Rahm, LIV Stars Join Amgen Irish Open 2026, Asian Tour Impact
Nine LIV Golf League players, including Jon Rahm, will compete at the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Doonbeg. This event highlights broader player movements, with Asian Tour players also active on other circuits.
LIV Golf League Players Compete in Ireland
The Amgen Irish Open, a significant event on the DP World Tour calendar, will feature nine players from the LIV Golf League. The tournament takes place at Trump International Doonbeg. Jon Rahm, a two-time winner of the Irish Open, is among the notable participants. Rahm recently secured his third consecutive LIV Golf Individual Championship title.
He seeks his third victory at this event, having previously won in 2017 and 2019. His appearance marks his first at the Irish Open since his 2019 win. Rahm has also indicated further DP World Tour commitments. He stated plans to play in the BMW PGA Championship next week. Future appearances in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are also under consideration, depending on regional developments.
Notable Names and Past Success
Sergio Garcia, who rejoined the DP World Tour in 2024, is another prominent LIV player in the field. Garcia holds 16 DP World Tour victories. His first professional win came at the Irish Open in 1999. He finished eighth in the LIV Golf Individual Championship this season. Tyrrell Hatton, a teammate of Rahm on Legion XIII, also plays.
Hatton finished fifth in the LIV Golf season-long individual standings. He aims for his ninth DP World Tour title. His last DP World Tour win was the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic. Hatton placed T42 at last year’s Amgen Irish Open. Joaquin Niemann, captain of Torque GC, had an excellent year with LIV Golf. He finished third in the season-long rankings.
Niemann has 22 professional wins, with one DP World Tour title from the 2023 ISPS Handa Australian Open. This will be his first Amgen Irish Open start.
Meronk and Puig’s Participation
Adrian Meronk, a four-time DP World Tour winner, returns to the Irish Open. Meronk won this event in 2022, marking his maiden DP World Tour title. His most recent DP World Tour victory was the 2023 Andalucia Masters. Meronk secured his single LIV Golf title at the 2025 Riyadh tournament. He missed the cut at last year’s Irish Open.
David Puig, another player from the LIV Golf League, is making his first appearance at the tournament. Puig finished ninth in the 2026 Individual Championship. His performance demonstrates his growing presence in professional golf. These players join a field that includes defending champion Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, ensuring a competitive event.
Implications for the Asian Golf Landscape
The continued participation of LIV Golf League players in DP World Tour events highlights the complex dynamics of professional golf circuits. This movement provides competitive opportunities for players across various tours. For instance, Peter Uihlein and Miguel Tabuena are expected to compete in the Asian Tour’s Yeangder Tournament Players Championship next week.
Tabuena’s presence in an Asian Tour event, while other LIV players compete in Europe, demonstrates the diverse schedules players maintain. This situation can affect visibility for Asian Tour events. It also shapes the competitive landscape for Asian players seeking to advance their careers.
The interplay between these tours will continue to influence player pathways and tournament schedules in the coming seasons.
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