South of Ireland Amateur Golf Championship launched
The 117th South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship played on the world famous links at Lahinch Golf Club will commence on Wednesday 25th July and conclude on Sunday 29th July.
Lahinch Golf Club, recently announced as the host venue for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open 2019, will also host the Home Internationals in September 2019 and the Arnold Palmer Cup in July 2020.
150 of Ireland’s leading amateurs will play in the 36 hole strokeplay qualifier over Wednesday and Thursday, with the top 64 qualifying for the matchplay part of the competition which starts on Friday and concludes with the semi-finals and final on Sunday 29th July.
Pierse Motors Volkswagen, based in Tipperary town, are delighted to confirm their continued sponsorship of Ireland’s oldest Championship. Gary Pierse, Managing Director of Pierse Motors, commented “We are delighted to continue with our sponsorship of the South of Ireland Championship for the third consecutive year. Lahinch boasts one of the finest links golf courses in the country and I have no doubt that the tournament will be a huge success once again.”
Kevin O’Keeffe, Captain Lahinch Golf Club, said “the South of Ireland continues to be one of the most popular championships amongst our leading amateurs. Last year, ten of the victorious Irish Men’s team played in the South of Ireland. Lahinch Golf Club is appreciative of the support of the Golfing Union of 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.”
“Played mid-summer at peak holiday time in Lahinch, The South is generally regarded as the most enjoyable of the amateur ‘majors’ with large crowds guaranteed while golf is the talk of the village throughout the week. Lahinch and the surrounding area is gearing up for another memorable five days of golf and all visitors are welcome to come along and join in the festivities.”
Jim Long, Chairman of the Munster Branch, said “the Munster Branch of the Golfing Union of 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.”
Closing date for entries is midnight on Wednesday 27th June.