Golfers wishing to enter one of the most prestigious amateur competitions are being urged to submit their entry with the deadline set to close tomorrow night.
Lahinch Golf Club hosts the 123rd staging of the South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship from Wednesday, July 23rd, to Sunday, July 27th.
150 of Ireland’s leading amateur golfers will play in the 36-hole strokeplay qualifier over Wednesday and Thursday, with the top 64 qualifying for the matchplay stage of the competition at the weekend.
Entries close at midnight on Wednesday.
Pierse Motors Volkswagen, based in Ennis and Tipperary, are delighted to continue their
sponsorship of Ireland’s oldest Championship. Gary Pierse, Managing Director of Pierse
Motors, commented “Pierse Motors Volkswagen’s partnership with Lahinch Golf Club and the South of Ireland Championship is now in its tenth year and we are delighted to continue to support this prestigious tournament. Lahinch boasts one of the finest links golf courses in the country and I am sure this year’s championship will be another huge success.”
Martin O’Sullivan, Captain Lahinch Golf Club, said “played mid-summer at peak holiday time in Lahinch, the South is highly regarded amongst the players where golf is the talk of the village throughout the week. Lahinch and the surrounding area is looking forward to another memorable Championship and all visitors are welcome to come along and join in the festivities. Lahinch Golf Club, which will host the Walker Cup in September 2026, appreciates the continued support of Golf Ireland in ensuring that our leading golfers have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of previous winners such as John Burke, JB Carr, Paul McGinley, Darren Clarke, and Graeme McDowell.”
Michael Coote, Chairperson, Munster Region Golf Ireland, said “Golf Ireland is delighted to
continue its long association with Lahinch Golf Club. The South of Ireland Championship is
one of the oldest and most prestigious championships in the world and we wish all the
competitors well when the tournament commences in a few weeks. The roll of honour of past winners truly reflects the high esteem in which the South of Ireland is held by both the
players and supporters of amateur golf.”
