Rory McIlroy has some huge news about next year’s Irish Open

Rory McIlroy has some news that is sure to get golf fans psyched for next year's Irish open.

The world number one has confirmed that Rickie Fowler will be taking part in the Irish Open next year. The young American golfer has had an outstanding string of performances in 2014 and it is thought that a great rivalry could develop between the two golfers. Fowler is great friends with McIlroy and he was the first player the Down native approached to join the field for next year’s Irish Open after it was announced that his charity,  The Rory Foundation, will become the official tournament host from next year onwards.

I am delighted that Rickie has decided to add the Irish Open to his schedule next year. I really look forward to him joining me at Royal County Down, one of the world’s finest links courses. Rickie’s performances in the Majors and The Ryder Cup this year showed that he is not only one of the top players in the world, but also one of the most watchable. I know the Irish crowds will really take to him and enjoy seeing him in action next May. He was one of the first people I thought of when the Rory Foundation became the official host of the Irish Open, and his presence in the field will only add to tournament’s prestige. 

Fowler revealed he was relishing the prospect of squaring off against McIlroy in Ireland.

Rory and I have obviously become good friends I think it is cool what he is trying to do with the Irish Open through the Rory Foundation, so I’m looking forward to being a part of it. It would be neat to think that we could maybe both be battling it out again at Royal County Down next summer, just like we did in the Majors this year.

Hat-tip to European Tour