Irish Challenge

The Irish Challenge is a professional golf tournament on the Challenge Tour, held annually in Ireland since 2015. The 2025 edition will be hosted at Killeen Castle Golf Course in County Meath, a Jack Nicklaus-designed parkland venue with a rich history of hosting prestigious golf events. The tournament is played over four rounds of stroke play, with a typical field size of around 156 players comprising rising stars and regional talents aiming to progress to the European Tour. Players qualify primarily through the Challenge Tour rankings, invitations, and qualifying events. The Irish Challenge is crucial for emerging professionals seeking to earn ranking points, prize money, and visibility on the tour.