
Ryder Cup dates locked in as Ireland gears up for historic 2027 golf spectacle at Adare Manor
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Shane Lowry during the JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor Golf Club in 2023
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The dates have been set for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Limerick
The Limerick venue was awarded hosting rights back in 2019. At the time, the event was originally scheduled for 2026.
But the Covid-19 pandemic led to a one-year shift in the Ryder Cup calendar.
Speaking about the 2027 hosting of the team event a the JP McManus owned course, Guy Kinnings, chief executive of the European Tour Group confirmed the all important dates.
He said: 'The official announcement of the dates is always a significant milestone in the Ryder Cup journey for a country and a venue.
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'Rory McIlroy's victory in the Masters last month to complete the career Grand Slam, combined with anticipation of July's Open Championship [at Royal Portrush] has already heightened the buzz around golf on the island of Ireland.
'This announcement will add to that excitement as Ireland continues its preparation to host golf's greatest team competition.'
It will be only the second time Ireland has hosted the Ryder Cup.
The first came in 2006, when the K Club was the stage for Europe's most dominant home victory - an emphatic 18.5 to 9.5 win under captain Ian Woosnam.
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Adare Manor, previously hosted the Irish Open in 2007 and 2008.
The 2007 edition saw Pádraig Harrington become the first Irish winner of the tournament in 25 years.
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Ireland has spent almost
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Figures from the Department show that €26 million has been spent on the
This includes €3.7 million on marketing and €17.4 million on licensing fees.
A further €4.8 million of the Ryder Cup cash was spent host supporting the Irish Open, the Challenge Tour and the Legends Tour tournaments.
The Department told the Irish Sun that as part of the deal with the European Tour to bring the Ryder Cup to Ireland, the State is providing financial support to other Irish golf events to 'strengthen the professional game in Ireland'.
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