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Irish PGA Championship

September 02, 2023

The Irish PGA Championship, formerly the Irish Professional Championship and colloquially known as the Irish Professional Close or National Championship, is a golf tournament that is played annually in Ireland since 1907. It is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the world, the oldest in the country, and has been played at many different golf courses in Ireland.

Irish PGA Championship
Tournament information
LocationIreland
Established1907
Course(s)Carne Golf Links (2021)
FormatStroke play (since 1910)
Match play (1907–1909)
Current champion
David Higgins (2021)

It is the marquee event on the PGA Tour of Ireland's schedule, having many notable winners in the over 100 years of play. Christy O'Connor Snr and Harry Bradshaw have the most wins in the event with 10.[1] The event was played in match-play format from its inauguration in 1907 until it became a stroke play event in 1910.[2]

Winners Edit

Year Winner Venue Score Margin of
victory		 Runner(s)-up Ref
Irish PGA Championship
2022 Damien McGrane (3) Carne 208 2 strokes Brian McElhinney [3]
2021 David Higgins (2) Carne 213 1 stroke Mark Staunton [4]
2020 Simon Thornton (3) Roganstown 140 Playoff[a] Colm Moriarty [5]
2019 Damien McGrane (2) Bunclody 209 1 stroke Michael McGeady [6]
2018 Simon Thornton (2) Galway Bay 141 1 stroke Richard Kilpatrick [7]
2017 Tim Rice Moyvalley 271 3 strokes Colm Moriarty [8]
2016 Damien McGrane Moyvalley 278 1 stroke Simon Thornton [9]
2015 Niall Kearney (2) Dundalk 266 14 strokes Eamonn Brady, Richard Kilpatrick, James Quinlivan
2014 Niall Kearney Adare Manor 268 1 stroke Michael McGeady
2013 Michael McGeady Roganstown 275 1 stroke Cian McNamara, Damian Mooney [10]
2012 David Higgins Mount Juliet 209 Playoff[b] Gary Murphy, Noel Murray [11]
2011 Simon Thornton Seapoint 269 6 strokes Gary Murphy [12]
Ladbrokes.com Irish PGA Championship
2010 David Mortimer (2) Seapoint 277 1 stroke Damien McGrane [13]
2009 Pádraig Harrington (6) The European 283 7 strokes Brian McElhinney [14]
2008 Pádraig Harrington (5) The European 285 4 strokes Philip Walton [15]
Irish PGA Championship
2007 Pádraig Harrington (4) The European 279 Playoff[c] Brendan McGovern [16]
2006 David Mortimer Druids Heath 286 1 stroke John Dwyer, Robert Giles
2005 Pádraig Harrington (3) PGA National 285 Playoff[d] Stephen Hamill, Damien McGrane [17]
2004 Pádraig Harrington (2) St. Margarets 287 1 stroke Philip Walton [18]
Smurfit Irish PGA Championship
2003 Paul McGinley (4) Adare Manor 280 5 strokes Gary Murphy [19]
2002 Paul McGinley (3) Westport 213 3 strokes John Dwyer
2001 Des Smyth (6) Castlerock 273 3 strokes Paul McGinley
2000 Paul McGinley (2) County Louth 270 4 strokes Eamonn Darcy
1999 Neil Manchip Island 271 3 strokes Darren Clarke [20]
1998 Pádraig Harrington Powerscourt 216 Playoff[e] Michael Bannon, Francis Howley, Des Smyth [21]
1997 Paul McGinley Fota Island 285 3 strokes Stephen Hamill, David Higgins, John McHenry
1996 Des Smyth (5) Slieve Russell 281 5 strokes Eamonn Darcy, Philip Walton [22]
1995 Philip Walton (4) Belvoir Park 273 1 stroke Paul McGinley [23]
1994 Darren Clarke Galway Bay 285 3 strokes Raymond Burns [24]
1993 Martin Sludds (2) The K Club 285 3 strokes Eamonn Darcy [25]
1992 Eamonn Darcy (2) The K Club 285 6 strokes Philip Walton [26]
1991 Philip Walton (3) Woodbrook 277 2 strokes Eamonn Darcy [27]
1990 Des Smyth (4) Woodbrook 271 8 strokes Jimmy Heggarty [28]
Spawell Irish Professional Championship
1989 Philip Walton (2) Castle 266 9 strokes Des Smyth [29]
Irish Professional Championship
1988 Eamonn Darcy Castle 269 3 strokes Des Smyth [30]
1987 Philip Walton County Louth 144 Playoff[f] Des Smyth [31]
Innovation Group Irish Professional Championship
1986 Des Smyth (3) Waterville 282 7 stroke Christy O'Connor Snr [32]
Tretorn–Spalding Irish Professional Championship
1985 Des Smyth (2) County Louth 204 2 stroke Eamonn Darcy [33]
1984 Martin Sludds Skerries 277 1 stroke Des Smyth [34]
Rank Xerox (Irish) Professional Championship
1983 Liam Higgins Woodbrook 275 2 strokes David Feherty [35]
1982 David Feherty (2) Woodbrook 287 1 stroke Christy O'Connor Jnr [36]
1981 David Jones Woodbrook 283 4 strokes Leonard Owens [37]
1980 David Feherty Royal Dublin 283 3 strokes Hugh Jackson [38]
1979 Des Smyth Royal Dublin 215[g] 1 stroke David Jones [39]
1978 Christy O'Connor Snr (10) Royal Dublin 286 Playoff[h] Michael Murphy [40]
1977 Paddy Skerritt Woodbrook 281 1 stroke Christy O'Connor Jnr [41]
Aer Lingus Irish Professional Championship
1976 Paddy McGuirk Waterville 291 2 strokes Liam Higgins [42][43]
Irish (Guinness) Professional Championship
1975 Christy O'Connor Snr (9) Carlow 275 3 strokes David Jones, Jimmy Kinsella [44]
1974 Eddie Polland Portstewart 277 16 strokes Ernie Jones, Jimmy Martin [45]
1973 Jimmy Kinsella (2) Limerick 284 Playoff[i] Paul Leonard [46]
1972 Jimmy Kinsella Bundoran 289 1 stroke Hugh Boyle [47]
1971 Christy O'Connor Snr (8) Galway 278 2 strokes Hugh Jackson [48]
1970 Hugh Jackson Massereene 283
1969 Jimmy Martin Dundalk 268 Playoff[j] Jimmy Kinsella [49]
