Amgen Irish Open
Royal County Down, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
12th - 15th September 2024
Royal County Down, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
12th - 15th September 2024
The Irish Open returns to Royal County Down for the 5th time in 2024. The championship course has been molded by such greats as Old Tom Morris, Harry Vardon & Harry Colt and Tom Watson rates it as "a tremendous test of golf".
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Key:
Wed 11 Sep
Pro-Am Competition - exact tee-times of those playing are released on the day
Gates Open (approximately): 6:30am
Thu 12 Sep
Opening round of the Irish Open at Royal County Down - tee-times released the week of the event
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Fri 13 Sep
Second round of the Irish Open at Royal County Down - tee-times released the week of the event
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Sat 14 Sep
Third round of the Irish Open at Royal County Down - tee-times released the week of the event
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Sun 15 Sep
Final round of the Irish Open at Royal County Down - tee-times released the week of the event
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Having last held the Irish Open in 2015, Royal County Down is etched in the list of the most desirable courses anywhere in the world, and has garnered praise from the loftiest of golf's stars and Open Championship legends.
Set against the backdrop of the spellbinding Mountains of Mourne, the links land at Royal County Down seems heaven sent for golf, and there are few more incredible places to enjoy a game.
Royal County Down| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 |
Adrian Meronk |
Poland |
-20 |
€974,605 |
2021 |
Lucas Herbert |
Australia |
-19 |
€484,990 |
2020 |
John Catlin |
USA |
-10 |
€199,750 |
2019 |
Jon Rahm |
Spain |
-16 |
€1,034,478 |
2018 |
Russell Knox |
Scotland |
-14 |
€998,425 |
2017 |
Jon Rahm |
Spain |
-24 |
€1,019,362 |
2016 |
Rory McIlroy |
Northern Ireland |
-12 |
€666,660 |
2015 |
Soren Kjeldsen |
Denmark |
-2 |
€416,660 |
2014 |
Mikko Ilonen |
Finland |
-13 |
€333,330 |
2013 |
Paul Casey |
England |
-14 |
€333,330 |
Holywood
• 12th ranked course in Northern Ireland
• One of 6 courses in Ireland to have the 'Royal' prefix
• Founded in 1881 and is thought to be the oldest course in Ireland
Ardglass, Co. Down
• Ranked 8th in Northern Ireland
• Spectacular views of The Irish Sea from every hole
• 50 minutes drive from Belfast
Dunmurry, Belfast
• Ranked 7th in Northern Ireland
• 27 Hole parkland layout
• Set around the beautiful lake on the 330 acre Ballydrain Estate
• 5 miles from Belfast city centre and 30 minutes from Belfast International Airport
The Climate
In the month of September, the average temperature is 12°C, with highs of 16°C. Sunshine duration averages at 6 hours everyday, enough to pack the shades. There is a 50% chance of rain and it can get windy, so best take the waterproofs and windbreaker just in case.
Getting There
Royal County Down is situated just 1 hours 20 minutes from Belfast or 1 hour 40 minutes from Dublin.
By Car
Travelling from Dublin the quickest route is along the N1 while from Belfast take the A24.
By Air
There are daily flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh to Belfast airport.
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