THE TRUMP International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Co. Clare, has been announced as the host venue for the 2026 Irish Open.
The event will take place from September 10 to 13 next year, in a major move for both Irish golf and the Trump Organisation.
The announcement places the Clare resort in the global golfing spotlight just one week after nearby Lahinch hosts the 2026 Walker Cup between Britain, Ireland and the United States.
Trump International Doonbeg, which opened in 2002 and was purchased by US President Donald Trump in 2014, will welcome elite players and international fans as part of the DP World Tour’s 2026 calendar.
The tour spans 42 tournaments across 25 countries.
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organisation, said, “This tournament is one of the most celebrated events in golf, and bringing it to Trump Ireland is a true testament to the standard of excellence upheld at this property.”
He added that the course offers a “remarkable” experience and said the Trump Organisation is honoured to welcome players and fans from around the world to the championship links.
This announcement follows other major golfing events at Trump-owned venues.
Earlier this year, Trump’s course in Scotland hosted the Nexo Championship on the DP World Tour, while Trump National Doral in Florida is set to host the PGA Tour’s Miami Championship next year.
The decision to hold the Irish Open in Doonbeg has also sparked political discussion in Ireland.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there is an “open invitation” for Donald Trump to visit Ireland during the event, citing the deep economic and cultural ties between the two nations.
“There’s no question that President Trump would be welcome to Ireland,” said Martin.
“The relationship with the United States underpins thousands of jobs in this country, and it’s a bond we must continue to strengthen.”
But not all government figures have offered full endorsements.
Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris declined to comment directly on a potential Trump visit or the tournament’s location, saying, “Where the Irish Open is held is not a matter for me.”
He acknowledged, however, that the event could bring substantial economic gains to County Clare.
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