MacNean House & Restaurant Open Series
Seven bank holiday qualifiers — one grand final — unforgettable prizes
About the Competition
The MacNean House & Restaurant Open Series is The Usual Please's flagship open competition, run across seven bank holidays throughout the summer. Sponsored by the award-winning MacNean House & Restaurant, it offers golfers the chance to win exceptional dining experiences and overnight stays.
Each bank holiday qualifier is open to members and visitors alike. The top finishers from each round earn their place in the Grand Final, where the prizes are truly worth playing for.
Competition Format
18 Holes — Single Stableford — Gents & Ladies. Re-entry permitted.
2026 Schedule
Seven qualifying rounds across the summer bank holidays
Round 1
Easter Monday
6 April 2026
Round 2
May Day
4 May 2026
Round 3
Spring Bank Holiday (NI)
25 May 2026
Round 4
June Bank Holiday (IE)
1 June 2026
Round 5
NI Bank Holiday
13 July 2026
Round 6
IE Bank Holiday
3 August 2026
Round 7
Summer Bank Holiday (NI)
31 August 2026
Grand Final — 6 September 2026
All qualifiers from the seven rounds compete for the top prizes. Non-qualifiers who have completed at least two qualifying rounds are also welcome to enter the final.
Entry Fees
Members
€10 per round
Visitors
€25 per round (includes green fee — a saving on the standard €30 visitor rate)
How to Enter
Book online via the club's booking system and select Open Competitions, or contact the club directly. Re-entry is permitted on the day.
Each Qualifying Round
1st Place
Auto-qualification for the Grand Final
€25 MacNean House dining voucher
Neven Maguire cookbook
2nd Place
Auto-qualification for the Grand Final
€50 MacNean House dining voucher
3rd Place
Auto-qualification for the Grand Final
€25 MacNean House dining voucher
4th Place
€25 MacNean House dining voucher
Grand Final Prizes — 6 September 2026
Qualifiers
1st Place
Overnight stay & dinner for two at MacNean House
2nd Place
Dinner for two at MacNean House
3rd Place
€100 MacNean voucher & Neven Maguire cookbook
Non-Qualifiers (min. 2 qualifying rounds)
1st Place
Dinner for two at MacNean House
2nd Place
€100 voucher & Neven Maguire cookbook
3rd Place
€50 voucher & Neven Maguire cookbook
Ready to Enter?
Book your place in the next qualifying round today