BBC SPORT NI on X: "⛳️ Golf courses in the Republic of Ireland will reopen on a limited basis from the 18th May. ⛳️ Read 👉https://t.co/J7GOdZkdEl https://t.co/ViANFNwFXz" / X
BBC SPORT NI on X: "The 2021 Irish Open will be played at Portstewart Golf Club after the news was confirmed at the Northern Ireland club's AGM on Thursday evening. Story on:
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