Dún Laoghaire Golf Club to Host 2027 KPMG Women's Irish Open
Dún Laoghaire Golf Club has been confirmed as the host venue for the 2027 KPMG Women's Irish Open, with the tournament scheduled to run from August 2 to 8, 2027. The announcement, made on Tuesday, marks the first time the Ladies European Tour event will be played on the south Dublin coast, with organisers anticipating that the venue's accessibility and the club's championship credentials will help attract record-breaking crowds to what has become one of the most celebrated events on the European women's golf calendar.
Background
The Women's Irish Open has been a fixture on the Ladies European Tour since 2022, and in a remarkably short time it has established itself as one of the most popular events on the circuit. Players voted it Tournament of the Year in both 2024 and 2025 — a remarkable achievement for a relatively new event — and the tournament has consistently attracted strong fields and enthusiastic crowds at its previous venues.
The decision to bring the event to Dún Laoghaire Golf Club reflects both the club's championship credentials and the strategic logic of placing a major women's golf event within easy reach of Dublin's population. The club, which is located at Ballyman Glen near Enniskerry in County Dublin, features a 27-hole championship layout designed by architect Martin Hawtree on a 320-acre site in the shadow of the Sugarloaf Mountains. The course previously hosted the 2016 Curtis Cup, an experience that demonstrated the club's capacity to manage a major international event.
Club president Declan Curran cited the Curtis Cup experience as evidence of the club's readiness for the Women's Irish Open, noting that the lessons learned from hosting that event had been incorporated into the club's infrastructure and volunteer programme. The proximity to Dublin — the club is accessible by DART to Bray and by bus from the city centre — is expected to be a significant factor in driving attendance.
Key Developments
The announcement was made by Golf Ireland and the Ladies European Tour on Tuesday, July 21, with KPMG confirmed as the title sponsor for the 2027 edition. The tournament will run over six days, with pro-am and practice rounds preceding the four competitive rounds. Organisers have set an ambitious attendance target, citing the venue's capacity and the growing popularity of women's golf in Ireland following the success of Irish players on the international circuit.
The Women's Irish Open has benefited from the broader surge of interest in women's golf that has accompanied the rise of players like Leona Maguire, who has been one of the most consistent performers on the LET and the LPGA Tour in recent years. Maguire's success has raised the profile of women's golf in Ireland considerably, and the Women's Irish Open has become a focal point for Irish golf fans who want to see the world's best players competing on home soil.
The 2027 event will be the sixth edition of the Women's Irish Open in its current format. Previous venues have included Dromoland Castle in Clare, Carton House in Kildare, and Ballyliffin in Donegal — a spread of locations that reflects the organisers' commitment to bringing the event to different parts of the country. The move to south Dublin represents a deliberate decision to tap into the capital's large and enthusiastic golf audience.
Why It Matters
The Women's Irish Open matters for Irish golf for several reasons. It provides a platform for Irish players to compete in front of home crowds, which has a demonstrable impact on performance and on the inspiration it provides to young golfers watching from the gallery. It generates significant economic activity for the host region — previous editions have been estimated to contribute several million euros to local economies through accommodation, hospitality, and transport spending. And it raises the profile of women's golf in Ireland at a time when the game is growing rapidly at grassroots level.
The choice of Dún Laoghaire Golf Club also sends a signal about the ambition of Irish golf to host major events at venues that can compete with the best in Europe. The Hawtree-designed course at Ballyman Glen is a genuine championship layout, and its setting in the Dublin Mountains provides a backdrop that will be spectacular on television and in person. Unlike many Irish golf venues that are remote from public transport, Dún Laoghaire's accessibility by DART and bus makes it genuinely inclusive for spectators who do not drive.
Local Impact
For the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area, the announcement is a significant boost. The tournament will bring thousands of visitors to the south Dublin coast over the course of the week, generating demand for accommodation in Bray, Greystones, and the wider Wicklow area, as well as in Dublin city centre. The DART line to Bray, which passes through Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, and Killiney, will be the primary transport route for many spectators, and Irish Rail has been in early discussions with the organisers about enhanced services during the tournament week. Local businesses in Enniskerry and the surrounding area are already anticipating the economic impact.
What's Next
The 2027 KPMG Women's Irish Open will take place from August 2 to 8, 2027. Ticket information and hospitality packages will be announced in early 2027. Golf Ireland will publish a volunteer recruitment programme in the autumn of 2026. The 2026 Women's Irish Open, at a venue to be confirmed, will take place before the end of the current season. Leona Maguire and other leading Irish players are expected to commit to the 2027 event once the full field is announced.
