MICHAEL CAMPBELL WILL PLAY IN IRISH OPEN
AT ADARE MANOR
Michael Campbell, the 2005 US Open Champion, has confirmed his participation in the Irish Open at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort from May 17-20 as he looks to repeat his success in Ireland’s national Open of four years ago.
Campbell, pictured right, joined the pantheon of golfing greats when he held off the challenge of World Number One, Tiger Woods, at Pinehurst No. 2, to become the first New Zealander to win a Major Championship since Bob Charles in 1963. His US Open victory sparked wonderful celebrations in his home country and even Parliament was suspended as the New Zealand Government watched the drama unfold.
New Zealand-born Campbell, whose forefathers emigrated from the Edinburgh area, has also enjoyed considerable success in Ireland, winning the 2003 Irish Open at Portmarnock a year after capturing the Smurfit European Open at The K Club. Campbell’s 2003 Irish Open victory was particularly significant in that it heralded his return to form after struggling for much of the early part of the year in the United States, and by winning for a fourth successive season he became the most prolific winner from New Zealand on the European Tour after edging ahead of Frank Nobilo’s tally of five titles.
A truly international golfer, Campbell has claimed eight European Tour victories in total, along with a further seven around the world.
Now he is relishing the opportunity of reacquainting himself with Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort where he finished sixth in the 2005 JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am, hoping that Irish eyes will again be smiling on him.
"I always enjoy playing in that part of the world and I’ve had a lot of success in Ireland,” he said. “The crowds and people are very hospitable and it’s always very well organised. I played at Adare in JP’s Pro-Am and it’s a good, fun golf course.
“The win in 2003 was huge for me. I had tried to play over in America but came back that year with the mindset of just playing The European Tour. That’s when I started playing great and won at Portmarnock.”
With the support of Adare Manor, the Proud Partners, Official Sponsors and Official Suppliers, the Irish Open has announced a record prize fund of €2.5 million, an increase of €300,000 from 2006. There is also a unique incentive in place this year whereby the winner of the Irish Open will scoop a €1 million bonus if they go on to win the following week’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England.
Tickets are now available with an Adult One Day ticket costing €25, while a Four Day season pass, valid for all four days of the tournament, costs €75. Tickets for Disabled Citizens cost €15, while OAPs over the age of 65 and juniors under the age of 16 are entitled to free entry, although the juniors must be accompanied by an adult. The Pro-Am is free for all spectators.
For tickets and hospitality for the Irish Open, contact the Adare Manor on +353 (0) 61 605250 or Ticketmaster on + 353 (0) 818 719300. Alternatively, visit http://www.irishopen.ie/ or http://www.ticketmaster.ie/.
Campbell, pictured right, joined the pantheon of golfing greats when he held off the challenge of World Number One, Tiger Woods, at Pinehurst No. 2, to become the first New Zealander to win a Major Championship since Bob Charles in 1963. His US Open victory sparked wonderful celebrations in his home country and even Parliament was suspended as the New Zealand Government watched the drama unfold.
New Zealand-born Campbell, whose forefathers emigrated from the Edinburgh area, has also enjoyed considerable success in Ireland, winning the 2003 Irish Open at Portmarnock a year after capturing the Smurfit European Open at The K Club. Campbell’s 2003 Irish Open victory was particularly significant in that it heralded his return to form after struggling for much of the early part of the year in the United States, and by winning for a fourth successive season he became the most prolific winner from New Zealand on the European Tour after edging ahead of Frank Nobilo’s tally of five titles.
A truly international golfer, Campbell has claimed eight European Tour victories in total, along with a further seven around the world.
Now he is relishing the opportunity of reacquainting himself with Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort where he finished sixth in the 2005 JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am, hoping that Irish eyes will again be smiling on him.
"I always enjoy playing in that part of the world and I’ve had a lot of success in Ireland,” he said. “The crowds and people are very hospitable and it’s always very well organised. I played at Adare in JP’s Pro-Am and it’s a good, fun golf course.
“The win in 2003 was huge for me. I had tried to play over in America but came back that year with the mindset of just playing The European Tour. That’s when I started playing great and won at Portmarnock.”
With the support of Adare Manor, the Proud Partners, Official Sponsors and Official Suppliers, the Irish Open has announced a record prize fund of €2.5 million, an increase of €300,000 from 2006. There is also a unique incentive in place this year whereby the winner of the Irish Open will scoop a €1 million bonus if they go on to win the following week’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England.
Tickets are now available with an Adult One Day ticket costing €25, while a Four Day season pass, valid for all four days of the tournament, costs €75. Tickets for Disabled Citizens cost €15, while OAPs over the age of 65 and juniors under the age of 16 are entitled to free entry, although the juniors must be accompanied by an adult. The Pro-Am is free for all spectators.
For tickets and hospitality for the Irish Open, contact the Adare Manor on +353 (0) 61 605250 or Ticketmaster on + 353 (0) 818 719300. Alternatively, visit http://www.irishopen.ie/ or http://www.ticketmaster.ie/.
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