Ryder Cup Europe today announced that the 2027 Junior Ryder Cup will be held at Ballyneety Golf Club in Limerick, Ireland.
Ballyneety Golf Club will be the venue for the first two days of foursomes and four balls between junior men and women from Europe and the United States in 2027, before there is one decider to be played at Adare Manor, the day before the venue hosts the Ryder Cup. itself, provides an exciting curtain raiser to the golf club’s biggest tournament.
Ballyneety, co-designed by 2014 Ryder Cup Vice-Captain Des Smyth, is set in 183 acres of Irish countryside and the park’s unique layout offers stunning views over County Limerick.
Edward Kitson, Junior Ryder Cup match director, said: “Ballyneety Golf Club will be a fantastic host for the Junior Ryder Cup in 2027. the opportunity to compete in a champion-standard layout.
“Playing the final day’s singles matches at Adare Manor will be an exciting experience for the 24 players who will have the opportunity to compete in front of a Ryder Cup crowd on the Ryder Cup course.
“These games will be part of an exciting Ryder Cup week, and fans will be able to see the exciting talent of the future in action.”
John Leamy, General Manager of Ballyneety Golf Club, said: “It is a real honor for Ballyneety Golf Club to host the 2027 Junior Ryder Cup. This tournament represents not only a celebration of talent and dedication to the game, but also an opportunity to showcase our community spirit and the excellence and quality of our Intelligence course. We look forward to welcoming the world’s best golfing talent to compete on one of Ireland’s best parkland courses.”
“Ballyneety Golf Club is committed to providing an unrivaled experience for players and spectators alike. Our team including Course Manager Dave Bailey, Donal McSweeney, Head Professional, and Walter Shanahan, 2027 Junior Ryder Cup Chairman, are dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality on and off the course to ensure the Junior Ryder Cup is made it is special for everyone. those involved.”
The Junior Ryder Cup has produced a number of golf stars and the junior men’s and women’s novices from Europe and the United States will once again go head-to-head in this mixed event.
Rory McIlroy, Nicolai Højgaard and Nicolas Colsaerts, the 2023 European Ryder Cup Vice-Captain, all qualified in the minor event before winning the Ryder Cup, while Suzanne Peterson, Carlota Ciganda, Leona Maguire and Emily Kristine Pedersen played in the event as novices. before lifting the Solheim Cup.
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