Rory McIlroy: World number three confirms place at Irish Open in September
2025-01-21
Category: sports

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy will compete in this year's Irish Open at the K-Club in County Kildare.The Holywood player's only success in his home tournament came at the same venue in 2016.McIlroy produced a superb birdie-par-eagle finish in the final round to secure victory by three shots.In September last year, the world number three finished second in the Irish Open at Royal County Down, one shot behind winner Rasmus Hoejgaard. McIlroy will aim to double his tally of wins at the tournament from 3-7 September.