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Record Attendance Expected at 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Rory McIlroy’s Masters win fuels unprecedented demand, with 278,000 fans set to attend and economic impact projected at over £213 million.

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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 is forecast to draw 278,000 spectators, making it the second-largest attendance in Open history after St Andrews in 2022.
  • Rory McIlroy’s recent Masters victory and career grand slam have significantly heightened excitement for the event, which is already sold out.
  • An independent study estimates the tournament will generate over £213 million in economic benefit, marking it as the largest sporting event ever held in Northern Ireland.
  • Organizers have expressed confidence in their crowd management strategies to handle the surge of spectators, particularly with McIlroy competing on home turf.
  • The R&A is conducting feasibility studies on returning The Open to Turnberry and potentially staging a future championship at Portmarnock in the Republic of Ireland.