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Portmarnock 'pretty close' to hosting first Open outside of UK

Portmarnock 'pretty close' to hosting first Open outside of UK

Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.

July 15, 2026 at 11:47 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"The R&A is 'getting pretty close' to staging an Open Championship outside of the United Kingdom for the first time."

— Mark Darbon , Executive

"It would be amazing to have an Open Championship in Dublin."

— Shane Lowry , Athlete

Key People

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Mark DarbonExecutive

Mark Darbon is the chief executive of the R&A.

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Rory McIlroyAthlete

Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer and Masters champion from Northern Ireland.

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Shane LowryAthlete

Shane Lowry is an Irish golfer and former Open champion.

Locations

dublin, ireland Southport, England, United Kingdom

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golf ireland open championship Portmarnock R&A

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Portmarnock 'pretty close' to hosting first Open outside of UK
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 2 persons

Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.

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