Irish PGA Championship
The Irish PGA Championship, formerly the Irish Professional Championship and colloquially known as the Irish Professional Close or National Championship, is a golf tournament that is played annually in Ireland since 1907. It is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the world, the oldest in the country, and has been played at many different golf courses in Ireland.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ireland |
| Established | 1907 |
| Course(s) | Carne Golf Links (2021) |
| Format | Stroke play (since 1910) Match play (1907–1909) |
| Current champion | |
| David Higgins (2021) | |
It is the marquee event on the PGA Tour of Ireland's schedule, having many notable winners in the over 100 years of play. Christy O'Connor Snr and Harry Bradshaw have the most wins in the event with 10. The event was played in match-play format from its inauguration in 1907 until it became a stroke play event in 1910.
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