July 18 Comox Golf ladies McQuinn Cup winners Pat Everett, left, and Edith Albrecht.

July 18 Comox Golf ladies McQuinn Cup winners Pat Everett, left, and Edith Albrecht.

McQuinn Cup dates back 50 years

Pat Everett and Edith Albrecht combined for a 66 to win the McQuinn Cup, Tuesday at the Comox Golf Club.

Pat Everett and Edith Albrecht combined for a 66 to win the McQuinn Cup, Tuesday at the Comox Golf Club.

The trophy competition originated in 1967, created by Goldie McQuinn, whose home was located where Fairway Place now stands. At the time, there were few competitions with other clubs and no ladies 2 ball.

Originally, the McQuinn Cup was a match play competition played in the fall. Now it is a handicap field event in July.

The tournament is open to all members with an established handicap. The person with the highest handicap is paired with the golfer with the lowest handicap until teams are complete. The team handicap is half the combined handicap of the two players. Shots are alternated until the ball is holed.

Lorelei Banford and Pat Schmidt were second with 67, and Janice Nicklin and Jean Kirby third with 70.5.

Comox Valley Record