The DP World Tour season is heating up with the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down Golf Club.
This tournament is Northern Ireland’s only stop on the tour this year and it’s a big deal.
With top players like Rory McIlroy in the field, the competition is fierce, and the prize money is huge .
This week’s purse stands at $6 million, matching last year’s amount when Vincent Norrman narrowly beat Hurly Long by one shot. Norrman took home $1.02 million then, and this year’s winner will get the same. As we near the season’s end, players are eyeing those crucial Race to Dubai points to secure their spots for next year or even grab a PGA Tour card.
Amgen Irish Open Prize Money Payout 2024
Here’s how much you can win at this year’s Amgen Irish Open:
– 1st: $1,020,000
– 2nd: $660,000
– 3rd: $378,000
– 4th: $300,000
– 5th: $254,400
And so on down to 70th place.
Fans might think these payouts are life-changing amounts!
Who Are The Star Names In The Amgen Irish Open?
Rory McIlroy headlines this event after finishing 12th at the PGA Tour’s Tour Championship. He took a break to watch some US Open tennis before coming back to try for his second Irish Open title—he won it back in 2016.
Robert MacIntyre is also here after winning both the RBC Canadian Open and Genesis Scottish Open this season. Shane Lowry joins him along with Seamus Power and Nicolai Hojgaard from Team Europe Ryder Cup.
Vincent Norrman returns to defend his title against other notable names like Alfredo Garcia Heredia (last week’s runner-up), Ryan Fox from PGA Tour fame, Matteo Manassero from Italy, Padraig Harrington who won in 2007, and former LIV golfer Bernd Wiesberger.
John Catlin also competes; he won in 2020 and has been making waves as a LIV Golf reserve recently.
### Where Is The Irish Open?
The tournament takes place at Royal County Down Golf Club for the first time since 2015. Known for its stunning scenery with mountains and sea views , it’s a picturesque spot for golf fans.
### Is The Irish Open A Rolex Series Event?
Nope! Despite its attractive purse of $6 million, it’s not part of the Rolex Series events. Those include tournaments like Dubai Desert Classic and BMW PGA Championship among others.
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