2026 Amgen Irish Open: All You Need To Know
The 2026 Amgen Irish Open is set to take place at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, featuring a strong field led by Rory McIlroy. The tournament offers a significant prize fund and will be broadcast extensively by RTÉ.
Why it matters
Major sporting events like the Irish Open have significant economic and cultural impacts on the host region and the professional golf circuit.
A week after a most dramatic Walker Cup that saw Great Britain and Ireland upset holders USA , top-level golf remains in the Banner for the Amgen Irish Open. Rory McIlroy will defend a title he won so memorably 12 months ago at the K Club.
The 71st edition of the tournament will see the 138-man field competing for a €5.1m prize fund, with the winner to collect approximately €870,000.
Thursday, 10 September until Sunday, 13 September
Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg, hosts the tournament for the first time.
RTÉ will broadcast all four days of action. Live coverage on RTÉ and RTÉ Player begins at 1.30pm on Thursday, 9.30am on Friday, 2.30pm on Saturday and 1.30pm on Sunday. Coverage will be presented by Hugh Cahill, with Gary Murphy and John McHenry on analysis.
Live updates will be available on RTÉ's Saturday Sport and Sunday Sport.
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