Slazenger Trophy

The Slazenger Trophy was a men's professional team golf competition; one team representing Great Britain and Ireland, the other team representing the British Commonwealth and Empire. It was played just once, in 1956.

Slazenger Trophy
Tournament information
Established1956
FormatTeam match play
Final year1956
Final champion
Great Britain and Ireland

Format

The cup was contested over two days with four 36-hole foursomes on the first day and eight 36-hole singles matches on the second day.

History

The match was played on 20 and 21 July 1956 at Prince's Golf Club, Sandwich. The match was organised by the Golf Society of Great Britain.[1][2] Most of the Commonwealth and Empire team had been in England to play in the Canada Cup at the end of June.

Result
YearDatesVenueWinnersScoreRef
195620–21 JulyPrince's Golf Club, Sandwich, EnglandGreat Britain and Ireland7–5[3][4]

Appearances

The following are those who played in the match.

Great Britain and Ireland

Commonwealth and Empire

The Australian Bill Shankland was in the Commonwealth and Empire team but did not play in any matches.[5]

References
  1. "Splendid golf by the commonwealth – Foursomes halved in match against Britain". The Times. 21 July 1956. p. 3.
  2. Clear Design Consultancy Limited. "Mullock's Auctions - &quotRare 1956 Golfing Society of Great Britain Slazenger..." mullocksauctions.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  3. "Sides level at Sandwich – Empire recovery". The Glasgow Herald. 21 July 1956. p. 2.
  4. "Faulkner's defeat of Thomson". The Glasgow Herald. 23 July 1956. p. 7.
  5. "Strong pairing at Sandwich – Great Britain play Commonwealth". The Times. 18 July 1956. p. 5.
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