Play Alongside the Professionals: Win a Place in the Irish Challenge Pro-Am at Killeen Castle
As host venue of the Irish Challenge, Killeen Castle is allowing golfers to experience tournament week from inside the ropes.
Throughout July, every golfer who competes in the Irish Challenge Open Series will automatically be entered into a draw to win a place in the Irish Challenge Pro-Am on Wednesday 12th August 2026. It's a unique opportunity to play alongside touring professionals on the acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature Course while experiencing the atmosphere of one of Ireland's premier professional golf events.
Your Chance to Experience Tournament Week
The Irish Challenge attracts some of the most talented golfers from across Europe as they compete for glory on the HotelPlanner Tour. While spectators can watch the action unfold, a select few amateur golfers will have the opportunity to become part of the event itself.
The Irish Challenge Pro-Am provides an unforgettable experience, allowing amateurs to play alongside the professionals competing in tournament week. Participants will play with a different touring professional on each nine holes, providing a unique insight into how elite golfers prepare, strategise and perform under pressure.
For many golfers, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share the fairways with future stars of European golf. Book Now
More Than Just a Round of Golf
The Irish Challenge Pro-Am is about much more than golf.
Successful entrants will enjoy a premium tournament-day experience that includes:
- Hot breakfast before play
- Playing alongside Touring Golf Professionals
- A different professional partner for each nine holes
- On-course refreshments
- Exclusive gifts and a tournament goody bag
- Post-round dining experience
- Behind-the-scenes access to the atmosphere of tournament week
From arrival to departure, participants will experience the same professional environment enjoyed by the players competing in the Irish Challenge.
How to Enter
Entering is simple. Every time you play in one of the Irish Challenge Open Series competitions during July, you will automatically receive an entry into the draw for the Irish Challenge Pro-Am.
In addition to the fantastic prizes available at each Open Competition, the leading finishers will receive bonus entries into the draw:
- 1st Place | 4 additional entries
- 2nd Place | 3 additional entries
- 3rd Place | 2 additional entries
The more competitions you enter, the greater your chances of securing a place in the Pro-Am. Book Now
The Irish Challenge Open Series
The Irish Challenge Open Series offers a packed schedule of competitive golf throughout July.
Golfers can choose from a range of events including Singles Opens, Seniors Opens, the challenging Black Sunday Open and the prestigious Scratch Cup.
Whether you're chasing competition success, looking to test yourself on a championship venue or simply hoping to secure your place in the Pro-Am draw, there is an event for every golfer.
Open Series Schedule
- Friday 3rd July | Singles Open
- Sunday 5th July | Singles Open
- Tuesday 7th July | Seniors Open
- Friday 10th July | Singles Open
- Sunday 12th July | Singles Open
- Tuesday 14th July | Seniors Open
- Friday 17th July | Singles Open
- Sunday 19th July | Black Sunday Open
- Tuesday 21st July | Seniors Open
- Sunday 26th July | Scratch Cup
Live Draw After Every Competition
Winners will be selected through a live draw on Facebook, taking place two days after each Open Competition.
With every event providing another opportunity to qualify, July promises to be an exciting month of golf at Killeen Castle.
Book Your Place Today
Few golfing experiences compare to teeing it up alongside the professionals during tournament week. Book Now
Book your place in the Irish Challenge Open Series today and give yourself the chance to be part of the Irish Challenge Pro-Am at Killeen Castle.
For bookings and enquiries: Telephone: +353 (0) 1 689 3000 or Email: golf@killeencastle.com
We look forward to welcoming you to Killeen Castle this July and perhaps seeing you on the first tee of the Irish Challenge Pro-Am this August.