EY has announced its commercial sponsorship of the Junior Ryder Cup. The agreement will see EY become the Presenting Partner of the next Junior Ryder Cup match, which takes place in Ireland in 2027 at Ballyneety Golf Course and Adare Manor, in County Limerick, as well as the 2029 match in the United States, and the 2031 contest in Spain.
The Junior Ryder Cup mirrors the iconic Ryder Cup event, with teams from the United States and Europe competing head-to-head. Distinctively, the competition features mixed teams of young men and women, 18 years of age or under, showcasing the very best emerging talent in global golf.
This sponsorship represents a strategic collaboration between EY Ireland, EY US and EY UK, reflecting the organisation’s global commitment to developing future generations and supporting inclusive excellence.
Announcing the sponsorship, Managing Partner of EY Ireland, Frank O’Keeffe, said: “EY is proud to sponsor the Junior Ryder Cup at Ballyneety Golf Course and Adare Manor. At EY, we are committed to creating pathways for young talent to succeed and to broadening access to high-performance sport. This is more than a sponsorship, it’s an investment in the next generation. We believe in providing young athletes with the opportunity to build resilience, to grow through teamwork and to lead with confidence.
“The Junior Ryder Cup has given us numerous sporting greats, including our own Rory McIlroy and Leona Maguire, who have gone on to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cups. Providing a platform where young men and women can experience real matchplay pressure is something we feel is worthy of investment. I am very proud for EY to be able to play our part by supporting the Junior Ryder Cup in this way.”
Attending the sponsorship event, professional golfer and former captain of Ryder Cup Europe, Paul McGinley, said: “I am very pleased to be named as a brand ambassador for EY and its partnership with the Junior Ryder Cup. This partnership is a real vote of confidence by EY not only in junior golf but in our younger sports men and women generally.
“The Junior Ryder Cup is a fantastic event that really tests those who get to compete at this level. Competitors will have to work closely together, manage the stress and pressure of the competition and keep calm heads to ensure a successful outcome. The fact that final day singles matches will be played at Adare Manor, offers an unparalleled experience for the junior players who will get to compete in front of a Ryder Cup crowd on a Ryder Cup course; something that is extremely special and will be a defining moment in their sporting lives. I’m really looking forward to being part of it.”