1968 Christy Greene (2) Knock 282 1 stroke Jimmy Henderson, Jimmy Martin [50]
1967 Hugh Boyle Tullamore 214[k] 1 stroke Ernie Jones [51]
1966 Christy O'Connor Snr (7) Warrenpoint 269 6 strokes Ernie Jones, Jimmy Martin [52]
1965 Christy O'Connor Snr (6) Mullingar 283 Playoff[l] Norman Drew, Nicky Lynch [53]
Irish Professional Championship
1964 Ernie Jones (2) Knock 277 3 strokes Nicky Lynch [54]
1963 Christy O'Connor Snr (5) Cork 271 4 strokes Nicky Lynch [55]
1962 Christy O'Connor Snr (4) Bangor 264 Nicky Lynch
1961 Christy O'Connor Snr (3) Lahinch 280 5 strokes Christy Greene [56]
1960 Christy O'Connor Snr (2) Warrenpoint 271 2 strokes Ernie Jones, Jimmy Kinsella, Jimmy Martin [57]
1959 Norman Drew Mullingar 282 2 strokes Christy O'Connor Snr [58]
1958 Christy O'Connor Snr Royal Belfast 279 6 strokes Christy Greene [59]
1957 Harry Bradshaw (10) Ballybunion 286 4 strokes Christy O'Connor Snr [60]
1956 Christy Greene Clandeboye 281 2 strokes Norman Drew [61]
1955 Ernie Jones Castletroy 276 5 strokes Harry Bradshaw [62]
1954 Harry Bradshaw (9) Royal Co Down 300 Playoff[m] Christy O'Connor Snr [63]
1953 Harry Bradshaw (8) Dundalk 272 9 strokes Jimmy Martin [64]
1952 Fred Daly (3) Mullingar 284 2 strokes Harry Bradshaw [65]
1951 Harry Bradshaw (7) Balmoral 280 1 stroke Fred Daly [66]
1950 Harry Bradshaw (6) Grange 277 6 strokes Joe Carroll, Fred Daly [67]
1949 Christy Kane Royal Portrush 301 4 strokes Philip Stevenson [68]
1948 John McKenna (2) Galway 285 4 strokes Christy Kane [69]
1947 Harry Bradshaw (5) County Louth 291 9 strokes WJ Clarke, John McKenna [70]
1946 Fred Daly (2) Clandeboye 285 1 stroke Jack McLachlan [71]
1945 John McKenna Newlands 283 5 strokes Fred Daly [72]
1944 Harry Bradshaw (4) Hermitage 291 2 strokes John McKenna [73]
1943 Harry Bradshaw (3) Dún Laoghaire 277 1 stroke Fred Daly, Joe McCartney [74]
1942 Harry Bradshaw (2) Hermitage 285 10 strokes Eddie Hackett [75]
1941 Harry Bradshaw County Sligo 293 3 strokes Jack McLachlan [76]
1940 Fred Daly Cork 305 1 stroke Harry Bradshaw [77]
1939 Paddy Mahon (3) Bundoran 290 5 strokes Fred Daly [78]
1938 Paddy Mahon (2) Royal Portrush 291 6 strokes Willie Nolan [79]
1937 Paddy Mahon Portmarnock 298 10 strokes Joe McCartney [80]
1936 Joe McCartney (3) Galway 281 4 strokes Paddy Mahon [81]
1935 Sydney Fairweather (2) Belvoir Park 293 1 stroke Paddy Mahon [82]
1934 Willie Nolan Dún Laoghaire 282 1 stroke AJ Ward [83]
1933 Jimmy Adams Castlerock 291 1 stroke Paddy Mahon [84]
1932 Hugh McNeill (2) Royal Dublin 304 2 strokes Paddy Mahon [85]
1931 Joe McCartney (2) Portstewart 283 Playoff[n] Hugh McNeill [86][87]
1930 Joe McCartney Castle 291 6 strokes Pat O'Connor [88]
1929 Hugh McNeill Royal Co Down 317 2 strokes Charlie Pope [89]
1928 Leo Wallace County Sligo 315 3 strokes Willie Nolan [90]
1927 Pat O'Hare (2) Royal Dublin 301 9 strokes Dan Murray [91]
1926 Sydney Fairweather Malone 299 3 strokes Pat O'Hare [92]
1925 Moses O'Neill (3) Portmarnock 315 5 strokes Willie Nolan [93]
1924 Moses O'Neill (2) Malone 305 2 strokes Sydney Fairweather, Hugh McNeill [94]
1923 Moses O'Neill Milltown 309 1 stroke William Holley [95]
1922 James Martin Royal Portrush 328 5 strokes Charlie Pope [96]
1921 James Cromwell Portmarnock 313 5 strokes Hugh McNeill [97]
1920 Jimmy O'Hare Castlerock 315 Playoff[o] Harry Hamill [98]
1919 Pat O'Hare Portmarnock 326 2 strokes William Holley [99]
1915–1918: Cancelled due to World War I
1914 Charlie Pope Royal Co Down 305 8 strokes Jimmy O'Hare, Pat O'Hare [100]
1913 Michael Moran (5) Portmarnock 324 2 strokes Pat O'Hare [101]
1912 Michael Moran (4) Castlerock 305 6 strokes Pat Doyle [102]
1911 Michael Moran (3) Royal Portrush 310 6 strokes James Edmundson [103]
1910 Michael Moran (2) Royal Dublin 296 10 strokes Michael Cahill [104]
1909 Michael Moran Royal Co Down 9 & 7 Harry Kidd [105]
1908 James Edmundson (2) Portmarnock 5 & 3 Bertie Snowball [106]
1907 James Edmundson Royal Portrush 2 & 1 Bertie Snowball [107]
  1. ^ Thornton won with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff
  2. ^ Higgins won with birdie on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff; Murphy was eliminated at the first extra hole.
  3. ^ Harrington won with par on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff.
  4. ^ Harrington won with par on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff.
  5. ^ Harrington won with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff.
  6. ^ Walton won with an eagle on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff.
  7. ^ Tournament contested over 54-holes.
  8. ^ O'Connor won after a three-hole playoff.
  9. ^ Kinsella won with a par on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff.
  10. ^ Martin won with a par on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff.
  11. ^ Final round cancelled because of rain.
  12. ^ O'Connor with a birdie on the fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff; Drew was eliminated at the first extra hole.
  13. ^ Bradshaw won following a 36-hole playoff; Bradshaw 148, O'Connor 150.
  14. ^ McCartney won following a 36-hole playoff; McCartney 143, McNeill 146.
  15. ^ O'Hare won following an 18-hole playoff; O'Hare 75, Hamill 78.

