The official countdown to the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor commenced t last night as the ceremonial handover of the Ryder Cup putter took place at Bethpage Black in New York, marking the transfer from the 2025 hosts to Ireland for the tournament’s 100th anniversary. Tourism Ireland hosted an exhibition space in the fan village at Bethpage Black for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
This handover follows the conclusion of the 2025 matches, with the putter presented to JP McManus, owner of Adare Manor, and Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan, to signal the shift of hosting duties to Limerick.
Preparations in Adare include a community event in the village today, which features a search for future Ryder Cup participants through a competition for children at Adare Pitch and Putt. Local pubs host watch parties for the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup from 5pm, alongside a raffle with prizes linked to the tournament. Limerick City and County Council has installed public displays across the region, including a giant golf ball at King John’s Castle and banners in the city centre, to coincide with the handover broadcast.
The 2027 Ryder Cup schedule comprises four build-up days from Monday 13 September to Thursday 16 September, followed by competition days from Friday 17 September to Sunday 19 September. Adare Manor serves as the sole host venue, with no tickets available through the resort; applications open via the official Ryder Cup website in 2026. Tourism Ireland promotes the event through an exhibition at the 2025 fan village in New York and upcoming videos featuring Limerick footage to draw international visitors.
Accommodation pressures mount ahead of an estimated 300,000 visitors to Limerick in 2027. Tizzard Holdings Unlimited, operators of Adare Manor, seeks planning permission for 10 lodges on the resort grounds to expand capacity. Homeowners register properties for rent through the authorised platform at rydercuptravelservices.com. Limerick City and County Council explores a park-and-ride facility on a multi-million euro farm site acquired for event infrastructure.
The Irish Government commits €58m in initial support for the Ryder Cup, with expectations of up to €160m in economic returns based on prior European hosts in France and Italy. An additional €30m request awaits consideration for further infrastructure, including a €150m Adare bypass due for completion by June 2027. Ryder Cup Europe invites local suppliers to submit interest forms for event needs.
Limerick representatives, including council members and Minister O’Donovan, attend the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York for a watching brief to inform 2027 planning. Adare Manor remains unavailable for bookings from 1 September to 30 September 2027.
The official property rental programme invites locals in Limerick, Clare, Galway, Tipperary and Offaly to list homes.
Siobhán McManamy of Tourism Ireland shared “This is a very special week for Ireland as we proudly accept the handover of the Ryder Cup for 2027. The setting of one of our most beautiful manor house hotels, together with the passion of the fans, makes Adare Manor a truly superb venue to showcase our golf and Ireland. Tourism Ireland, together with Fáilte Ireland, Limerick City and County Council and Adare Manor, will host an exhibition space in the fan village at Bethpage Black, to raise awareness and excitement about the 2027 Ryder Cup and to highlight our world class golf.”
