WORLD INVITATIONAL 2021
At-a-Glance
Get the full rundown of this global event in Northern Ireland
WORLD INVITATIONAL 2021
At-a-Glance
The US$3 million ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf is one of the most innovative events in world golf. Two separate tournaments (144 men and 144 women), compete on the same courses at the same time and for two equal prize funds of $1.5 million each in this first of its kind event in the Northern Hemisphere. A tri-sanctioned event between the European Tour, LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour.
Date: July 28 – August 1, 2021
Host: Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort, Ballymena
Venues: Galgorm Castle Golf Club, Ballymena & Massereene Golf Club, Antrim
Format:
- Two 72-hole strokeplay events for men and women
- First two rounds played over Galgorm Castle and Massereene, all competitors to play both venues
- Final two rounds (Saturday & Sunday) played at Galgorm
- Cut after round 2 (Friday) Top 60 and ties professional men and women (minimum 120, two tee start)
- Cut after round 3 (Saturday) Top 35 and ties men and women (minimum 70, first tee only start)
- Three balls, all men and all women
- Groups on timesheets at both venues over four days to alternate between men and women
Prize Fund:
US$3 million (two equal prize funds of $1.5 million each for men and women)
Winners announced as:
2021 ISPS HANDA World Invitational Men’s Champion
2021 ISPS HANDA World Invitational Women’s Champion
Courses:
Galgorm Castle (approximate yardages), Men 7,200 yards (par 70), Women 6,402 yards (par 72)
Massereene (approximate yardages), Men 6,600 yards (par 70), Women 6,330 yards (par 72)
Galgorm Castle
Northern Ireland’s premier tournament venue. Home to the ISPS Handa World Invitational, host venue to the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and perennial home of the Northern Ireland Open. Galgorm is one of the best parklands in the country with international recognition.
Massereene Golf Club
Established in 1895, Massereene Golf Club offers a challenging and picturesque 18-hole par-72 parkland course. With panoramic views over Lough Neagh, Massereene presents a strategic challenge with tree-lined fairways and traditional green complexes with excellent putting surfaces.
Proposed Schedule: 2021 Tournament Week
MONDAY
PRACTICE DAY
Golf 08:00-17:00
Galgorm Castle & Massereene Golf Club
TUESDAY
PRACTICE DAY
Golf 08:00-17:00
Galgorm Castle & Massereene Golf Club
WEDNESDAY
PRO-AM DAY
Golf 07:30-17:30 Galgorm Castle & Massereene Golf Club
THURSDAY
TOURNAMENT DAY 1
07:30 Start both courses Galgorm Castle & Massereene Golf Club
FRIDAY
TOURNAMENT DAY 2
07:30 Start both courses Halfway cut at end of play
SATURDAY
TOURNAMENT DAY 3
07:30 Start Galgorm Castle Third round cut at end of play
SUNDAY
TOURNAMENT DAY 4
07:30 Start Galgorm Castle 17:00 Official prize giving