The Irish Open In Killarney

Aero28

Hi

I'm going to the Irish Open this year, and I've never attended one before, but I have some tickets for this year's event. I'm really looking forward to it.I just hope some of the big names in golf will be at it. I know its just after the British Open.

I haven't been to the Killarney course before. Does anyone know about the course and which holes are tough ones? Was thinking about going and just hanging around the 17th or 18th green. But just looking on more info on what the course is like.

Also, where would one advise parking for the event? Is it far from the town of Killarney?

JerryHandbag

Was at it last year for day 1, found it pretty easy to get parking, I was coming from the Limerick road, so it was just a right turn at the first roundabout before actually entering Killarney and then out that road about a mile or so. Got parking in a field only a minutes walk from main entrance, there seemed to be a good few signs for parking spots, I was there about 11am I think.

The first 5 or 6 holes were great for following groups I found, along by the lake it just looked spectacular.

mufc2010

went past two years on the sunday dont boder watching the groups coming true get there when the leaders tee of and folow them around for 18th all an all a great weekend....parking near the couse for around 5 euro for the day...ps revenge (1 of the best cover bands in ireland) play mcsorleys live venue sunday 31st july 2011 not to be missed

mufc2010

get ur tickets and accomadation sorted not long 2 go

k.p.h

Their will obviously be somewhere to camp in Killarney ?? Student

billyhead

I am thinking of going to this. Where can you get the tickets?

mufc2010

haha......ticketmaster.ie billyhead gona be some weekend and dont forget revenge play mcsorleys the sunday night 31st july amazing cover band not 2 be missed........25 quid for a 1 day ticket

JerryHandbag

billyhead wrote: »

I am thinking of going to this. Where can you get the tickets?

I bought tickets at the gate last year

mufc2010

JerryHandbag wrote: »

I bought tickets at the gate last year

ye should be a safe option but having them in hand is the way to go..heading down for it?

Aero28

After Rory's big win at the weekend, I reckon there'll be alot more interest in the Irish Open. Should be great. I got tickets from the Europeantour website, but i bought them a couple of months ago for less than 20 euro each. Not sure if that deal is still on.

I've got accommodation booked, only booked it last week. But definitely best to get accommodation and tickets bought for well in time, just to be sure.

Now lets hope the weather will be good to us

Tom Fiat

Is it possible to enter this competition?

dvemail

Tom Fiat wrote: »

Is it possible to enter this competition?

Try and contact the European Tour to see if the have any places left or maybe
it could be possible to get yourself a sponsors exemption. :rolleyes:

Opics

Tom Fiat wrote: »

Is it possible to enter this competition?

LOL

mufc2010

Aero28 wrote: »

After Rory's big win at the weekend, I reckon there'll be alot more interest in the Irish Open. Should be great. I got tickets from the Europeantour website, but i bought them a couple of months ago for less than 20 euro each. Not sure if that deal is still on.

I've got accommodation booked, only booked it last week. But definitely best to get accommodation and tickets bought for well in time, just to be sure.

Now lets hope the weather will be good to us

booked me own accomadation the other day booking.com best site going 80 for 2 nights b and b

Deeper Blue

Aero28 wrote: »

I haven't been to the Killarney course before. Does anyone know about the course and which holes are tough ones? Was thinking about going and just hanging around the 17th or 18th green. But just looking on more info on what the course is like.

There was a grandstand by the 17th green last year, I'd recommend it assuming it's there this year. It's also next to the 18th tee so you can watch their teeshots after they've finished on 17.

Aero28 wrote: »

Also, where would one advise parking for the event? Is it far from the town of Killarney?

You should have no problem getting parking at the course. It's a few miles outside the town.

bucks777

What Was the traffic like last year getting into Killarney and probably more importantly getting out afterwards, only 2 roads into the town so I'd imagine it was a disaster

sausagehead

billyhead wrote: »

I am thinking of going to this. Where can you get the tickets?

tickets here where cheaper than ticketmaster last year, due to fees tm charge, also notice how much cheaper they are than the gate price!

mufc2010

cheap trains available on the sat guys from dublin

heebusjeebus

Think its €30 at the gate. Picked up mine from Ticketmaster for €27 (2 euro booking charge) so not too bad.

Opics

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Think its €30 at the gate. Picked up mine from Ticketmaster for €27 (2 euro booking charge) so not too bad.

You can get 2 adult 4 day tickets(and practise rounds if you want) for 75 euro. Works out at €9.38 per day.

veetwin

bucks777 wrote: »

What Was the traffic like last year getting into Killarney and probably more importantly getting out afterwards, only 2 roads into the town so I'd imagine it was a disaster

Can only answer for the Friday last year but I had no problems. Arrived there at 8.30am and left about 3pm. Not a bother getting in or out. Car parks are close to the course.

billyhead

Are their student concessions for entrance to this competition.

mufc2010

billyhead wrote: »

Are their student concessions for entrance to this competition.

nope

Aero28

Yay, got my tickets on Friday. Brilliant, can't wait now, only a few weeks to go. Should be a good weekend

mufc2010

Aero28 wrote: »

Yay, got my tickets on Friday. Brilliant, can't wait now, only a few weeks to go. Should be a good weekend

heading down for the 4 days?

coylemj

Could someone please tell me where this course is for someone coming into Killarney from Farranfore/Castleisland on the N22? I can't see anywhere called the 'Killarney Golf & Fishing Club' on Google or Garmin maps.

chalkie 501

coylemj wrote: »

Could someone please tell me where this course is for someone coming into Killarney from Farranfore/Castleisland on the N22? I can't see anywhere called the 'Killarney Golf & Fishing Club' on Google or Garmin maps.

