William Rainford Golf Trophy 2008

The above competition has been running since 1984 and it takes place on the four Lytham St Annes championship courses.

It is a mixed greensomes competition and there are 96 couples who take part and competitors come from across England ranging from Northumbria to Bournemouth. Competitors have to stay in holiday accommodation within Lytham St Annes (not Blackpool).

The Sponsor of the competition is Raymond & Keith Denham, William Rainford Holdings Ltd (Thomas Armstrong Holdings Ltd). There are two categories RED is for those couples who have a combined handicap of less than 33 and the BLUE is for those above 34. There are two daily prizes per category – winner and runners-up and an overall winner for the week with a prize also for the runners-up.

The presentation of prizes to Winners for the week will take place before the Dinner. The majority of the prizes are presented by the Mayor & Mayoress, the runners-up prize is presented by one of the sponsors Mr & Mrs Keith Denham, the main prize winners with crystal and a trophy is presented by Mr & Mrs Raymond Denham. All the crystal provided on the presentation evening is provided by the Sponsor.

Enquiries for this competition should only come from those couples who are willing to book accommodation within Lytham St Annes. All enquiries should be in writing and should contain the following information:

Christian Name and Surname of Man & Woman, Address, daytime telephone number
Handicaps & Home Golf Club.

Handicap limit 20 (Gentlemen) 30 (Ladies)