Royal Portrush Dunluce Course

Golf Monthly looks at the Dunluce Course at Royal Portrush after the announcement the course has been added to the Open Championship roster

Royal Portrush 13th
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By Tiyah Hernandez-Pierrepont
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The Open Championship is set to return to Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951 with the announcement that Royal Portrush's Dunluce Course will host the Open Championship, possibly as soon as 2019

The 13th hole on the Dunluce Course at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Photography: David Cannon/Getty Images

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A view of the sea just behind the 5th hole at Portrush. Photography: David Cannon/Getty Images

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The 3rd hole, a par 3 in the foreground with a view towards the Skerries Rocks just visible in the background. Photography: David Cannon/Getty Images

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The Dunluce Course's 12th hole, known as 'Causeway'. Photography: David Cannon/Getty Images

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A view of the 11th hole and the 15th hole at Royal Portrush, which is set to host the Open Championship. Photography: David Cannon/Getty Images

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A view of the 6th hole on the Dunluce Course with the 6th hole of the Valley Course just behind. Photography: David Cannon/Getty Images

To read more about the decision to have Royal Portrush host the Open Championship, click here.

Tiyah Hernandez-Pierrepont
Tiyah Hernandez-Pierrepont is a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh where she studies English Literature. Tiyah grew up with golf, with her stepdad having it on the TV or even sometimes hiring Tiyah as a caddie! Tiyah is also an avid photographer and runner.
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