South of Ireland Amateur Open Golf Championship

Schedule

Status: Champion: Sean David
Dates: Jul 22 — 26, 2026
Course: Lahinch Golf Club
Location: Lahinch, County Clare,
Format: Match Play
Division: Men

Recap

Sean David of Wales captures South of Ireland Amateur Open Golf Championship

The Welshman erased a three-hole deficit with six to play, defeating good friend Tomi Bowen in the first all-Welsh final in championship history

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Past Champions & Results

18 years on record · 2008–2026

2026 Champion

Sean David

Runner-upTomi Bowen

2026 Results

Pos	Player	Points
Winner	Sean David	400
Runner-up	Tomi Bowen	300
Semifinals	Ben Gratzl	200
Semifinals	David Howard	200
Quarterfinals	Josh Hill	100
Quarterfinals	Ciaran Murphy	100
Quarterfinals	Thomas Higgins	100
Quarterfinals	Freddie Turnell	100
Final 16	David Kitt	50
Final 16	Max Hopkins	50

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About the tournament

36 holes of stroke play qualifying determine a 64- player match play bracket. Played since 1895 at the Alister MacKenzie designed Lahinch Golf Club.

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Tournament Facts

FormatMatch Play

CategoryMen

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