A host of past finalists will go head to head at County Louth next week bidding for another shot at glory in the PGA National Pro-Am Championship - Europe's biggest pro-am.
Last year's Irish representative in the £30,000 tournament, Ardglass's Phillip Farrell, is bidding for a third grand final appearance in four years on Thursday (May 8), while PGA Irish Region captain Maurice Cassidy (Nuremore) is looking to match his 2006 success.
But neither are likely to have an easy ride at the Baltray links with host pro Patrick McGuirk, Paul Thompson (Powerscourt), Colin Farr (Whitehead), Paul Stephenson (Portadown) and John Dignam (Slade Valley) all having experienced victory in the qualifier in the past decade.
Throw in the consistent Brendan McGovern (Headfort) and Ashbourne's John Dwyer - the reigning Glenmuir PGA Professional Champion - then an intriguing 18 holes is in prospect as the professionals and their amateur partners attempt to secure a five-day luxury trip to the final at the Sirene Beach & Hotel Resort and Anaya Golf Club home to the PGA Sultan course.
Farrell, who finished fifth at last year's final with partner Alan Craig, will be joined in his attempt this time around by 14 handicapper Jesse Ray McManus.
And after last year's run, the Ardglass man insists McManus will play a key role in getting the duo on the plane to Turkey.
"I always think the amateur has a very big part to play in getting to the final but maybe not as much once you're at the final," said Farrell.
"My partner last year played a big part over Baltray, which is a links course like ours, but the final venue wasn't and that takes some getting used to, which you can't in two or three practice rounds.
"But I also think the final is when the pro comes into their own too because it does become a competition between us."
Farrell will head to the event with plenty of golf under his belt after 10 days action in Spain and after last year's experience - the first time the event had been staged in Turkey - he is eager to return.
"It was the first time I'd ever been to Turkey and I have to say it was fantastic," he said.
"I was really interested because the PGA Sultan is a Dave Jones designed course and he'd done some work at Ardglass so I was keen to see it.
"But I find it is just a great week and I tell the pros that don't try and qualify that they are missing out on a great week."
That's a view echoed by Cassidy, who expects the 'regular' players to dominate proceedings next week.
"It's one of the most prestigious events to qualify for and a great trip," said Cassidy, who will be partnered by 16 handicapper Martin Kirk.
"I'll be giving it a go but I've been playing very little as now is when business starts to get busy and then there are guys in the field who are very nearly playing full-time.
"But the amateur will make a difference and it's whether they're nervous to begin with or get straight into it.
"If it takes seven or eight holes then you're going to be out of it. When I reached the 2006 final I didn't really know my partner as he was in his first year at the club and so we had never played together but dovetailed perfectly.
"It's going to be the same this year as I don't really know Martin as he's not been at the club long either."
Also bidding to reach the final, which carries a top prize of £5,000 for the winning professional, are Peter Hanna (Fortwilliam), Liam Bowler (Wexford) and Kevin Morris (Fota Island).
The tournament, which attracts more than 100,000 entries, is now its 24th staging and has been held in Portugal, Spain, Grand Bahamas and Sardinia prior to Turkey last year.