This September (12–15), Royal County Down, one of the world’s top ranked golf courses, will host the Amgen Irish Open. The competition will feature a first-class line-up of golfers including County Down’s own Rory McIlroy.
McIlroy grew up in Holywood County Down and honed his skills there before becoming an international success. He has said he is looking forward to playing on home soil cheered on by supporters he calls “the best in the world”.
“I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity play in this year’s Irish Open at a venue so close to home. Royal County Down is a fantastic venue and I still have some great memories from the 2007 Walker Cup. The crowds are always so supportive of all the Irish golfers taking part and the atmosphere is unlike any other golf tournament.”
Other top players making an appearance at the Irish Open will include Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, and Séamus Power.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 courses in the world, Royal County Down is located in Murlough Nature Reserve beside the picturesque seaside town of Newcastle and is overlooked by the dramatic Mourne Mountains.