Full Breakdown
Donald Trump to Attend Irish Open at Doonbeg Golf Course in September
8/24/2026, 4:34:01 AM
Core Event: Presidential Trip to Ireland
President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Ireland on September 12 and the following day in 2026. The itinerary includes a reception with U.S. embassy staff and business officials in Dublin, followed by attendance at the Irish Open at his Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare. The visit will coincide with the final days of the tournament, a premier event on the European Tour.
Background & Context
Trump — the 45th president and current office-holder—owns the Doonbeg resort, a 400-acre property on a 1.5-mile Atlantic beach originally designed by Greg Norman. He previously visited the course as president in June 2019 and has made private trips with his sons in the intervening years. Earlier visits to other Trump-owned courses, such as Turnberry in Scotland, were framed by the White House as “working trips” that included diplomatic talks.
Timeline
- May 4 2023 – Trump played a round at Doonbeg while campaigning. (occurred)
- July 29 2025 – Trump teed off at a Trump course in Scotland during a separate event. (occurred)
- September 12 2026 – Arrival in Dublin, greeting by Irish officials, and embassy reception. (scheduled)
- The following day – Attendance at the Irish Open at Doonbeg. (scheduled)
Data & Statistics
- The Doonbeg course spans over 400 acres and borders a 1.5-mile beach.
- The Irish Open is part of the DP World Tour, attracting top players such as Rory McIlroy, the defending champion and a frequent guest of Trump.
Official Statements & Responses
The Irish government is preparing a “monstrous” security operation, with the president expected to be greeted at Dublin Airport and escorted to a welcome party in Phoenix Park before traveling to County Clare. Joe Russell, general manager of the Doonbeg resort, said preparations are underway for the tournament infrastructure and hospitality arrangements.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s one of the best, most beautiful golf courses anywhere in the world,” — President Trump
- “That was unconquerable courage. That was very good, Rory,” — President Trump
- “They talked about the carbon footprint and then Obama hops onto a 747, Air Force One, and flies to Hawaii to play a round of golf and comes back,” — President Trump
- “They're working with the DP World Tour guys for what, as we say, is going on inside the ropes,” — Joe Russell, the general manager of the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel
What’s Next
The Irish trip follows the Republican Party’s first-ever national convention in Dallas earlier in September, an event Trump helped design to rally support ahead of the November elections. Security officials in Ireland anticipate heightened public interest and possible demonstrations, with gardaí planning enhanced measures around the president’s movements and the tournament venue.