From 1907 to 1909 the championship was a match-play event. The final was over 18 holes in 1907 and 36 holes in 1908 and 1909. The format changed to stroke play from 1910. The tournament was reduced to 54 holes in 1967, 1979, 1985, 1998, 2002 and 2012 and to 36 holes in 1987.

Most wins Edit

Rank Player # Wins Last win
T1 Harry Bradshaw 10 1957
Christy O'Connor Snr 10 1978
T3 Pádraig Harrington 6 2009
Des Smyth 6 2001
5 Michael Moran 5 1913
T6 Paul McGinley 4 2003
Philip Walton 4 1995

Tournament summaries Edit

1907 Irish Professional Championship Edit

The first Irish Professional Championship was played on 20 and 21 May 1907 at Royal Portrush Golf Club. There was an 18-hole stroke play contest on the first morning with the leading 8 qualifying for the knockout matchplay stage. James Edmundson and Harry Hamill led with scores of 76. Three players were tied for the final place and played a 9-hole playoff to decide the last place, won by Hugh McNeill. In the first round of the matchplay Edmundson and Hamill were drawn to play each other, Edmundson being the surprise winner by 5&4.[108] The semi-finals and final were played on the second day. Local professional Edmundson and Yorkshireman Bertie Snowball won their semi-finals and met in the final. The match was all square after 9 holes but Edmundson won the next three and eventually won 2&1.[107]

The Championship was preceded by the first professional match between Ireland and Scotland on 18 May. Teams of 12 played singles and foursomes. Ireland beat a weak Scotland team by 14 matches to 3 with 1 match halved.[109] The players had played a 36-hole stroke-play event the previous day, won by Michael Moran with a score of 154, 4 ahead of Bertie Snowball.[110]

1908 Irish Professional Championship Edit

The 1908 Championship was extended to a third day, being played from 13–15 May at Portmarnock Golf Club. The first day was a 36-hole event with 8 qualifying for the matchplay stage. As in 1907 James Edmundson and Harry Hamill led, with scores of 160.[111] Edmundson and Bertie Snowball again met in the final.[112] In the 36-hole final Edmundson won comfortably 5&3 after being 4 up after 18 holes.[106] Edmundson won a gold medal and the £10 first prize.[112]

1909 Irish Professional Championship Edit

The 1909 Championship retained the same format and was played from 12–14 May at Royal County Down Golf Club. James Edmundson was again joint leader, this time with Michael Moran, with scores of 167.[113] In the first round Edmundson was finally defeated. Moran and Harry Kidd won their two matches and met in the final.[114] Moran started badly and was 3 down after 6 holes. However, he then won the next 6 holes and was 2 up after the first round. Moran won the first hole in the afternoon and from the 5th to the 11th holes won 6 more to win easily 9&7, the first of five successive victories in the championship.[105]

1910 Irish Professional Championship Edit

From 1910 the Championship became a 72-hole strokeplay event. It was played on 9 and 10 June at Royal Dublin Golf Club. Defending champion Michael Moran, pulled 7 ahead at the end of the first day after a second round 72, a course record.[115] On the second day Moran set another course record of 70, extending his lead to 13. A final round of 76 gave him a 10 stroke win over Michael Cahill and 23 ahead of the rest of the field.[104]

1911 Irish Professional Championship Edit

The 1911 Championship was played on 8 and 9 June at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Michael Moran led after the first day on 159, three ahead of James Edmundson.[116] In the third round Edmundson scored 75 to Moran's 78 to be on level terms. Moran then scored a final round 72 to Edmundson's 78 to win by six strokes. Hugh McNeill finished third a further three shots behind.[103]

1912 Irish Professional Championship Edit

The 1912 Championship was played on 9 and 10 May at Castlerock Golf Club. Pat Doyle led after the first day on 152, having set a course record of 72 in his afternoon round. Michael Moran was three behind on 155.[117] Moran scored 75 in the third round to Doyle's 82 to take a 4 stroke lead. Another 75 from Moran gave him a 6 shot win over Doyle who finished with a 77. Harry Hamill was third, a further shot behind.[102]

