MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It’s been a good few weeks for Irish golf.
Last week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland was an unqualified success among players and fans and the fact that Ireland’s Shane Lowry won the event only added to the celebration.
The good times continued Monday when the European Tour announced the 2026 Ryder Cup would be played at Adare Manor in Ireland. It was particularly good news for Rory McIlroy, who helped lead the charge to bring The Open to Royal Portrush.
“It's going to be a great venue,” McIlroy said following his round at the WGC-FedEx St.