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The John Harrison Trophy

Contents [hide] 1 History 1.1 Format Of The Match 1.2 Participating Players 1.3 Match History 2 Sources

History
[edit] The John Harrison Trophy is a twice yearly golf match held alternatively at Formby Golf Club and Blackwell Golf Club.

The two teams that contest the trophy are the OOM from Formby and Blackwell GC.

It's origins lay at the feet of Tim Bostock and Mike Dixon who both were scholars at Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby. The name of the trophy is recognition of the two founders of the event, John Harrison having been responsible for the foundation of MTS Crosby in 1654.

In February 2003, while sat at an Old Crosbeins Dinner, held in the Williams Hall, Merchant Taylors' School , Crosby, they arranged to start an annual golf match between the two sides.

The inaugral match was held in October 2003 at Blackwell Golf Club. In a closely fought match Blackwell GC managed to win by 1 point. In the fading October light a shot which ricocheted off the clubhouse roof landed on the green, securing the first ever victory.

Format Of The Match
[edit] The teams are comprised of 8 players, with the match having four Foursomes matches in the morning, and 8 Singles matches in the afternoon. The match is played 'off scratch'.

Participating Players
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The Order Of Merit

 * Mike Dixon
 * Dave Walmsley
 * Mike Vercell
 * Matt Vercell
 * Ian Jamson
 * Chris Dixon
 * Al Bowman
 * Tony Webster
 * Ian Truman
 * Jimmy Looooo
 * Andy Morris
 * Tony Webster
 * Danny Fox
 * Mark Scarrett
 * Stewie Williams
 * Nigel Marsh
 * Jamie Rothwell
 * Garth Wright
 * Jack Hesketh
 * Geoff Harris

Blackwell Golf Club

 * Tim Bostock
 * Matt Farmer
 * John Farmer
 * The Cat
 * Chris Terry
 * Chris Lowry
 * Geoff Bowden
 * Matt Ekersley
 * JRD
 * Graham Lewis
 * Anthony Horton
 * Alan Robinson
 * Paul Scarrett
 * The Spaniard

Match History
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 * 2003 BGC
 * 2004 BGC
 * 2005 BGC
 * 2006 OOM
 * 2007 BGC
 * 2008 OOM