Lahinch is gearing up for the 122nd staging of the South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship from July 24-28.

A field of 150 of Ireland’s leading amateur golfers will play in the 36-hole strokeplay qualifier on Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-25 with the top 64 qualifying for the matchplay stage of the competition from Friday,

The action concludes with the semi-finals and final on Sunday, July 28.

Pierse Motors Volkswagen, based in Tipperary and Ennis, continue their 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 commenced in 2016, and we are delighted to continue to support this prestigious tournament. Lahinch boasts one of the finest links golf courses in the country and I am sure this year’s championship will be another huge success.”

John McInerney, Captain of Lahinch Golf Club, said: “Lahinch Golf Club, which will host the Arnold Palmer Cup on 5/7 July 2023 and the Walker Cup in 2026, appreciates the continued support of Golf Ireland in ensuring that 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, Munster Region Golf Ireland, added: “Golf Ireland is delighted to continue its long 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 the competitors well 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 the players and supporters of amateur golf.”

The closing date for entries is midnight on Wednesday, June 26.