Preview
Starts: 12th September 2024
Course: Royal County Down GC, Newcastle, Co Down, Northern Ireland
Par: 71 (35-36)
Length: 7,186 yards
2015 Champion: Soren Kjeldsen
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Significant Info To Be Aware Of
The course most recently hosted the Irish Open in May 2015, won by Soren Kjeldsen.
It also hosted the Palmer Cup in 2012. Of note Daan Huizing and Julien Brun performed well in that event.
It also hosted the Walker Cup in 2007. David Horsey was a notable performer that week.
2024 Amgen Irish Open Trends
Winning score
Kjeldsen won with -2 and shot +5 on his final round! It was an extremely tough test for all. Much will depend on the weather for the week.
Winning Profile
Kjeldsen was already a multiple European Tour winner prior to his Irish Open victory and had links pedigree.
Angle In?
Winners of the Irish Open in recent years have been of a high calibre. Since 2016, winners have included Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm (twice), Russell Knox, Lucas Herbert, Adrian Meronk and Vincent Norrman. PGA Tour members have had much success at the event and class normally prevails.
Course form
N/A
Recent form
Kjeldsen arrived in fine form with two top 20 finishes in a row.
2015 Irish Open Stats Analysis
No stats are available on the DP Word Tour website for the 2015 event.
Amgen Irish Open In Play Tips
Fast or Slow Start
Kjeldsen was two ahead with the final round to play.
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In-play
Amgen Irish Open In-Play Blog
14th September 2024, 8:25pm (UK time)
Player | Total |
McIlroy |
-6 |
Manassero |
-5 |
MacIntyre |
-5 |
Hojgaard R |
-4 |
Smith |
-4 |
Van Rooyen |
-4 |
Three Players Tied |
-3 |
2024 Amgen Irish Open Round 3 Conditions
The wind blew all day making life difficult for the whole field. No on was able to shoot lower than 69.
2024 Amgen Irish Open Round 4 Weather Bias?
The wind won't be as strong as yesterday but a 10-15mph breeze should be enough to cause some problems.
Round 4 Outright Market Summary
Rory McIlroy has entered odds on territory after a joint best round of the day and is now as short as 5/6. We expected Rory to lose ground on the leaders today with the wind up but he held himself well despite a bogey on the par 5 18th hole and now looks like he should be able to close this out. There is a strong group of established DP World Tour winners behind him though and it very much looks like the winner will come from the front six.
Eye Catching Prices
None.
Amgen Irish Open Round 4 Bets
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13th September 2024, 8:25pm (UK time)
Player | Total |
Manassero |
-6 |
Clements |
-5 |
Canter |
-5 |
Ferguson |
-4 |
Del Rey |
-4 |
McIlroy |
-4 |
Six Players Tied |
-3 |
2024 Amgen Irish Open Round 2 Conditions
Calm and sunny in the morning with the wind picking up in the afternoon.
2024 Amgen Irish Open Round 3 Weather Bias?
Players will be tested throughout tomorrow with the wind set to blow 15-20mphand gusts forecast to be in excess of 30mph.
Round 3 Outright Market Summary
Rory McIlroy remains favourite but has eased out to 3/1 from 12/5 after round one. The world number three is positioned nicely with two rounds to go but with an extremely windy forecast in place for round three, we're not tempted to back the favourite. Just as we saw last week in the European Masters, the wind could blow a number of contenders out of the equation and we're focusing on players who have proven their ability to play in the wind.
Eye Catching Prices
Sam Jones to shoot the lowest third round score makes appeal given he is in the first group out. Jones can be backed at 125/1 with Skybet.
Amgen Irish Open Round 3 Bets
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12th September 2024, 8:35pm (UK time)
Player | Total |
Clements |
-5 |
Del Rey |
-4 |
Valimaki |
-4 |
Six Players Tied |
-3 |
2024 Amgen Irish Open Round 1 Conditions
The afternoon starters enjoyed the better conditions with the wind dropping and sun coming out. Seven of the top eight teed off late.
2024 Amgen Irish Open Round 2 Weather Bias?
It looks set to be another windy day with the afternoon starters tomorrow facing stronger winds. As a result a draw bias is emerging for the PM-AM group.
Round 2 Outright Market Summary
Rory McIlroy finished with three birdies in a row to establish himself as a 12/5 favourite after round one. With strong wind in the forecast, particularly Saturday, Rory looks far too short in the betting. Thriston Lawrence is next in the betting at 11/1 but he ranked 1st for putting today so it may have flattered his score.
Eye Catching Prices
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