Clare Prepares for Golf Showdown
Co Clare will host two major golf events next month, drawing top professionals and amateurs to its renowned courses. The 51st Walker Cup will take place at Lahinch Golf Club on September 5-6, pitting teams from Great Britain and Ireland against the US. Just a few days later, the Amgen Irish Open will tee off at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg on September 10-13.
The events are expected to bring significant visitor numbers to Clare, showcasing its coastline, golf courses, and tourism offerings to a global audience. The Amgen Irish Open was last held in Clare in 2019 at Lahinch, attracting over 100,000 visitors and generating substantial economic, social, and media impact for the region.
Major champions Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington are among the stars competing in the Amgen Irish Open. The event will also feature live music, entertainment, and a large screen showing the golfing action at the Doonbeg Fáilte Fest.