This week’s Amgen Irish Open may lack for some American star power but the in-depth quality of the field is reflected in the presence of 15 winners on the DP World
This week’s Amgen Irish Open may lack for some American star power but the in-depth quality of the field is shown by the presence of 15 winners on the DP World
Of the 30 players who made it to East Lake, just four – McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Bob MacIntyre and Aaron Rai – have made it to Royal County Down. Billy Horschel would have made it five, but the American, who had originally committed, has been forced out with a hip/back injury that required treatment and rest.
He added: “It’s great that Amgen have taken it on after taking over Horizon and they’ve just continued on with their sponsorship. And I think it says a lot about what the tournament has been like the last couple of years and how much they can feel grow it as well. I think it’s got a huge potential.” This trio of past winners are joined by Séamus Power, Tom McKibbin, Mark Power, Conor Purcell, Gary Hurley, Simon Thornton along with amateurs Max Kennedy and Seán Keeling.
For Leona Maguire, this week’s Solheim Cup – which has provided some of the high points of her professional career – will provide an opportunity to again showcase her matchplay qualities after starring roles on the winning European team in 2021 and on last year’s successful retention of the trophy in Spain.
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