Go right at the first roundabout you meet and right at the next roundabout,its straight on about 2 miles from there(you wont have to go near the town itself).your basically heading towards Killorglin,just follow the traffic!!

coylemj

chalkie 501 wrote: »

Go right at the first roundabout you meet and right at the next roundabout,its straight on about 2 miles from there(you wont have to go near the town itself).your basically heading towards Killorglin,just follow the traffic!!

Thanks, I found out from www.europeantour.com that it's the Kileen course which on the map is on the Killorglin Road (N72) out of Killarney.

Tournament FAQ.....

http://www.europeantour.com/mm/document/tournament/tournaments/13/86/59/138659%5fpdf.pdf

Aero28

mufc2010 wrote: »

heading down for the 4 days?

Wish I was, can only afford to go one day, so I'll be heading down for the last day, and who knows if the weather affects it, it could roll in to the monday so will be able for then too. What about you?

Run Forest! Run

bucks777 wrote: »

What Was the traffic like last year getting into Killarney and probably more importantly getting out afterwards, only 2 roads into the town so I'd imagine it was a disaster

You'd think it would be deadly. But we arrived at around 9am, parked about 200metres from the front gate.........Afterwards we spent about 10minutes in slow moving traffic and were on the open road.

It's extremely well managed.:)

BiffoGooner

Any 'big names' besides Rory and Paddy likely to play in this?

Just headin' down for the Saturday. Think I'll avoid Rory's group altogether if he makes the cut, I'd imagine it'll be bedlam.

Opics

BiffoGooner wrote: »

Any 'big names' besides Rory and Paddy likely to play in this?

Just headin' down for the Saturday. Think I'll avoid Rory's group altogether if he makes the cut, I'd imagine it'll be bedlam.

GMac

Boya

Killarney willl be mighty this year because of the Mac

dvemail

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011053/teetimes/index.html

Field for this years Irish Open. Pretty mank tbh.
At least the Irish lads will be there.

Jul3s

dvemail wrote: »

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011053/teetimes/index.html

Field for this years Irish Open. Pretty mank tbh.
At least the Irish lads will be there.

Yea Harro, Clarke, Gmac and wee Mac pretty mank alrite as well as all the local interest.

dvemail

I was referring to the lack of tour players from outside Ireland.

Jul3s

dvemail wrote: »

I was referring to the lack of tour players from outside Ireland.

Who were you expecting to see, the worlds top 50?.

darkman2

dvemail wrote: »

I was referring to the lack of tour players from outside Ireland.

tbh do you care? Seen as the worlds top golfers are Irish atm and will be there:p

darkman2

BiffoGooner wrote: »

Any 'big names' besides Rory and Paddy likely to play in this?

Darren Clarke.

jjll

i would imagine he will have to play it now if any other tournament he wouldnt have played for a month still celebrating

jjll

ken brown is the most annoying idiot ever acting as if his words to darren won it

efb

Darren's going to Killarney (can't guarantee sobriety!) (via his press conference)

bm1993

Any chance of players like Westwood Kaymer Garcia or Jimenez playing? That field is awful

dvemail

darkman2 wrote: »

tbh do you care? Seen as the worlds top golfers are Irish atm and will be there:p

Not really , crowds are going to be absolutely massive this year i reckon.
Should be a fun week.

Opics

bm1993 wrote: »

Any chance of players like Westwood Kaymer Garcia or Jimenez playing? That field is awful

Why would they be playing? It will be a similar field to the last few years.

bm1993

The Irish open should really be on a links course in the weeks leading up to the British open. A far better field would be attracted then.

Opics

bm1993 wrote: »

The Irish open should really be on a links course in the weeks leading up to the British open. A far better field would be attracted then.

I doubt the Scottish and French Opens will agree to that.

kerosene

This year will be a real shot in the arm for the irish open. They currently have no sponser. Id imagine their will be companies tripping over each other to sponser it now.

jod1983

'A tournament now firmly established in the European Tour, The Irish Open returns to Killarney at the end of the month and big stars like Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald, and Charl Schwartzel will be there. You could be there too as we have 25 pairs of tickets up for grabs right here at todayfm.com.'

According to todayfm Donald and Schwartzel are to play. Dont see there name on the entry list. Any fear the european tour just forgot to put there names down!!!!!!!!

Opics

jod1983 wrote: »

'A tournament now firmly established in the European Tour, The Irish Open returns to Killarney at the end of the month and big stars like Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald, and Charl Schwartzel will be there. You could be there too as we have 25 pairs of tickets up for grabs right here at todayfm.com.'

According to todayfm Donald and Schwartzel are to play. Dont see there name on the entry list. Any fear the european tour just forgot to put there names down!!!!!!!!

They are obviously not playing

dvemail

Maybe Today FM know something we don't. Doubt they will be in Killarney in two weeks,
would love to be wrong though.