Agenda
Sunday 18th October, 2026
The Rose HotelIGTOA GOLF BUSINESS NETWORKING SESSIONS
Lee Suite, The Rose Hotel
Come and meet Ireland’s leading IGTOA Golf Tour Operators & IGTOA business partners in a business-to-business networking workshop with a view to doing business in 2026 and beyond. This is an opportunity to meet over twenty Tour Operators and business partners in face-to-face meetings.
This year you can preschedule meetings. Meeting Scheduling will go live September 2026. There will be more opportunities to network with operators at Lunch, served in the Park Restaurant, and at the Buffet Dinner that evening and over the course of the full weekend.
IGTOA GOLF TOURISM CONFERENCE
Kerry Suite, The Rose Hotel
This year’s golf conference “The State of Play” will firstly involve a presentation of the results and feedback from our tour operator member research conducted in the 1st Quarter of this year by Sporting Insights. The objective of the research was to measure the number of golf breaks IGTOA members deliver, the value that this equates to and provide a better understanding of who those visitors are, where they come from and their importance to golf tourism in Ireland. This will be followed by a panel discussion to hear the thoughts of industry experts on the data and to discuss enabling factors to support continued growth in the sector.
Panellists will include Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, a substitute member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), which oversees EU tourism policy, Paul Mockler, Fáilte Ireland’s Head of Commercial Development and Siobhan McManamy, Director of Markets & Partnerships at Tourism Ireland.
IGTOA EVENING BUFFET
The Park Restaurant, The Rose Hotel
Enjoy the company of your IGTOA colleagues, an evening of delicious foods, fine wines and more opportunities to network.
Monday 19th October, 2026
Tralee Golf Club and Ballygarry Hotel Estate & SpaIGTOA 2026 GOLF CLASSIC
Tralee Golf Club
Take part in the Annual IGTOA Golf Classic, one of Ireland’s largest Golf Tourism Golfing Tournaments.
Waterford Crystal Prize Golf prizes will be presented to the winners of the 2026 IGTOA Golf Classic at the Tralee GC Clubhouse.Time: Check in for golf registration opens from 09.30am- 11:00am Shot Gun Start
Attire: Golfing Attire
NON GOLFER DAY TOUR
Option 1: Beginner Golfer.
Enjoy a fun introduction to golf at Tralee Golf Club, starting with a lesson led by a golf professional, followed by a friendly Par 3 competition. Afterwards, relax with canapés sponsored by Tralee Golf Club alongside fellow golfers and non-golfers. The afternoon will finish with the Golfers’ and Non-Golfers’ Prize Giving in the Main Bar. A shuttle will be available for anyone who wishes to return to their hotel earlier.The Rose Hotel: Meet in the Lobby of the Hotel at 10:35am. Departing at 10:45am
Ballygarry Estate Hotel: Meet in the Lobby of the Hotel at 11:00am. Departing at 11:10am Sharp.
Attire: Outdoor warm clothing, comfortable shoes
Time: 08:30am - 3:30pm
Option 2: Tralee Bay & Fenit Experience.
Enjoy a scenic cycle along the Tralee–Fenit Greenway, taking in the beautiful coastal views before stopping in Fenit for refreshments. Continue with a Fenit Sea Safari around Tralee Bay, followed by lunch at Murphy’s Pub at Brandon Pier. After lunch, return to Fenit Pier and transfer to Tralee Golf Club, where you can enjoy canapés sponsored by Tralee Golf Club before joining fellow golfers and non-golfers for the Prize Giving in the Main Bar. Shuttles will be available to return guests to both hotels, with an earlier return option for those who wish to leave before the Prize Giving.The Rose Hotel: Meet in the Lobby of the Hotel at 08:30am. Departing at 08:40am
Ballygarry Estate Hotel: Meet in the Lobby of the Hotel at 09:00am. Departing at 09:10am Sharp.
Attire: Outdoor warm clothing, comfortable shoes
Time: 11:00am - 3:30pm
PRE DINNER DRINKS RECEPTION
Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa
Enjoy the Pre-Dinner Drinks Reception at Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa. The Event starts at 7:30pm Sharp
2026 GALA IRISH GOLF AWARDS
Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa
The 2026 Gala Irish Golf Awards will be hosted at Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa.
The Event begins at 8.30pm Sharp (Drinks Reception at 7:30pm)
Attire: Black Tie Formal
IGTOA DELEGATE RATES:
As Title Sponsors and Host Venues this year, The Rose Hotel and Ballygarry Estate Hotel have kindly offered preferred IGTOA Industry & Business Partner rates.
*Please be advised that there are a limited number of bedrooms available at the hotel so to avoid disappointment early booking is advised for this event!
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