As the biggest names in golf descend on Royal Portrush next week, Tourism Ireland is delighted to announce the upcoming release of a one-hour feature documentary called This is Open Country. The documentary – produced for Golf Channel in association with the R&A and in partnership with Tourism Ireland – will air to millions of viewers in the United States and GB this week.
Produced by award-winning Irish filmmakers Ross Whitaker and Bob Caldwell, the documentary charts the island of Ireland’s incredible success at The Open Championship. It will air to US viewers on the Golf Channel today (9 July) and to a GB audience on Sky Sports Golf and streaming service NOW on Thursday (10 July).
Featuring interviews with Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington and Darren Clarke, the programme journeys across the island of Ireland to understand what transformed these four golfers from young boys on the golf course to the top of The Open leaderboard. It also features contributions from golfing experts and competitors like Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and Major winner Graeme McDowell.
