The event, in it's third year, is a singles competition open to all clubs affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland and the Irish Ladies Golf Union. Competitors must be over 18 years of age to enter and be a Golfsure Personal policyholder.

The clubs play their own domestic competition on the July monthly medal or a designated singles competition in July.

No fee is requested from the participating players, as Golfsure Personal donate 1 from every premium during 2006 to the Beaumont Hospital Foundation for the purchase of cancer treatment equipment. Golfsure Personal is a part of the Golfsure product range and is a major sponsor of amateur golf in Ireland sponsoring the Irish Close Amateur Championship and senior interprovincial.

The club member who is successful at provincial level will compete in the National final which takes place over 72 holes (Pinta, Penina Championship, Morgado and Boavista) in the Algarve, Portugal (30th September . . .

7th October 2006) The winning club member will also invite their club captain to play, and support them, during the week in the Algarve, Portugal.

The party will be hosted by the Hotel Tivoli Arade in Portimao.

The club's participation in this truly All Ireland golf competition will assist Beaumont Hospital in providing new equipment and facilities for the treatment of cancer. The benefit of these funds will be enormous and will keep Beaumont Hospital as a centre of excellence for all our citizens.

Entries to Pat Cashman, Tournament Co-ordinator, 105 Beechgrove, Lucan, Co Dublin, 087-2424451.

PROVINCIAL FINALS SCHEDULE Leinster: Ashbourne Golf Club, Monday 28th August Munster: Mallow Golf Club, Thursday 31st August Ulster: Co Armagh Golf Club Monday 11th September Connacht: Westport Golf Club, Thursday 14th September