In a potentially huge boost to Ireland’s golf tourism standing, the historic Portmarnock Golf Course, in north County Dublin, is firmly in the frame to host The Open championship in the coming years, with organiser, the R&A strongly hinting that they are looking to bring the famed major to Dublin at some point.
“We’re in the midst of a planning process right now and that is focused on a detailed feasibility study to get under the skin of whether when and how we can stage an Open Championship here (Portmarnock),” R&A chief executive Mark Darbon told RTÉ Sport.
“We’re really optimistic about that prospect. We’re working closely with the local authority and the government to support us in undertaking that feasibility work.”
The news comes hot on the heels of Rory McIlroy’s epic win at the Masters. It also comes ahead of The Open returning to the island of Ireland this year, with it being staged at Royal Portrush for the second time in six years; with Shane Lowry winning his maiden major there in 2019.
