DP World Tour is back on the Emerald Isle once again for this week’s 2024 Amgen Irish Open.
Some of the tour’s best players will be on show at the world famous Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle, Northern Ireland.
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The prestigious event has suffered major setbacks in recent years due to lack of major sponsorship, and it’s scheduling on the calendar.
The above reasons have led to the tournament attracting less of the world’s top players but there’s still a number of stars in the field.
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Seamus Power and Tom McKibbin will all lead the home challenge this week, and they’ll be joined by the likes of Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre.
The Scot has enjoyed a breakout year on the PGA Tour, winning the Canadian Open and his home Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club.
Erik van Rooyen, Guido Migliozzi, Nicolai Hojgaard, Ryan Fox and Padraig Harrington are also all set to take part.
The DP World Tour event no longer has Rolex Series status, it is still an important event on the schedule – only five regular DP World Tour events have a bigger prize fund.
Early Ryder Cup points for 2025 are also on offer for players in the field.
WHERE CAN I WATCH?
The Irish Open is on RTÉ2 from 12.45pm on Thursday and from 7.55am on Friday with a break from 1.05pm to 4pm before returning from 4pm to 6pm. On Saturday and Sunday it is on at 12.30pm.
Sky Sports will be live from 1pm on Thursday, 8am on Friday on Golf and Main Event.
On Saturday, it goes to the Sky Sports Golf red button from 12pm due to the clash with the Solheim Cup, while on Sunday it is on Sky Sports Xtra at 12pm.
You can also stream the action live on Sky Sports via SKY GO or on RTE PLAYER.
WHERE IS IT ON?
The 2024 Amgen Irish Open will take place from September 12th to 15th at Royal County Down in Newcastle, Co Down.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are still available for days of the event with season passes also available.
Prices range for £35 – £165.
TEE TIMES
Rory McIlroy will get underway with fellow Holywood native Tom McKibbin and 2023 champion Vincent Normann for the first two rounds.
Offaly’s Shane Lowry goes off with Ryder Cup pal Rob MacIntyre and New Zealander Ryan Fox.
Here’s the full list of tee times for rounds 1 & 2.