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The Road to the Open - At Royal Portrush

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Filmed over five years, this film provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring golf’s oldest and most prestigious international tournament to Northern Ireland.

Narrated by Jimmy Nesbitt, this film chronicles the intense preparations for the arrival of the 148th Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club.

We see the multimillion redevelopment of this iconic golf course, hear how the town of Portrush is preparing for the influx of a quarter of a million spectators and have special interviews from Ireland’s four Major champions.

Contributors

Narrator:
Jimmy Nesbitt
Editor:
Mal Marken
Director:
Mal Marken

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