00:00 – 2025 Irish Challenge Prize Money Breakdown | €300,000 Purse at Jack Nicklaus’ Killeen Castle
04:20 – Hotel Planner Tour 101: Rise of Tomorrow’s Golf Stars on the DP World Tour
1. 2025 Irish Challenge Prize Money Breakdown | €300,000 Purse at Jack Nicklaus’ Killeen Castle
Get the complete prize money breakdown for the 2025 Irish Challenge at the stunning Killeen Castle in County Meath, Ireland. This HotelPlanner Tour event features a €300,000 prize fund with the winner taking home €48,000.
The tournament runs from August 7-10 at one of Jack Nicklaus’ proudest designs – a 7,700-yard championship course that previously hosted the 2011 Solheim Cup. Six 2025 season winners are competing: Felix Mory, Rocco Repetto Taylor, Clement Charmasson, Quim Vidal, Joshua Berry, and Daniel Van Tonder.
The Irish Challenge has a strong history of producing future DP World Tour winners, including Julien Guerrier, Oliver Wilson, Todd Clements, and Joakim Lagergren. Watch as the next champion emerges at this prestigious Road to Mallorca event!
2. Hotel Planner Tour 101: Rise of Tomorrow’s Golf Stars on the DP World Tour
Discover everything about the Hotel Planner Tour, formerly known as the Challenge Tour, the gateway to the DP World Tour where future golf stars begin their careers. Learn about the tour’s history since 1989, the 29 events across Europe, South Africa, and Asia, and key players to watch like Brooks Koepka, Palmer Jackson, and Josh Berry. Explore the intense competition for the 2026 DP World Tour cards with top players battling across challenging courses like Killeen Castle Golf Club, one of Ireland’s toughest. Whether you’re a golf fan or aspiring pro, this comprehensive guide covers prize funds, mini-tours, standout stories, and the significant impact of new sponsorship from HotelPlanner. Stay tuned for insights into who’s leading the points race and get ready for the thrilling 2025 season with increased prize money and global excitement.
2025 Irish Challenge prize money breakdown. €300,000 purse at Jack Nicholas’s Khen Castle. Get ready for the ultimate showdown in Irish golf. The 2025 Irish Challenge is just around the corner, and we’ve got the inside scoop on the prize money breakdown for each golfer. But before we dive into the numbers, let’s set the stage for this highly anticipated event. The Hotel Planner Tour is making its way to Ireland for the 10th staging of the Irish Challenge with a whopping €300,000 prize fund up for grads. This marks a significant increase from previous years and the competition is expected to be fiercer than ever. The event will take place from August 7th to 10th at the prestigious Colleen Castle in County Meath, Ireland. But what makes Colleen Castle so special? For starters, it’s one of only two Jack Nicholas signature golf courses in Hour, measuring over 7,700 yd from the back te’s. The 18time major champion has even described it as one of my proudest designs. And with its rich history of hosting major tournaments, including the 2011 Soulheim Cup and the Ladies Irish Open from 2010 to 2012, you can bet that the course will be in top condition for the Irish Challenge. Now, let’s talk about the contenders. Six winners from the 2025 season will be teeing off at Killian Castle, including Felix my Roco Rapto, Clement Chararmasan, Quim Vidal, Joshua Bry, and Daniel Vanonder. With their sights set on a share of the 300,000 prize fund, the competition is expected to be intense. But here’s where it gets interesting. Despite there having only been nine prior editions of the Irish Challenge, four of the past winners have gone on to win on the DP World Tour. That’s right. Julian Gerrier, Oliver Wilson, Todd Clemens, and Jokim Logrren have all proven that success in the Irish Challenge can be a springboard to even greater things. So, who will take home the top spot this year? We’ll have to wait until Sunday to find out. But in the meantime, let’s take a look at the prize money breakdown for each golfer. First place, €48,000. Second place, €33,000. Third place, €21,000. Fourth place, €18,000. Fifth place, €15,000. Sixth place, €12,000. Seventh place, €9,600. Eighth place, €8,400. 9inth place, €7,200. 10th place, €6,600. 11th place, €6,000. 12th place, €5,700. 13th place, €5,400. 14th place, €5,100. 15th place, €4,800. 16th place, €4,500. 17th place, €4,200. 18th place, €3,900. 19th place, €3,600. 20th place, €3,300. 21st place, €3,150. 22nd place, €2,940. 23rd place, €2,880. 24th place, €2,820. 25th place, €2760. 26th place, €2700. 27th place, €2,640. 28th place, 2005. But the real question is, who will emerge victorious and take home the top prize? Will it be one of the seasoned pros or a newcomer looking to make a name for themselves? