Extra links course would make all the difference, insists CEO McGrillen

The Claret Jug pictured in Portrush in 2019

The Claret Jug pictured in Portrush in 2019

Northern Ireland is merely “scratching the surface” of the potential of golf tourism’s economic contribution, the boss of Tourism NI has said.

CEO John McGrillen, who steps down from the post in September, spoke ahead of the return of The Open to Royal Portrush Golf Club from July 17 to 20.