Golf trophies have become an integral piece to a challenging game. Awarding golf achievements began with the 'Champion's Belt,' which was given to the British Open winner through the 1860s, then replaced by the 'Claret Jug' in 1870, then eventually onto today's grand prize, the 'Green Jacket,' secured by the winner of the Masters tournament. Golf trophies symbolize the very best in a sport that requires an equal share of mental and physical prowess to be a true champion. helping sword hand trophy
Golf awards are available in many forms - from crystal trophies, to those made of metal or acrylics. Earning these trophies tell the story of how the golfer arose to the challenge, and prevailed. An engraved crystal trophy is a common prize for the overall winner, while a small metal or acrylic golf trophy might recognize a different tournament achievement such as longest drive or putt. Also, virtually every golf organization presents golf trophies to players who achieve the illustrious hole-in-one.
Professionals on the PGA or LPGA Tour define these achievement awards as recognizing the proficiency and consistency it takes to keep atop the leader boards throughout a complete golfing season. The 'Vardon Trophy,' named after British links legend Harry Vardon, is earned by the pro with the lowest average score per round. A newer season-ending award is the 'Charles Schwab Cup,' which actually celebrates a successful earning year for the winner. For the women's league there is the 'Vare Trophy.' This prestigious golf trophy not only honors season-long consistency, but it also has a prominent role in deciding who gets into the LPGA Hall of Fame.
The intent of golfing awards and prizes, of course, is to recognize outstanding accomplishments. They can also be quite comical given some golf trophies are awarded for feats such as "bringing up the rear," or "most water balls." Regardless of the reason it's won, an engraved trophy will be appreciated and proudly displayed by any golfer who earns it. The same holds true for other golf related prizes made of other materials, including bronze, which can be a great award for other top finishers.
Crystal trophies have become very popular items in the gifts and awards industry. They have been selected by many golf resorts as a main award for event winners. Crystal trophies, by comparison, seem to grab the most attention of observers as well. Many of them are handcrafted by experts who manage to bring out the crystal's inherent beauty, while making sure the intent of the award remains the prominent factor. Golf trophies add to the gratification of a sport that is seldom conquered and never truly mastered.
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Golf Trophies Promote Camaraderie Between Friends
Perhaps you and your friends enjoy playing golf. If so, then you may want to think about adding in a system to your get-togethers where you award each other golf trophies for achieving certain distinctions in the sport you all enjoy. Not only could this increase the spirit of friendly competition in your group, it could also promote the ethos of camaraderie and solidarity between yourself and your friends. You can devise a system which will be fun for everyone.
For example, one of the classic golf trophies is the "longest drive" trophy. As the name suggests, this goes to the person who manages to accomplish the longest drive in a round of golf. Your group of friends can decide how often you'll mark this distinction: every week, every round, or even every hole?
If you're going to introduce trophies into this friendly competition, then you could also decide if you'd like one trophy which circulates from person to person over time. Or maybe everyone except the winner could chip in and purchase a trophy for the winner. This second way may be better, because people have a tendency to get somewhat attached to a trophy after attaining one.
Once you've decided to make trophies a part of your regular golfing excursions, then you'll need to think about exactly what sort of golf trophies you'd like to get for each other. Personally, I'd suggest that you look into glass trophies. These are elegant by nature, and they convey the proper level of respect and authority, not too much and not too little. Glass trophies are also transparent, which is in harmony with the nature of friendship.
Ultimately, you could even set up a tournament, where the winner will receive the "golf cup" trophy. Of all golf trophies, this is one which will probably need to rotate from person to person over time, because having multiple copies of such a trophy may only serve to diminish its prestige.
I realize It may sound a little silly at first to worry about golf trophies, but you'd be surprised at what a substantial effect this sort of recognition can have on the morale and spirit of any group more generally, and your own golfing circle specifically. It's worth trying this out if you find that the energy in your group is beginning to wane, or if you'd just like to have some fun.
