Two lucky Gulf residents will be jetting off to Ireland to witness the world-famous Irish Open golf tournament thanks to a new competition launched by Tourism Ireland.

The Irish Open, hosted by current world number one golfer Rory McIlroy, will take place from May 28 to 31 and will be the first time in 76 years that the competition will be hosted at the Royal County Down – one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland.

Lee Westwood, former world number one and current leader of the Malaysian Open, will return to Ireland for this year’s Open. He joins a stellar field including McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Graeme McDowell and Daren Clarke.
 
Royal County Down is one of Ireland’s leading golf courses and is based in County Down, Northern Ireland.  From 1893, the course has been synonymous with the best in Irish golf.  It has been the venue for the Walker Cup (2007), the Curtis Cup (1968), the Amateur Championship (twice), the Home Internationals (three times) and, on no fewer than eight occasions, the Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship, as well as numerous other leading amateur events.

County Down is a stone’s throw away from the Causeway Coastal Route, one of Northern Ireland’s key attractions. The route stretches across stunning coastal scenery for 120 miles (190km) between Belfast and Londonderry with nine spectacular scenic drives that loop off the main route.

To enter the GCC competition and a chance to win a life-time trip to Ireland for two, participants can visit www.ireland.com.  The closing date for entry to the competition is March 31. – TradeArabia News Service