A golf club was broken into by hooded crooks who stole historic cups from the trophy cabinets.
The smash-and-grab was captured on CCTV footage.
The callous thieves grabbed the cups and threw them into a huge bag before taking off.
There were up to 40 stolen.
Some of the silverware are 101-years-old.
They date back to the inception of the club in 1924, which marked its centenary in 2024.
Many had been donated in honour of past members, as reported by Need To Know.
The raid happened at the picturesque Teignmouth Golf Club in Devon at 10.19pm last Wednesday (Apr 2).
Devon and Cornwall Police officers arrived shortly after the alarm was triggered but the thieves had already fled the scene.
A club spokesman said “On Wednesday 2nd April at 10:20pm, Teignmouth Golf Club was broken into and as a result all of our trophies have been stolen.
“If anyone has any information please contact Crimestoppers.”
The club is now carrying out an audit of the value and total number of trophies stolen
It is thought to be between 30 and 40.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said; “We were called at around 10.30pm on Wednesday April 2 following a report of a burglary at Teignmouth Golf Club.
“It was reported entry was forced and trophies stolen.
“Enquiries are ongoing.
“Anybody with any information or relevant footage is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50250082371.”
Locals were furious at the raid.
Alex Narramore said: “What is wrong with people?
“I hope you find them soon.”
Ian Heap added: “Hope the trophies are recovered.
“They are irreplaceable.”
Mark Patterson said: “Shocking.
“Hope they fall in the melting pot.”
And Ian Close said: “Shocking.
“Very sad to hear this – all that history.
“Hope they get them.”
The course is laid out on a hill which overlooks the seaside resort and the estuary of the River Teign.
It was designed by Alister MacKenzie who also laid out the famous course in Augusta, Georgia, known for hosting the annual Masters Tournament.
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