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

The Sir John Holland RAE Golf Day competing for the Evans-Zoller Trophy will be played on Monday, 09 October 23 from 1030h at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. (NB: One hour later timing this year.)

The Evans-Zoller Trophy is played for by RAE and allied forces' officers, the competition rules were amended for RAE and allied officers (described as eligible players in the attached brief) to invite a partner. Where there are Sappers/NCO's/WO wishing to play the 'organisers' will aim to match them up with an eligible player.

‘Our host for this day is CAPT (retd) Bill McAuley RAE. He extends the invitation to play. We are his guests for the day. He thus assumes responsibility for his guests behaviour throughout.’

The key details are:

a. Please read the attached Competition brief and email on RMGC etiquette.(sent via email)
b. Please arrive at Royal Melbourne Golf Club no later than 1030h to organise teams. A brief to players will be conducted at 1030h sharp with an 1100h tee-off this year on East Course.
c. Green fees are $145 and are to be paid in advance of the day to ensure your ticket and participation.   MAJ Robert Cox will send out the link or instruction for payment when RSVPs are received.  A final account of full payment will be confirmed on the day prior to each player teeing-off at the first hole.
d. Please read below regarding dress!
e. Could I ask you all to please RSVP your attendance to the golf day to myself: Maj Robert Cox – robert.cox@defence.gov.au . If you have already partnered with another golfer please attach their golf handicap as well as yours (if you have one) to your RSVP. Please have all RSVPs to me as soon as possible.
f.  Markers will be provided at Par 4 Holes 7 and 18 for the ‘Longest Drive’ and Par 3 Holes 6 and 16 for the ‘Closest to Pin’ with further confirmation on the day.
g. Presentations will be conducted shortly after conclusion of play and as soon as the scores are tallied in the Club House. This has generally been at approximately 1630h and we will have to monitor given our later tee-off this year. Non-players and RAE members who wish to join the team after the golf are highly encouraged.
h. Individual trophies and awards are sponsored by Hansen Yuncken this year and two members from Hansen Yuncken will be present on the day including Mr Dean King, Head of Procurement NSW|ACT.

Scorers. I do need some volunteer scorer/s to assist on the day – any help and confirmation most welcome.  

Dress Etiquette
Whilst playing:
Refer to the Dress Code RMGC Dress protocols attached. (This stipulates smart casual, collared shirts tucked in, no denim and no logos and no cell phones.)

Dress in the Club House:
Notwithstanding RMGC policy, our host requests, that in order to uphold the dignity of the occasion and our respect for the late Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Holland, and the prestige of our Corps, a traditional jacket and tie must be worn in the Clubhouse at all times. Note that cell phones may not be used in the Clubhouse.