Irish open 2012

board.eddy

any news on this event yet, i know they are playing it earlier in the summer to avoid clashing with the olympics but where is it being played, im hoping Kilarney again !

jtown

hopefully it will be on in Killarney

FixdePitchmark

Portmarnock, The European Club or Royal County Dublin. I hope.

big_drive

When is an announcement due on it?

denishurley

I'd be almost certain that it's Killarney again. It hasn't been in Portmarnock in ages, which is a pity

Tin_Cup

Just saying that Royal Portrush posted on twitter the other day that massive news will land shortly regarding the course. Possible Irish Open venue??

JerryHandbag

If its Killarney again I'll be delighted but in fairness we've had a good run of it in the southwest region with Adare Manor & Killarney in recent years, so for the Irish Open to move somewhere up the country is only fair. So long as the tournament actually exists I'm satisfied.

A.Partridge

Tin_Cup wrote: »

Just saying that Royal Portrush posted on twitter the other day that massive news will land shortly regarding the course. Possible Irish Open venue??

More likely it will be chosen as a venue for the British Open (?) as I heard talk that with all of the Norn Iron major winners that it was time to consider staging the major here.

We'll wait and see.

Nuri Sahin

Expecting it'll be Killarney, but would like if it was staged on the east coast again so I could make it out this time.

blue note

I think it should go up North - it's been too long since it was there. But I'd like it to go somewhere near Dublin so that I could get to it.

board.eddy

looks like mcilroy wont be there anyway :mad:

CortezTheKiller

Tin_Cup wrote: »

Just saying that Royal Portrush posted on twitter the other day that massive news will land shortly regarding the course. Possible Irish Open venue??

Supposedly Royal Portrush for the 2013 Irish Open - which will hopefully be a dry run for The Open in Portrush.

Tin_Cup

CortezTheKiller wrote: »

Supposedly Royal Portrush for the 2013 Irish Open - which will hopefully be a dry run for The Open in Portrush.

Fingers X!

dvemail

board.eddy wrote: »

looks like mcilroy wont be there anyway :mad:

It was chubby that threatened that, Rory would be a brave man to skip the Irish Open especially if it was on up in the North.

Edit: Just after reading this. http://www.irishgolfdesk.com/news-files/2011/11/24/reality-bites-for-irish-open.html

tang1

Very poor show if McIroy doesn't play in his own National Open. Ernie Els for example makes a point in playing in his National Open, hes won 3 majors and still supports his own who helped put him where he is in the world of golf. McIlroy should make a similiar effort to help Irish golf, but money talks these days i suppose.

The_Architect

Regards Portrush, rumour is that the R&A are considering it for 2018.

That would be a huge boost but we'll see. They have no real need to take The Open to a venue other than those already on the rota.

Aiel

Rumour i keep hearing is that it will be Killarney next year and then up north in 2013.Ive heard loads of names as the possible new sponsor but we'll find out soon enough i guess.

saintastic

Horizon Sports have confirmed that McIlroy will be playing the Irish Open in 2012. Great news.

jtown

It would take something else for Rory not to play in the Irish Open. He didnt add much benefit to it last year in Killarney. He was cranky enough around the place.

saintastic

jtown wrote: »

It would take something else for Rory not to play in the Irish Open. He didnt add much benefit to it last year in Killarney. He was cranky enough around the place.

There's a US Tour event on in Congressional the same weekend.

1916

Rory confirmed

http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/golf/2011/1130/1224308383983.html

jtown

Confirmed...

I wonder does he know exactly the course its going to be on..

dvemail

Thats a massive boost, much better chance of securing a new sponsor now that they know one of the best talents in golf will be playing.
Its looking like it will be Killarney again next year, would be nice to see it being played on a links course though seeing as its much closer to The Open.

jtown

Another reason they changed the date so they could have it on a Links course before the Open. It will be in place for 2013.

charlieIRL

Said on the radio today it was in killarney

big_drive

charlieIRL wrote: »

Said on the radio today it was in killarney

Venue yet to be confirmed. Whatever radio station said that must be presuming

k.p.h

I was just going to say about Killarney, could it be considered a good move in any way.

