n addition to that information, the following specific points should be noted with regard to this Championship:

 

Event

East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship 2024 Sponsored by Kingspan

 

Schedule

Friday 31st May - Official Practice Day – more information below

 

Saturday 1st June: Round 1
Two-Tee Start in operation - tee times 0730 & 1230

 

Sunday 2nd June - Round 2
Two-Tee Start in operation, tee times 0730 & 1230

Top 42 plus ties will qualify for Rd 3 & Rd 4

 

Monday 5th June - Round 3 & 4

Two-Tee Start from 0730


Ties for the Championship will be resolved by a 3 hole Stroke Playoff in accordance with 9 (a) of the General Regulations.
Presentation of Prizes approx. 20 minutes after conclusion of play.

 

Practice Round Bookings

The official practice day is Friday 31st May 2024
Players must book a practice round through the Pro Shop at Co. Louth GC Tel. 041 9881536.  

 

Please note that entry into the championship confers no other rights to access the facilities of Co. Louth Golf Club, except on terms provided by the Club and in this instance by prior arrangement. Only players who have been confirmed in the field will be permitted to practice.

 

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attempting to access the facilities without prior permission of the club will have their entry from the championship withdrawn without a refund.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 the event is due to commence.

Anyone who is included in the Starting List will be included in the Championship Draw accordingly.

Withdrawals

Withdrawals must be advised in advance by email to teresathompson@golfireland.ie

Local Rules

Golf Ireland Hard Card is in operation and can be obtained from the Players Lounge. 

Practice facilities 

Irons only allowed on practice area adjacent to clubhouse - range tokens from Pro Shop.
Additional practice area at back of 16th - own golf balls - 5 min walk 
Short game and putting green.

Tees

Play will be from the Blue Tees.

Registration

All competitors are requested to register in person at the clubhouse at least 30 mins before their tee off time with a Golf Ireland official on the first day. 

Tournament Committee

Chief Referee –Ger Henry

Competition Director – Teresa Thompson
Joint Championship Chairs – Golf Ireland - John Cullen, Co. Louth GC Chair and General Manager – Ryan Donagher

Other information
Trollies

Towels

Defibrillators 

 

Meal Vouchers

On course toilets at 3rd Tee and 8th Green - no code required 
Pull trollies €4 Electric €25 (8 only)
Towels for showering free of charge 
Located at entrance to clubhouse, right of 2nd green, left of 13th fairway, left of 17th tee
A Meal voucher will be provided to Players on final day courtesy of Co. Louth GC.