The Men’s Club Dinner and Ackland Horman Trophy will follow the same format as 2023 and be held on a single Saturday.
All male members are welcome to attend the Men’s Club Dinner.
Included in this article:
Guest Speaker
Introducing the 2024 Ackland Horman Trophy and Men’s Club Dinner, with guest speaker Peter Carey OAM.
Peter was a prolific player for SANFL club Glenelg in a career spanning the 18 seasons from 1971 to 1988. He began a centre half forward and was Glenelg’s leading goal kicker in 1973, before moving into the ruck for the remainder of his playing career.
Peter captained Glenelg in the 1983 to 1988 seasons, including Glenelg’s 1985 and 1986 premierships and runner up finishes in 1987 and 1988. Prior to taking on the captaincy, Peter and Glenelg won a premiership and were runner up on five occasions.
His other football achievements include:
- Inaugural winner of the Fos Williams Medal
- All-Australian 1979 and 1980
- Glenelg FC Best and Fairest 1973, 1985 and 1986
- Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 1989 Australia Day Honours for “service to Australian football”
- In 2001, inducted as an inaugural member of Glenelg FC’s Hall of Fame
- In 2002, inducted as an inaugural member of the South Australian Football Hall of Fame
- In 2009, inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame
To this day, Peter holds the record for the most SANFL games played, having suited up in 448 games.
In recent years, Peter has been Chief Executive of the charity, Youth Opportunities and remains actively involved as an ambassador. The charity has a series of programs for schools, for workforce and group training, and for individuals. Youth Opportunities aim to give young people the opportunity to take control and responsibility of their lives through development of social and emotional capabilities.
Timeline of Events
| Saturday 20th April | Entries open for male Category 1 members at 3.00pm |
| Wednesday 24th April | Entries open for all other eligible categories at 3.00pm Entries open for male members attending the dinner only. Please book in the dinner only section. |
| Saturday 25th May – Ackland Horman Trophy and Men’s Club Dinner | |
| 11.30am | Live draw (players are encouraged to have a casual lunch in the bar while the draw is taking place) |
| 12.30pm | Shotgun start |
| 5.00pm | All golfers off the course. Post-round drinks in the bar (purchase own) |
| 6.00pm | Pre-dinner drinks |
| 6.15pm | Guests seated for dinner |
| 6.30pm | Dinner commences |
| 10.00pm | Dinner concludes |
Cost: $78pp, includes Ackland Horman competition entry fee and a 3-course dinner. Drinks will be split event and charged to all accounts post-event.
Dress code: jacket and Club tie.
Champions’ Dinner
The menu for the evening has been selected by 2023 Ackland Horman Trophy champions, Peter Joy and Chris Penny.
Artisan bread rolls and butter
Entree
Grilled Whiting Bruschetta, Jamon Crisp, Ratatouille Salsa, Dill and Black Olive Soil
Main Course
ClassicBeef Wellington, Creamy Celeriac, Carottes Duchesse, Charred Green Asparagus, Shallot Jus Gras
Dessert
Rhubarb and Cream Cheese Crumble, Lime Meringue, Coconut Sorbet
Percolated tea and coffee
Ackland Horman Trophy
The Ackland Horman Trophy is an 18 hole 4BBB Par event open to Category 1, Category 2, Country, Interstate, Overseas, Veteran (25), Veteran (50), Under 36 and Junior male members and is played in conjunction with the Men’s Club Dinner. Each side will be decided randomly by a draw on the day of, and immediately before, the competition.
Due to field limitations the opening for the event will be staggered:
- Category 1 registrations open on Friday 19th April at 3.00pm.
- All other categories and non-golfing attendees can register from Wednesday 24th April at 3.00pm.
Members must attend the Men’s Club Dinner to play in the Ackland Horman Trophy.
