Royal Portrush backs upgrade plans

Royal Portrush has passed the first hurdle in plans to upgrade its courses and bring back the Open Championship by 2019.

Royal Portrush backs upgrade plans
Sun, 31 Aug, 2014 - 16:02

Royal Portrush has passed the first hurdle in plans to upgrade its courses and bring back the Open Championship by 2019.

A special meeting of members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the first redevelopment of the world-renowned links in the 63 years since it hosted the major tournament.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

2025 Ryder Cup - Wednesday Previews Ryder Cup diary: Shane Lowry the leading culprit as Højgaard faces initial hurdles
Ryder Cup Golf Scottie Scheffler ‘excited to unleash’ Bryson DeChambeau at Ryder Cup this week
Ryder Cup Teams' Welcome Dinner In pictures: Ryder Cup golfers and partners arrive for official welcome dinner
CourtsGolfHeathrowPlace: PortrushPlace: Valley CoursePlace: Dunluce CoursePlace: DunlucePlace: ValleyPlace: Northern IrelandPlace: IrelandPlace: EnglandPlace: ScotlandPerson: Philip TweediePerson: TweediePerson: Martin EbertPerson: Rory McIlroyPerson: Graeme McDowellPerson: Darren ClarkeEvent: Open ChampionshipEvent: 2012 Irish OpenOrganisation: Royal PortrushOrganisation: The County ClubOrganisation: R&AOrganisation: DunluceOrganisation: Portrush
<p>President Donald Trump speaks in New York on Tuesday.</p>

Deeply unsettling American moment provides inescapable backdrop to Ryder Cup

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up
IE Golf

 IElogo
LONGREADS

Ireland's Top 10 Hidden Gems

Ten of the best golf courses in Ireland that too few people know about.

Read Here

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited