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The Open: R&A 'getting pretty close' to staging major at Portmarnock
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The Open: R&A 'getting pretty close' to staging major at Portmarnock
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon has said the organisation is nearing a decision to hold the first Open Championship outside the United Kingdom, at Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.
- Mark Darbon said the R&A is "getting pretty close" to staging an Open at Portmarnock, following a feasibility study that confirmed the venue can host the tournament.
- The Irish government announced support of up to €40 million (£34m) in 2024 for the potential hosting of the championship.
- Darbon stated the R&A is in dialogue with the Irish government and hopes to have a clear view by the end of the year.
- 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry said he visited Portmarnock and that all rumours suggest an announcement is coming.
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