Historic Interclub Challenge

In July, 1873 the Christchurch Golf Club played the Otago Golf Club. It is believed to be one of oldest interclub golf fixtures outside of the British Isles.

In 1898 the Secretary of the Christchurch Golf Club, Mr N.G.W. Hanmer, presented a shield for foursome play between the two Clubs.

This original trophy was replaced in 1899 when Dr Graham Campbell, Secretary of the Christchurch Club and Mr J.H.Hosking, Club Captain of the Otago Club, presented the Campbell-Hosking Shield, which was to be competed for on an annual basis.

The rivalry between the two Clubs remains as one of the oldest interclub challenges in the world of golf.