'Early Christmas present for golf fans' as return of Women's Irish Open confirmed

The Irish Open will take place for the first time since 2012, when this year’s Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew was victorious at Killeen Castle.

Catriona Matthew (SCO) who won with -7 on The Final Day of The 2012 Ladies Irish Open at Killeen Castle. Picture: Jenny Matthews/ Golffile

The Women’s Irish Open is set to return in 2022, the Ladies European Tour confirmed, announcing a record-breaking upcoming season with an increase in the number of tournaments and prize money in the organisation’s 44-year history.

Europe will play host to 19 tournaments from May to September, with the Madrid Ladies Open and The Mithra Belgian Open also returning to the calendar.