North Mayo club to host 2021 Irish PGA Championship

CARNE Golf Links in Belmullet has been confirmed as host club for the 2021 Irish PGA Championship.

The championship will be played on the new Wild Atlantic Dunes course from August 4 to 7.

Announcing the news on their social media last night, the club said: “Incredibly excited to announce we will be hosting the 2021 Irish PGA Championship.

“It will be the honour of a lifetime to showcase these hallowed links to the world. Looking forward to safely welcoming everyone to Carne for this event in 2021!”

The news was warmly welcomed by local Councillor Gerry Coyle. On his social media, he said: “This is fantastic news for all at Carne Golf Links and for all involved in making this happen. This is the accumulation of years of hard work.

“It is welcome news for the whole of Erris and a fantastic opportunity to showcase what we have to offer here in the barony.”