Rory McIlroy excited after Irish Open included in new Rolex series

"The Irish Open's been given a great date as well."

Rory McIlroy has welcomed the inclusion of the Irish Open in the European Tour's new Rolex Series, a group of seven events with a minimum prize fund of seven million dollars (€6.48m).

That represents an increase of more than €2m on this year's event, which is hosted by McIlroy's foundation and was won by the four-time major winner himself at The K Club.