First contested in 1960.
Heath Bowl 2nd June 2024
President’s Putter
First contested in 1993, the President’s Putter was the brainchild of President John Wainwright who made the plinth and mounted the putter, which was kindly donated by David Bryson (Captain 1967) father of present members John Bryson (Captain 2000).
Lindsay Everard Challenge Trophy
Sir William Lindsay Everard (13 March 1891 – 11 March 1949). President of RPGC in 1936, when the trophy was first contested. The original format was a medal open to members and visitors but this has now been amended to members only. Sir Lindsay took over the business of Everards Brewery in 1925 and remained in […]
Mugs Cup
First played in 1927
Westleigh Charity Cup
Donated by the members of Westleigh Rugby Club. First contested on Saturday 11th of November 1922. The event was recorded in the Leicester Chronical thus: “By presenting a beautiful silver Cup to the Rothley Park Golf Club, the Westleigh Rugby Football Club has made a name for itself in other sporting circles. It has been […]
Ladies Bogey Cup
The Ladies Bogey Cup ( Par bogey betterball pairs ) Winners Pippa Arkle & Dee Laurie , 3up ( Countback B9 , 2 up) Runners Up Sinead Corcoran & Kim Robertson , 3 up First contested in 1964
Hames Cup
Winners Bob Ohagan and Richard Fitkowski 43 pts (B9) Runners Up Gareth Bowen and John Hardwick 43 pts 3rd Mick Webster and Dinesh Kotak 41 pts Scratch James Gamble and James Longstaff 37 pts History John and Harry HamesJohn Hames, born in 1858 and his brother Harry Hames, born in 1862 were both founder membersof […]