The K Club confirmed as new host venue for 2026
The KPMG Women’s Irish Open, one of the most prestigious events on the Ladies European Tour (LET), will move to The K Club for its 2026 edition, continuing its remarkable growth and impact on golf in Ireland.
Following the huge success of recent tournaments, including record Irish representation and ever-growing crowds, the championship will take place from 27th to 30th August 2026 on The K Club’s renowned Palmer South Course which has previously hosted 3 European Opens.
The return to late August in 2026 aligns perfectly with the LET calendar, offering players a prime opportunity to compete in front of passionate Irish crowds in the build-up to the Solheim Cup. Tournament organisers are confident that this new venue will attract even bigger names and further elevate the fan experience.
Ryan McCarthy, Managing Partner, KPMG Ireland, commented:
“We’re proud to continue our support of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open as it moves to The K Club in 2026. This world-class event has become a standout occasion in the Irish golfing calendar and in our efforts to advance women’s sport in Ireland. The K Club’s outstanding facilities and acclaimed golfing heritage make it the perfect stage to showcase the very best of the game and inspire the next generation of talent.”
This move to The K Club, one of Ireland’s most iconic golf resorts promises to bring the event to new heights, with world-class golf, enhanced hospitality offerings, family-friendly entertainment, and an electric atmosphere for players and spectators alike
2025 KPMG Women's Irish Open
World no. 1 amateur Lottie Woad left pro golfers like Madelene Sagstrom, Charley Hull, Chiara Tamburlini and KPMG ambassador Leona Maguire in her wake to storm to a six-shot victory at the 2025 KPMG Women’s Irish Open.
Lottie holds a promising future on the LPGA Tour, Solheim Cups and major championships, and those who flocked outside the ropes of Carton House's O'Meara course caught a firm glimpse of her world-beating potential.
There really is no difference between the top of the amateur game and the middle of the professional ranks in ladies' golf, and Lottie proved that and then some. Teeing off with a seven-shot lead, The Englishwoman produced a nerveless round of 69 and ended the week with just three bogeys.
It was a question of how many she would win by rather than who could catch her, and her 21-under total is the second-lowest winning score behind Laura Davies. Lottie needs just two more points over the next few weeks to secure her LPGA Tour card via an amateur pathway, and her victory here earns her Ladies European Tour membership.
"It felt really comfortable," said Lottie. "I think as soon as I birdied the second hole, nice 12-footer there, that settled me in and just hit a lot of good shots today. Maybe I didn't hole as many putts as the other days, but it was pretty stress-free in the end.
“It means a lot. Obviously, had a big lead coming in today, but still had to you know, really focus and had been chased by some really good players. But yeah, happy to get it done.”
This was a procession by a woman who knows more than most how to perform on the big stage. She is a former Augusta National Women's Amateur champion and had a top-10 at the AIG Women's Open last year. Heading into next week's major at the Evian Championship, the Surrey native can certainly threaten another win.
Lottie Woad, 2025 KPMG Women's Irish Open champion, with Ryan McCarthy, KPMG Managing Partner
"I feel like I'm playing well. So hope to just continue that into next week," added Lottie who has no intention of turning professional after her breakthrough win. “I'm still trying to get my final two points for the LPGA, so just trying to get those. And then we'll, we'll see what happens after that.”
Solheim Cup star Madelene Sagstrom claimed second place on fifteen-under-par with a final round of 68. Amelia Garvey was a shot further back in third. Star attraction Charley Hull closed with a 69 for fourth place on twelve-under while LET Order of Merit winner Chiara Tamburlini shared fifth on ten-under. Anna Foster led the Irish challenge in 12th on eight-under while Canice Screene secured a top-40 place and doubled her winnings for the season with a joint low round of the week 66 for two-under. KPMG brand ambassador Leona Maguire finished 48th on level-par after a 75. An incredible showcase of world-class golf.
At KPMG, we believe in the power of potential. The KPMG Women's Irish Open is a vibrant showcase of this belief, demonstrating how resilience and determination can lead to extraordinary success.
Since becoming title sponsor in 2022, KPMG has been pivotal in reviving and elevating women's professional golf in Ireland. This commitment has transformed the tournament into a landmark event, attracting world-class talent and captivating a growing global audience.
The KPMG Women's Irish Open is a journey built on resilience, earned stroke by stroke. It's where potential is empowered, inspiring not just the athletes, but future generations.
At KPMG, we believe in potential, because we know when it’s empowered, it inspires the future.
The addition of Charley Hull to the field will take the event to a new level this year. Watching her play alongside Leona Maguire and the new Solheim Cup captain, Anna Nordqvist, will be incredible. It's been fantastic to watch the event go from strength to strength and witness the continued rise of female golf in Ireland.
KPMG extends title sponsorship of the Women’s Irish Open
The tournament’s resurgence has been remarkable, and we are delighted to see its positive impact extend beyond the golf course, into surrounding communities.