I'm no marketing expert but Killarney is a bit "meh", suits the fans who want to go on the beer and whatever but that's not what the players are after, not saying Killarney is a bad course or anything but the Irish Open is currently struggling(from a sponsorship standpoint anyway). Why ..?

Like I said I'm no expert but would the date change (in relation to The Open) with a switch to links golf not bring more players in..? Would more players bring more sponsorship ..? Would more sponsorship bring more players ..?

I think if its played on parkland in 2012 it would be a serious mistake. Also if it dose go ahead and go to County Down or Portrush the following year, whats the bets it will be a resounding success.

Even with the new date it's still an uphill battle against the PGA event on the same week, but you have to take advantage of the new calendar date and make some effort to move things forward.

scout353

One of the big issues for the players is access - unless you have the ol' private jet for Farranfore then most come into Cork or Shannon with a transfer on poor roads!

Killarney is a good venue that has plenty of accommodation for fans etc but the course hasn't provided a good test! Realistically Dublin is a better bet though crowds are always better outside the capital.

I really enjoyed Mount Juliet when it was there and think Fota was also one of the best venues but again the course wasn't strong enough!

THEIRISHMOB

Personally I want it to be held in Killarney as if it is our Amateur Team World Cup of Golf (www.worldcupofgolf.com) will be the last event on the course before it closes for the Irish Open.

Would be great for our overseas golfers to play the course a couple of weeks before the Irish Open. Fingers crossed.

FixdePitchmark

Portmarnock or European , but the lads would score very low if the weather (If) held up.

jtown

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Personally I want it to be held in Killarney as if it is our Amateur Team World Cup of Golf (www.worldcupofgolf.com) will be the last event on the course before it closes for the Irish Open.

Would be great for our overseas golfers to play the course a couple of weeks before the Irish Open. Fingers crossed.

Looks good! didnt hear about it and im a member of Killarney..

CraigSmith

Should be in Fota in Cork again! Best tournaments and best golf and best winners have won there!

FixdePitchmark

CraigSmith wrote: »

Should be in Fota in Cork again! Best tournaments and best golf and best winners have won there![/QUOTE


Don't agree with best winners.

Major winners have won the Irish open.

k.p.h

I always thought Lahinch would be a good spot. A bit hard to sell really, but I think it would be excellent.

dixiefly

Killeen Castle would be a great venue.Just off the N3 so easily accessible from Dublin & experience there of organisation of SolheimCup.Plus it is a fantastic course.

FixdePitchmark

dixiefly wrote: »

Killeen Castle would be a great venue.Just off the N3 so easily accessible from Dublin & experience there of organisation of SolheimCup.Plus it is a fantastic course.

Would go with that, would it be tough ?

The scores that won it in Killarney are way too low.

FixdePitchmark

k.p.h wrote: »

I always thought Lahinch would be a good spot. A bit hard to sell really, but I think it would be excellent.

Great place, nice course .

BUT. Great for trad music and getting away from it all. But getting there would drive you mad, like the locals, sorry . I'm in trouble again.

k.p.h

Killeen Castle would really be inspirational /facepalm.

Seriously though, the Irish Open is struggling for sponsorship and sitting at the bottom of a big pile when it comes to golf tournaments. Lamping it down on a course that's chosen because its accessible is not going to do a whole lot for it. I reckon it's time to think outside the box..!

The euro going down the swanny pretty fast and its 50/50 whether or not the Irish Open will go ahead next year, because if it's 50/50 whether or not the euro survives it definitely the same for the tournament as Failte Ireland sponsors it.!

How about this, take that top 100 list and then take the top 10. How about one of them. How can a course beyond them even be considered. The tournament is in such a state at present even to consider not playing it on one of the top 10 courses in the country is just silly.

The_Architect

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Would go with that, would it be tough ?

The scores that won it in Killarney are way too low.

Who cares if they are -25 or +5 says I.

They still have to win the thing. I'd rather see them compete over a so called easier course than one that they setup in such a way that the pros are beaten up and then they believe the members and everyday player wants the same thing.

jtown

The_Architect wrote: »

Who cares if they are -25 or +5 says I.

