President Donald Trump will visit Ireland on September 12-13 to attend the Irish Open, which will be held at his golf course, Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg, according to a report by the New York Post citing White House sources.
The Irish Open is scheduled from September 9 to 13 at the course located in western Ireland, and Trump is expected to attend the latter part of the tournament on the 12th and 13th. During his visit, he will also participate in events with the U.S. Embassy and business leaders, the sources said.
In July, Trump praised the golf course, calling it "one of the best and most beautiful in the world," and expressed excitement about seeing Rory McIlroy and all the golfers, stating, "It will be very, very special." McIlroy, a Northern Irish golfer and last year's Irish Open champion, is aiming for a second consecutive title this year.
McIlroy has maintained a close relationship with Trump, having been invited to a dinner hosted by the president during King Charles III's visit to the U.S. in April. Known as a golf enthusiast, Trump has played golf with McIlroy several times, the most recent being in February of last year shortly after Trump took office.
This will be Trump's first visit to Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg as president since June 2019.
Additionally, Trump has shown significant interest in golf tournaments held at his properties, having attended the LIV Golf New York event at his Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey on September 9.
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