Venue, Date & Time
- Event: 2025 Amgen Irish Open (DP World Tour)
- Dates: Thursday, Sept. 4 – Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
- Venue: The K Club, Palmer Course, Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland
- Par / Yardage: Par 72 / ~7,350 yards
- Purse: $6 million (Winner’s share: $1.02 million)
- Race to Dubai Points: 5,000 total; 835 to the winner
- Format: 72‑hole stroke play; cut to top 65 & ties after 36 holes
Weather Outlook
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, highs ~68°F (20°C), light winds — ideal scoring conditions.
- Friday: Similar temps, slightly breezier in the afternoon.
- Weekend: Mild, with a chance of light showers Sunday — could tighten the leaderboard.
Field & Notable Players
This year’s field is a blend of DP World Tour regulars, PGA Tour stars, and LIV Golf names:
- Rory McIlroy – World No. 2, 2016 champion at The K Club, fresh off a Masters win and chasing a 7th Race to Dubai title.
- Shane Lowry – 2009 winner as an amateur; looking for a home‑soil victory ahead of the Ryder Cup.
- Tyrrell Hatton – LIV Golf member and Ryder Cup veteran.
- Brooks Koepka & Patrick Reed – Major champions adding extra intrigue.
- Francesco Molinari – 2018 Open Champion, back on DPWT after strong summer form.
- Tom McKibbin – Northern Ireland’s rising star.
- Past winners in field: Adrian Meronk (2022), Thriston Lawrence (Omega European Masters champ).
- Irish contingent: Seamus Power, Padraig Harrington — both crowd favorites.
Recent Form Snapshots
Rory McIlroy – Three PGA Tour wins in 2025, including the Masters; T27 at Tour Championship but dominant in Europe this year.
Shane Lowry – Consistent top‑20s on PGA Tour; winless in 2025 but trending upward.
Marco Penge – Two DPWT wins in 2025 (Hainan Classic, Danish Championship).
Martin Couvra – Breakthrough win at Turkish Airlines Open this summer.
Series & Venue History
- Irish Open Established: 1927
- The K Club: Hosted Ryder Cup 2006, Irish Open 2016 (McIlroy win), 2023.
- Defending Champion: Rasmus Højgaard (absent this year).
- Irish Winners Since 2000: Harrington (2007), Lowry (2009), McIlroy (2016).
Betting Trends & Angles
- Home Advantage: Irish players have a strong record at The K Club; crowd energy is a factor.
- Course Fit: Demands accuracy off the tee, precise iron play, and sharp putting on undulating greens.
- Weather Impact: Calm early rounds could yield low scores; Sunday showers may favor experienced grinders.
- Past Winners’ Profile: Proven winners with major or Rolex Series pedigree often prevail here.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
- McIlroy’s elite form + course history.
- Lowry’s consistency and home support.
- Koepka’s major‑championship mentality in strong fields.
- Potential for a LIV vs. DPWT narrative to energize competition.
