T he Clifford Cup was held on Saturday, 14 December 2024, at the East Course (1st Old & 2nd New). With the green speed set at 9.5 on the stimpmeter, the competition saw the participation of 31 RSGC members.
Leong Chun Yan – Runner-up and Best Gross Winner
First played in 1929 by Sir Hugh Clifford, the Clifford Cup is one of RSGC’s most historic trophy events. Open to players with a club handicap of 18 or lower, those with higher handicaps are welcome to participate but must play off a handicap of 18. The event is played in a stroke play format over 18 holes, with the winner determined by the lowest net score.
To make the golf competition more enjoyable, the Clifford Cup, along with other major tournaments like the Glassford Cup and Lake Cup, switched to a one-day format starting in 2020, instead of the previous two-day setup.
Lucas Long – youngest player in the field
This year’s champion was Toh Hock Siew, who secured victory with an impressive nett score of 66. Leong Chun Yan claimed second place with a net score of 70, while Casey Ng finished third with a net score of 71 on countback. Leong Chun Yan also delivered the best gross score of the day, finishing with an even – par, 72.
Toh Hock Siew – Winner of The Clifford Cup 2024
The Clifford Cup continues to be a cornerstone of RSGC’s golf calendar. Congratulations to the winners and all players for upholding the spirit of this timehonoured competition. We look forward to another successful Clifford Cup next year!
Casey Ng – third place
