The world-famous links at Lahinch Golf Club will host the 123rd staging of the South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship from Wednesday, 23rd July to Sunday, 27th July 2025.
A field of 150 of Ireland’s leading amateur golfers will compete in the 36-hole strokeplay qualifier on Wednesday and Thursday, with the top 64 advancing to the matchplay stage, which begins on Friday and concludes with the semi-finals and final on Sunday, 27th July.
Pierse Motors Volkswagen, based in Tipperary and Ennis, is delighted to continue its 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 thrilled to continue supporting this prestigious tournament. Lahinch boasts one of the finest links golf courses in the country, and I am confident this year’s championship will be another resounding success.”
Martin O’Sullivan, Captain of Lahinch Golf Club, said, “Played in mid-summer at the peak of the holiday season in Lahinch, the ‘South’ is highly regarded by players, and golf becomes the talk of the village throughout the week. Lahinch and the surrounding area look forward to another memorable championship, and we welcome all visitors to join in the festivities.”
“Lahinch Golf Club, which will host the Walker Cup in September 2026, greatly appreciates the continued support of Golf Ireland in ensuring 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 of the Munster Region, Golf Ireland, said, “Golf Ireland is delighted to continue its long-standing 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 competitors the very best 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 players and supporters of amateur golf.”
The closing date for entries is midnight on Wednesday, 25th June 2025.
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