South African Open Floating

There is a record of an advertisement in 1909 which refers to the "Open Championship Floating Trophy" and which was to be held by the amateur or professional with the lowest score in the Open. But there is no indication, either then or since, in the SAGA office records regarding how or when the trophy was first acquired or by whom it was presented. It is referred to in all instances as the "Open Championship Cup" or "Trophy".

The first Open took place in 1903, however there is no indication of a floating trophy before 1909.


Freddie Tait Cup

This trophy was purchased by the SAGU with the surplus funds after the visit of the British amateur team in 1927-28. On it are the badges of the Army Golfing Society, of which the late Lieutenant Freddie Tait was a member. He was also a member of the R and A. A brilliant match player, he won the British Amateur Championship in 1896 and 1898. He died fighting at Koodoosberg Drift in 1900.

* Information provided courtesy of the South African Golf Association