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Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Tickets, Golf & Accommodation Experiences
Lahinch Golf Club, Co. Clare, Ireland
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open will be played at Lahinch in 2019. The Old Course at Lahinch has never staged the Irish Open before but has previously hosted the Irish Professional Championship in 1961, the Home International Amateur Championship in 1987 and the annual South of Ireland Championship.
To watch some of the World's best golfers tackle this Irish gem contact Your Golf Travel now to enquire about our variety of ticket and hospitality options.
Irish Open Experiences
Tournament Ticket with Golf
- One Day Ticket to the Irish Open
- 2 Nights B&B at Oranmore Lodge, Galway
- Round of Golf at Galway Bay Golf Club
| From £289 |
About the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
The Irish Open was established in 1927 and after fading from the calendar in the 1950s, was revived in 1975 and has since become one of the standout fixtures on the European Tour calendar. The event was first played at Portmarnock Golf Club and since then, has traveled the Emerald Isle, visiting countless world class links courses such as Royal Dublin, Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, as well as some spectacular inland layouts at venues including Druids Glen, Carton House and Fota Island. Today, the Irish Open is one of the European Tour's biggest tournaments. In 2010 it was hosted at Royal Portrush and was the 1st European Tour event in history to completely sell out and in 2016, at Royal County Down, Rory McIlroy hosted the event, and attracted one of the strongest fields in the event's history.
Tournament Stats
2018 Winner: Russell Knox (-14, €998,425 Prize Money)
Youngest Winner: Sergio Garcia (19 Years and 176 Days, 1999)
Oldest Winner: Sam Torrance (41 Years and 319 Days, 1995)
Lowest 18 Hole Score: -11 (Graeme McDowell, 2009)
Lowest 72 Hole Score: -24 (Jon Rahm, 2017)
Most Wins: 3 (Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie)
Irish Open past winners
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Prize |
| 2018 | Russell Knox | Scotland | -14 | €998,425 |
| 2017 | Jon Rahm | Spain | -24 | €1,019,362 |
| 2016 | Rory McIlroy | Northern Ireland | -12 | €666,660 |
| 2015 | Soren Kjeldsen | Denmark | -2 | €416,660 |
| 2014 | Mikko Ilonen | Finland | -13 | €333,330 |
| 2013 | Paul Casey | England | -14 | €333,330 |
| 2012 | Jamie Donaldson | Wales | -18 | €333,330 |
| 2011 | Simon Dyson | England | -15 | €250,000 |
| 2010 | Ross Fisher | England | -18 | €500,000 |
| 2009 | Shane Lowry | Ireland | -17 | €500,000 |
| 2008 | Richard Finch | England | -10 | €416,600 |
| 2007 | Padraig Harrington | Ireland | -5 | €416,600 |
| 2006 | Thmoas Bjorn | Denmark | -5 | €366,660 |
| 2005 | Stephen Dodd | Wales | -9 | €333,330 |
| 2004 | Brett Rumford | Australia | -14 | €316,660 |
Tournmament Schedule
Irish Open Practice Monday
Mon, 01/07/2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Gates Close (approximately):
Mon, 01/07/2019 6:00 p.m.
Irish Open Practice Tuesday
Tue, 02/07/2019 at 7:00 a.m.
Gates Close (approximately):
Tue, 02/07/2019 6:00 p.m.
Irish Open Pro-AM
Weds, 03/07/2019 at 7:00 a.m.
Gates Close (approximately):
Weds, 03/07/2019 6:00 p.m.
Irish Open Thursday Round 1
Thu, 04/07/2019 at 7:00 a.m.
Gates Close (approximately):
Thu, 04/07/2019 6:00 p.m.
Irish Open Friday Round 2
Fri, 05/07/20189at 7:00 a.m.
Gates Close (approximately):
Fri, 05/07/2019 6:00 p.m.
Irish Open Saturday Round 3
Sat, 06/07/2019 at 7:00 a.m.
Gates Close (approximately):
Sat, 06/07/2019 6:00 p.m.
Irish Open Sunday Final Round
Sun, 07/07/2019 at 7:00 a.m.
Gates Close (approximately):
Sun, 07/07/2019 6:00 p.m.
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More InfoAbout Lahinch Golf Club
The Stats
Yardage: 6,950
Par: 72
Designer: Old Tom Morris, Dr Alistair Mackenzie & Dr Martin Hawtree
Course Opened: 1892
The Climate
In the month of July, the average temperature is 15 C, with lows of 10 C and highs of 20 C. Sunshine duration averages at 6 hours everyday, enough to pack the shades. There is a 68% chance of rain and 49% chance of a windy day, so best take the waterproofs and windbreaker just in case.
Getting There
Lahinch a small seaside village on the West side of Ireland on the Atlantic coast in Co. Clare.
By Car
Travelling from Shannon the quickest route is along the M18 then onto the N85, joining the N67 at Ennistimon which will take you into Lahinch. If travelling from Dublin take the M4 and M6 West then South on the M18.
By Air
There are daily flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh to Shannon airport (45 mins drive) and daily flights from most major Cities to Dublin Airport (3 hours drive)
Golf in Ireland
Fancy some more golf while at the Emerald Isle? Here are some recommendations...
Distance from Tournament:
5 hour drive
STATS
Par: 72
Designed By: Harry S. Colt
Year of Opening: 1888
TEES
White: 7,143 Yards
Yellow: 6,658 Yards
Ladies: 6,442 Yards
Home to two fantastic courses, the Dunluce which has hosted the Open Championship (1951) and the Valley Links with its undulating fairways and well protected greens.
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Distance from Tournament:
35 minute drive
STATS
Par: 72
Designed By: Greg Norman
Year of Opening: 2002
TEES
Gold: 6,735 Yards
Black: 6,263 Yards
White: 5,643 Yards
Set along a delightful stretch of coastline the course utilises the incredible dunes that characterise the majestic site giving views of the ocean from 16 of the 18 holes.
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Distance from Tournament:
2 hour drive
STATS
Par: 71
Designed By: Tom Simpson
Year of Opening: 1893
TEES
Blue: 6,802 Yards
White: 6,350 Yards
Red: 5,475 Yards
This is a bona fide links classic and one that all serious golfers should tick off their bucketlist, Tom Watson once described Ballybunion as one of the best and most beautiful tests of links anywhere in the world.
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Distance from Tournament:
1 hour drive
STATS
Par: 73
Designed By: Robert Trent Jones / Tom Fazio
Year of Opening: 1995
TEES
White: 5,807 yards
Yellow: 5,553 yards
Red: 5,053 yards
Every bit as strategic as it is scenic, this is a course which demands precision but rewards risk and courage, Adare Manor thoughtfully explores the true character of the terrain.
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