Irish Golfer Podcast

Ep 209 | Cian Branagan on building the KPMG Women's Irish Open

Irish Golfer Podcast

Show Notes

With Charley Hull, the latest star name to be added to the 2026 KPMG Women's Irish Open at The K Club, Peter sat down with Tournament Director Cian Branagan to discuss how the event has grown and its big plans for the future.

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