The William Rainford Golf Trophy

The William Rainford Golf  Compeition has been running since 1984 and it takes place on the four Lytham St Annes championship courses.  Old Links,  Fairhaven, Royal Lytham & St Annes  and Lytham Green Drive.

It is a 36 hole  mixed greensomes Stableford  competition on two days and a 36 hole Better Ball on two days. There are 86 couples who take part and competitors come from across England ranging from Northumbria to Bournemouth.  Competitors must 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 and the BLUE.  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 at Fairhaven Golf Club at approximately 7.30pm. 

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  or email and should contain the following information:

Christian Name and Surname of  Man & Woman, Address, daytime telephone number, mobile.

Handicaps &  Home Golf Club.

Handicap limit 20 (Gentlemen) 30 (Ladies)

2012 Competition   13th-17th August 2012 (Event now fully booked)

Enquiries to: 01253  658436        vivw@fylde.gov.uk

Vivien Wood, Tourism Officer, Fylde Borough Council, Town Hall, Lytham St Annes FY8 1LW

Pictured above:  Winners of 2011 William Rainford - Chris & Elaine Hancock