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Irish Open 2026: McIlroy, Rahm and Reed set for Doonbeg 9–13 September
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
The Irish Open 2026 will take place from 9–13 September at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. Defending champion Rory McIlroy and two-time major winner Jon Rahm lead the field, which also features Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald and the Hojgaard brothers. Patrick Reed, who departed LIV Golf in January, competes following two DP World Tour victories this year. US President Donald Trump is expected to attend Doonbeg during an official visit to the Republic of Ireland. The tournament precedes the PGA Championship at Wentworth by one week.
- McIlroy defends his title against Rahm, Lowry, Harrington and the Hojgaard brothers
- Reed, former LIV Golf member, leads Race to Dubai with two victories in 2026
- MacIntyre, ranked 17th in the world, returns after The Open
- Trump expected at Doonbeg during official visit to Ireland
- Tournament held one week before PGA Championship at Wentworth
What we know
The Irish Open 2026 will be held 9–13 September at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland. According to BBC Sport, defending champion Rory McIlroy will compete to defend his title.
The field also includes two-time major winner Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald, Tyrrell Hatton, brothers Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard, as well as Francesco Molinari and Sepp Straka.
Patrick Reed returns after LIV Golf
Patrick Reed, 36, Masters champion in 2018, announced his departure from LIV Golf in January — the professional golf circuit created in 2021 and funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. He is eligible to rejoin the PGA Tour, North America's premier professional golf circuit, from this month.
On the DP World Tour, Europe's premier professional golf circuit, Reed leads the Race to Dubai — the circuit's season standings — following two victories in 2026.
Robert MacIntyre returns after The Open
Robert MacIntyre, 30, ranked 17th in the world, has not competed since finishing tied for 28th at The Open last month. He indicated after Royal Birkdale that he would return to the USA for the conclusion of the PGA Tour season this month before the Irish Open, the PGA Championship at Wentworth and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Political context and calendar
US President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Irish Open as part of his official visit to the Republic of Ireland.
The tournament takes place one week before the PGA Championship at Wentworth.
What remains uncertain
The full official name of the championship designated as 'PGA Championship at Wentworth' is not specified further in available sources. No information is provided regarding the Irish Open prize purse or the specific arrangements for President Trump's attendance.
When and where is the Irish Open 2026?
9–13 September 2026 at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland.
Who is the defending champion at the Irish Open?
Rory McIlroy, who will defend his title at this edition.
Why is Patrick Reed's participation significant?
Reed, 36, left LIV Golf in January 2026 and will compete at the Irish Open following two DP World Tour victories this year. He is also eligible to return to the PGA Tour from August.
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