The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open:

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open facilitated by the Rory Foundation came back to Northern Ireland in 2017 after Portstewart Golf Club was affirmed as the host setting from the sixth to the ninth of July. From 2017, the Irish Open will be a piece of the Rolex Series, an energizing new collusion of driving competitions which will fortify the golf plan. The prize reserve will be $7million. The imaginative idea is a standout amongst the most

critical progressions in the Tour’s 44 years and will upgrade both the aggressive and excitement encounter for individuals and fans the world over.

Established in 1894 and since quite a while ago viewed as one of the nation’s finest connections courses, Portstewart will arrange an

European Tour occasion out of the blue when competition have Rory McIlroy safeguards his title there next summer.

Set on Ulster’s staggering Causeway Coast, Portstewart highlights three 18-gap formats, with the Des Giffin-composed Strand Course – which

will have the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open – considered the gem in the crown.

2017 imprints our third year as title patron of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and our second time in Northern Ireland, where in 2015 we saw direct how excited and faithful the golf fans are. We are anticipating working with the European Tour and the Rory Foundation on

conveying another fabulous competition, and one that the players, observers

and a worldwide TV gathering of people will recollect for quite a while

to come – Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Dubai Duty Free

We are charmed to declare that the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

facilitated by the Rory Foundation arranged at Portstewart in 2017. Much obliged in no little part to Rory McIlroy’s own dedication close by that of his Foundation, the Irish Open has verifiably developed in stature over

late years. We likewise should thank our accomplices in the title – title supports Dubai Duty Free and the Northern Ireland Government – for their proceeded with vision and responsibility to this occasion, as well

as to the European Tour all in all – Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the European Tour

Since the Rory Foundation started facilitating the Irish Open in 2015,

we have seen the competition go from quality to quality. We see the Irish Open as a stage for positive change, empowering the Rory Foundation

to actuate creative and impactful activities in the regions of generally require. Having the competition come back to Northern Ireland is extremely unique to us, and I have most likely that immense group

will tag along to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open to see Rory safeguard his

title on the connections of Portstewart – Barry Funston, CEO of the Rory Foundation

Portstewart is an astounding connections course and one of

Northern Ireland’s concealed jewels, so it’s incredible news that we

are taking the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open there in 2017. Winning at The K Club in 2016 was without question one of the features of my vocation,

and I’m as of now anticipating guarding my title at Portstewart.

The group at Portrush and Royal County Down were staggering, and

I’m certain the general population of Northern Ireland will turn out to help

the competition again one year from now – Rory McIlroy