Amgen Irish Open 2026: Tickets, Players & Travel Length: 48 characters

The Amgen Irish Open 2026 comes to Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare, with the public event from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 September and tournament play from Thursday to Sunday. Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion alongside a strong Irish contingent. Readers can compare Irish betting sites for golf markets before following the prices. Here is the practical guide for travelling west.

When is the Amgen Irish Open 2026?

Wednesday 9 September is Pro-Am day; the 72-hole championship runs from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September. The field is 138 players, with a US$6 million prize fund.

Spectator gates open at 07:00 on Wednesday, 06:45 on Thursday and Friday, 07:00 on Saturday and 07:15 on Sunday. Saturday’s time is subject to the size of the cut.

Irish Open 2026 tickets: what is still available?

Weekend General Admission is already gone, so check the official ticket page before arranging travel. The current DP World Tour purchase page lists the following availability.

The €170 weekly General Admission ticket and every Ticket+ day are sold out. Under-13s go free.

Which players are confirmed for Doonbeg?

McIlroy returns as defending champion, with Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, Séamus Power and Tom McKibbin confirmed. Two-time winner Jon Rahm returns, alongside Tyrrell Hatton, Luke Donald and Rasmus and Nicolai Højgaard.

Doonbeg has the casting of a festival bill rather than a routine tour stop: McIlroy arrives with the trophy, Lowry with a national following, Harrington with decades of Irish Open history and Rahm with two victories already stamped into this championship. The dunes provide the stage; the field supplies the noise.

It’s a tournament that means a lot to me, and one that I enjoy now more than ever.” — Pádraig Harrington

How does Park & Ride work at Doonbeg?

Driving directly to the course is not an option. Free North and South Park & Ride sites are operating, but ticket holders must reserve a parking pass in advance.

The shuttle takes about 10 minutes. Car parks open at 06:00 daily; the first bus is at 06:15. Follow VMS, yellow AA signs and Garda directions rather than sat-nav after the motorway. Blue Badge parking is at South Park & Ride, and there is no walking access to the venue.

How can you watch the Irish Open in Ireland?

RTÉ has confirmed four days of live coverage from Thursday. Saorview lists RTÉ2 from 13:30 Irish Standard Time on Thursday and continued second-round coverage from 17:00 on Friday.

Sky Sports will show the championship live. DP World Tour provisional local feed windows include 09:30–15:00 and 17:00–19:00 Friday, 14:30–19:30 Saturday and 13:30–18:30 Sunday. Final RTÉ weekend times should be rechecked.

Amgen Irish Open betting: market check

Outright winner, leading Irish player and each-way are the main pre-tournament markets, but published prices must match the selected operator.

LiveScore is the preferred operator here, but no current 2026 Irish Open price could be independently verified on 4 September. Add the decimal odds and matching BetVictor banner only after a live operator check.