THE ICONIC DROMLAND CASTLE in Co.Clare will host next years Women's Irish Open.
The event will take place between 22-25 September on the Castle's 18-hole, par 72 course.
Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers said: "Ireland’s female golfers have enjoyed significant international success and it is fitting that women’s professional golf returns to Ireland as we look to grow participation in the game, nurture future talent and promote Ireland as a premier destination for golf tourism around the world.
"We know one of the positives of hosting major sporting events is the growth in participation at grassroots level that comes as a result of the coverage and exposure to elite level sport. I am confident that this event can help inspire a new generation of talented players and grow women’s golf all across the country."
Alexandra Armas, Chief Executive of the Ladies European Tour, added: "We are delighted to see the Women’s Irish Open return to the LET Schedule in 2022. It is our objective that all the players who want to come and play on the LET can make a living from golf. This means more tournaments, bigger prize funds as well as increased TV coverage.
We are thrilled to announce the 2023 KPMG Women’s Irish Open held in Dromoland Castle, will take place from August 31st until September 3rd in 2023. 🎉
Keep your eyes peeled for huge player announcements and ticket releases early next year! ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/TJKd15G2wF— Women's Irish Open (@WomensIrishOpen) December 14, 2022
"We are grateful to Dromoland Castle and the Irish Government for their support in enabling the Women’s Irish Open return to the LET in 2022 after a 10-year absence.
"2022 is already a record-breaking season for the LET in terms of the greatest number of tournaments and prize money in our 44-year history and will no doubt be further enhanced by what we expect to be a very popular stop for the Irish Open at the incredible Dromoland Castle."
It was also announced earlier this year that the Ladies European tour will have a record prize fund of €35 million for its 30 official events in 2023.
The LET tour will begin in Kenya in February and end at the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana in November.
