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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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 four Major champions.

59 minutes

Last on

Thu 16 Jul 2020 23:30
91热爆 Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

Narrator Jimmy Nesbitt
Producer Stephen Watson
Writer Stephen Watson
Editor Mal Marken
Director Mal Marken

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Jul 2019 22:30
    91热爆 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 17 Jul 2019 23:15
    91热爆 Two
  • Thu 16 Jul 2020 23:30
    91热爆 Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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