McIlroy addresses rumours of DeChambeau playing Irish Open with classy response
A more friendly reaction… Bryson DeChambeau stole the headlines at the Open this week, with his behaviour fuelling a scathing take down from Rory McIlroy. The American was issued a two-stroke penalty on Friday for improving his line, and he threatened to quit the tournament, holding up the release of the third-round tee times, while […]
1 week ago
Fans pile in as Unionist politician claims Rory McIlroy as British after Irish Open win
Trying to stir up division…. Sunday saw Rory McIlroy win the Irish Open for a second time, adding to his 2016 victory which was also at the K Club. And in his own words, it was a victory in his ‘National Open’. For years McIlroy’s allegiances have been under severe scrutiny, with fans eager for […]
11 months ago
Irish Open could return to Dublin for first time in over two decades
Is the European Tour returning to the capital? Promising news for the people of Dublin as it has been announced that The Island Golf Club in Donabate is in the running to host The Irish Open in 2026. The Irish Independent have reported that the North Dublin course is a ‘front runner’ and on a […]
1 year ago
Rory McIlroy reflects on Irish Open disappointment and insists there’s no mental hangover
“I didn’t feel I necessarily lost the tournament.” Rory McIlroy has spoken publicly for the first time after narrowly losing out on the Irish Open in front of his home crowd at Royal County Down on Sunday. Rasmus Højgaard won the tournament with an incredible late surge during Sunday’s final round of the competition. View […]
2 years ago
Rasmus Højgaard wins Irish Open as Rory McIlroy suffers another collapse
“Unfortunately I’m getting used to it this year.” Rasmus Højgaard clinched victory at the Amgen Irish Open, overcoming Rory McIlroy in a dramatic final round at Royal County Down. McIlroy, who held a one-shot lead entering Sunday, ultimately fell short by a single stroke, marking his second major disappointment in recent months. Despite ideal weather […]
2 years ago
Højgaard magic prevents McIlroy Irish Open dream
A marvellous back-to-back birdie finish sealed the win for the Dane at Royal County Down. Rasmus Højgaard has won the Amgen Irish Open with an incredible back-to-back birdie, stealing the romantic triumph in front of the home crowd away from Rory McIlroy. The 23-year-old produced a moment of magic on the 17th when he holed […]
2 years ago