McIlroy confirmed for September's Amgen Irish Open at The K Cub
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a stroke from the No. 4 tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 12, 2024.
Six-time Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy will be hoping to take a step closer to matching Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Order of Merit wins when he returns to the site of his first professional victory on Irish soil for the Amgen Irish Open at The K Club from September 4-7.
The Co Down man (35) secured a famous victory at the Co. Kildare venue in 2016, finishing birdie-par-eagle to win by three shots.
After winning the DP World Tour Championship last year to claim the Race to Dubai for the sixth time, he’ll be looking to add a second Irish Open to his CV in September as he closes in on Montgomerie’s eight Order of Merit triumphs.
But he’ll also be looking for redemption for last year, when Denmark’s Ramus Hojgaard pipped for his second Irish Open title by one stroke at Royal County Down.
“I’m excited to be returning to The K Club for the Irish Open later this year,” said McIlroy. “Playing in the Irish Open in front of your home fans is always a special experience.
“Growing up as a kid, I have so many great memories of going to the Irish Open, soaking up the atmosphere and hoping to catch a glimpse of some of my favourite players.
“The support the Irish players receive is unmatched. The scenes at Royal County Down last year were unforgettable.
"While I unfortunately came up just short that week, the roars walking down the 18th hole and the energy from the crowd will stay with me forever.
“The K Club has always been a fantastic venue, and I’m sure the fans will be out in force again this year. I can’t wait to be a part of it and to share another amazing week with everyone there.”
Having drawn level with Seve Ballesteros with his sixth Race to Dubai win last year, McIlroy’s has made no secret of his desire to catch Montgomerie.
“I'm up for it,” McIlroy said after winning in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship last year.
“I've just won my third in a row, and I've really made it a priority of my schedule over the last few years to give myself the best chance coming into the end of the year to win The Race to Dubai.
“I don't see that being any different for the foreseeable future.You know, going to go for my seventh next year and try to chase Monty down.”
While the Ryder Cup team will he finalised on September 1, The K Club will offer fans a chance to see likely European team members in action just three weeks before the trip to Bethpage Black with McIlroy set to be joined by the likes of Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton.
General admission tickets for the Amgen Irish Open are already on sale via the DP World Tour website with general admission tickets priced at €35.
McIlroy began his 2025 season with a share of fourth in last week’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic and is scheduled to return to action at next week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
