Four-time Major winner and reigning Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy will return to the site of his first professional victory on Irish soil when he tees it up in the Amgen Irish Open at The K Club from September 4-7, 2025.
The Northern Irishman secured a famous victory at the County Kildare venue in 2016 after producing a stunning birdie-par-eagle finish to win the island of Ireland’s national open by three strokes.
McIlroy finished his 2024 season by being crowned Race to Dubai Champion for a sixth time – and third time in succession – after winning two Rolex Series events and finishing second at the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down, in addition to two victories on the PGA TOUR.
The 35-year-old will return to the Amgen Irish Open later this year in the build up to the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, USA, and fans can get their tickets to see McIlroy in action at The K Club here.
“I’m excited to be returning to The K Club for the Irish Open later this year,” McIlroy said.
“Playing in the Irish Open, in front of your home fans, is always a special experience. Growing up as a kid, I have so many great memories of going to the Irish Open, soaking up the atmosphere and hoping to catch a glimpse of some of my favourite players.
“The support the Irish players receive is unmatched. The scenes at Royal County Down last year were unforgettable. While I unfortunately came up just short that week, the roars walking down the 18th hole and the energy from the crowd will stay with me forever.
“The K Club has always been a fantastic venue, and I’m sure the fans will be out in force again this year. I can’t wait to be a part of it and to share another amazing week with everyone there.”
The K Club hosted The Ryder Cup in 2006, when Ian Woosnam’s European side retained their title by a record-equalling 18½ – 9½ defeat of the United States. A decade later, in 2016, the venue hosted the Irish Open for the first time, with McIlroy winning by three strokes.
The Amgen Irish Open once again assumes a key position on the DP World Tour’s Global Schedule as part of the ‘Back 9’, which encompasses nine of the Tour’s most historic tournaments and national opens. It will also form an important part of final preparations for some players ahead of The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage, which takes place three weeks later.
At last year’s event, Rasmus Højgaard beat McIlroy to the title by one stroke at Royal County Down, winning his fifth DP World Tour title and becoming the second-consecutive Scandinavian winner of the event after Vincent Norrman, of Sweden, at The K Club in 2023.
Højgaard joined an esteemed roll of honour, adding his name to a list of Irish Open champions that also includes Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Pádraig Harrington, Jon Rahm, Colin Montgomerie, José María Olazábal, Bernhard Langer and Sam Torrance.
Fans are urged to secure tickets early to avoid disappointment. Sunday General Admission, all Premium Experiences and all Ticket+ packages sold out at The K Club in 2023. To view all ticket options, click here.
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