1913 Irish Professional Championship Edit

The 1913 Championship was played on 31 July and 1 August at Portmarnock Golf Club. After two rounds Hugh McNeill led on 163, ahead of Pat O'Hare on 164. Defending champion Michael Moran was tied for fifth after a second round 88.[118] After a third round 79 O'Hare had a lead of 5 strokes from McNeill and Charlie Pope, with Moran a further shot back. McNeill and Pope faded in the final round, while O'Hare and Moran both took 39 for the front nine. O'Hare then took 7 at the 10th and 11th and came home in 44 to Moran's 36 to give Moran a two stroke victory and his fifth successive title. Pope had a final round 82 to finish third.[101][119]

1914 Irish Professional Championship Edit

In early 1914 Michael Moran left Royal Dublin Golf Club to be professional at Seaham Harbour, County Durham and so he was not eligible to defend his title in 1914. The 1914 Championship was played on 28 and 29 May at Royal County Down Golf Club. Local professional Alex Robertson led after the first day on 151 with Jimmy O'Hare a shot behind.[120] After the third round Hugh McNeill and Charlie Pope were tied for the lead with Robertson a shot behind. In the final round Pope took 75 to McNeill's 89 to take the championship by 8 strokes from brothers Jimmy and Pat O'Hare with Robertson a further shot behind.[100]

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  • Irish PGA Championship official site

