The world-famous hyperlinks at Lahinch Golf Membership will host the 123rd staging of the South of Eire Beginner Open Championship from Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 July.
A discipline of 150 of Eire’s main newbie golfers will play within the 36-hole strokeplay qualifier on Wednesday and Thursday, with the highest 64 qualifying for the matchplay stage of the competitors which begins on Friday and concludes with the semi-finals and remaining on Sunday 27 July.
Pierse Motors Volkswagen, based mostly in Tipperary and Ennis, are delighted to proceed their sponsorship of Eire’s oldest Championship.
Gary Pierse, Managing Director of Pierse Motors, commented: “Pierse Motors Volkswagen’s partnership with Lahinch Golf Membership and the South of Eire Championship is now in its tenth yr and we’re delighted to proceed to assist this prestigious match. Lahinch boasts one of many best hyperlinks golf programs within the nation and I’m positive this yr’s championship might be one other big success.”
Martin O’Sullivan, Captain Lahinch Golf Membership, mentioned “performed mid-summer at peak vacation time in Lahinch, the South is extremely regarded amongst the gamers the place golf is the speak of the village all through the week. Lahinch and the encompassing space is wanting ahead to a different memorable Championship and all guests are welcome to come back alongside and be part of within the festivities
“Lahinch Golf Membership, which can host the Walker Cup in September 2026, appreciates the continued assist of Golf Eire in making certain that our main golfers have the chance to observe within the footsteps of earlier winners corresponding to John Burke, JB Carr, Paul McGinley, Darren Clarke, and Graeme McDowell.”
Michael Coote, Chairperson, Munster Area Golf Eire, mentioned “Golf Eire is delighted to proceed its lengthy affiliation with Lahinch Golf Membership.
“The South of Eire Championship is without doubt one of the oldest and most prestigious championships on the earth and we want all of the opponents properly when the match commences in a couple of weeks.
“The roll of honour of previous winners really displays the excessive esteem during which the South of Eire is held by each the gamers and supporters of newbie golf.”
The time limit for entries is midnight on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
Pictured above (Left to Proper): Gerry Pierse (Pierse Motors); Martin O’Sullivan (Captain, Lahinch Golf Membership); Michael Coote (Chairperson Munster Area, Golf Eire).
