As you may already know from our Fixture Calendar, John McVeigh’s President’s Day will take place on Saturday, 24th August.

As with Captain’s Day earlier this year, the Committee have agreed that the Entry Fee for this years competition will be £5.

Members are reminded that, to be eligible to play on President’s Day, they must have returned a card in at least 8 Handicap Qualifying Competitions since the start of April this year; there are still 3 opportunities (this Saturday, Sunday, and next Wednesday) to meet this requirement if you have not already done so..

Members are also reminded that, as the draw for President’s Day was completed as part of the August monthly draw, if they do not wish to play or are not eligible to play, they MUST remove their name from the timesheet via BRS no later than 12noon on Friday, 23rd August.

Entry to the Competition on the day, and return of scores, shall be as per normal weekly competitions via Ireland Clubs on-line facility.

As with all Club competitions, members must ensure that they have sufficient funds in their Competition Account to cover the Entry Fee, otherwise they will not be eligible to play on the day.

Unlike normal Saturday competitions, entries cannot be made after the last Club Timeslot allocated for President’s Day, and Match & Handicap Secretary, Victor Watson has asked me to remind members to return their score cards promptly on the day of the competition to help him determine the results in a timely manner for the evening Prize Presentation.

As the recently announced new catering facilities at Allen Park will not be up and running in time, once again a burger will not be provided midway through your round, however, the Prize Presentation, followed by a buffet and live musical entertainment will be held at Chimney Corner Football Club starting at around 7.30pm that evening. The President has said that the bar at the football club will be open earlier in the day for drinks after your round of golf.  

Brian Johnston

Hon. Secretary