Confirmation that the Open Championship will be staged at Royal Portrush in 2019 is a hugely positive development that will be warmly welcomed throughout Northern Ireland.
The Open is one of the great sporting events, attracting all the star names in golf as well as a vast worldwide audience.
There is no doubt that hosting such a prestigious competition sends out an optimistic message and it is important we capitalise on this opportunity in terms of tourism and the wider economy.
