British Open's return to Northern Irish soil for the first time in 68 years this week brings some blessed sporting relief for a region stuck in uncertain politics
Spain's Rafa Cabrera Bello plays a shot to the 3rd green during a practice round ahead of the start of the British Open golf championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
However, The Good Friday agreement, a peace deal reached in 1998, paved the way for a brighter future for the region. Despite inclement weather, record crowds turned out in numbers normally reserved for the Open Championship itself. Government support was also needed to ensure the necessary infrastructure improvement would be funded.
"This is not for the week of the Open it is the legacy it is going to leave. The legacy is house prices go up, more hotels will want to come to this area."The economic benefit of golf tourism is welcome as the region braces itself from another political cloud.
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