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The Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8, serving as interim Air Force One, flew a 121-mile Dublin-to-Shannon route with a Doonbeg flyover, thrilling spectators at the Irish Open; the aircraft remains in interim configuration with security upgrades pending, and has already seen unusual moments like a prior emergency slide incident while continuing presidential missions alongside Marine One.
At the Irish Open’s closing ceremony in Doonbeg, Trump announced the U.S. would remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, framing it as a thank-you for hosting the tournament; Irish distillers, whose main market is the U.S., had faced a tariff regime Trump has been easing, including prior reductions tied to U.K. tariffs.
Shane Lowry produced a sensational final round 63 to win the 2026 Irish Open at Doonbeg by 11 shots, beating Patrick Reed and Joaquin Niemann. It’s Lowry’s second Irish Open title and his first individual win since 2022, and he now heads to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship.
Shane Lowry holds a four-shot lead at the Irish Open on Moving Day in Doonbeg after a course-record 62 on Friday, with Li Haotong and Jacob Skov Olesen close behind. Jon Rahm has had a mixed round while Rory McIlroy battled trouble off the tee, and US President Donald Trump’s visit to Doonbeg adds extra spectacle to the backdrop.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland for a two-day visit, meeting with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, attending events at Dublin’s Phoenix Park and the Amgen Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort, as thousands are expected to protest and a major security operation is planned.
Rory McIlroy says he’s not enthusiastic about the FedEx Cup format but will play all three FedEx Cup events this season, lining up a rare five-week stretch that also includes the Amgen Irish Open and the BMW PGA Championship, after a family-focused break.
Bryson DeChambeau said he could play the Irish Open in September if it fits LIV Golf’s schedule, following Rory McIlroy’s suggestion that it would be great to see him in the field. With LIV’s future uncertain and DeChambeau’s contract looming, a Doonbeg appearance could boost interest for LIV and his own stock as contract talks loom. The Open Championship spotlight and potential next moves for 2027 add to the intrigue about where he’ll play next.
Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open in a dramatic playoff at The K Club, making a crucial eagle on the final hole to force extra holes and ultimately defeating Joakim Lagergren after a water penalty, in front of a passionate home crowd. This victory marks his second Irish Open title and adds to a successful season, including a Masters win and completing the career Grand Slam.
Lottie Woad, a 21-year-old amateur from England, won the Women's Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour by six shots, marking a historic victory as the first amateur to win an LET event since 2022. Her win, which did not earn her LEAP points, brings her close to earning an LPGA card, with potential full status next season after accumulating enough points and possibly winning the McCormack Medal. Woad's impressive performance continues to elevate her status in women's golf.