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7 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his drive at the fifth tee box during the final round of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McGinley: The Irish Open would struggle without McIlroy

Paul McGinley tells RTÉ's Game On that the Irish Open might owe its very existence to Rory McIlroy after Sunday's astonishing climax to the tournament.

Golf • 08 Sep

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy and the Amgen Irish Open Championship trophy after victory in the final round of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club

Rory hails K Club fans and toasts 'a pretty cool year'

Rory McIlroy savoured "a pretty cool year" after adding a second Irish Open title to his Masters win.

Golf • 08 Sep

Irish Open glory for McIlroy after play-off drama

A sensational final round from Rory McIlroy, including an eagle at the last to force a play-off with Sweden's Joakim Lagergren, saw the world number two claim a dramatic Amgen Irish Open at the K Club.

Golf • 07 Sep

Irish Open final round recap - McIlroy wins play-off

Rory McIlroy won the irish Open after an enthralling day's action at the K Club. Read back on howit happened.

Golf • 07 Sep

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the gallery as he walks up the 18th fairway

McIlroy remains in the mix as Lowry challenge falters

Rory McIlroy kept alive his aspirations of a second Amgen Irish Open title with a four-under-par round of 68 at the K Club, on a day where Shane Lowry's challenge faded in challenging conditions.

Golf • 06 Sep

5 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland after finishing his round on the 18th green during day two of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Flawless McIlroy storms into contention at Irish Open

Home hope Rory McIlroy roared back into contention on day two of the Amgen Irish Open with a flawless six-under-par 66 at the K Club.

Golf • 05 Sep

4 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during day one of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McIlroy calls for 'common sense' after slow play call

Rory McIlroy has said that common sense was in short supply after his group was put on the clock during the first round of the Amgen Irish Open at the K Club.

Golf • 04 Sep

4 September 2025; Shane Lowry of Ireland during day one of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Lowry in the hunt after strong start at K Club

Shane Lowry leads the home challenge after the opening round of the Amgen Irish Open at a rain-sodden K Club.

Golf • 04 Sep

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot from the rough on the third fairway during day three of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club

Irish Open third round recap - McIlroy four off lead

Rory McIlroy will head for the final round of the Irish Open four shots off leader Adrien Saddier. Read back on how the action unfolded at the K Club.

Golf • 06 Sep

3 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the Pro AM ahead of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Irish Open preview: McIlroy can match Seve at K Club

After a year in the spectacular surrounds of the Newcastle coastline, the Irish Open returns to the Greater Dublin commuter belt for the second installment of its current three-tournament biennial run at the K Club

Golf • 04 Sep

3 September 2025; Shane Lowry of Ireland during the Pro AM ahead of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ryder Cup on Lowry's mind ahead of Irish Open

Shane Lowry says the Ryder Cup is on his mind as he makes final preparations for this week's Amgen Irish Open, which starts tomorrow.

Golf • 03 Sep

McIlroy eyes home comforts ahead of Bethpage bearpit

Rory McIlroy says the proximity of the Irish Open to the upcoming Ryder Cup affords a "wonderful opportunity" to build form ahead of taking on Team USA later this month.

Golf • 03 Sep

Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC looks down the fairway on the 18th hole during day two of the LIV Golf Team Championship Michigan at The Cardinal at Saint John's on August 23, 2025 in Plymouth, Michigan.

Garcia withdraws from Irish Open after Ryder Cup snub

Sergio Garcia has pulled out of this weekend's Amgen Irish Open, due to the disappointment of not being selected as a captain's pick for Europe's Ryder Cup team.

Golf • 02 Sep

McIlroy's game 'feels close' as he eyes Irish Open

Rory McIlroy says he is looking forward to competing in the Irish Open with the Ryder Cup looming on the horizon.

Golf • 25 Aug

Rory McIlroy in action back at the 2016 Irish Open, which was also held at the K Club

McIlroy returning to K Club for September's Irish Open

Rory McIlroy will be hoping that lightning can strike twice as the Irish Open returns to the K Club in September.

Golf • 21 Jan

Shane Lowry was the first amateur winner of the Irish Open and is the most recent player to win on the DP World Tour before turning professional

Lowry confirmed for 2025 Irish Open at the K Club

Former champion Shane Lowry has confirmed he will play at next year's Amgen Irish Open at the K Club, Kildare.

Golf • 11 Dec 24

McIlroy fell a shot short at Royal County Down

McIlroy: Irish Open miss 'whets appetite' for Portrush

Rory McIlroy has vowed to become a winner again soon - and insisted his Irish Open near miss has only made him more determined to get the job done at next year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Golf • 15 Sep 24

Rory McIlroy's closing round of 69 was not enough for victory

Late flurry by Hojgaard denies McIlroy at Irish Open

Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard produced a brilliant finish to win the Amgen Irish Open as Rory McIlroy suffered a second heartbreaking loss of the year.

Golf • 15 Sep 24

Irish Open final round recap: Heartbreak for McIlroy

Rasmus Hoejgaard produced a flurry of late birdies to claim victory at the Irish Open ahead of Rory McIlroy. Read how it happened here.

Golf • 15 Sep 24

McIlroy stays patient at testing Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy will head into the weekend within touching distance of the lead at the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down.

Golf • 14 Sep 24

Rory McIlroy salutes the crowd after his closing birdie

McIlroy makes rare fast start on home soil

Home favourite Rory McIlroy produced a late hat-trick of birdies to make an ideal start to his bid for a second Amgen Irish Open title.

Golf • 13 Sep 24

Gusts at Royal County Down could reach almost 50kph on Thursday

Irish Open preview - McIlroy leads home challenge

The 68th edition of the Irish Open is likely to pose a stiff test to the field at Royal County Down, with the ability to handle the elements in Newcastle a key consideration.

Golf • 12 Sep 24

Fannon secures 50m Olympic qualifying time

Ireland now has five individual swimmers qualified for the Paris Olympics as 26-year-old Tom Fannon dipped under the qualifying time for the 50 metre freestyle at the Irish Open and Olympic trials at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin.

Swimming • 23 May 24

Rory McIlroy: 'Royal County Down is a fantastic venue'

McIlroy confirms he will compete at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will compete at this September's Irish Open at Royal County Down.

Golf • 25 Jan 24

Lowry is conscious of the challenges that can await golfers in their 40s

Lowry more motivated than ever after 'average' year

After what he deemed a "pretty average" year, Shane Lowry said he feels more motivated than ever heading into 2024.

Golf • 23 Dec 23