Parking, pavilions and primary schools as Open preparation starts
The finishing touches are being made in Portrush as the town prepares to welcome Rory McIlroy and the golfing world for The Open championship.
The Open is being held from 17-20 July with four official practice days beforehand and tickets for all eight days are sold out as ‘Open fever’ grips the north coast.
One of the main car parks in the seaside town has already closed and is being turned into a TV compound for international broadcasters.
The closure of the East Strand carpark, which is popular with beach walkers and sea swimmers, has led to complaints.
However, golf enthusiasts, including pupils from a local primary school, are excited ahead of the championship.
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