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Irish Mirror
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James Gould

Irish Open will return to Ladies European Tour in 2022

The Ladies European Tour have confirmed the Irish Open will return in 2022.

It will be the first time the competition will be played since 2012.

Catriona Matthew, captain of the winning European team in the Solheim Cup in September, won the last tournament at Killeen Castle.

A venue is yet to be confirmed but Golf Ireland CEO Mark Kennelly said the news was "an early Christmas present."

He said: "Today’s news is an early Christmas present for golf fans in Ireland. We have been working behind the scenes with the Ladies European Tour and Sport Ireland since early this year hoping for today’s news to become reality.

"I would like to thank both organisations for the work done behind the scenes that has led us to today’s announcement and we look forward to further details early next year.

"2021 has been a historic year for Women’s golf in Ireland in the professional and amateur ranks. We hope the return of the Women’s Irish Open will continue to inspire the next generation."

The event is scheduled to take place from 22-25 September, but prize fund has been confirmed either.

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