The Open Returns to Royal Portrush July 17-20

The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush from July 17-20, highlighting the venue's history and Ireland's remarkable legacy in golf. Irish champions at The Open include Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy—whose 2014 win at Royal Liverpool made him one of the youngest to secure three majors—and Shane Lowry, whose 2019 victory at Portrush was a home triumph. A new documentary, 'This is Open Country,' produced with the R&A, celebrates these golfing successes and Ireland's rise as a premier golf tourism destination. The film features insights from leading figures, showcases Ireland's scenic courses, and is expected to boost golf-related travel. Ireland’s consistent performance at The Open, second only to the USA in the past two decades, is a central theme. Excitement is building as the championship returns to Northern Ireland six years after Lowry's win.