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Donald Trump’s Doonbeg golf course in County Clare, Ireland, is set to be hours away from being confirmed as host of the 2026 Irish Open on the DP World Tour, taking place from 10th-13th September 2026.
Trump Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland
This is the same venue that, back in March was vandalised by pro-Palestinian supporters. At the time, according to Gardaí (Irish police), vandals dug up two greens and planted Palestinian flags in what appeared to be a political protest. Graffiti referencing the Israel-Gaza conflict was also found, criticising Trump and showing support for Palestine.
Although the DP World Tour is running the Irish Open, the Irish Government has a considerable say in where the Irish Open is actually held, and according to John Lee at extra.ie, it is a decision that is massively supported by Irish senior ministers.
Just weeks ago, Trump hosted the late addition of the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen on the 2025 DP World Tour schedule, and he has already confirmed a return to PGA Tour for his Trump Doral Golf Resort in Florida in 2026.
‘This would not be happening without our say so,’ said an Irish Government source. ‘We see it as a massively positive move for US-Ireland relations.
‘The granting of this, the blue-chip annual international sporting event on the Irish sporting calendar, will of course provide a business boost to Mr Trump’s Doonbeg Hotel and golf course,’ said a Government source.
‘Naturally, we hope this munificence will be reciprocated in trade negotiations.’
President Donald J Trump – Bloomberg
A source in the Government also said last night: ‘We know that this move, to host an international tournament at his beloved Doonbeg, will bolster President Trump’s already hugely positive attitude to Ireland.’
The Trump Organisation purchased the Doonbeg course in 2014 and has invested more than €40million, including the purchase price, into the golf course, hotel and resort since then.
The 2023 accounts show that profits have more than doubled to €2.06 million in 2023, in a record year for the business. This followed revenues rising by 12% from €14.36 million to €16.12 million.
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