This competition for individuals was first played in the 1975-1976 season. Each league organises their own 'heat' with the top scorers qualifying for the Merseyside heat against players from other leagues.
Peter Richardson was the first Ormskirk winner of the MQL Trophy in 1980.
Pat Gibson won his first MQL title in 2002 and in 2025 won his eighth (a record),
Other Ormskirk winners are Phil Duffy, Ray Oakes and John Wilson.
Pat also holds the record for the number of wins in the Ormskirk heat, with ten, between 2004 and 2025.
Anthony Martin won five times, followed by Peter Richardson and Colin Pilkington with four.