Women’s Irish Open 2026: Tee Times, Tickets, TV and Players at The K Club
The KPMG Women’s Irish Open brings one of Ireland’s biggest sporting events of the week to The K Club from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August, with Leona Maguire heading the home challenge. Fans following the tournament from a betting angle can explore strategies for golf betting in Ireland, odds formats and useful tips before play begins, while the event features a 132-player field and €450,000 prize fund on the Palmer South Course.
Women’s Irish Open 2026 at a glance
- Dates: 27–30 August 2026
- Venue: The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare
- Course: Palmer South
- Tour: Ladies European Tour
- Format: 72-hole stroke play
- Course par: 72
- Field: 132 players
- Prize fund: €450,000
- Irish players currently verified: 15
- Headline Irish player: Leona Maguire
- Defending champion: Lottie Woad — not defending
- TV in Ireland: Sky Sports and RTÉ
- Gates open: 07:45
- Adult ticket: €25 listed
- Under-16s: Free, but a valid ticket is required
The LET’s latest preview lists 132 players from 34 nationalities and says the tournament will be played for a €450,000 purse. The live entry list and tournament website currently identify 15 Irish players, although a newer LET preview refers to 16; until that discrepancy is resolved, the named entry list is the safer figure to use.
Leona Maguire tee times: latest update
| Round | Date | Leona Maguire tee time | Tee | Playing partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thursday 27 August | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Round 2 | Friday 28 August | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Round 3 | Saturday 29 August | After the cut | TBC | Based on leaderboard |
| Final round | Sunday 30 August | After Round 3 | TBC | Based on leaderboard |
Update watch: once Maguire’s Thursday and Friday times are confirmed, they should be added near the top of this article as well as in this table.
Local event information says individual tee times are normally released on the Tuesday before the tournament, so the opening draw is expected imminently.
Leona’s tee time will be updated here as soon as the official draw is published.
Women’s Irish Open schedule
The championship runs over four days, with the field cut after Friday before the weekend rounds.
| Day | Date | What’s happening |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 27 August | Round 1 |
| Friday | 28 August | Round 2 and cut |
| Saturday | 29 August | Round 3 |
| Sunday | 30 August | Final round and trophy presentation |
Spectator gates open at 07:45 each day and close 15 minutes after the final putt.
How to watch the Women’s Irish Open on TV in Ireland
There are several ways to follow the action without heading to Kildare. The tournament organisers confirm coverage on Sky Sports and RTÉ, while the LET says all four rounds will also be available live through its own website. Current Sky listings show:
| Date | Round | Sky coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 27 August | Round 1 | Sky Sports+ from 14:00 |
| Friday 28 August | Round 2 | Sky Sports+ from 14:00 |
| Saturday 29 August | Round 3 | Sky Sports Mix from 14:00 |
| Sunday 30 August | Final round | Sky Sports Mix / Sky Sports+ from 14:00 |
The exact RTÉ channel and broadcast window had not been published in the listings checked at the time of writing, so those details should be added once confirmed. Current Sky schedules can also change close to the event.
Players to watch at The K Club
Leona Maguire will attract most of the home attention, but this is far from a one-player field. There are 33 previous LET winners entered, including the current Order of Merit leader and several players who have already won during 2026.
| Player | Why she matters this week |
|---|---|
| Leona Maguire | Ireland’s headline player and listed as representing The K Club |
| Anna Huang | Four-time LET winner and one of the strongest form players in the field |
| Casandra Alexander | Current LET Order of Merit leader |
| Shannon Tan | Reigning LET Order of Merit winner |
| Alexandra Försterling | Four-time LET champion |
| Eleanor Givens | Arrives after winning the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open |
| Smilla Tarning Sønderby | 2023 Women’s Irish Open champion and a winner again in 2026 |
Is Charley Hull playing?
Hull appeared prominently in earlier promotional material for the tournament, but the current official LET entry list marks the English star as withdrawn. That is worth noting for anyone using older previews or betting information.
Why Lottie Woad will not defend her title
The 2025 champion is also absent. LET confirms that Lottie Woad will not defend her Women’s Irish Open title because she is competing on the LPGA Tour.
Irish players at the Women’s Irish Open
The current named field gives Irish supporters 15 players to follow, comprising nine professionals and six amateurs.
| Irish professionals | Irish amateurs |
|---|---|
| Leona Maguire | Katie Poots |
| Lauren Walsh | Emma Fleming |
| Sara Byrne | Anna Abom |
| Canice Screene | Ella Cantwell |
| Olivia Mehaffey | Olivia Costello |
| Anna Foster | Kate Dillon |
| Áine Donegan | |
| Beth Coulter | |
| Annabel Wilson |
It is one of the deepest home contingents the event has assembled, with established tour players alongside a strong group of emerging Irish talent.
Women’s Irish Open betting: four markets to watch
The outright market is already taking shape, with Anna Huang and Shannon Tan among the shortest-priced players, while Leona Maguire carries the main Irish hopes at The K Club. Prices can move quickly before Thursday’s opening round.
Women’s Irish Open tickets
A day at The K Club is relatively straightforward to plan. Advance booking is encouraged by the organisers, although tickets can also be purchased at the gate.
| Ticket information | Details |
|---|---|
| Adult general admission | €25 listed by Kildare visitor information |
| Children aged 16 and under | Free |
| Do children need a ticket? | Yes, a valid free ticket is still required |
| Buy at the gate? | Yes, although advance purchase is recommended |
| Gates open | 07:45 |
| Gates close | 15 minutes after the final putt |
| Hospitality upgrades | Subject to availability |
The €25 adult price is currently listed by Kildare Heritage with a link to the official tournament ticket portal. Ticket availability and final live pricing should still be checked before travelling.
What can spectators bring?
A few practical rules are worth knowing before setting off:
- Phone cameras are allowed if they are silent and the flash is switched off.
- Professional cameras require accreditation on competition days.
- Spectators can bring their own food and drink, but alcohol cannot be brought in.
- Only guide dogs are permitted.
- Waterproof clothing, suitable shoes, water, an umbrella and sun protection are recommended.
- Catering is available in the Tented Village and near the 9th and 16th holes.
What is the Palmer South Course like?
One important distinction: the Women’s Irish Open is being played on Palmer South, rather than the Palmer North course most strongly associated with The K Club’s Ryder Cup history. Palmer South is a par-72 inland links-style course, with dune-like mounding, rock features and elevated spectator areas. It previously staged European Opens, including Retief Goosen’s win in 2004 and Colin Montgomerie’s victory in 2007.
That combination should make it particularly spectator-friendly, but it also brings a different visual and strategic test from the tree-lined image many golfers associate with The K Club.
It’s run like a Major championship.” — Leona Maguire
Recent Women’s Irish Open winners
There will definitely be a new champion in 2026, with Lottie Woad absent from the field.
| 2022 | Klára Spilková |
|---|---|
| Year | Winner |
| 2025 | Lottie Woad |
| 2024 | Annabel Dimmock |
| 2023 | Smilla Tarning Sønderby |
Sønderby is the only winner from those four editions currently entered at The K Club.
