Royal County Down Lands 2015 Irish Open

Great news from Northern Ireland, as BBC reports exclusively that the 2015 Irish Open will be staged for the first time at Royal County Down, snatching it from what was expected to be a return to Royal Portrush that year.

GMac is excited:

"Royal County Down is one of my favourite courses in Ireland - it's a bit more of an acquired taste and you've got to play it a few times to find your way around those blind tee shots.

"The more you play it, the more you recognise it for the class place it is."

"I always support the Irish Open wherever it is played but it is particularly special to play at Portrush or County Down."

Royal County Down is one of the best and most beautiful courses on the planet, perennially ranked on most world top 10 lists.