We're proud to announce a three-year extension of our partnership as title sponsor of the KPMG Women's Irish Open.
This announcement solidifies KPMG’s commitment to women’s golf in Ireland, a role the firm embraced in 2022 when the tournament made a triumphant return after a ten-year hiatus.
Boosting the local economy
The 2024 KPMG Women’s Irish Open, held over four days in Carton House, welcomed almost 40,000 spectators, with the tournament attendance seeing a marked increase of 46% since KPMG came on board as title sponsor in 2022, further boosting the visibility of the Women’s Irish Open to combined audiences of over 100 million.
Analysis carried out by KPMG showed that the 2024 tournament alone contributed an estimated €7 million in direct spending, across food, drink, accommodation, event suppliers, rental activities, construction, and utilities, further bolstering the wider Irish economy with an estimated €4.6 million in economic output.
KPMG and golf
In addition to our support of women’s sport in Ireland, KPMG also works to help inspire greatness amongst golfers at both the grassroots level and in the professional game.
KPMG has a long and proud heritage in the game of golf, both in Ireland and abroad, having been title sponsor of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship since 2015, one of five majors in the women’s golf which took place in late June in Maryland, USA. The tournament had a total purse of $9 million, a 300% increase on the total purse prior to KPMG’s sponsorship of the event, with the winner receiving $1.35 million.
Irish professional golfer Leona Maguire has been a KPMG ambassador since she turned professional in 2018 and we are committed to supporting her as she progresses to the next stages of her career.
KPMG is also the title sponsor of the KPMG Irish Kids Golf Tour, which is open to girls and boys aged 6 to 13 years old and features some of the best young golfers in Ireland.
Last year's champion
England’s Annabel Dimmock was the winner of the 2024 KPMG Women’s Irish Open.
Annabel has an incredible story, in just her eighth tournament back since recovering from a career-threatening thumb injury, she claimed her second LET title, beating Pauline Roussin-Bouchard on the second playoff hole, the third playoff in a row at the Irish Open.
Annabel commented after her triumph, ‘’This is brilliant to do it in Ireland. This feels really good. I am not going to lie. The fans out there, the people watching, have been amazing to me this week, and it was what I needed.''
The KPMG Women’s Irish Open continues to be one of the shining lights of the LET schedule. There were more than 30,000 spectators that streamed through the gates throughout the week, with Saturday bringing a record one-day attendance of over 12,000 spectators.
Pictured: Annabel Dimmock, winner of the KPMG Women's Irish Open
Read more about the KPMG Women's Irish Open
The KPMG Women’s Irish Open trophy was designed by leading Irish jeweller, Chupi Sweetman.
Find out more about the trophy and its famous designer.
I am delighted to have been asked to design the trophy for the KPMG Women’s Irish Open. KPMG is a company close to my heart having supported my business and I.'
The KPMG Irish Kids Golf Tour is a nationwide competition played across some of Ireland’s top golf courses in Leinster, Ulster, Connacht & Munster. The tour aims to develop junior golfers on and off the course. This season, three outstanding players have emerged: Isabelle Mullen, Aimee Wilson, and Holly Shortall.
The junior golfers have been selected to represent the KPMG Irish Kids Golf Tour and will have the opportunity to play alongside a LET professional at the 2024 KPMG Women's Irish Open Pro-Am.
The 2023 KPMG Women’s Irish Open was won by Danish Native, Smilla Tarning Sønderby claiming her first LET Tour victory, overcoming Anne Van Dam and Nicole Broch Estrup in a nail-biting three-way playoff before striving to glory.
The Championship venue in County Clare saw a record of over 31,000 people pass through the gates over the four days of the tournament.
The crowds enjoyed following the array of talent out on the course, whilst taking in the breath-taking surroundings of Dromoland Castle.
KPMG Ambassador Leona Maguire closed out the tournament with a one-under 71 to finish eight shots outside the play-off in a tie for 14th on eight-under. Leona birdied three of her first six holes, but chasing a round like Sønderby’s, her race was run after she three-putted the eighth for bogey.
Smilla Tarning Sønderby, winner of the 2023 KPMG Women's Irish Open
The 2022 KPMG Women’s Irish Open was won by Klara Spilková from the Czech Republic, claiming her first LET Tour victory in over five years, overcoming Ursula Wikström and Nicole Broch Estrup in a nail-biting playoff.
Having come agonisingly close to securing a spot in that playoff, Irish golfer and KPMG ambassador Leona Maguire will once again tee it up at Dromoland Castle as she seeks to become the first Irish winner of the event.
The Cavan native missed out on the playoff by a single shot despite playing incredible golf over the weekend, including the lowest score of the 3rd round, a magnificent 65 (-7) which saw her charge up the leaderboard to sit just two shots off the pace going into the final round on Sunday. A final round 68 (-4) secured Leona a share of fourth place.
2022 KPMG Women’s Irish Open Champion Klara Spilkova with the Champion's trophy
