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How much prize money does the winner get at the 2024 Irish Open?

Royal County Down has a prestigious legacy in the history of the Irish Open and the sport of golf, and it has hosted the event on multiple occasions.

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How much prize money does the winner get at the 2024 Irish Open?
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The 2024 Irish Open will take place from September 12th to 15th at the historic Royal County Down in Northern Ireland. Defending champion Vincent Norrman of Sweden returns to defend his title after securing a narrow one-stroke victory last year with a final-round 65.

This wonder of Newcastle, in Northern Ireland, was the work of old Tom Morris in 1889 and has only needed one remodeling, carried out by Donald Steel more than 100 years later, in 1998. Surrounded by Dundrum Bay and the Mourne Mountains, the light can turn its rough into a blanket of gold, creating a breathtaking landscape on a spring morning.
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This wonder of Newcastle, in Northern Ireland, was the work of old Tom Morris in 1889 and has only needed one remodeling, carried out by Donald Steel more than 100 years later, in 1998. Surrounded by Dundrum Bay and the Mourne Mountains, the light can turn its rough into a blanket of gold, creating a breathtaking landscape on a spring morning.David CannonGetty Images

The tournament will feature top Irish golfers, including Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, both former champions. McIlroy, who last won the event in 2016, is commemorated with a plaque on the 16th fairway at the K Club for his impressive fairway wood shot during that victory. Lowry, a fan favorite, famously won the tournament as an amateur in 2009 at County Louth, as another appearance of star power in this year’s field.

History of the tournament

Royal County Down holds a storied place in Irish Open history, having hosted the event multiple times. The venue first welcomed the Irish Open in 1927, with George Duncan claiming victory at Portmarnock. The Wickham brothers were one of the stars of that early period, with Ernest winning in 1928 and 1935 and Charles triumphing in 1930 at Royal Portrush.

After a hiatus during World War II, the tournament resumed in 1946, with Fred Daly winning at Portmarnock.

Revived in 1975 by Christy O’Connor Jr. and Sr. at Woodbrook, the Irish Open has since rotated through prestigious venues like Royal Dublin and Mount Juliet. Legends such as Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, and Padraig Harrington are among its past champions.

Prize money for the 2024 Irish Open edition?

This year’s tournament features an exciting lineup, with Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre aiming to win both the Scottish and Irish Opens in the same year and England’s Aaron Rai, a recent PGA Tour winner, looking to make his mark.

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will also closely watch for potential team selections, with local talents like Seamus Power and Tom McKibbin hoping to impress.

The winner will take home £780,000, along with 5,000 Race to Dubai points and 1,500 European Ryder Cup points. Weather conditions are expected to start dry, with temperatures in the mid-teens, followed by light rain and moderate breezes midweek, before clearing skies return.