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Open Championship Golf 2025 at Royal Portrush 

Dates: 13th - 20th July in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Golf enthusiasts around the world are eagerly anticipating the Open Championship Golf 2025, set to take place at the iconic Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. This will mark the third time this prestigious venue has hosted the Open, with its previous hosting in 2019 being hailed as a monumental success.

The quick return to Royal Portrush, just two years after the last event in 2019, further highlights the importance of this club to the global golfing community. The 2019 Open set new records in attendance when the number of spectators reached 237,760 during the event to witness Shane Lowry's great win for the Claret Jug. The revenue generated from the event surpassed expectations and showed significant returns in tourism; impact of over £100 million for the economy of Northern Ireland was reported.

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Next in line, the 153rd Open is also bound to be just as entertaining if not more. Excitement is incredibly high, and the R&A, the body which governs the championship, is enthusiastic to bring this tournament back to the celebrated links course. As said by Martin Slumbers, The Chief Executive of The R&A, “Royal Portrush continues to have the innovation and creativity of the culture one would expect from a leading venue for the Championship."

Royal Portrush has been famous for its Dunluce Links course, which has hosted modern tournaments at Antrim Coast. Dunluce Links course also features stunning coastal views and was designed by famous golf architect, Harry Colt. To make this tournament Evergreen, golfers will once again have to face the intricacies and hardships that make this course a favorite among professionals.

The local economy and tourism is also significantly boosted by the hosting of The Open Championship Golf 2025. After the massive success of the 2019 tournament, there is hope that this edition will further glorify Northern Ireland's already booming golf culture. Comprehensive support from local authorities, including the Northern Ireland Executive and Tourist Northern Ireland was received in a hope for global attention and investments from the international audience.

In anticipation of the Open will be on par with the already set high standards of previous tournaments, preparations are already in full swing. Eager fans are encouraged to participate in the ticket ballot to their best out of luck. It's this simple, for The R&A's One Club members, ballot notification is given first which allows them to secure their spots much more easily.

Open Championship is an examination and a celebration of a golfer’s masterful skills as well as the rich history of golf. This major is beautifully set in Royal Portrush that has a great history alongside modern day excellence. From now, the world of golf throughout the globe is looking forward to July 2025 which is said to be another gem in the history of the Open Championship.

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04 March 2025
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