Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
Mount Juliet, Co. Kilkenny
1st - 4th July 2021

Mount Juliet, Co. Kilkenny
1st - 4th July 2021
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open returns to the Mount Juliet Estate in July 2021. The Jack Nicklaus designed course has hosted Ireland's national open on three previous occasions from 1993 to 1995 when Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer and Sam Torrance secured victories.
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Year | Winner | Country | Score | Prize Money |
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2020 | John Catlin | USA | -10 | €199,750 |
2019 | Jon Rahm | Spain | -16 | €1,034,478 |
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 |
Key:
Wed 30 Jun
Pro-Am Competition - exact tee-times of those playing are released on the day
Gates Open (approximately): 6:30am
Thu 01 Jul
Opening round of the Irish Open at Mount Juliet - tee-times released the week of the event
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Fri 02 Jul
Second round of the Irish Open at Mount Juliet - tee-times released the week of the event
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Sat 03 Jul
Third round of the Irish Open at Mount Juliet - tee-times released the week of the event
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Sun 04 Jul
Final round of the Irish Open at Mount Juliet - tee-times released the week of the event
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Set within the beautiful scenery of the Mount Juliet estate, the 7,264 yard Jack Nicklaus designed golf course will pose a stern test for the visiting Pro Golfers. With rolling fairways, expansive water features, numerous bunkers and huge putting surfaces the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course has a distinct American feel to it but is surrounded by gorgeous Irish countryside.
Distance from Tournament:
45 minute drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Christy O'Connor Junior
Established: 1996
Distance from Tournament:
1 hour drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Des Smyth
Established: 1992
Distance from Tournament:
45 minute drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Jeff Howes
Established: 1894
Distance from Tournament:
1 hour 15 minute drive
Ryder Cup Course
Par: 72
Designed By: Arnold Palmer
Established: 1991
Smurfit Course
Par: 72
Designed By: Harrison Minchew (Arnold Palmer design)
Established: 2003
Distance from Tournament:
1 hour drive
Montgomerie Course
Par: 72
Designed By: Colin Montgomerie
Established: 2003
O'Meara Course
Par: 72
Designed By: Mark O' Meara
Established: 2002
Distance from Tournament:
1 hour 50 minutes drive
Druids Glen Course
Par: 71
Designed By: Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock
Established: 1995
Druids Heath Course
Par: 71
Designed By: Pat Ruddy
Established: 2005
In the month of May, the average temperature is 12°C, with highs of 16°C. Sunshine duration averages at 6 hours everyday, enough to pack the shades. There is a 50% chance of rain and it can get windy, so best take the waterproofs and windbreaker just in case.
Mount Juliet is situated on the River Nore 11 miles from Kilkenny in the South East of Ireland.
By Car
Travelling from Dublin the quickest route is along the N7 onto the M7 then joining the M9. If travelling from Shannon take the N18 then M7 and R435 towards Kilkenny. If travelling from Cork take the M8 North then the N24 and N76 East.
By Air
There are daily flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh to Shannon or Cork airport (2 hour drive) and daily flights from most major Cities to Dublin Airport (2 hour drive)
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