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ArnoldArmChewer
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It's a great course, from memory the infrastructure for miles around isn't as good.
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Its not the best in the immediate area but its not too bad a little bit further out.
ArnoldArmChewer
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Not sure what the rail links are like but we came in by coach from Belfast, very picturesque but not a quick route in.
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There is a trainlink into Portrush from Colraine
ArnoldArmChewer
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I hope it is a huge success, I have only played the course once but parts of it were breathtaking, I think the course will offer good viewing for the spectators and no doubt a warm welcome should be offered. I see a trip to be planned.
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ArnoldArmChewer
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Ill certainly be looking to visit relatives around that time
There's lucky then 😬
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Yeah i got an uncle who lives in Newcastle ( so will be playing RCD at some point )
One just outside Bushmills which isnt far from Portrush and one in Belfast so accomdation and golf sorted
Crazyface
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Yeah i got an uncle who lives in Newcastle ( so will be playing RCD at some point )
One just outside Bushmills which isnt far from Portrush and one in Belfast so accomdation and golf sorted
As long as they don't rent the place out for a huge amount of money and clear off to sunnier climes. I'd check in with them first.
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
Yeah i got an uncle who lives in Newcastle ( so will be playing RCD at some point )
One just outside Bushmills which isnt far from Portrush and one in Belfast so accomdation and golf sorted
RCD - The BEST course on the planet :thup:
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
I was at the irish open there a few years ago.
No problems parking or getting away in the traffic.
It was a sell out then but likely be even more people at the open.
There was absolutely no waiting about those days so even if there is a little traffic during the actual open if will be no different to any other big sporting event.
Happy days.
No problems parking or getting away in the traffic.
It was a sell out then but likely be even more people at the open.
There was absolutely no waiting about those days so even if there is a little traffic during the actual open if will be no different to any other big sporting event.
Happy days.
Duckster
Tour Rookie
This could be a very good excuse for doing an Ireland holiday that year.
RCD would top the hit list, but get the feeling it may be a little busy round then.
RCD would top the hit list, but get the feeling it may be a little busy round then.
IanG
Tour Rookie
Great news all round, will be fabulous for golf tourism in NI to have an open rota course on offer.
stevek1969
Money List Winner
You obviously haven't been there in a while then, under construction just now is a new motorway from larne basically to coleraine.
Berger
Assistant Pro
Great news for Northern Ireland and golf in general.
I think the "lack of infrastructure" thing is overstated. Both Belfast and Derry are approx an hour away and should be able to cope comfortably with the amount of visitors. The Irish Open in 2012 attracted 130,000 spectators without any issues. They're already making plans to deal with the larger crowds The Open will bring.
I know people who attended Royal St. George's in 2011 and said that if it can hold The Open then there's no reason why Royal Portrush or RCD couldn't.
I think the "lack of infrastructure" thing is overstated. Both Belfast and Derry are approx an hour away and should be able to cope comfortably with the amount of visitors. The Irish Open in 2012 attracted 130,000 spectators without any issues. They're already making plans to deal with the larger crowds The Open will bring.
I know people who attended Royal St. George's in 2011 and said that if it can hold The Open then there's no reason why Royal Portrush or RCD couldn't.
Duckster
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Jimaroid
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Great news.
I don't understand the lack of infrastructure argument. St Andrews' infrastructure is generally abysmal and it manages perfectly fine. Big events like the Open are so much better understood and managed nowadays that I feel that criticism based on infrastructure is generally a backwards looking mentality. People should look at what can be done, not at what can't.
I don't understand the lack of infrastructure argument. St Andrews' infrastructure is generally abysmal and it manages perfectly fine. Big events like the Open are so much better understood and managed nowadays that I feel that criticism based on infrastructure is generally a backwards looking mentality. People should look at what can be done, not at what can't.
Spear-Chucker
Tour Rookie
Terrific news for NI and long overdue.
If we can land a probe on a comet I don't see how bussing a few punters in to watch some nice golf should be a problem.
If we can land a probe on a comet I don't see how bussing a few punters in to watch some nice golf should be a problem.
pbrown7582
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Yeah i got an uncle who lives in Newcastle ( so will be playing RCD at some point )
One just outside Bushmills which isnt far from Portrush and one in Belfast so accomdation and golf sorted
You'll be sorted for the Masters at close house then?
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