Win two tickets to The 153rd Open Open with Tourism Northern Ireland
The 153rd Open, taking place from July 13-20, will see Northern Ireland's Masters and Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy aim to win the Claret Jug on his home turf while Shane Lowry will be aiming to seal back-to-back victories at Royal Portrush after his success at The 148th Open in 2019.
To enter simply tell us the name of the reigning Masters Champion in the form below and fill out your details. The competition closes on Thursday 10th July. If you can't view the form click here.
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As well as two of the top ten ranked courses internationally - at Royal County Down and Royal Portrush - Northern Ireland boasts a rich golfing history and a range of spectacular courses for visitors to choose from.
With over 90 courses on offer, a perfect blend of links and parkland, golfers and visitors alike can enjoy the tremendous offering no matter where they choose to stay.
To plan your next break and discover just why Northern Ireland is made for golf visit www.discovernorthernireland.com
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