Golf’s A-list set for Killarney

THE companies that declined title sponsorship of the Irish Open must be kicking themselves given the hype and build up to next month’s tournament in Killarney.

Tour CEO George O’Grady will this week reveal a prize fund believed to be worth €2.5m with Pádraig Harrington set to join US Open champion Rory McIlroy in confirming his participation. Graeme McDowell and the holder, Ross Fisher, are set to do likewise along with several other high profile players.

When “3” withdrew support a year ahead of expectations, there were fears the tournament would not take place.