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irish, championship, formerly, irish, professional, championship, colloquially, known, irish, professional, close, national, championship, golf, tournament, that, played, annually, ireland, since, 1907, oldest, golf, tournaments, world, oldest, country, been, . The Irish PGA Championship formerly the Irish Professional Championship and colloquially known as the Irish Professional Close or National Championship is a golf tournament that is played annually in Ireland since 1907 It is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the world the oldest in the country and has been played at many different golf courses in Ireland Irish PGA ChampionshipTournament informationLocationIrelandEstablished1907Course s Carne Golf Links 2021 FormatStroke play since 1910 Match play 1907 1909 Current championDavid Higgins 2021 It is the marquee event on the PGA Tour of Ireland s schedule having many notable winners in the over 100 years of play Christy O Connor Snr and Harry Bradshaw have the most wins in the event with 10 1 The event was played in match play format from its inauguration in 1907 until it became a stroke play event in 1910 2 Contents 1 Winners 2 Most wins 3 Tournament summaries 3 1 1907 Irish Professional Championship 3 2 1908 Irish Professional Championship 3 3 1909 Irish Professional Championship 3 4 1910 Irish Professional Championship 3 5 1911 Irish Professional Championship 3 6 1912 Irish Professional Championship 3 7 1913 Irish Professional Championship 3 8 1914 Irish Professional Championship 4 References 5 External linksWinners EditYear Winner Venue Score Margin ofvictory Runner s up RefIrish PGA Championship2022 Damien McGrane 3 Carne 208 2 strokes Brian McElhinney 3 2021 David Higgins 2 Carne 213 1 stroke Mark Staunton 4 2020 Simon Thornton 3 Roganstown 140 Playoff a Colm Moriarty 5 2019 Damien McGrane 2 Bunclody 209 1 stroke Michael McGeady 6 2018 Simon Thornton 2 Galway Bay 141 1 stroke Richard Kilpatrick 7 2017 Tim Rice Moyvalley 271 3 strokes Colm Moriarty 8 2016 Damien McGrane Moyvalley 278 1 stroke Simon Thornton 9 2015 Niall Kearney 2 Dundalk 266 14 strokes Eamonn Brady Richard Kilpatrick James Quinlivan2014 Niall Kearney Adare Manor 268 1 stroke Michael McGeady2013 Michael McGeady Roganstown 275 1 stroke Cian McNamara Damian Mooney 10 2012 David Higgins Mount Juliet 209 Playoff b Gary Murphy Noel Murray 11 2011 Simon Thornton Seapoint 269 6 strokes Gary Murphy 12 Ladbrokes com Irish PGA Championship2010 David Mortimer 2 Seapoint 277 1 stroke Damien McGrane 13 2009 Padraig Harrington 6 The European 283 7 strokes Brian McElhinney 14 2008 Padraig Harrington 5 The European 285 4 strokes Philip Walton 15 Irish PGA Championship2007 Padraig Harrington 4 The European 279 Playoff c Brendan McGovern 16 2006 David Mortimer Druids Heath 286 1 stroke John Dwyer Robert Giles2005 Padraig Harrington 3 PGA National 285 Playoff d Stephen Hamill Damien McGrane 17 2004 Padraig Harrington 2 St Margarets 287 1 stroke Philip Walton 18 Smurfit Irish PGA Championship2003 Paul McGinley 4 Adare Manor 280 5 strokes Gary Murphy 19 2002 Paul McGinley 3 Westport 213 3 strokes John Dwyer2001 Des Smyth 6 Castlerock 273 3 strokes Paul McGinley2000 Paul McGinley 2 County Louth 270 4 strokes Eamonn Darcy1999 Neil Manchip Island 271 3 strokes Darren Clarke 20 1998 Padraig Harrington Powerscourt 216 Playoff e Michael Bannon Francis Howley Des Smyth 21 1997 Paul McGinley Fota Island 285 3 strokes Stephen Hamill David Higgins John McHenry1996 Des Smyth 5 Slieve Russell 281 5 strokes Eamonn Darcy Philip Walton 22 1995 Philip Walton 4 Belvoir Park 273 1 stroke Paul McGinley 23 1994 Darren Clarke Galway Bay 285 3 strokes Raymond Burns 24 1993 Martin Sludds 2 The K Club 285 3 strokes Eamonn Darcy 25 1992 Eamonn Darcy 2 The K Club 285 6 strokes Philip Walton 26 1991 Philip Walton 3 Woodbrook 277 2 strokes Eamonn Darcy 27 1990 Des Smyth 4 Woodbrook 271 8 strokes Jimmy Heggarty 28 Spawell Irish Professional Championship1989 Philip Walton 2 Castle 266 9 strokes Des Smyth 29 Irish Professional Championship1988 Eamonn Darcy Castle 269 3 strokes Des Smyth 30 1987 Philip Walton County Louth 144 Playoff f Des Smyth 31 Innovation Group Irish Professional Championship1986 Des Smyth 3 Waterville 282 7 stroke Christy O Connor Snr 32 Tretorn Spalding Irish Professional Championship1985 Des Smyth 2 County Louth 204 2 stroke Eamonn Darcy 33 1984 Martin Sludds Skerries 277 1 stroke Des Smyth 34 Rank Xerox Irish Professional Championship1983 Liam Higgins Woodbrook 275 2 strokes David Feherty 35 1982 David Feherty 2 Woodbrook 287 1 stroke Christy O Connor Jnr 36 1981 David Jones Woodbrook 283 4 strokes Leonard Owens 37 1980 David Feherty Royal Dublin 283 3 strokes Hugh Jackson 38 1979 Des Smyth Royal Dublin 215 g 1 stroke David Jones 39 1978 Christy O Connor Snr 10 Royal Dublin 286 Playoff h Michael Murphy 40 1977 Paddy Skerritt Woodbrook 281 1 stroke Christy O Connor Jnr 41 Aer Lingus Irish Professional Championship1976 Paddy McGuirk Waterville 291 2 strokes Liam Higgins 42 43 Irish Guinness Professional Championship1975 Christy O Connor Snr 9 Carlow 275 3 strokes David Jones Jimmy Kinsella 44 1974 Eddie Polland Portstewart 277 16 strokes Ernie Jones Jimmy Martin 45 1973 Jimmy Kinsella 2 Limerick 284 Playoff i Paul Leonard 46 1972 Jimmy Kinsella Bundoran 289 1 stroke Hugh Boyle 47 1971 Christy O Connor Snr 8 Galway 278 2 strokes Hugh Jackson 48 1970 Hugh Jackson Massereene 2831969 Jimmy Martin Dundalk 268 Playoff j Jimmy Kinsella 49 1968 Christy Greene 2 Knock 282 1 stroke Jimmy Henderson Jimmy Martin 50 1967 Hugh Boyle Tullamore 214 k 1 stroke Ernie Jones 51 1966 Christy O Connor Snr 7 Warrenpoint 269 6 strokes Ernie Jones Jimmy Martin 52 1965 Christy O Connor Snr 6 Mullingar 283 Playoff l Norman Drew Nicky Lynch 53 Irish Professional Championship1964 Ernie Jones 2 Knock 277 3 strokes Nicky Lynch 54 1963 Christy O Connor Snr 5 Cork 271 4 strokes Nicky Lynch 55 1962 Christy O Connor Snr 4 Bangor 264 Nicky Lynch1961 Christy O Connor Snr 3 Lahinch 280 5 strokes Christy Greene 56 1960 Christy O Connor Snr 2 Warrenpoint 271 2 strokes Ernie Jones Jimmy Kinsella Jimmy Martin 57 1959 Norman Drew Mullingar 282 2 strokes Christy O Connor Snr 58 1958 Christy O Connor Snr Royal Belfast 279 6 strokes Christy Greene 59 1957 Harry Bradshaw 10 Ballybunion 286 4 strokes Christy O Connor Snr 60 1956 Christy Greene Clandeboye 281 2 strokes Norman Drew 61 1955 Ernie Jones Castletroy 276 5 strokes Harry Bradshaw 62 1954 Harry Bradshaw 9 Royal Co Down 300 Playoff m Christy O Connor Snr 63 1953 Harry Bradshaw 8 Dundalk 272 9 strokes Jimmy Martin 64 1952 Fred Daly 3 Mullingar 284 2 strokes Harry Bradshaw 65 1951 Harry Bradshaw 7 Balmoral 280 1 stroke Fred Daly 66 1950 Harry Bradshaw 6 Grange 277 6 strokes Joe Carroll Fred Daly 67 1949 Christy Kane Royal Portrush 301 4 strokes Philip Stevenson 68 1948 John McKenna 2 