Rory McIlroy on Donald Trump’s Doonbeg arrival: ‘I was trying to avoid making doubles at that point’

Air Force One flew over the course while McIlroy searched for his ball on the third. He was on the sixth hole when Trump eventually arrived just after 3.00pm.
Rory McIlroy waves to U.S. President Donald Trump. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Rory McIlroy waves to U.S. President Donald Trump. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 - 18:56
Maurice Brosnan, Doonbeg

A disappointing four-over par meant Rory McIlroy had more to worry about than the disruption caused by US President Donald Trump’s arrival in Doonbeg.

Air Force One flew over the course while McIlroy searched for his ball on the third. He was on the sixth hole when Trump eventually arrived just after 3.00pm.

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