There were cheers in Doonbeg this afternoon when news had filtered through that next year's Amgen Irish Open will be played at Trump International Golf Club in the village.
There was delight among local businesses who welcomed the huge economic boost that the tournament will bring to the area.
David Tubridy, a former county player and avid golfer who helps run a family gastro pub in the village, said it was "massive for the area".
"It's huge. Not alone the golf course but for the village and all of west Clare as well," he said.
"We've seen what it did for Lahinch and north Clare. They get a lot of tourists up there anyway, but hopefully this will showcase what Doonbeg and the surrounds can offer to the world," he added.
Rory McIlroy has been a vocal supporter of Doonbeg hosting the event and his anticipated presence would be seen as a major draw following his success in the K Club last weekend.
Mr Tubridy says it would be unbelievable if he plays here next September.
"You've seen what the crowds were like on the 18th when he made that eagle putt to bring it into a playoff. And it just shows that the Irish support behind him, if he comes next year, it'll be massive, massive for everybody."
The Trump Organization has invested €40 million in the golf resort since 2014, and it has undergone a big refurbishment. Now, the focus will turn to making the local infrastructure robust enough for the crowds expected to descent upon the area.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney runs a shop in the village and says she is confident that businesses and local government will "step up to the plate".
"Certainly, the people in the hospitality industry, the hotels, the restaurants, the shops, they will all do their utmost to ensure that there is plenty of supply. What we do have to be mindful of is our road infrastructure and also our water infrastructure, make sure that they are up to standard to cater for the crowds that will be coming.
"So that's something that I certainly would be focusing on over the next year, to ensure we have the capability and the facilities because we have a history in Co Clare of hosting big events like this, so I think we can step up to the plate and certainly host this event and have a real boost and a real addition to the Clare calendar," she said.
She agrees that accommodation in Doonbeg will be at a premium but does not foresee difficulties coping with the numbers.
"The man himself is controversial and whatever you say about him, he has created a lot of local jobs and jobs in the surrounding areas"
"There's plenty of private accommodation. There's also a number of hotels in Kilkee and Spanish Point. So we'll draw from the whole of west Clare".
Despite the overriding positive reaction to the news, there's a keen awareness that the Trump name is divisive and will attract both good and bad publicity. Overall, locals say it is good news for the region.
Michael Neenan is a community spokesperson in Doonbeg, who says while Mr Trump is controversial, the resort has created jobs.
"The man himself is controversial and whatever you say about him, he has created a lot of local jobs and jobs in the surrounding areas, and in particular the summer months, it's very busy, and the students get work up there as caddies and they appreciate that," he says.
"Because one time, they were leaving the country for the three months, and now they're able to stay and work locally, and that's very important, to keep jobs in the local community," he added.
Mr Tubridy accepted that the Trump connection was divisive.
"In Doonbeg, there's people that support him and there's people that are against him as well. You're never going to get 100% people following him. It's the person he is, and he's an outspoken man. But apart from politics, it's just good for the area.
He added: "The course is in immaculate shape at the moment and I think the President is going to come here again before his term ends, whether it be the end of this year or the Irish Open next year, we just don't know. Hopefully we'll see him before he leaves office".
