Rory McIlroy hopeful Irish Open will retain September date

"Certainly I think it works for Shane (Lowry) and for myself and for Seamus (Power), at least for the top Irish players that the crowd come to watch."

Rory McIlroy during a pre-tournament press conference ahead of the Horizon Irish Open at The K Club. Cian O'Regan.

Providing the Horizon Irish Open is retained in September, Rory McIlroy believes there is more chance of him committing to his home tournament.

Ideally, the World No2 would like to see the event alternate date with the Scottish Open in July, which he won this year and takes place on the eve of The Open.