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Paul McGinley hosts a new series of Golf’s Greatest Holes at Royal Portrush, showcasing the iconic Dunluce Links ahead of the 153rd Open Championship.
Filming for a brand-new series of the popular TV show Golf’s Greatest Holes begins this week. This special six-part series will exclusively focus on the challenging 18 holes of the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush, in anticipation of the 153rd Open Championship next summer.
Supported by Tourism Ireland, the series will be hosted by golfer Paul McGinley and presenter Chris Hollins. It is set to reach millions of viewers across Great Britain when it premieres on Sky Sports later this year, before being broadcast in several other countries, including the United States. The series will feature appearances by well-known local golf stars and enthusiasts, including Darren Clarke, an honorary member of Royal Portrush and the 2011 Open Championship winner.
Tourism Ireland’s involvement in this new series of Golf’s Greatest Holes is part of its broader efforts to promote the return of The Open to Royal Portrush next year.
Siobhan McManamy, Tourism Ireland’s Director of Markets, said: “Tourism Ireland is delighted to support the production of ‘The Open Special’ series of ‘Golf’s Greatest Holes’. With millions of people across GB and elsewhere around the world set to watch the series, it’s a great way to shine a spotlight on Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland – showcasing our world-class golf and inspiring golfers everywhere to put Northern Ireland on their ‘wish-list’ for their next golf holiday.
“Publicity and broadcasts like this are a key element of Tourism Ireland’s programme of promotional activity, to inspire travellers in GB, and elsewhere around the world, to visit Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland.”
The first series of Golf’s Greatest Holes captivated a global TV audience of millions, with repeated broadcasts by over 40 networks and availability on inflight services of numerous airlines worldwide. Additionally, the series reached more than 50 million digital viewers.
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