Golf Ireland and Bridgestone have confirmed they are continuing their partnership for 2025, as the popular Bridgestone Tours teed off recently. The renewal will also see Bridgestone introducing free tyre safety checks at selected events, reinforcing their commitment to community road safety.
Meanwhile, the amateur season got off to an exciting start in County Sligo with teenager Dylan Holmes crowned champion at the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship. Ahead of the tournament, Bridgestone were on-site at County Sligo to launch the 2025 series for both men and women. Returning professional Stuart Grehan, who reached the semi-finals at the West of Ireland was joined by Colm Conyngham, Bridgestone Marketing Manager, for the launch event, setting the scene for another competitive season of golf.
“We are very happy to continue our support for the Bridgestone Tours and Orders of Merit,” said Colm Conyngham, Marketing Manager, Bridgestone Ireland. “There is a lot of evidence recently that providing professionally structured and higher profile tours and awards for amateurs pays dividends in terms of their development and progress both locally and internationally, ” added Colm.
Golf Ireland is delighted to maintain its partnership with Bridgestone, recognising the significant contribution made towards raising the profile of amateur golf across the island.
The Bridgestone Order of Merit continues to be a major stepping stone for amateur golfers aiming to represent Ireland or transition into the professional ranks, with reigning champion Brian Doran the most recent example having been selected for Ireland on the back of his success last year.
Grehan, who regained his amateur status recently and had a strong start to life back in the amateur ranks when he claimed the Rosslare Scratch Cup, had another impressive outing in County Sligo. He will be looking for more silverware throughout the season and to remain competitive in the Bridgestone Order of Merit race, with the European Amateur Team Championships coming to Killarney in July, and the Walker Cup also on the horizon in Lahinch next year.
“I was pretty happy with how my week went in Sligo. Felt like my game was there all week just didn’t happen. I’m looking forward to the rest of the season and the Bridgestone Order of Merit,” said Grehan.
“When I regained my amateur status getting back competing on an International stage and Walker Cup were two of my main objectives, and I am determined to put my best foot forward to make those teams.”
For further details on the Bridgestone Order of Merit and upcoming tournaments, visit the Golf Ireland website.
Men’s Bridgestone Tour Events 2025
West of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship – Co Sligo, 18-22 April
Munster Men’s Amateur Open Championship – Cork, 3-4 May
Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship – Seapoint, 8-11 May
Ulster Men’s Amateur Open Stroke Play Championship – Shandon Park, 26-27 May
East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship – Co Louth, 30 May-1 June
Connacht Men’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship – Galway, 6-7 June
South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship – Lahinch, 23-27 July
Mullingar Scratch Cup – Mullingar, 3-4 August
AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship – Westport, 15-17 August
North of Ireland Amateur Open Championship – Portstewart, 17-19 September
Women’s Bridgestone Tour Events 2025
Woodbrook Scratch Cup – Woodbrook, 4-5 May
Ulster Men’s Amateur Open Stroke Play Championship – Shandon Park, 26-27 May
Flogas Irish Women’s Amateur Open Championship – Headfort, 21-23 June
Dun Laoghaire Scratch Cup – Dun Laoghaire, 12-13 July
AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship – Ardee, 29 July-1 August.
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