DUBLIN TOUR 2026

IRISH OPENS CHALLENGE

RED TEAM

Captain Gaz (9.6) Playing 10

Barney (6.7) Playing  7

Bres (9.7) Playing 10

Justin (19.1) Playing  18

BLUE  TEAM

Captain Jeeves (11.4) Playing 15

Phil (9.8) Playing 10

Mike (13.0) Playing 12

Houston (16.2) Playing 18

CURRENT HANDICAPS – To Be Reviewd Before Play Commences

Then Subsequently Reviewed After Every Round Over Dinner.

 TEAM COMPETITION

RYDER CUP – MATCHPLAY

The Captains Have Decided To Split Each Match In To 2 Nine Hole Games.

Front 9 Is Worth 1 Point

Back  9 Is Worth 1 Point

This Will Keep The Matches Interesting & Ensure There Will Always Be Something To Play For

FIRST TO 10.5 POINTS WINS THE TEAM EVENT & €400

 

DAYS 1 / 2 / 3

18 Holes – Four Ball Better Ball

Split Into 2 Nine Hole Games.

Front 9 Winners = Win 1 Point – €10

Back 9 Winners = Win 1 Point – €10

Tied Game = 1/2 Point Each – €5

4 Points Available Each Day

Lowest Handicap Plays Off Scratch,

Everyone Else PLAYS Off That.

Daily Prizes For Nearest The Pin

Plus Nearest The Pin In 2 and 3

DAY 4

 18 Holes – SINGLES

Split Into 2 Nine Hole Games.

Front 9 Winner = WIN 1 Point – €10

Back 9 Winner = WIN 1 Point – €10

Tied Games = 1/2 Point each – €5

8 P0ints Available

Lowest Handicap Plays Off Scratch,

Everyone Else PLAYS Off That.

Daily Prizes For Nearest The Pin

Plus Nearest The Pin In 2 and 3

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION

Played Over All 4 Days

Prize For Best Stableford Score Of The Day

Plus A Prize For The Best Cumulative Score Over The 4 Days.

 

SCORING

TEAM COMPETITION

DAYS 1 / 2 / 3 – FOURBALLS

Record Match Score After Completing Each Hole.

Front Nine  – 1 Point

Back Nine – 1 Point

12 Points Available Over 3 Days

DAY 4 – SINGLES

Front Nine  – 1 Point

Back Nine – 1 Point 

4 Matches – 8 Points Available

First Team To 10.5 Wins

INDIVIDUAL COMPETION

Please Record Players Stableford Score For Every Hole.

If You Cant Score, Pick Up & NR (No Return)

RULES

Conceding Putts

Putts Need To Be “Within The Leather” (Putter Grip)

PLAY THE BALL AS IT LIES

No Prefered Lies, A Drop Is Going To Cost You 1 Shot – Except Where Local Rules Permit

Lost Ball or Out Of Bounds

To Speed Up Play, In These Situations, We Will Use A 2 Shot Stroke & Distance Penalty.

Agree Where To Drop With Opponents, Then Drop On The Edge Of The Fairway  – You Are Playing 4

DAILY PRIZES

Prizes Everyday For….

Nearest The Pin In One (par 3)

Nearest The Pin  In Two (par 4)

Nearest The Pin In Three (par 5)

