"The massive field resulted in a final prize pool of €4,852,910, nearly double the €2.5 million guarantee, leading to a top prize of over half a million euros."
"Narcis Nedelcu came out on top, walking away with $387,318 and the hardware, making history as the champion of the largest running of this storied tournament."
"The final five contenders struck a deal to redistribute the remaining prize money based on ICM numbers while leaving $80,761 and the title to play for."
"There were five starting flights to choose from, with turnouts ranging from 467 for day 1A to 2,037 for day 1D, showcasing the event's popularity."
The 2026 Irish Open attracted a record 5,004 entries, surpassing the previous year's 4,562. The prize pool reached €4,852,910, leading to a top prize of over €500,000. The final five players agreed to redistribute the prize money based on ICM, leaving $80,761 and the title to compete for. Narcis Nedelcu emerged as the champion, winning $387,318 and earning 1,320 Player of the Year points. The event featured five starting flights, with notable players making deep runs, including Ian Hamilton and Ben Collins.
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