Galway 285 4 strokes Christy Kane 69 1947 Harry Bradshaw 5 County Louth 291 9 strokes WJ Clarke John McKenna 70 1946 Fred Daly 2 Clandeboye 285 1 stroke Jack McLachlan 71 1945 John McKenna Newlands 283 5 strokes Fred Daly 72 1944 Harry Bradshaw 4 Hermitage 291 2 strokes John McKenna 73 1943 Harry Bradshaw 3 Dun Laoghaire 277 1 stroke Fred Daly Joe McCartney 74 1942 Harry Bradshaw 2 Hermitage 285 10 strokes Eddie Hackett 75 1941 Harry Bradshaw County Sligo 293 3 strokes Jack McLachlan 76 1940 Fred Daly Cork 305 1 stroke Harry Bradshaw 77 1939 Paddy Mahon 3 Bundoran 290 5 strokes Fred Daly 78 1938 Paddy Mahon 2 Royal Portrush 291 6 strokes Willie Nolan 79 1937 Paddy Mahon Portmarnock 298 10 strokes Joe McCartney 80 1936 Joe McCartney 3 Galway 281 4 strokes Paddy Mahon 81 1935 Sydney Fairweather 2 Belvoir Park 293 1 stroke Paddy Mahon 82 1934 Willie Nolan Dun Laoghaire 282 1 stroke AJ Ward 83 1933 Jimmy Adams Castlerock 291 1 stroke Paddy Mahon 84 1932 Hugh McNeill 2 Royal Dublin 304 2 strokes Paddy Mahon 85 1931 Joe McCartney 2 Portstewart 283 Playoff n Hugh McNeill 86 87 1930 Joe McCartney Castle 291 6 strokes Pat O Connor 88 1929 Hugh McNeill Royal Co Down 317 2 strokes Charlie Pope 89 1928 Leo Wallace County Sligo 315 3 strokes Willie Nolan 90 1927 Pat O Hare 2 Royal Dublin 301 9 strokes Dan Murray 91 1926 Sydney Fairweather Malone 299 3 strokes Pat O Hare 92 1925 Moses O Neill 3 Portmarnock 315 5 strokes Willie Nolan 93 1924 Moses O Neill 2 Malone 305 2 strokes Sydney Fairweather Hugh McNeill 94 1923 Moses O Neill Milltown 309 1 stroke William Holley 95 1922 James Martin Royal Portrush 328 5 strokes Charlie Pope 96 1921 James Cromwell Portmarnock 313 5 strokes Hugh McNeill 97 1920 Jimmy O Hare Castlerock 315 Playoff o Harry Hamill 98 1919 Pat O Hare Portmarnock 326 2 strokes William Holley 99 1915 1918 Cancelled due to World War I1914 Charlie Pope Royal Co Down 305 8 strokes Jimmy O Hare Pat O Hare 100 1913 Michael Moran 5 Portmarnock 324 2 strokes Pat O Hare 101 1912 Michael Moran 4 Castlerock 305 6 strokes Pat Doyle 102 1911 Michael Moran 3 Royal Portrush 310 6 strokes James Edmundson 103 1910 Michael Moran 2 Royal Dublin 296 10 strokes Michael Cahill 104 1909 Michael Moran Royal Co Down 9 amp 7 Harry Kidd 105 1908 James Edmundson 2 Portmarnock 5 amp 3 Bertie Snowball 106 1907 James Edmundson Royal Portrush 2 amp 1 Bertie Snowball 107 Thornton won with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden death playoff Higgins won with birdie on the third hole of a sudden death playoff Murphy was eliminated at the first extra hole Harrington won with par on the first hole of a sudden death playoff Harrington won with par on the first hole of a sudden death playoff Harrington won with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden death playoff Walton won with an eagle on the second hole of a sudden death playoff Tournament contested over 54 holes O Connor won after a three hole playoff Kinsella won with a par on the first hole of a sudden death playoff Martin won with a par on the second hole of a sudden death playoff Final round cancelled because of rain O Connor with a birdie on the fourth hole of a sudden death playoff Drew was eliminated at the first extra hole Bradshaw won following a 36 hole playoff Bradshaw 148 O Connor 150 McCartney won following a 36 hole playoff McCartney 143 McNeill 146 O Hare won following an 18 hole playoff O Hare 75 Hamill 78 From 1907 to 1909 the championship was a match play event The final was over 18 holes in 1907 and 36 holes in 1908 and 1909 The format changed to stroke play from 1910 The tournament was reduced to 54 holes in 1967 1979 1985 1998 2002 and 2012 and to 36 holes in 1987 Most wins EditRank Player Wins Last winT1 Harry Bradshaw 10 1957Christy O Connor Snr 10 1978T3 Padraig Harrington 6 2009Des Smyth 6 20015 Michael Moran 5 1913T6 Paul McGinley 4 2003Philip Walton 4 1995Tournament summaries Edit1907 Irish Professional Championship Edit The first Irish Professional Championship was played on 20 and 21 May 1907 at Royal Portrush Golf Club There was an 18 hole stroke play contest on the first morning with the leading 8 qualifying for the knockout matchplay stage James Edmundson and Harry Hamill led with scores of 76 Three players were tied for the final place and played a 9 hole playoff to decide the last place won by Hugh McNeill In the first round of the matchplay Edmundson and Hamill were drawn to play each other Edmundson being the surprise winner by 5 amp 4 108 The semi finals and final were played on the second day Local professional Edmundson and Yorkshireman Bertie Snowball won their semi finals and met in the final The match was all square after 9 holes but Edmundson won the next three and eventually won 2 amp 1 107 The Championship was preceded by the first professional match between Ireland and Scotland on 18 May Teams of 12 played singles and foursomes Ireland beat a weak Scotland team by 14 matches to 3 with 1 match halved 109 The players had played a 36 hole stroke play event the previous day won by Michael Moran with a score of 154 4 ahead of Bertie Snowball 110 1908 Irish Professional Championship Edit The 1908 Championship was extended to a third day being played from 13 15 May at Portmarnock Golf Club The first day was a 36 hole event with 8 qualifying for the matchplay stage As in 1907 James Edmundson and Harry Hamill led with scores of 160 111 Edmundson and Bertie Snowball again met in the final 112 In the 36 hole final Edmundson won comfortably 5 amp 3 after being 4 up after 18 holes 106 Edmundson won a gold medal and the 10 first prize 112 1909 Irish Professional Championship Edit The 1909 Championship retained the same format and was played from 12 14 May at Royal County Down Golf Club James Edmundson was again joint leader this time with Michael Moran with scores of 167 113 In the first round Edmundson was finally defeated Moran and Harry Kidd won their two matches and met in the final 114 Moran started badly and was 3 down after 6 holes However he then won the next 6 holes and was 2 up after the first round Moran won the first hole in the afternoon and from the 5th to the 11th holes won 6 more to win easily 9 amp 7 the first of five successive victories in the championship 105 1910 Irish Professional Championship Edit From 1910 the Championship became a 72 hole strokeplay event It was played on 9 and 10 June at Royal Dublin Golf Club Defending champion Michael Moran pulled 7 ahead at the end of the first day after a second round 72 a course record 115 On the second day Moran set another course record of 70 extending his lead to 13 A final round of 76 gave him a 10 stroke win over Michael Cahill and 23 ahead of the rest of the field 104 1911 Irish Professional Championship Edit The 1911 Championship was played on 8 and 9 June at Royal Portrush Golf Club Michael Moran led after the first day on 159 three ahead of James Edmundson 