The deadlines for stating an interest (23 May) and for submitting players names (12 June) for the Lothians Centenary Grand Final at Bruntsfield Links on the 10th July are now fast approaching. Clubs have been asked on several occasions over the last year if they would be interested in nominating an early season club competition as a qualifier from which a scratch and handicap winner (or leading available player) would represent the club at an 18 hole tournament at Bruntsfield Links. An excellent opportunity to play the recently re-designed challenging championship course and sample a meal in the comfortable surroundings of the clubhouse. All this in an attempt to get all our 70 clubs and 38 affiliate clubs to get together to celebrate the centenary of their Area Association. There has been a very disappointing response so far with only 52% replying. Those that have responded so far can be seen by clicking here. As you will see that shows that only 39% of East Lothian clubs, 61% of Midlothian clubs, 57% of West Lothian clubs and 52% of Affiliates have responded. Let's hope things improve over the next week.