Donoghue and Healy win Galway, Ballina, Sligo Audi quattro Cup
Duo come out on top from field of 146 golfers at Connemara Golf Links
Matt Donoghue and Pat Healy came out on top of a field of 146 golfers at the western section of the 2026 Audi quattro Cup, which was hosted by Connemara Golf Links this week.
The Audi Galway, Sligo and Ballina regional event saw the pair finished with 45 points to capture the Audi Galway, Sligo, and Ballina quattro Cup title, along with qualification for the Irish national final at Druids Glen Golf Resort on September 8.
The next five highest-ranked teams also progress to the final: Ken Irwin & Mark Corrigan finished second with 40 points (17 back 9); third was Niall McGrath & Sean Lawlor with 39 points (18 back 9); Kevin Stritch & Keith Stritch finished fourth with 38 points; Alan Loftus & Niall Loftus came home fifth on 37 points; and Sean Mannion & Tom Flaherty were sixth on 37 points (18 back 9).
The Audi quattro Cup continues across Ireland with nine regional events scheduled through May, June, and July, all leading toward the national final. Now in its 36th year, the tournament is the world’s largest amateur golf series, involving more than 70,000 golfers across 38 countries and 600 events worldwide.
The Audi Galway, Sligo and Ballina quattro Cup is the fourth of nine regional quattro Cup events taking place throughout May, June, and July, culminating in the Irish final.
The Audi quattro Cup is a team-based competition with each team consisting of two players and is open to Audi customers and their chosen teammate. The maximum handicap is 36 (index) per player and 56 (index) per team. The handicap difference between the players in a team must not exceed 20.
Limited places remain for 2026, Audi customers are encouraged to contact their local dealership for more information.