Swedish golf pros test out Solheim course at Killeen

A group of influential golf professionals from Sweden recently visited Killeen Castle, Dunsany, as guests of Tourism Ireland. The pros - from various golf clubs in Stockholm and the south of Sweden - are important influencers who organise golf breaks and holidays overseas for their members each year. The Solheim Cup takes place at Killeen Castle next year and Tourism Ireland says it will be exploiting every potential promotional opportunity in Sweden and other important golf markets overseas to capitalise on the potential of this prestigious sporting event, describing it as a great opportunity to put Ireland in the spotlight, highlighting the island as a top golf destinations. Steven Roberts, Tourism Ireland's manager in the Nordic region, said: "With over 600,000 registered golfers, the Swedish golf market remains a priority for Tourism Ireland. The visit by these golf pros was a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase Killeen Castle and the fantastic golf product on offer here to these important influencers. It will help raise their awareness of our world-class golf and the excellent value green fees on offer here; the aim is that, when they return to Sweden, they are better equipped to advise members in their clubs on future golf breaks to Ireland."