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R&A Confident in Managing Record Crowds for McIlroy-Driven Open at Royal Portrush

The sold-out 153rd Open Championship is set to draw nearly 280,000 fans to Northern Ireland, with a projected £213 million economic impact.

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McIlroy will look to add to his five majors at Royal Portrush in the summer

Overview

  • The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in July will be the second-best attended in history, with 278,000 tickets sold out following 1.1 million applications.
  • Organizers are confident in handling heightened crowd interest surrounding Rory McIlroy, who recently completed a career grand slam with his Masters victory.
  • The tournament is forecast to generate over £213 million in economic benefits for Northern Ireland, the largest sporting impact in the region’s history.
  • The R&A is conducting feasibility studies for future Open venues, including Portmarnock near Dublin, while addressing infrastructure challenges at Turnberry.
  • This marks only the third time the Open Championship has been hosted in Northern Ireland, following its successful return to Royal Portrush in 2019 after a 68-year gap.