As much as American golfers have dominated major championship golf in the last half of the decade, international golfers still perform very well at The Open. Typically, American golfers struggle in The Open. It’s about international golfers in general. McIlroy set the still-standing club record (61) there as a 16-year old and started playing the course regularly as a 10 year old.īut, pride from The Open championship is not just about Northern Ireland. McDowell and Clarke are both members of the club. Royal Portrush, the site of the 2019 Open, is the crown jewel of Northern Irish golf. Open in 2011, PGA Championship in 20, and The Open in 2014) this decade. Open in 2010, Darren Clarke won The Open in 2011, and Rory McIlroy has won four majors (U.S.
It’s a big tournament for the country, as Northern Ireland has produced an unparalleled amount of major winners since 2010 for a country with a population of just over 1.8 million. This is the first major being played in Northern Ireland in a long, long time. My betting card is below, but there are some things you need to know going in.
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