World Corporate Golf Challenge Ireland Appoints Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours AS Executive Partner
The World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) has officially expanded its global network with the launch of World Corporate Golf Challenge Ireland, appointing Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours as the Executive Partner and Official Licensee to lead the National Championship pathway to the 2026 World Final in Beijing.
As part of a prestigious international network World Corporate Golf Challenge operating in over 30 countries for three decades, Ireland now joins a platform that connects global business leaders through competitive sport.
Establishing Ireland’s official national championship
Under this agreement, Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours will organise and deliver the World Corporate Golf Challenge Ireland National Championship, providing Irish corporate teams of two the opportunity to compete in the official fourball better ball format.
The winning team will represent Ireland at the World Final in Beijing in 2026, competing alongside champions from across the global WCGC network.
This is a professionally governed national competition aligned with international standards, designed to bring together decision-makers, C-suite executives and senior business leaders through structured competition.
Leadership and international perspective
Hazel Thompson, Founder & CEO of Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours, brings extensive international experience across established golf tourism markets, including North America and Australia.
Before founding Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours and having her own consultancy business, Hazel served as Associate Director with EY across Australia and Oceania, working in the Asia-Pacific region. This senior leadership background provides deep expertise in corporate governance, cross-border strategy and international stakeholder engagement - experience that aligns naturally with the global structure of the World Corporate Golf Challenge.
By securing exclusive national rights for Ireland, Hazel Thompson positions the country within a competitive international platform that reflects both Ireland’s golf heritage and its global business connectivity.
Championship Venue: Killeen Castle
The World Corporate Golf Challenge Ireland National Championship will take place on 21st August 2026 at Killeen Castle, County Meath — one of Ireland's most distinguished parkland venues and a course of international competitive standing.
Conveniently located 35 minutes from Dublin and 1 hour 45 minutes from Belfast, Killeen Castle is ideally positioned to draw participants from across the island of Ireland and beyond, offering seamless access for international business travellers.
Of particular significance is the championship's scheduling immediately following a Challenge Tour event — a European Tour competition held at the same venue just two weeks prior. This proximity to elite professional competition means the course will be presented in exceptional playing condition, delivering a championship-standard experience befitting WCGC's global reputation.
Strengthening Ireland’s international corporate golf presence
Ireland’s global golf credibility — demonstrated by hosting major championships and international tournaments — provides a strong foundation for the launch of the World Corporate Golf Challenge Ireland platform.
The objectives of this partnership are clear:
To establish a professionally operated National Championship aligned with global WCGC standards.
To provide Irish corporate teams with a structured route to international competition.
To strengthen Ireland’s visibility within global corporate sport.
To create a commercially sustainable championship delivering long-term value to participants and partners.
Through this collaboration, Ireland becomes part of a global business network where sport serves as a strategic connector between markets, industries and senior leadership communities.
Official statement
Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours stated:''We are proud to join the World Corporate Golf Challenge as Executive Partner for Ireland, establishing Ireland’s Official National Championship as a pathway to the 2026 World Final in Beijing.
We look forward to delivering a professionally operated championship that reflects both the global standards of WCGC and Ireland’s strong reputation as one of the world’s leading golf nations.”
Further details regarding venues and local partners will be confirmed in due course.
Text & Photo Credits:The World Corporate Golf Challenge
