A new series of the TV show “Golf’s Greatest Holes” is set to focus on the 18 holes of the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush, with filming beginning this week.
The series, supported by Tourism Ireland, will be fronted by golfer Paul McGinley and TV presenter Chris Hollins, and will premiere on Sky Sports later this year before being broadcast in other countries including the United States.
The show will feature local golf stars and personalities such as Darren Clarke, and aims to promote Royal Portrush and Ireland as a golfing destination ahead of the 153rd Open Championship next summer.
Siobhan McManamy, Tourism Ireland’s Director of Markets, said: “Tourism Ireland is delighted to support the production of this ‘Open Special’ series of ‘Golf’s Greatest Holes’. With millions of people across Britain and elsewhere around the world set to watch the series, it’s a great way to shine a spotlight on Royal Portrush and the island of Ireland – showcasing our world-class golf and inspiring golfers everywhere to put 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 Britain, and elsewhere around the world, to visit Ireland.”
