In the early ‘30s the course was let for grazing sheep and the greens were fenced. Fred Burn was at that time probably the most accurate golfer playing of a 24 handicap. Playing of the then 17th tee, he struck a sheep 40 yards away on the head with his first drive. Thinking that lightning would not strike twice he struck a second ball and once again hit the unfortunate animal.

As with many sports golfers do enjoy competition even more so when there is an attractive trophy to be won and the thought of their name on an Honours Board in the clubhouse. Throughout the life of Scraptoft Golf Club there has always been a strong response to competition and the rewards have only been made possible by the generosity of many members and their families who have contributed to one of the finest collections of trophies in the County.

Trophies

Several of the trophies still being won today have been in existence for 75 years:

Scraptoft Cup - presented by the Founders

Brown Cup - presented by C A Brown

Coles Bowl - presented by J Coles

Potts Foursomes - presented by G David Potts

Bowerman Cup - presented by H Bowerman

Scratch Cup - presented by P R Wykes

Thomson Cup - presented by W B Thomson

For the Ladies:

Sharp Challenge Cup - presented by Aubrey T Sharp

Young Challenge Bowl - presented by Mrs E C Young

P L Baker Cup - presented by Mrs P L Baker

Although members were attracted to the club in goodly numbers, financially the club was not very sound. It had been formed with the minimum of capital and increasing overheads, with the acquisition of the extra land, had presented difficulties.

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