Trump set to attend star-studded Irish Open at Doonbeg
BBC Sport looks ahead to the Irish Open with Rory McIlroy trying to defend the title and President Trump poised to attend.
The 2026 Irish Open is set to take place at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in County Clare, Ireland. This year's event marks the first time the prestigious tournament has been hosted at this location. Last year's champion, Rory McIlroy, secured his second Irish Open title in a thrilling play-off victory against Joakim Lagergren.
McIlroy is expected to be a focal point of the tournament alongside other notable competitors such as Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry. The Irish Open will precede the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, which is scheduled to take place the following week.
The Irish Open has a rich history, dating back to 1927 and having been played at 21 different courses across the island of Ireland. Notable past winners include McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia, and Sergio Garcia. This year's tournament will be held on a course designed by Greg Norman and redesigned by Martin Hawtree, featuring five par-fives and five par-threes with the par-three 14th hole being the signature hole.
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