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The Road to the Open - At Royal Portrush

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.

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.

59 minutes

Last on

Thu 16 Jul 202023:30
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

NarratorJimmy Nesbitt
ProducerStephen Watson
WriterStephen Watson
EditorMal Marken
DirectorMal Marken

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Jul 201922:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 17 Jul 201923:15
    BBC Two
  • Thu 16 Jul 202023:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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