Rory McIlroy officially confirms Amgen Irish Open 2025 return

Rory McIlroy confirmed that he would return to the Amgen Irish Open, which would take place at the K Club from September 4 to 7. McIlroy participated in the tournament last year and finished in second place behind Rasmus Hojgaard.

The official website of the Amgen Irish Open shared the news of McIlroy’s return on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, January 21. Along with the announcement, they shared a photo of the golfer and added the caption:

“OFFICIAL - He's back! Rory returns to the site of his #AmgenIrishOpen victory 🔥The 2016 champion will tee it up again at The K Club in 2025!”

McIlroy also spoke to the DP World Tour regarding his excitement about coming back to the Amgen Irish Open.

“I’m excited to be returning to The K Club for the Irish Open later this year…Playing in the Irish Open, in front of your home fans, is always a special experience. Growing up as a kid, I have so many great memories of going to the Irish Open, soaking up the atmosphere and hoping to catch a glimpse of some of my favourite players.”

Praising the home support at the tournament, he added:

"The support the Irish players receive is unmatched. The scenes at Royal County Down last year were unforgettable. While I unfortunately came up just short that week, the roars walking down the 18th hole and the energy from the crowd will stay with me forever…The K Club has always been a fantastic venue, and I’m sure the fans will be out in force again this year.”

Rory McIlroy’s opening tournament this season was the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, where he finished at T4 after scoring 12 under 276. He shot rounds of 70, 71, 69 and 66, respectively. The tournament took place from January 15-19, and Tyrrell Hatton emerged as the winner.

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How did Rory McIlroy perform in his last two Irish Open appearances?

Rory McIlroy finished in second place in the 2024 Irish Open with a score of 8 under. He shot 68 in the first round with six birdies in total, followed by a second round of 70 comprising a birdie and an eagle. In the third and fourth rounds, he shot 69 and 69 with two and five birdies, respectively.

At the 2023 Irish Open, Rory McIlroy finished at T16 with a score of 9 under. The 35-year-old ended the first round with a 69 and shot three birdies on the front nine of the round along with two birdies on the back nine. He shot 70 in the second round with three birdies and one eagle.

In the third and fourth rounds, he shot 66 and 74 with seven birdies and four birdies, respectively.