McIlroy Happy Fans are Back As Irish Open Gets Underway

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is underway at Mount Juliet in Kilkenny.

16 Irish players are in the field.

Tournament favourite Rory McIlroy tees off at 1pm.

Shane Lowry is just getting his opening round underway, with Padraig Harrington also beginning his challenge shortly.

2 thousand 500 fans will attend each day.

McIlroy will be glad to see spectators.