One of Ireland's best known golf resorts Mount Juliet is set to play host to this year's Irish Championship.
Mount Juliet will stage the climax to the season from October 11-14 when it brings down the curtain on the year.
A 102-strong field will contest the prestigious Championship which has more than 100 years of history and has been won by some of Ireland's greatest golfers including Fred Daly, Harry Bradshaw, Christy O'Connor Senior, Eamonn Darcy, Des Smyth, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Philip Walton.
Organisers are expecting another strong entry for the Tournament which was won by Simon Thornton who is playing on the European Tour this season.
Irish regional secretary Michael McCumiskey said:'' Mount Juliet is regarded as one of the best golf resorts in the world and we are delighted they are hosting the Irish PGA Championship in 2012.''
Mount Juliet boasts a rich tournament history and was the venue for the Irish Open from 1993 to 1995 and also staged two World Golf Championships where Tiger Woods and Ernie Els triumphed.
McCumiskey added: '' Mount Juliet always has the golf course in pristine condition and is evidenced by the many golfers who visit there every year. We look forward to staging another successful Championship.''
Because of the numbers who wish to play in the event it is necessary to stage qualifying rounds, and they will be staged at Mount Juliet on September 4th and 25th.
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