NORTHERN IRELAND
THE OPEN SET TO SHOWCASE GOLF IN NORTHERN IRELAND
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s Royal Portrush prepares to host the world’s top players in July for golf ’s oldest tournament, the scene is set for Northern Ireland to truly make its mark on the international golf scene.
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the venue for The Open in 1951, when Englishman Max Faulkner won a princely £300 out of total prize money of £1,700 for his victory. This year’s winner will pocket almost $2 million.
The 148th Open takes place on the celebrated Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club from 14-21 July, only the second time the Claret Jug has been contested outside Scotland or England.
Such has been the level of interest that tickets for the four championship days sold out months ago, although tickets are still available for hospitality and the four practice days and through golf tour operator packages.
The Harry Colt masterpiece was also
In addition to the 200,000 spectators likely
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