PLAYER INFORMATION FILE 
 
It is essential that all players review the information and resources housed  
HERE before their participation in the Championship. 
In addition to that information, the following specific points should be noted with regard to this Championship:  

Event 

Connacht Women’s West of Ireland Open Championship 2026 

Venue 

Castle Dargan GC – 31 May & 1 June

Venue Contact Information  

Phone - (071) 911 8080

Email  - golfmarketing@castledargan.com 

Schedule 

54 holes 

36 holes on day 1, cut off - top 50%+1 and ties after day one, to play a further round.

Format 

Strokeplay 

Practice Round Bookings 

Official Practice Day – 30th May, starting at 2.00pm, must be booked on the online link on the event page – “Practice Day”. 

Please note that entry into the championship confers no other rights to access the facilities of Castle Dargan 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attempting to access the facilities without prior permission of the club will have their entry from the championship withdrawn without a refund.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 it is due to commence. Anyone who is included in the Starting List will be included in the Championship Draw accordingly.  

In order to facilitate the travel plans of competitors, the Championships Department will endeavour, insofar as is possible, to facilitate any reasonable requests regarding the time of starting (such requests should be emailed toconnacht@golfireland.ie

Withdrawals 

Withdrawals must be advised in advance by email to connacht@golfireland.ie   
Link to Withdrawal Policy - 
A-Z Player Information 

Practice Areas 

Practice facilities available, Irons only and must play off mats

Tees  

Golf Ireland Championship Markers

Registration 

All competitors will be sent a link to register for the championship via the tournament management system approximately three days beforehand. All competitorsmustregister by clicking the link to confirm their participation.  

Local Rules & Pace of Play 

Golf Ireland Hard Card is in operation and can be obtained from the Player’s Lounge 

Link to Local Rules - golf ireland hard card 2026.pdf

Link to Pace of Play - A-Z Player Information 

Tournament Committee 

Chief Referee – Nano Dodd
Competition Director – Enda Lonergan