Event

East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship 2025
Sponsored by Pharmaher

Schedule

Thursday 29^th May - Official Practice Day – more information below

Friday 30^th May - Round 1
Two-Tee Start in operation - tee times 0730 & 1230

Saturday 31^st May - Round 2
Two-Tee Start in operation, tee times 0730 & 1230

Top 42 plus ties will qualify for Rd 3 & Rd 4

Sunday 1^st June - Round 3 & 4

Two-Tee Start from 0730

Ties for the Championship will be resolved by a 3 hole Stroke Playoff in accordance with Golf Ireland General Regulation 8.
Presentation of Prizes approx. 20 minutes after conclusion of play.
 

Practice Round Bookings

Official practice day is Thursday 29^th May.
Players must book a practice round through the Pro Shop at Co. Louth GC Tel. 041 9881536.  

Please note that entry into the championship confers no other rights to access the facilities of Co. Louth Golf Club, except on terms provided by the Club and in this instance by prior arrangement.

Any entrant attempting to access the facilities without prior permission of the club will have their entry from the Championship withdrawn without a refund.
 

Draw

The Draw for the Championship will be published seven days before the event is due to commence.

Anyone who is included in the Starting List will be included in the Championship Draw accordingly.

Withdrawals

Withdrawals must be advised in advance by email to teresathompson@golfireland.ie

View the Golf Ireland Withdrawals Policy HERE

Registration

All competitors MUST register in person at least 30 minutes before their tee time on the first day of the Championship with a Golf Ireland official.  The registration desk will be located outside the Pro Shop.
 

Local Rules

Golf Ireland Hard Card is in operation and can be obtained from the Players Information Area HERE Any additional local rules will be provided to the players on arrival at the course.

Tees

Play will be from the Blue Tees.

Other information

Toilets - Located at 3^rd tee and 8^th green – no code required.
Opening times – The Clubhouse and Pro Shop will be open one hour before first tee time each day.
Trollies – Pull trollies €4 Electric €25
Yardage books - €10

Towels for showers are available.
Defibrillators (4) - located outside the main entrance of the clubhouse, hut to the right of the 2^nd green, hut to the left of the 13^th fairway and to the left of the 17^th tee.

Practice area

Area adjacent to clubhouse, length 240 yards – Irons only. Short game and putting green area also available.
Additional practice area at 16^th which is longer but own balls must be used. Please note this area is a 5 minute walk from clubhouse.
Tokens are purchased from Pro Shop for range balls.

Tournament Committee

Chief Referee –Tony Goode

Competition Director – Teresa Thompson
Joint Championship Chairpersons – Nora Murphy Golf Ireland and Derek Carolan, County Louth.
County Louth General Manager – Ryan Donagher