Final Day All NP Will Be Par 3’s

Best Stableford Score Of The Day

Best Stableford Cumulative Over 4 Days

Handicaps Will Be Reviewed Over Dinner Each Evening

PRIZE FUND

Day 1

2 Fourballs Matches – Winners €20

NP 1 – Par 3 – Hole 9 th – €20 for each

NP 2 – Par 4 – Hole 18th  – €20 for each

NP 3 – Par 5 – Hole 12 th  – €20 for each

Best Daily Stableford Score €10

Day 2

2 Fourballs Matches – Winners €20

NP 1 – Par 3 – Hole 7th – €20 for each

NP 2 – Par 4 – Hole 16th  – €20 for each

NP 3 – Par 5 – Hole 2nd  – €20 for each

Best Daily Stableford Score €10

Day 3

2 Fourballs Matches – Winners €20

NP 1 – Par 3 – Hole 3rd – €20 for each

NP 2 – Par 4 – Hole 16th  – €20 for each

NP 3 – Par 5 – Hole 13th  – €20 for each

Best Daily Stableford Score €10

Day 4

4 Singles Matches – Winners €20

NP 1 – Par 3 – Hole 8th – €20 for each

NP 2 – Par 3 – Hole 12th  – €20 for each

NP 3 – Par 3 – Hole 17th  – €20 for each

Best Daily Stableford Score – €10

Best Stableford Score Over 4 days – €60

Ryder Cup – Team Winners – €400

LOTS OF CHANCES FOR EVERYONE TO WIN A PRIZE

Nearest Pin Holes: If No Player Hits The Green  The Prize Rolls Over To The Following Day.

On The Final Day, Any Cash Not Won Goes In To The Lads Evening Drinking Pot

Day 1 - Jamesons Golf Links - Portmarnock Resort

Wednesday 10th June 2026
WebsiteCourse Map
  • 5:45 – 6:00 – MEET – Birmingham Airport – Suggest Cafe Nero Near Zone C
  • 8:25 – DEPART – AER LINGUS – Flight No: EI263 – Dublin – Check In Zone C
  • 9:35 – ARRIVE –  Dublin Airport – Terminal 2 
  • 11:00 – Meet Up With Phil – Ryan Air 10:15 FR441 – Terminal 1
  • 11:15 – COACH PICK UP – Meet & Greet – Seamus Nolan Coach Hire – Travel Time 30 min
  • 11:45 – DROP OFF @ Portmarnock Golf Links, Strand Rd, Portmarnock, Dublin
  • LEAVE SUITCASES ON COACH – Meet Up With  Mike 
  • Lunch & Refreshments Available In The Snug Bar, Next To Pro-shop
  • Practice Area – Click for Info 
  • Match 1: Gaz / Justin vs Jeeves / Houston
  • Match 2:  Bres / Barney vs Phil / Mike
  • 13:24 – TEE TIME

  • Jeeves Buggy (€50) & 6 Electric Trolleys Booked (€20)
  • FORMAT – RYDER CUP – MATCH PLAY – 4 BALL BETTER BALL – KEEP STABLEFORD SCORES
  • Par 3 – Nearest Pin HOLE – 9th
  • Par 4 – Nearest The Pin In 2 HOLE – 18th
  • Par 5 – Nearest The Pin In 3 HOLE – 12th 
  • HALFWAY HUT – JJ Halfway Hut Open – Treat Yourself To A Jamesons or Guinness
  • 17:30 – After Round Drinks
  • 18:15 – COACH PICK UP –  Transfer To Hotel
  • 19:00 – Drop off @ Courtyard Hotel, Main St, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 E9TI
  • 20:30 – Dinner Booked – Arthurs Bar – Food Only Served Until 20:45
  • https://www.courtyard.ie/bars.html

Day 2 - Royal dublin Golf Links

Thursday 11th June 2026
WebsiteCourse Info
  • Breakfast Available From 7:00 to 11:00
  • 09:45 – COACH PICK UP – Seamus Nolan Coach Hire – Travel Time 45 min
  • 10:30 – DROP OFF @ Royal Dublin Golf Club, Bull Island, Dublin
  • Food & Refreshments Available In The Moran Room
  • Full Practice Area Available – Click For Info
  • Match 1: TBC
  • Match 2: TBC
  • 11:40 – TEE TIME

