'We're really excited about this' - Golf Ireland launch two innovations to amateur game

Golf Ireland chief executive Mark Kennelly presided over his organisation’s season launch at Carton House in Co. Kildare on Monday.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 - 07:30

Simon Lewis

Golf Ireland has kickstarted 2026 with two innovations to its competitions schedule, providing a shot in the arm to the women’s amateur game and instituting a new Strokes Gained rating system for all elite championships.

Golf Ireland chief executive Mark Kennelly presided over his organisation’s season launch at Carton House in Co. Kildare on Monday night as a range of panellists discussed topics including next week’s Masters at Augusta National, the importance of social media to the game here and life on tour as an Irish professional with Sara Byrne, Conor Purcell and James Sugrue sharing their experiences.