Slieve Russell to host prestigious European Ladies’ Team Championship
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PGA National Slieve Russell has been confirmed as the host for next year’s European Ladies’ Team Championship.
The European Golf Association awarded the event to Golf Ireland following a detailed bidding process, with 20 teams from across Europe in action from 7-11 July, in one of only eight PGA National designated resorts in the world.
The acclaimed 18-hole championship course in Ballyconnell, which forms part of the 300-acre Slieve Russell Estate, has hosted two European Tour events.
This championship comes on the back of the successful hosting of last year’s European Team Championship in Killarney, where Ireland finished a magnificent fourth.
Ireland are looking to bridge a 43-year gap in the European Ladies’ Team Championship having won just twice, in 1979 and 1983. Last year they finished the week with a brilliant 3-2 win over England in Golf de Chantilly, France.
“We’re thrilled to see the European Ladies’ Team Championship returning to Ireland next summer,” said Golf Ireland CEO, Mark Kennelly.
“Slieve Russell is a superb venue and an ideal setting for one of Europe’s greatest amateur events. Over the years, some of the biggest names in women’s golf have featured and we look forward to welcoming the continent’s top players in July.”
Many of the world’s best golfers have played in the European Ladies’ Team Championship with this year’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open winner, Lottie Woad, representing a victorious England three years ago.
“Slieve Russell has played a big part in the story of Irish golf, producing some of our top amateur players like Leona and Lisa Maguire,” said Golf Ireland High Performance Director, Neil Manchip.
“Our current panel of players are continuing that tradition, and having the opportunity to compete at home next summer will be a real boost as they measure themselves against Europe’s best.”
Slieve Russell’s Leona and Lisa Maguire were part of the Irish teams in 2011 and 2013, while Leona Maguire was also part of the team in 2016, and the club are delighted to host this prestigious event next year.
“On behalf of PGA National Slieve Russell, we are greatly honoured to host the 2026 EGA Ladies European Team Championships,” said Tony Walker, PGA National Slieve Russell General Manager.
“Showcasing our championship course and facilities to over twenty nations is a true privilege. Europe’s elite amateurs will compete on our fairways next July, and while we will give every team our warmest welcome we will be hoping that Ireland’s 43-year wait for the title will end next year on Irish soil.”