Current Pro Men’s Golfers from Ireland (PGA 2023)

Golfers, and athletes of all sports really, take pride in where they’re from. Whether it’s the state, city or area code – you always notice players wanting to rep their home area.

The whole Ryder Cup is built on the principle of competing and representing where you’re from.

Fans tend to do the same thing. It’s always more fun to pull for a player when they’re from your home state (or even your hometown).

With all that in mind, we went through the World Golf Rankings and pulled the home states (or countries) of every player in the top 200 (as of 5/19/23).

There are 28 countries (29 including the US) with at least one player representing them in the top 200.

Ireland is one of those countries. Ireland has 3 players (including Northern Ireland) in the top 200 which may not seem like many, but it is tied with Scotland and China for the 7th most of any country (outside the US).

Golf Pros From Ireland

Here are the 3 golfers from Ireland in the World Golf Rankings top 200 in the spring of 2023 including what town they’re from.

Name	City
Rory McIlroy	Holywood, Northern Ireland
Séamus Power	Waterford
Shane Lowry	Clara

Player Bios

Here is a little more info on a few of the standout players from Ireland:

Rory McIlroy: A Northern Star in Golf

Rising from Holywood, Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy emerged as a golfing prodigy, turning professional in 2007. His ascent in the golf world has been meteoric. Known for his powerful swings and strategic prowess, McIlroy has clinched multiple major championships, including the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and The Open Championship.

His accolades also include multiple Ryder Cup wins, underlining his prowess in both individual and team formats. McIlroy’s style, characterized by its aggressiveness and precision, has made him a favorite among fans and a formidable competitor on the course.

Shane Lowry: Ireland’s Golfing Gem

Shane Lowry, hailing from Clara, County Offaly, Ireland, has carved out a notable niche in the world of golf. Turning professional in 2009, Lowry quickly made a name for himself, winning the Irish Open as an amateur. His journey since has been marked by steady success and moments of brilliance.

Lowry’s crowning achievement came with his victory at The Open Championship in 2019, a triumph celebrated across Ireland. Known for his amiable personality and approachable demeanor, Lowry brings a unique blend of skill and charisma to the game. His ability to perform under pressure has earned him recognition and respect in the global golf community.

Ireland Hall of Fame Golfers

I thought anyone searching for current Irish golfers might also enjoy knowing what players from Ireland have made it into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Name	City	Induction Year
Padraig Harrington	Dublin	2023
Christy O’Connor Snr	Galway	2009
Joe Carr	Inchicore	2007

Golf Hometown Fun Facts

England has the most players in the top 200 of any country outside the US. They’re followed by South Africa (13), Japan (12) and South Korea and Australia with 9 each.

To give you some context to how that compares to US States – California has the most golfers of any state in the top 200 with 21. Second most is Texas with 8, followed by Florida (7), and North Carolina and South Carolina with 5 each.