US Golf Media Visit

Millions of golfers across the United States and Canada are set to read or hear about Ireland’s golf offering, following a visit by leading sports and golf journalists from the US and Canada. The journalists are here as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland.

The journalists have been testing their skills on some great courses, including Royal County Down, where this year’s Irish Open will take place in September. The itinerary also included County Louth and Seapoint, Royal Belfast and Ardglass, as well as a visit to Kirkistown Castle. Off the course, the group enjoyed a guided tour of Belfast and a visit to Titanic Belfast.

Siobhan McManamy, Tourism Ireland’s Director of Markets, said: 

“Golf is the world’s largest sports-related travel market, so we were delighted to invite these leading golf journalists to come and experience some of our top courses for themselves. Their radio broadcasts and online and print articles will reach millions of golfers across the US and Canada, so their visit is an excellent opportunity to inspire a wide audience of prospective golf holidaymakers to visit the island of Ireland.”

The journalists are pictured with Paul Vaughan, Ardglass Golf Club (left); and tour guide Paul O’Kane (right).