THE Ladies European Tour (LET) has confirmed that next year’s Ladies Irish Open will be staged once again at Killeen Castle, marking its third successive year at the venue. Alexandra Armas, executive director of the Ladies European Tour said that the Ladies Irish Open has grown to become one of the most popular events in the European Ladies golf calendar.
“We are delighted that Killeen Castle has agreed to host the 2012 Irish Open. Since the event moved here in 2010 it has taken on a new lease of life with large crowds coming to see the world’s best lady golfers in action.
“The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Killeen Castle is one of the finest courses on the European Tour and I want to thank Killeen Castle for their continued support for the Ladies Irish Open.”
Killeen Castle general manager Barry O’Connor admitted: “We are very ambitious for this wonderful golf course and hosting the Solheim Cup this week is evidence of that, but we are also anxious to host other big events and the Ladies Irish Open fits right in with that plan. Since we opened in 2009, the course and the golf club have gone from strength to strength.”
– John O’Sullivan