They still have to win the thing. I'd rather see them compete over a so called easier course than one that they setup in such a way that the pros are beaten up and then they believe the members and everyday player wants the same thing.

Its the European Tour that come in and set up the course anyways. Killarney have noting to do with it.

THEIRISHMOB

jtown wrote: »

Looks good! didnt hear about it and im a member of Killarney..

Will get the club to get an email about the event out to members this month.
Mostly Overseas golfers playing in it.
But would love to see a strong show from the Irish.

Personally I think Killarney has it all for golfers and golf events.
Links, Parkland, loads of choice, amazing tourist attractions, the ring of kerry, food, craic, etc and this is coming from a waterford person. I just love the place.

Poker Face

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Will get the club to get an email about the event out to members this month.
Mostly Overseas golfers playing in it.
But would love to see a strong show from the Irish.

Personally I think Killarney has it all for golfers and golf events.
Links, Parkland, loads of choice, amazing tourist attractions, the ring of kerry, food, craic, etc and this is coming from a waterford person. I just love the place.

Whats the cost without accommodation?

THEIRISHMOB

Poker Face wrote: »

Whats the cost without accommodation?

FOR IRISH GOLFERS THE PRICE IS: €399 Euro per person.
Entry to the 2012 Amateur Team World Cup of Golf including all registration and charges.
4 Pre-paid green fees & pre booked tee times at:
Waterville Golf Links www.watervillegolfclub.ie
Dooks Golf Links www.dooks.com
Killarney Killeen & Mahony’s Point Golf courses www.killarney-golf.com
4 Course Gala Dinner on final night, including live Irish Music,
Prize presentation and River Dance Style performance.
Event goodie bag.
Provision of all relevant travel documentation, incl. maps - restaurant lists.
Management by our director of golf and 24 phone access.

While the cost may seem high to Irish golfers please remember that this is a Global golf event with teams travelling from all over the world to take part.

FixdePitchmark

The_Architect wrote: »

Who cares if they are -25 or +5 says I.

They still have to win the thing. I'd rather see them compete over a so called easier course than one that they setup in such a way that the pros are beaten up and then they believe the members and everyday player wants the same thing.

I care, I think most golfers would not want to see -25 , makes a joke of the open. IMO.

jtown

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I care, I think most golfers would not want to see -25 , makes a joke of the open. IMO.

In America scores can be sometimes -25 -30... Killarney wasnt that.

The_Architect

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I care, I think most golfers would not want to see -25 , makes a joke of the open. IMO.

Just make two of the par-5's in to par-4's and Bob's yer uncle.

irish bloke

k.p.h wrote: »

Killeen Castle would really be inspirational /facepalm.

Seriously though, the Irish Open is struggling for sponsorship and sitting at the bottom of a big pile when it comes to golf tournaments. Lamping it down on a course that's chosen because its accessible is not going to do a whole lot for it. I reckon it's time to think outside the box..!

The euro going down the swanny pretty fast and its 50/50 whether or not the Irish Open will go ahead next year, because if it's 50/50 whether or not the euro survives it definitely the same for the tournament as Failte Ireland sponsors it.!

I thought Zurich bank were sponsoring it next year? Has that changed?

big_drive

How far is the golf course from the main street in portrush? Is it within walking distance?

LostPassword

big_drive wrote: »

How far is the golf course from the main street in portrush? Is it within walking distance?

The club-house is a few hundred metres out of town along the strand, it's a very small town, so the main street and the town are pretty much one and the same, so it shouldn't be much more than a kilometre from anywhere in town, which is definitely within walking distance unless you're really lazy.

big_drive

That's great. Thank you

blue note

Guys, I'm wondering about tickets and transport to the Irish Open. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday seem to be sold out - is it a case of that's that, or are more expected to be released / is there another way of getting them. And I'll still probably go on the Thursday and Friday. How does one get there from Dublin? Do I have to go to Belfast and then to Portrush? I don't think I'd get there until about half past one if that's the case, would it still be worth my while to go along? I don't have a car.