Player Information File - Enniscorthy

 

It is essential that all players review the online Championship Player Information file before their participation in the Championship. 

Please view here: Championship Player Information

 

 

Event

Whirlpool Irish Senior Men’s and Women’s Close Strokeplay to Matchplay

Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th August 2026
(Official Practice Monday 10th August 2026)

 

Venue

Enniscorthy Golf Club

Knockmarshal, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 PV07

Format

Please note that the format of this Championship is as follows:

 

Men 

Form of Play: Stroke Play & Match Play

No. of Rounds: Two Stroke Play Qualifying rounds & four Knockout Match Play rounds for the Championship and three Knockout Match Play rounds for the Veterans’ Trophy

Cut: Top 16 available finishers after two rounds qualify for the Seniors’ Championship Match Play. Top 8 available finishers after two rounds qualify for the Veterans’ Championship Match Play.

 

Women

Form of Play: Stroke Play and Match Play

No. of Rounds: Two Stroke Play Qualifying rounds & four Knockout Match Play rounds (Championship and Plate)

Cut: Top 16 available finishers in Stroke Play advance to Championship Match Play. The next 8 available finishers advance to Plate Match Play.

 

Start and Wait List / Draw

The list of qualified players for both the Senior Men's & Women's Close can be viewed within the championship portal at the following link:

 

Start List: Whirlpool Irish Senior Men's & Women's Amateur Close Championship (Enniscorthy) Event :: Confirmed Players

 

Wait List: Whirlpool Irish Senior Men's & Women's Amateur Close Championship (Enniscorthy) Event :: Waiting List - Men

 

Please note that we usually experienced a high volume of withdrawals at Senior Championships, so it is possible that a significant number of call-ups from this list will be made.  

 

The Draw will be published seven days before the Championship is due to commence.   Anyone who is included in the qualified list will be included in the Championship Draw accordingly.

 

Practice

Official practice round is Monday 10th August 2026 with tee times from 9am-3:20pm

 

All rounds played during this time are complimentary and can be booked using the following link: Whirlpool Irish Senior Men's & Women's Amateur Close Championship (Enniscorthy) Event :: Practice Round Booking (Confirmed Players Only)

 

Players are asked to only hit one ball off the Par 3's. 

 

 

Practice enquiries outside of official practice day should be made by contacting the club in advance.

 

Practice Facilities

Practice putting area at rear of clubhouse.

Practice chipping green (incl. bunkers) between 6th and 10th.

Driving Range, tokens available from the Pro shop for the ball dispenser. Player's can drive up to and park at the practice rank. 

 

Players are limited to only hitting irons in the practice area due to the firmness of the ground and balls running through to the 10th fairway. 

Registration

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

 

Schedule

Tuesday 11th August – Championship Round 1
First Tee 08:00hrs – 16:00hrs

Wednesday 12th August – Championship Round 2
First Tee 08:00hrs – 16:00hrs

Field cut

Thursday 13th August – Matchplay Day 1
Last 16 08:00-10:30, Quarter Finals 10:30-11:45, & 13:00-15:00

Friday 14th August – Matchplay Day 2
Semi Finals 08:00-09:15, Finals 13:00-14:00

 

Please note that the above times may be subject to change.

 

Presentation of Prizes will take place approximately 20 minutes after conclusion of play.

 

Play-Off

At the match play stages, in the event of a tie, matches will continue down the 19th until the tie has been resolved. 

 

Course and Tees

 

 

 

Men’s event based off White tees

 

Women’s event based off Red tees

 

Please note the above is subject to change based on weather and course conditions.