Ep 193: Amgen Irish Open Preview
Description
The Amgen Irish Open 2025 is back at The K Club, September 3rd–7th, and this year it’s more than just golf it’s a full festival of sport, music, food, family fun, and world-class fan experiences.
In this special preview episode, I break down everything you need to know before heading to Straffan:
✅ The Golf: Rory McIlroy chasing another Irish Open title, Shane Lowry on home soil, and a star-studded field featuring Pádraig Harrington, Séamus Power, Luke Donald, Francesco Molinari, Danny Willett, Jhonattan Vegas and more.
✅ Fan Experiences & Activations:
- The Academy – free PGA coaching
- The Arcade – VR & gaming
- Beat the Pro – how to pre-register for your shot on the 12th
- Rory’s Q&A – Thursday in the Championship Village
- Grand Slam Trophies on display all week
- Kids Zone – the biggest ever, and how to get kids’ tickets free
✅ Food, Drink & Music: Gourmet street food, the Summer House champagne bar by the 16th, craft drinks, and live music with The Stunning (Saturday) and Simple Things (Sunday).
✅ Travel Tips:
- Free public parking & shuttle info
- Ticket+ priority parking & hospitality access
- Train + Expressway shuttle (€15 return)
- Local buses, walking routes, and taxi drop-offs
- Accessibility info: Blue Badge parking, mobility scooter hire
✅ Paddy’s Fan Checklist: 5 things you need to sort before leaving home to make your day hassle-free.
Whether you’re chasing Rory’s autograph, bringing the family for a day out, or just want to soak up the atmosphere with a pint by the 16th, this episode is your ultimate guide to getting the best value and craic from your Irish Open experience.
🎧 Listen now and be tournament-ready. For the full back catalogue check out www.paddytalksgolf.com
🔗 Useful Links:
- 🎟️ Tickets & Premium Packages: tickets.europeantour.com
- 🏌️ Beat the Pro Pre-Registration: DP World Tour Irish Open Spectator Info
- ♿ Accessibility & Mobility Booking: eventmobility.org.uk | Email: ticketing@etghq.com
- 🚌 Travel Info: Amgen Irish Open Travel Guide
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