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Rock of Ages trophy
Origin:
Presented by John F. Smith in 1933.
Competition:
Annual — individual low net competition.
First winner was J.T. Quinlan in 1935.
Winner of the Rock of Ages Trophy in 1978 was J.P. Coombes. |
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THE PHOENIX INVITATIONAL
"we will in future rise from our ashes and have a Beaconsfield if possible better than before?"
A tragic fire caused by a defective electrical wire completely destroyed the Clubhouse on June 12, 1929. Dr. Fred Tooke, Club President at that time, stated prophetically ..."we will in future rise from our ashes and have a Beaconsfield if possible better than before..." Historical accounts state that within hours of the fire, virtually every golf club around and even those miles away extended invitations to their facilities and offers of assistance to the Beaconsfield members.
The Clubhouse was rebuilt and was opened officially on September 11, 1930. In recognition of the golfing communities' overwhelming spirit and generosity, a tournament was begun in that same year, named after the mythological bird which self-ignites, and then rises again from its ashes. With a trophy donated by a Beaconsfield member, the Phoenix Invitational golf Tournament has been held every year, with the exception of 1941 to 1946 during WWII.
It is renowned as one of the friendliest and most prestigious competitions in the area - a highlight of the golfing season.
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