  • FORE CADDIES MANDATORY – €140 Per 4 Ball (€35 Each)
  • Jeeves Buggy (€50) & 6 Electric Trolleys Booked (€20)
  • FORMAT – RYDER CUP – MATCH PLAY – 4 BALL BETTER BALL – KEEP INDIVIDUAL SCORES
  • HALFWAY HUT – There Is NO Halfway Hut So Stock Up Before We Tee Off
  • Nearest Pin 1 – Par 3 – HOLE – 7th
  • Nearest Pin 2 – Par 4 – HOLE – 16th
  • Nearest Pin 3 – Par 5 – HOLE – 2nd
  • 15:45 – After Round Drinks
  • 16:45 – Coach To Hotel
  • 17:30 – Drop Off @ Courtyard Hotel
  • 19:30 – Taxi DUBLIN
  • 20:30 – DINNER VENUE BOOKED – Booked 20:30 – The Ivy
  • https://ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-ireland/the-ivy-dawson-street-dublin/

Day 3 - The K Club - palmer North

Friday 12th June 2026
WebsiteCourse Map
  • Breakfast Available From 7:00 to 11:00
  • 10:00 – COACH PICK UP – Seamus Nolan Coach Hire – Travel Time 20 min
  • 10:20 – DROP OFF @ K Club, Kildare, W23 YX53 
  • Food & Refreshments Available
  • Full Practice Area Available – Click For Info
  • Match 1: Bres (10) /  Justin (13) Vs Jeeves (15)/ Phil (10)
  • Match 2: Gaz (10) / Barney (6) Vs Mike (13) / Houston (20)
  • 12:20 – TEE TIME

  • Jeeves Buggy (€60) & 6 Electric Trolleys Booked (€25)
  • FORMAT – RYDER CUP – MATCH PLAY – 4 BALL BETTER BALL – KEEP INDIVIDUAL SCORES
  • HALFWAY HUT – Available
  • Nearest Pin 1 – Par 3 – HOLE – 3rd
  • Nearest Pin 2 – Par 4 – HOLE – 16th
  • Nearest Pin 3 – Par 5 – HOLE – 13th
  • 16:20 – After Round Drinks
  • 17:30 – Coach To Hotel
  • 17:50 – Drop Off @ Courtyard Hotel
  • 19:30 – Taxi DUBLIN
  • 20:30 – DINNER VENUE BOOKED – Chequer Lane  byJamie Oliver – 48 Hr Cancellation Fee £25pp
  • https://chequerlane.com/

Day 4 - Druids glen – The Augusta of Ireland

Saturday 13th June 2026
WebsiteCourse Map
  • Breakfast Available From 7:00 to 11:00
  • 10:30 – COACH PICK UP – Seamus Nolan Coach Hire – Travel Time 20 min
  • 11:30 – DROP OFF @ Druids Glen, Wicklow, A63 DW08
  • Food & Refreshments Available In
  • Full Practice Area Available – Click For Info
  • Match 1: TBC
  • Match 2: TBC
  • Match 3: TBC
  • Match 4: TBC
  • 13:30 – TEE TIME

  • Jeeves Buggy (€60) & 6 Electric Trolleys Booked (€25)
  • FORMAT – RYDER CUP – 8 SINGLES MACHES – PLEASE KEEP INDIVIDUAL SCORE ON CARD
  • HALFWAY HUT – Available
  • Nearest Pin 1 – Par 3 – HOLE – 8th
  • Nearest Pin 2 – Par 3 – HOLE – 12th
  • Nearest Pin 3 – Par 3 – HOLE –  17th
  • 17:30 – After Round Drinks
  • 18:30 – Coach To Hotel
  • 19:30 – Drop Off @ Courtyard Hotel
  • 20:45 – Taxi DUBLIN
  • 21:30 – DINNER VENUE BOOKED –  HAWKSMOOR DUBLIN – 48hr Cancellation Policy £25 pp
  • https://www.hawksmoor.ie/dublin/

Day 5 - RETURN FLIGHTS

Sunday 14th June 2026
  • Breakfast Available From 7:00 to 11:00
  • 8:00 – COACH PICK UP – Seamus Nolan Coach Hire – Travel Time 30 min
  • 8:30 – DROP OFF @ DUBLIN AIRPORT
  • 10:30 – DEPART – AER LINGUS – Flight No: EI3264 – Birmingham
  • 11:50 – ARRIVE