Sir John Holland RAE Golf Day - The Evans‐Zoller Trophy Royal Melbourne Golf Club

Background
The Corps has traditionally played a golf competition for serving, former serving RAE and allied
engineer officers at Royal Melbourne since the early/mid 1950s. The day was originally hosted by Sir
John Holland, a distinguished WW2 RAE and Z Special Unit Officer and Club Captain at RMGC. For
many years, officers played for The Evans‐Zoller Trophy donated by Major Stan Evans and LTCOL
Alex Zoller RE, old friends of Sir John. Since the passing of Sir John, a perpetual trophy was
established, The Holland Cup, to mark the contribution that Sir John made to the RAE.
Around the 64th anniversary of this day will be celebrated on Monday, 17th October 2022.
Interstate players are most welcome.
Eligibility
The event is open to serving, former serving RAE and allied forces engineer officers. Each eligible
player is able to host one guest who can be either military (any rank) or civilian. Individuals compete
for the Sir John Holland Cup, whilst teams compete for the Evans‐Zoller Trophy.
Competition Format
The competition format is a Four Ball Stableford Aggregate played with a partner, as in a classic
Four‐Ball Stableford. Individual full handicaps are applied to each player and the number of points
scored by each player is recorded at the completion of every hole, as well as a total or aggregate for
the team. Again, when marking the score card, the number of strokes taken must always be shown
for holes where points are scored. Thus, the card records both strokes and points.
Registration
The closing date for registrations is Monday, 10th October 2022. Registrations are to be by email
with players details, including rank and current handicap to MAJ Robert Cox at
robert.cox@defence.gov.au

Dress and Etiquette
Players are reminded that they are playing by invitation at a private golf course with strict rules
regarding dress and etiquette. Players are requested to familiarise themselves with the rules at the
RMGC website, www.rmgc.com.au. Players who are hosting a guest are responsible to ensure their
guest complies with the Club Rules. A jacket and tie is required for the presentation of trophies in the
clubhouse after play. Any questions relating to RMGC matters should be referred to the Host RMGC
Member.