LARN Cup

Brief History

The Lakes Golf Club competed in the Masters Pennants for many years before deciding to withdraw from the 1995 competition series. Kinglsey Wilson, then Captain of The Lakes Golf Club, approached the Australian, NSW, and Royal Sydney with the view of holding our own round robin competition. This was agreed to and on Wednesday 19th July 1995, representatives from each Club met at The Lakes after enjoying a friendly round of golf.

Rules And Conditions

It was agreed at the meeting that all players were to be at least 55 years of age at the commencement of the rounds.
Play in 4's with individual match play and 7 per side with one reserve.
All matches are of 18 holes only with the finals matches only, allowed to progress past the 18th hole if required
Teams seeded 1 and 2 after rounds 3 to contest the final (LARN CUP). Teams 3 and 4 after 3 rounds to contest the dreaded wooden spoon.

Naming Of The Event

At the meeting the Committee had to decide upon a name for the competition. Des Turner representing The Australian, suggested "LARN" formed from the name of each Club, i.e, "L" Lakes, "A" Australian, "R" Royal Sydney, "N" New South Wales.

"Ye Old Mug"

A suitable Cup was found in the Lakes' storeroom in a slightly battered state, however, after careful restoration and attachment of each Club's medals / badges, The LARN Cup evolved.

Foundation Committee

Kingsley Wilson             (The Lakes)
Des Turner                     (The Australian)
Richard Hattersley          (Royal Sydney)
Robert Dick                   (New South Wales)

Terms of the Competition

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