Annesley Williams Skoda is delighted to again sponsor the Irish PGA 9-Hole Matchplay, which returns to Sutton Golf Club on 20-22nd September.

The event marks Annesley Williams' fourth year sponsoring this prestigious event, which is unique in that it is the only Matchplay event on the Irish PGA circuit. 

 The tournament, the which was devised by Sutton Professional Paddy Devine, was first played in 2019. It was won by Tim Rice in its first two years. The current champion is Neil O’Briain.

Speaking on behalf of the sponsors Cian Bennis of Annesley Williams Motors said that the company was delighted to sponsor such an innovative initiative. “Sutton is very much part of the world from which we draw our business and it is rare enough to have the opportunity to sponsor something as good as this so close to home.  I personally love the event as it affords you the opportunity to watch some terrific players up close. An opportunity to learn from the best.”

This year’s dates for the Annesley Motors Skoda sponsored event are Saturday and Sunday 21/22 September. The tournament proper will be preceded by a Pro-Am, on Friday 20th. The Pro-Am was sold out on the day it was announced and currently has a waiting list. All 32 professionals will play in the Pro-Am.

The field for the Championship will be made up of the top 27 players in the Irish PGA order of Merit, following the PGA Open Series event at Belvoir Park, along with 4 invites from Sutton pro Paddy Devine, who will also be in the field.

The prize fund for the Championship is €18,000 making it the fourth largest prize fund on the Irish Pro-Am circuit this year and all 32 participants are guaranteed a cheque. The format sees the 32 professionals divided into 8 groups of 4 professionals with everyone guaranteed 3 matches on Saturday in a round-robin format.

The event is the final counting tournament in the Elavon Order of Merit on the Irish PGA circuit, with the top three players progressing to the PGA Playoffs early in 2025 and a chance to win Tour starts.

Pictured are Conor Dillon, Manager - PGA in Ireland, Cian Bennis, Annesley Williams Skoda & Captain Sutton GC, Jean Tierney Captain Sutton GC, Paddy Devine Club Professional Sutton GC.