Saturday’s DDF Irish Open a sell-out at Lahinch
*Photograph: Getty Images Saturday’s third round of the DDF Irish Open at Lahinch reached capacity crowds, the first time the event has done so since 2012 at Royal Portrush Golf Club.
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An easy decision to come to Lahinch for Postman Poulter
Accepting Paul McGinley’s request to play in the DDF Irish Open was an easy decision for Ian Poulter.
Russell Knox determined to hold on to Irish Open title at ‘unbelievable Lahinch’
*Russell Knox celebrates winning the 2018 DDF Irish Open. Photograph: Getty Images Having grown up in North Scotland playing on similar courses to Lahinch, Russell Knox is hoping this will be enough to see him become only the seventh golfer to successfully defend The Irish Open title.
Irish Open to bring €5m benefit to Lahinch
*Photograph: Martin Connolly ‘Golf is the second language of Lahinch’ and this relationship is set to leave it’s biggest benefit yet with an estimated €5m to be spent there during the course of The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
Lowry trying to manage expectations for DDF Irish Open
*Shane Lowry. Photograph: Getty Images Minus Rory McIlroy’s presence, Shane Lowry appears to be the fan favourite for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and he’s grateful to have such support.
Rahm ready to rock at Lahinch for DDF Irish Open
*Jon Rahm. Photograph: Getty Images Jon Rahm will be hoping to convert his impressive recent form into a third Rolex Series title and a second victory at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open when the Spaniard tees it up at Lahinch Golf Club for his third successive appearance at the historic national open.
‘Irish Open an amazing sporting event for Mid-West’ – Paul O’Connell
*Paul O’Connell. Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images Having The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Lahinch is the sporting event the Mid-West has needed according to former Irish rugby captain, Paul O’Connell.
DDF Irish Open in Lahinch will leave lasting memories – Paddy Keane
*Lahinch Golf Club General Manager, Paddy Keane. Photograph: Martin Connolly Hosting The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is huge for Lahinch Golf Club but according to Paddy Keane, “it goes far beyond that” regarding the benefits it will bring to the South West of Ireland.
Willie Clancy Week has had influx of Japanese musicians in past decade
Over the past decade a surge in Japanese visitors to Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy has been visible and organisers are expecting their strong presence to remain for the years to come as Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann expands across the world.
Niall Horan to lead Irish Open Pro-Am at Lahinch next week
*Niall Horan. Photograph: Getty Images Irish pop giant, Niall Horan has been confirmed to lead the stellar line-up for next week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro-Am.