The World Corporate Golf Challenge is the world’s leading corporate golf tournament, connecting business leaders through golf across more than 30 countries worldwide.
Each year, national tournaments bring together executives competing for the opportunity to represent their company and country at the WCGC World Final — the global stage where competition, networking, and business opportunities meet.
Since its foundation in 1993 in the UK, in partnership with The Times, the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) has offered companies a unique platform to strengthen their internal and external relationships through golf. With a high media impact, this event combines prestige and sophistication, establishing itself as a strategic corporate communications channel.
Rapid success in the UK prompted its global expansion in 1997. Today, more than 30 countries participate in the WCGC, making it the largest corporate golf tournament in the world. This growth demonstrates both the quality of the event and its ability to adapt to different markets and corporate cultures.
Each year, national winners come together at the WCGC World Final, representing their companies and countries in an environment that fosters sporting talent and, above all, international networking. It is a unique opportunity to strengthen business relationships in a competitive and professional environment.
WCGC IRELAND
WCGC Ireland is the island of Ireland chapter for the World Corporate Golf Challenge – the world’s only corporate golf tournament, connecting business leaders through competitive golf in 34 countries for more than 30 years.
Established to provide companies on the island of Ireland with a pathway to international competition, WCGC Ireland brings together executives, professionals, CEOs, entrepreneurs, decision-makers and corporate teams in a professionally managed championship environment that combines golf with meaningful business networking.
Operated in Ireland by Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours as the official Executive Partner and Licensee, WCGC Ireland reflects both Ireland’s globally recognised golf heritage and its growing role within the international business community. Under the leadership of Hazel Thompson – an experienced international business executive and founder of Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours – the championship is designed to meet the high standards of the global WCGC network while delivering a premium experience for Irish participants and partners.
The WCGC Ireland National Championship gives corporate teams of two the opportunity to compete in the official World Corporate Golf Challenge format, with the winning team progressing to represent Ireland at the WCGC World Final in Beijing in 2026.
More than just a golf tournament, WCGC Ireland is a platform where business, sport and international relationships come together – creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and global visibility through one of Ireland’s strongest cultural and sporting assets.
The 2026 WCGC Ireland Championship will take place at the renowned Killeen Castle Golf Club on 21 August 2026, bringing together corporate teams from across the island of Ireland for a day of championship golf and premium networking.
To learn more, please visit the World Corporate Golf Challenge Ireland official website.
