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Irish Open will feel 'different' with Trump visit

Irish Open will feel 'different' with Trump visit
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 08 September 2026, 16:13 UTC 1 min read
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Rory McIlroy admits this year's Irish Open will feel like a "different" spectacle given US President Donald Trump's anticipated visit during the tournament.

Rory McIlroy admits this year's Irish Open will feel like a "different" spectacle given US President Donald Trump's anticipated visit during the tournament.
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