Trump Likely to Attend Irish Open at Doonbeg
US President Donald Trump has indicated his intention to attend this year's Irish Open, which will be held at his Doonbeg golf resort in County Clare.
During a video message played at the US ambassador's Independence Day celebrations in Dublin, President Trump expressed his hope to attend the tournament and watch "Rory and all the great players."
Among the notable competitors at Trump International Golf Links from 10-13 September are back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy and fellow European Ryder Cup player Jon Rahm.
McIlroy, who will be defending the title he secured last year, previously played a round of golf with President Trump in early 2025.
The Independence Day event, hosted by US ambassador to Ireland Edward S Walsh, brought together approximately 4,000 guests representing a broad spectrum of Irish society, including figures from politics, business, academia, and the diplomatic community, at Phoenix Park.
"There's nothing better than Irish-American friendship and I have a beautiful place over there - it's one of the best, most beautiful golf courses anywhere in the world," said Trump in his message, which was displayed on a large screen.
"We have a place that's so top and we have the Irish Open going to be there. They call it Trump National, we sometimes use the name of the location, but it's Trump National Golf Club, and we're looking forward to it.
"We're going to have a tremendous celebration. I think I'm going to come over and I'm going to see it and watch. It'll be something very, very special."
The tournament field at Doonbeg will also include Irish major champions Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington, English Ryder Cup player Tyrrell Hatton, European captain Luke Donald, and Danish brothers Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard.
Trump's Doonbeg course is also set to host the 2026 Irish Open.
'Irish-Americans an Integral Part of American Story'
President Trump further emphasized the close relationship between the United States and Ireland during his remarks.
This year's Independence Day marks the 250th anniversary of America's founding, an event with significant Irish connections.
"Out of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, we have so many that were patriots of a place called Ireland, 11 to be exact," Trump stated.
"And it was an Irishman who first read our declaration, and it was the immortal words of the American public.
"We're endowed by the creator with rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, maybe one of the most famous phrases ever.
"And to think that came from the genius of an Irish person and people. From the beginning, Irish-Americans have been an integral part of our American story."
He acknowledged the ongoing contributions of Irish people throughout American history.
"I want to thank all the people of Ireland for their friendship and best wishes to commemorate this very proud heritage.
"You have a phenomenal heritage, 250 years the bond between the American and the Irish people is strong and will only get stronger."
