Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will be returning to this year’s Amgen Irish Open at The K Club in September.
McIlroy will be the headline figure on the Palmer North course from September 4-7 when he returns to the site of his famous 2016 victory, which saw him finish birdie-par-eagle to claim his national title.
The World No.3 will also be hoping to banish the painful memories of finishing second at last year’s tournament, an agonising back nine at Royal County Down seeing him end one shot adrift of Rasmus Højgaard.
With the Ryder Cup taking place three weeks later, McIlroy will use the Irish Open as preparation for the biennial contest at Bethpage and the 35-year-old says he can’t wait to tee it up in Co Kildare.
“I’m excited to be returning to The K Club for the Irish Open later this year,” McIlroy said.
“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.
“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. I can’t wait to be a part of it and to share another amazing week with everyone there.”