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Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup

Schedule
Status
Final
Dates
Oct 16 — 17, 2025
Course
Portmarnock Golf Club
Location
Co. Dublin,
Format
Four-Ball + Foursomes
Division
Open • Mixed
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Past Champions & Results

4 years on record · 2019–2025
Defending Champion
MGA
12.5 – 9.5
Runner-upGolf Ireland · lost by 3 points

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About the tournament

The 18th biennial Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup pits twelve top amateurs from the Metropolitan Golf Association against Golf Ireland in Walker Cup-style team matches at Portmarnock Golf Club. This edition features expanded teams of seven men and five women competing in foursomes, four-ball, and singles matches on one of Ireland's most prestigious championship links.

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Tournament Facts

FormatFour-Ball + Foursomes
DivisionsOpenMixed
Field24players
CutNo cut (team match play competition)
Eligibility

By invitation only; twelve top amateurs from the MGA (seven men, five women) selected to represent the association in international team competition

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Final
Champion
MGA
12.5 – 9.5
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