Overview
- The Amgen Irish Open will be played at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg from September 10–13, and President Donald Trump is expected to visit during the weekend of the event.
- Doonbeg's general manager said on Tuesday that organisers are working with the White House, the US Secret Service and An Garda Síochána on final security and access plans and that some demonstrations are expected near the course.
- Tournament organisers report Friday to Sunday ticket sales are sold out and that about 20,000 visitors are expected, but players and officials say an enhanced security presence could reduce crowd sizes and limit spectator movement while the president is on site.
- Top players including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka say they will focus on competing despite the altered atmosphere, with McIlroy warning the event will feel different but adding players will "keep our heads down and play."
- The visit ties official presidential meetings in Dublin to a privately owned golf venue purchased by Trump in 2014, raising questions about logistics and optics as the tournament proceeds and the wider golf landscape, including LIV Golf uncertainty, draws extra attention.