EUROPEAN captain Luke Donald has visited Adare, the host venue for the 2027 Ryder Golf Tournament.
Luke and his wife, Diane, dropped by to meet the children of Our Lady’s Abbey Primary School, along with others from neighbouring St. Nicholas’, Shountrade and Scoil Naomh Iósaf.
He hosted a golf session for 20 children from the four schools.
Luke was also joined by local Minister Patrick O’Donovan, JP McManus of Adare Manor and Guy Kinnings, European Golf Tour Chief Executive.
Luke said: “It’s great to get involved with some of the local schools in the Adare area and make them aware they are going to have one of the world’s biggest sporting events on their doorstep next year.
“The kids were all excited. A lot of them are into golf already, as well as other sports, but the Ryder Cup is all about inspiring future generations. You never know; there might be someone in the classroom who might be playing in a Ryder Cup in ten or 15 years’ time. It’s great to be actively involved in the local community. It’s one of the great things about the Ryder Cup – the impact it has on the people and the places we go to.
“JP has obviously made a big impact in this community and we want the Ryder Cup to do the same.”
He added: “This Ryder Cup is going to be very special. A goal of mine is to create the best experience we have ever had, and to have it here at Adare Manor is the perfect place to do that. Having dinner with JP, he wants to set a standard for what the Ryder Cup is, and there is no better person, and no better venue to achieve that.”