Irish Open prize fund sees big rise to €5m

In addition to the increased prize fund, the PGA Tour will continue to work with the European Tour on commercial opportunities open.

A general view of the 18th green during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship - Pro-Am at Mount Juliet in Thomastown, Kilkenny. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The Irish Open will see a significant increase in prize money to €5m, starting in 2022. The figure is nearly double the amount on offer at Mount Juliet last month, and is part of a strategic alliance and collaboration between the European Tour and PGA Tour.

European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has hailed the co-sanctioning of three tournaments with the PGA Tour in 2022 as an “important first step” in the strategic alliance between the organisations.