The 2026 Amgen Irish Open takes place from September 10‑13 at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland in Doonbeg, County Clare.
It is the first time the DP World Tour event has been played at the dramatic Atlantic links, which will welcome a high-class field of 156 players.
The Greg Norman-designed course, later reshaped by Martin Hawtree, is expected to play as a par 72 measuring around 7,026 yards.
Five par 3s, five par 5s and the exposed winds off Doughmore Bay should make controlling ball flight, managing risk and remaining patient central to the week’s challenge.
Rory McIlroy heads the latest market as defending champion, with Jon Rahm, Robert MacIntyre, Tyrrell Hatton, Joaquin Niemann and Matt Wallace forming the chasing pack.
Current 2026 Amgen Irish Open Odds
Leading Amgen Irish Open Contenders
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy arrives at Doonbeg as defending champion, world number two and the clear favourite at 7.00.
Defending champion McIlroy’s power is an obvious asset on a par‑72 links with five par 5s, but the more important factor will be whether he can control that power in the Atlantic wind.
If he drives the ball well and avoids the course’s demanding bunkering and coastal trouble, he has every chance of successfully defending the title.
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm arrives searching for a third Irish Open title including previously winning at Lahinch in 2019, when the championship was last staged in County Clare.
Rahm’s penetrating ball flight and relentless competitive style should translate well to Doonbeg’s exposed setting.
His ability to produce world-class golf when a tournament turns into a demanding test of patience and control should see him go close.
Robert MacIntyre
Robert MacIntyre will be one of the most popular names among supporters expecting the course to favour proven links players.
The Scottish left-hander’s ability to flight the ball, use the ground creatively and stay comfortable in wind gives him an appealing profile for the challenge at Doonbeg.
There was some uncertainty around MacIntyre’s fitness but if fully fit his odds looks competitive for a player with the game and temperament to contend in Ireland.
Tyrrell Hatton
Tyrrell Hatton is another player with high-level links credentials.
His controlled ball-striking, gritty temperament and ability to remain focused when scoring conditions become difficult are traits that should be valuable on the Clare coast.
Hatton will need to keep frustration in check if Doonbeg’s wind and awkward lies begin to dictate play. If he does, he has the short-game quality and birdie-making potential to be a serious presence on the leaderboard.
Joaquin Niemann
Joaquin Niemann adds elite-level ball-striking and attacking upside to the front of the market.
His game is powerful enough to make a difference on the par 5s, but his success will depend on adapting to the firm turf, coastal wind and strategic demands of an Irish links setup.
If the weather is manageable and he gets comfortable with the greens early, he has the ability to turn this into a birdie-making opportunity rather than merely a survival test.
Matt Wallace
Matt Wallace looks a compelling option for a testing venue where creativity and competitive intensity can count for plenty.
He has the imagination to manufacture shots in wind and the confidence to remain aggressive when the right chances appear.
Wallace will need to balance that aggression with sensible decision-making across Doonbeg’s risk-reward holes. If he does, he has enough DP World Tour pedigree to outperform his price.
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