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The Trophy

TUNKU CHANCELLOR CHALLENGE TROPHY,
an iconic trophy often associated with inter-
university golf tournaments, particularly
between the University of Malaya (UM) and the Top:
National University of Singapore (NUS). A large metal golf
ball as the main
symbol of the
Donor of the trophy: sport of golf.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj

Details of the trophy:
• In the form of a tripod of three golf clubs
which support a golf ball.
• The inscription of the name is in the
shield at the base.
• Selangor Pewter was responsible for the
design.
It was during the 1969 Game on 9 November
1969 at the SICC Bukit Course that the Trophy
was awarded for the first time.
Support structure:
Three inclined and
Additional Facts: intersecting stainless
• The trophy has been in existence steel rods hold
since 1968, commemorating the close the ball, giving the
relationship between the two universities appearance of being
prior to Singapore’s separation from lifted or tossed. Middle part:
Malaysia. There is a metal
• The modern and symbolic design reflects plate with the words
the prestige and long history of the engraved:
tournament. TUNKU
CHANCELLOR Base:
CHALLENGE • Large, wide cylindrical shape.
TROPHY. • Engraved with the names of the
winning teams or universities by
year around the base (possibly
from 1968 to 2000).
• Also visible are several small
metal golf spoons that form
part of the artistic design at the
bottom of the support rods.
This trophy is unique and symbolic –
the three-rod design may represent
stability and cooperation between
three important elements such as
university, sports, and unity.
Note: due to the names of the
winners being full, a new trophy has
been introduced.

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