116 In the third round Edmundson scored 75 to Moran s 78 to be on level terms Moran then scored a final round 72 to Edmundson s 78 to win by six strokes Hugh McNeill finished third a further three shots behind 103 1912 Irish Professional Championship Edit The 1912 Championship was played on 9 and 10 May at Castlerock Golf Club Pat Doyle led after the first day on 152 having set a course record of 72 in his afternoon round Michael Moran was three behind on 155 117 Moran scored 75 in the third round to Doyle s 82 to take a 4 stroke lead Another 75 from Moran gave him a 6 shot win over Doyle who finished with a 77 Harry Hamill was third a further shot behind 102 1913 Irish Professional Championship Edit The 1913 Championship was played on 31 July and 1 August at Portmarnock Golf Club After two rounds Hugh McNeill led on 163 ahead of Pat O Hare on 164 Defending champion Michael Moran was tied for fifth after a second round 88 118 After a third round 79 O Hare had a lead of 5 strokes from McNeill and Charlie Pope with Moran a further shot back McNeill and Pope faded in the final round while O Hare and Moran both took 39 for the front nine O Hare then took 7 at the 10th and 11th and came home in 44 to Moran s 36 to give Moran a two stroke victory and his fifth successive title Pope had a final round 82 to finish third 101 119 1914 Irish Professional Championship Edit In early 1914 Michael Moran left Royal Dublin Golf Club to be professional at Seaham Harbour County Durham and so he was not eligible to defend his title in 1914 The 1914 Championship was played on 28 and 29 May at Royal County Down Golf Club Local professional Alex Robertson led after the first day on 151 with Jimmy O Hare a shot behind 120 After the third round Hugh McNeill and Charlie Pope were tied for the lead with Robertson a shot behind In the final round Pope took 75 to McNeill s 89 to take the championship by 8 strokes from brothers Jimmy and Pat O Hare with Robertson a further shot behind 100 References Edit Irish PGA Championship The Professional Golfers Association Retrieved 4 June 2020 Irish PGA Championship Past champions The Professional Golfers Association Retrieved 4 June 2020 McGrane claims a hat trick of Irish PGA Championship titles The PGA 20 August 2022 Retrieved 22 August 2022 Higgins seals second Irish PGA victory The PGA 7 August 2021 Retrieved 8 August 2021 Simon Thornton edges out Colm Moriarty at Irish PGA Championship RTE 3 September 2020 Retrieved 13 September 2020 McGrane secures Irish PGA Championship in Bunclody RTE 22 August 2019 Retrieved 3 June 2020 Kelly Paul 13 October 2018 Thornton wins 108th Irish PGA Championship at Galway Bay Irish Golfer Retrieved 4 June 2020 Reid Phillip 25 June 2017 Tim Rice claims Irish PGA Championship The Irish Times Retrieved 4 June 2020 McGrane claims first Irish PGA crown Meath Chronicle 27 September 2016 Retrieved 3 June 2020 McGeady wins Irish PGA now for Challenge Tour card Irish Examiner 14 November 2013 Retrieved 15 October 2013 Keogh Brian 14 October 2012 Higgins wins Irish PGA in play off Irish Golf Desk Retrieved 4 June 2020 Golf Simon Thornton wins Irish PGA Championship Sport Ireland 8 August 2011 Retrieved 4 June 2020 Keogh Brian 27 September 2010 Last hole eagle lands title for Mortimer The Irish Times Retrieved 4 June 2020 Harrington Triumphs at Irish PGA Championship The New York Times Associated Press 11 July 2009 Retrieved 4 June 2020 Harrington eases to Irish PGA win BBC Sport 12 July 2008 Retrieved 4 June 2020 Keogh Brian 15 July 2007 McGovern foiled in play off as Harrington escapes seven independent ie Retrieved 3 June 2020 Harrington retains Irish PGA title RTE 18 September 2005 Retrieved 3 June 2020 Cutting edge sees Harrington home The Irish Times 19 April 2004 Retrieved 4 June 2020 McGinley easily retains Irish PGA Championship RTE 7 September 2003 Retrieved 3 June 2020 Irish PGA 1999 Irish Golf Desk Retrieved 3 June 2020 Harrington in dramatic play off win Irish Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 19 October 1998 p 31 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Famous fifth for Smyth Irish Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 6 May 1996 p 32 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Walton keeps cool to take fourth title Irish Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 8 May 1995 p 31 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Magnificent seven gives Clarke glory Irish Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 23 May 1994 p 25 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Brave Sludds battles through Irish Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 24 May 1993 p 30 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive For the record Golf Straffan The Times London England 5 May 1992 p 31 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via The Times Digital Archive Walton is champ in real style Irish Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 20 May 1991 p 15 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Smyth is a runaway winner The Times London England 21 May 1990 p 32 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via The Times Digital Archive The Walton waltz wilts the field Irish Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 22 May 1989 p 10 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Delight for Darcy at an Irish first The Guardian London England 13 August 1988 p 12 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via Newspapers com For the record Golf County Louth The Times London England 14 November 1987 p 47 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via The Times Digital Archive Golf Waterville The Times London England 6 October 1986 p 32 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via The Times Digital Archive For the record Golf County Louth The Times London England 30 September 1985 p 24 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via The Times Digital Archive Higgins slide lets in Sludds The Times London England 1 October 1984 p 30 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via The Times Digital Archive Surprise win for Higgins Aberdeen Press and Journal Aberdeen Scotland 29 August 1983 p 16 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Champion David open to offers Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland 4 October 1982 p 15 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive David s crown after 300 mile car dash Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland 22 June 1981 p 20 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Magowan Jack 29 September 1980 New champion flies off to US Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland p 21 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Smyth wins Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland 27 September 1979 p 26 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Christy