How Tourism Ireland is promoting golf at home, abroad

Mar 04, 2025 | 1:32 PM

Guest: Alison Metcalfe, vice president, Tourism Ireland.

Description: Metcalfe provides a broad overview of why Ireland is such a popular golf destination. Royal Portrush will host the Open Championship in July and Adare Manor will host the 2027 Ryder Cup. venue, but there is no shortage of links and parkland courses, cultural activities and scenic beauty.

Talking Points:
> Why the Open Championship is returning to Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland so soon after the 2019 Open
> Courses to play and cultural things to do if visiting Northern Ireland during the Open Championship
> Adare Manor hosting the 2027 Ryder Cup 
> Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley redesigning Murvagh Links at Donegal Golf Club and the beauty of northwest Ireland
> New Curracloe Links in County Wexford, designed by Dana Fry and Jason Straka, opening for play in 2026

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