'I will, absolutely!' Donald Trump plans to attend Ryder Cup in Adare
President of the United States confirms plans to return to Ireland next year for Ryder Cup which is taking place at Adare Manor
THE PRESIDENT of the United States has confirmed he hopes to travel to Limerick next year to attend the Ryder Cup which will take place at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.
Donald Trump made his comments on Saturday morning while speaking to reporters at Farmleigh House in Dublin’s Phoenix Park where he met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
When asked by one reporter if he would “return to Ireland for the Ryder Cup next year,” President Trump replied: “I will, absolutely. It’s a big tournament.”
Mr Trump continued by adding he believes the Ryder Cup should be held in Turnberry - a reference to a golf course he owns in Scotland. “I do think the Ryder Cup should be held in Turnberry but it won’t be - probably because they give it out ten years in advance,” he said before Micheál Martin pointed out that Adare Manor will host the prestigious event in 2027.
It’s just over 12 months until next year’s tournament, which takes place between September 13 and 19.
Earlier, Taoiseach Micheál Martin told President Trump that the US and Ireland have a “very strong, old relationship”.
Addressing the US president, Mr Martin said he was “very pleased to welcome you to Ireland”, adding that the US and Ireland have a “very strong old relationship”.
Speaking at the Farmleigh Estate while sitting alongside the American president, Mr Martin said: “We’re particularly pleased that you made it for the Irish Open.
“You did say to me 12 months ago that you would do everything possible to get here when it was announced that Doonbeg would be the venue for the Irish Open.
“I think it illustrates the very strong sporting relationship between our two countries.
“The sporting connections between our two countries are huge and the people of Doonbeg are particularly appreciative of your investment and the investment of your family”.
President Trump, who landed at Dublin Airport shortly before 8.30am on Saturday will travel to Shannon Airport on Saturday afternoon before making his way to west Clare and Trump International in Doonbeg which is hosting the Amgen Irish Open.
A major security operation, involving thousands of gardai, will continue until President Trump departs on Sunday evening.