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Stay uptod date with the latest golf news and updates by following Golf Digest Middle East on social media. Instagram https colon/golfdigestme/x httpsdigestme Facebook YouTube www.youtube.com/golfdigestme and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and updates. Main image, Keen Castle, County Meath, Ireland. Hotel Planner Tour 101. Rise of tomorrow’s golf stars on the DP World Tour. The Hotel Planner Tour, a gateway to professional golf. Have you ever wondered how aspiring golfers make their way to the big leagues? The Hotel Planner Tour, previously known as the Challenge Tour until it was rebranded this year, serves as the DP World Tours equivalent to the Cornferry Tour, KFT. For many golf enthusiasts in the United States, this tour is perhaps best recognized as the launching pad for Brooks Kepka’s professional career. Back in 2012, after missing the cut at the second stage of the PGA Tour qualifying school, Kepka ventured to Europe to compete on the Challenge Tour. That season, he not only secured a victory, but also finished in the top five on another occasion, which earned him his playing status on the DP World Tour for the following year. The rest, as they say, is history. Key facts about the tour. Oh, the top 20 players in the seasonl long points race will earn their coveted DP World Tour cards for 2026. A total of 29 events are held across Europe, South Africa, and Asia, providing a diverse range of competition. Most tournaments feature purses around $300,000 USD, with a select few reaching up to $500,000. The tour has its roots dating back to 1989, making it a significant part of the golfing landscape. Additionally, there are five mini tours throughout Europe where the top five players from each tour’s order of merit gain entry to the hotel planner tour for the subsequent year. American contenders for the DP World Tour card. Name some Palmer Jackson. This former standout from Notre Dame is currently navigating his first full season in Europe. He celebrated a remarkable victory in his 10th start at a tournament in the Czech Republic where he won by an impressive six strokes. Although this win is his only top 10 finish so far this season, he currently ranks 20th in points with the pressure mounting as the season progresses and only 20 DP World Tour cards available. Ace Bryant hailing from Denver. Bryant had an extraordinary mini tour season last year which propelled him into the European Tour qualifying school. Although he successfully earned his DP World Tour card, he has struggled to capitalize on the limited opportunities he has had, focusing primarily on the hotel planner tour. With four top 10 finishes in just 13 starts, he currently sits at 27th in points, just outside the qualifying range. Nick Carlson, once a golf coach, delivery driver, and substitute teacher, Carlson is now making strides on the tour. Currently positioned 35th in points, his journey has been marked by determination and after securing his status through Q school, he has been making the most of his opportunities. Matt Ashrin at 28 years old, Ashrine has spent the last two seasons competing on the hotel planner tour. He achieved his first career victory last year, but fell short of securing his DP World Tour card. This season, he has already notched a third and a fifth place finish, placing him 43rd in points. Dan Ericson, a Texas native, Ericson has primarily played on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, but earned his DQ World Tour card through Q School. In his limited appearances on the DP World Tour, he has performed admirably, achieving three top 20 finishes. He has also participated in 12 events on the hotel planner tour. Currently ranking 45th in points, notable stories from other players. Josh Barry. In 2023, Barry made headlines by becoming the second youngest player ever to earn a DP World Tour card at just 18 years old with only Rory Mroy being younger. After turning pro, he faced challenges making only three cuts out of 17 attempts. However, he regained his DP card through Q school and has since focused on the hotel planner tour, achieving a win and two runner-up finishes, placing him at the top of the points list as he heads to Ireland. Daniel Vonander. This South African golfer had an incredible start to the hotel planner season, winning the first two events and leading every round in both. He continued to show promise by finishing T6 in the third event. And despite having played only five events so far, he currently sits sixth in points. Eddie Pero, a two-time European Tour champion, Pepro is back on the Hotel Planner Tour for the first time since 2012. His season has been a roller coaster of poor performance, burnout, and unfortunate luck. After a rough start, he took a six-week break from golf, skipping several events. Upon his return, he was leading after three rounds in a tournament when he suffered a back injury, forcing him to withdraw. Currently, he finds himself in 74th place in points. Tom Lewis, once a highly regarded amateur. Lewis is back on the Hotel Planner Tour after losing his card following the 2024 season. He famously led the Open Championship as an amateur in 2011, tying the record for the lowest score by an amateur in major championship history. After turning pro and winning on the European tour shortly thereafter, his career took a downturn and it took him seven years to secure his second win on the Euro Tour after which he faced further struggles. Vince Vanvine, known affectionately as Triple V, Vanvine has made a name for himself, even shooting a remarkable 59 in the third round of Q school. His talent and determination are hard to overlook. The course, the Colleen Castle Golf Club, designed by the legendary Jack Nicholas, stretches up to an imposing 7,700 yd and is widely regarded as one of the toughest courses in Ireland, if not the world. With a course rating of 78.3, it surpasses even Oakmont’s rating of 77.5. Although, it’s important to note that the conditions of the US Open can make Oakmont significantly more challenging. This week, with windy conditions expected, players will face a true test of their skills.