does it again Glasgow Herald Glasgow Scotland 2 October 1978 p 16 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via Google News Archive Six putt Paddy squeezes home Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland 14 September 1977 p 29 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Magowan Jack 24 December 1976 New money for Irish title golf Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland p 13 Retrieved 12 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Drew slips third Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland 8 May 1976 p 15 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive O Connor again Irish champion Glasgow Herald Glasgow Scotland 2 June 1975 p 17 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via Google News Archive Polland walks it Sunday Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 16 June 1974 p 27 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Leonard pipped on post Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland 7 May 1973 p 17 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Third time lucky for Kinsella Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland 5 June 1972 p 15 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive O Connor again Irish champion Glasgow Herald Glasgow Scotland 31 May 1971 p 4 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via Google News Archive Martin wins playoff Belfast Telegraph Belfast Northern Ireland 30 June 1969 p 15 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Repeat win after lapse of 12 years Birmingham Daily Post Birmingham England 1 July 1968 p 12 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Irish title for Boyle Aberdeen Press and Journal Aberdeen Scotland 22 May 1967 p 12 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Warrenpoint The Times 20 June 1966 p 4 Golf The Glasgow Herald 31 May 1965 p 4 Jones gains Irish Championship The Times 28 August 1964 p 5 O Connor again champion The Glasgow Herald 1 August 1963 p 8 Irish title for O Connor The Glasgow Herald 4 September 1961 p 9 Another O Connor win The Glasgow Herald 5 September 1960 p 4 Drew wins Irish title The Glasgow Herald 17 August 1959 p 6 Irish title for O Connor The Glasgow Herald 5 September 1958 p 4 Bradshaw wins Irish title The Glasgow Herald 6 September 1957 p 4 New Irish champion The Glasgow Herald 24 August 1956 p 4 E Jones wins Irish title The Glasgow Herald 2 September 1955 p 4 Bradshaw s ninth success The Glasgow Herald 17 July 1954 p 9 Bradshaw Irish champion The Glasgow Herald 10 September 1953 p 9 Daly wins third Irish title The Glasgow Herald 29 August 1952 p 7 Bradshaw retains Irish title The Glasgow Herald 24 August 1951 p 7 Bradshaw again Irish champion The Glasgow Herald 26 August 1950 p 6 Irish Championship The Times 2 September 1949 p 6 Irish Professional Championship M Kenna regains title Belfast News Letter Belfast Northern Ireland 23 July 1948 p 6 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Bradshaw s golf record The Glasgow Herald 1 August 1947 p 2 Another title for Daly The Glasgow Herald 2 August 1946 p 6 John M Kenna The Glasgow Herald 31 August 1945 p 6 Irish Professional Golf Champion The Glasgow Herald 21 August 1944 p 5 Irish Professional title retained The Glasgow Herald 20 August 1943 p 5 Bradshaw keeps title Irish Independent Dublin Republic of Ireland 20 August 1942 p 4 Retrieved 3 June 2020 via British Newspaper Archive Harry Bradshaw The Glasgow Herald 22 August 1941 p 8 F Daly The Glasgow Herald 23 August 1940 p 3 Mahon wins again The Glasgow Herald 16 June 1939 p 21 Mahon retains Irish title The Glasgow Herald 2 September 1938 p 18 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 20 August 1937 p 7 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 28 August 1936 p 6 Irish native title won by S Fairweather The Glasgow Herald 5 September 1935 p 20 New Irish Professional Champion The Glasgow Herald 26 July 1934 p 16 Scot professional champion of Ireland The Glasgow Herald 22 July 1933 p 3 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 29 July 1932 p 4 Holder and ex holder tie for Irish title The Glasgow Herald 31 July 1931 p 4 Holder retains Irish title The Glasgow Herald 1 August 1931 p 15 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 29 August 1930 p 6 The Irish Professional Championship The Times 4 October 1929 p 6 Irish Professional Championship The Times 26 April 1928 p 8 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 29 April 1927 p 6 Irish Professional Native Championship The Glasgow Herald 4 June 1926 p 11 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 6 June 1925 p 11 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 7 June 1924 p 11 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 25 May 1923 p 12 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 5 May 1922 p 12 The Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 7 May 1921 p 14 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 24 May 1920 p 14 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 17 May 1919 p 9 a b Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 30 May 1914 p 13 a b Irish Professional Championship Victory of Michael Moran The Glasgow Herald 2 August 1913 p 12 a b Irish Professional Championships The Glasgow Herald 11 May 1912 p 14 a b Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 10 June 1911 p 15 a b The Irish Professional Championship Victory of M Moran The Glasgow Herald 11 June 1910 p 15 a b Irish Championship Meeting The Glasgow Herald 15 May 1909 p 12 a b Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 16 May 1908 p 12 a b Championships at Portrush The Glasgow Herald 22 May 1907 p 12 Professionals at Portrush The Glasgow Herald 21 May 1907 p 4 Professional International match The Glasgow Herald 20 May 1907 p 5 Professional at Portrush The Glasgow Herald 18 May 1907 p 11 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 14 May 1908 p 13 a b Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 15 May 1908 p 14 The Irish Meeting The Glasgow Herald 13 May 1909 p 13 Irish Championship Meeting Defeat of the holder The Glasgow Herald 14 May 1909 p 14 The Irish Professional Championship Record by M Moran The Glasgow Herald 10 June 1910 p 14 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 9 June 1911 p 14 Irish Native Championships The Glasgow Herald 10 May 1912 p 14 Irish Professional Championships The Glasgow Herald 1 August 1913 p 12 http www irishgolfarchive com Events 1913 20Timeline htm Irish Golf Timeline 1913 Irish Professional Championship The Glasgow Herald 29 May 1914 p 12 External links EditIrish PGA Championship official site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Irish PGA Championship amp oldid 1117165179, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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