Ryder Cup volunteers fear accommodation prices could price them out of Adare event

Applicants from around the world hope to secure volunteer places, but accommodation costs are causing concern

If she is selected as a volunteer, Margaret Elizabeth Birks will be attending her 10th Ryder Cup.

More than 35,000 people have applied to be volunteers at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, with registrations coming from 87 countries — but it will be a costly experience for many, with accommodation rates through the roof.

If she is one of the lucky 2,000 to be selected, Margaret Elizabeth Birks, from Scotland, will be attending her 10th Ryder Cup.