Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship included on European Amateur Order of Merit

The Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship has been included on the 2027 European Amateur Order of Merit (EAOM) schedule, marking an important milestone in the championship's international standing.

As part of its inclusion, the championship will move to an early April date from 2027 onwards, with the first staging under the new arrangement taking place at Enniscrone from 2-4 April 2027.

The European Amateur Order of Merit is recognised as one of the leading ranking systems in the amateur game, bringing together Europe's premier amateur championships and providing players with valuable ranking opportunities.

In arriving at the new date, Golf Ireland also worked closely with County Sligo to ensure co-ordination with the West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship, which traditionally takes place over Easter and remains one of the most prestigious events on the amateur golfing calendar.

Golf Ireland’s High Performance Director and National Coach Neil Manchip said:v“We're delighted to see the Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Open included on the European Amateur Order of Merit. It's a huge acknowledgement of the work that has gone into building the championship and of the reputation it now holds.

“Competing for European ranking points on home soil, against high-quality international fields, is really valuable and will raise standards further. Having the championship take place just after the West of Ireland will build momentum at the start to the season.”

Flogas Ireland Managing Director John Rooney said: "We in Flogas Ireland are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Open for the eleventh year, as we head west again to the wonderful Enniscrone Golf Links. The event is renowned for our host courses being amongst the leading golf courses in the country, combined with the most enthusiastic support from club members, to help make it one of the most prestigious competitions in the European amateur golf calendar"

Keith O’Neill, General Manager of Enniscrone Golf Club, said: “Enniscrone Golf Club is extremely proud to host the prestigious Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open in April 2027.

“This is a tremendous honour for our Club and the wider local community, providing an opportunity to welcome some of the finest amateur golfers from Ireland and internationally to the Dunes Championship Links.”

Golf Ireland's Championships & Rules Director Mark Wehrly added: “The inclusion of the Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Open on the European Amateur Order of Merit is a significant step forward for the championship. We look forward to staging the event at a host of spectacular venues on this date over the coming years, and are delighted to bring it to Enniscrone, one of Ireland's premier links courses, in 2027.

“We would also like to thank County Sligo for its positive engagement as we worked together to co-ordinate the scheduling of the championship alongside the West of Ireland Championship so that we can not only preserve the status and importance of both events, but mutually enhance them for a great kick-off to the amateur season here.”

The inclusion of the Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship on the Men’s European Amateur Order of Merit means that Golf Ireland’s suite of international open championships will attain an unprecedented profile in 2027. The Flogas Irish Women’s Amateur Open will continue to be included on the Women’s EAOM and will take place at Belvoir Park on 7-9 May.

In addition, the Flogas Irish Boys’ and Girls’ Amateur Open Championships will be staged at Ballyneety on 14-16 May, a new date for one year to facilitate their inclusion on the Junior Ryder Cup qualification schedule ahead of the matches at the Limerick venue in September.

Meanwhile, Golf Ireland’s domestic fixture calendar will be released in the coming days.