Portrush will reward faith with thrilling Open

Portrush After 68 long years, one still has to commend the R&A’s bravery to entrust Royal Portrush once more with the stewardship of the jewel in their crown — the Open Championship.

After 68 long years, one still has to commend the R&A’s bravery to entrust Royal Portrush once more with the stewardship of the jewel in their crown — the Open Championship.

It would have been much easier for them to have returned to an already-proven venue but, much like the GAA’s opening up of Croke Park, their decision to award the Open Championship to Royal Portrush has hopefully created yet another seminal moment in sport, while also bridging a cultural divide.