Golf Ireland officially launch the 2025 season
- thebogeymenpod
- Apr 4
- 2 min read
Credit: Golf Ireland
The curtain has been raised on the 2025 amateur golfing calendar as the Golf Ireland Season Launch took place in Carton House last night.
The event, hosted by TV & Radio Sports Broadcaster, Aisling O’Reilly welcomed almost 100 guests from across the Irish sporting world including members of the media, Golf Ireland sponsors, and representatives from clubs hosting some of the much-anticipated Irish amateur championships.
Recently appointed Golf Ireland President, Michael Evans and Golf Ireland CEO Mark Kennelly got proceedings underway before three panels of special guests took to the stage to discuss the upcoming amateur season, the return of The Open to Ireland and life on the professional tour.
Four-time DP World Tour winner and Ryder Cup winning Captain, Paul McGinley was guest of honour on the evening, giving some valuable insights into the professional game while also casting his eye over The Masters in which he believes the Irish contingent of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry could be serious contenders to don the green jacket.
McGinley was also joined by fellow Irish professionals Conor Purcell, Anna Foster, Alex Maguire and Liam Nolan and as each discussed their experiences with life on tour as they go through the early stages of their pro careers while Bridgestone Men’s Order of Merit 2024 winner Brian Doran and top G4D golfer Fiona Gray shared their hopes for the upcoming season.
Golf Ireland High Performance Director Neil Manchip also explained how Golf Ireland are supporting professionals and amateurs alike in their playing careers.
Killarney Golf Club are set to host this year’s European Men’s Team Championship, exactly 50 years on from the first time the event came to the club and Director of Golf at Killarney, Colin Finlay alongside Golf Ireland Championships and Rules Director, Mark Wehrly discussed the significance of the event as the Kerry club will once again be the venue for one of the world’s most prestigious international amateur team events.
The first event on this season’s calendar will get underway on April 17 as the Leinster Women’s O18 Amateur & Duggan Cup tees up in Blainroe and with over 70 championships down for the decision right up until mid-October, 2025 is set to be another bumper year of golf on the island of Ireland.
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