McIlroy Shrugs Off Trump's 2-Day Irish Open Visit at Doonbeg
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 9
McIlroy Shrugs Off Trump's 2-Day Irish Open Visit at Doonbeg
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 9
Summary
Rory McIlroy said Donald Trump’s expected appearance later this week at the Irish Open will make things “different” but not distract him from defending his title at Doonbeg.
Trump is due in Ireland for a 2-day trip, and a stop at his County Clare resort could include watching play and presenting Sunday’s trophy, creating added logistical challenges around the event.
McIlroy, who has played golf with Trump before, avoided political comment and instead praised Doonbeg as a strong test, saying players are there to keep their heads down and compete.
The tournament may also serve as a live test of whether a Trump-owned venue can handle a major event, with the R&A still citing logistics as the main obstacle to returning The Open to Turnberry.