Ulster Tatler – August 2019

14

Editor’s Letter

E

ven if you are not a
fan of golf you can’t
have failed to be
impressed by the fact
that the 148th Open
came to Royal Portrush.
It must surely be one of
the biggest global events
ever to come to the
island of Ireland. Given
our size, global sporting
events normally pass us by and we have to
make do with watching them on television. So,
it was extra special to be able to watch such
a massive event happening on our doorstep.
Even though, as usual, the weather was a bit iffy,
it didn’t take away from the fact that the eyes
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quiet corner of Northern Ireland. In terms of the
immediate impact on the economy the numbers

are pretty impressive. Over the course of the

weekend around 237,750 spectators visited and

there should be whopping £80 million boost

to the economy. Although it is hard to gauge

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be equally as impressive. The weekend ended

perfectly with Co. Offaly’s Shane Lowry’s

superb victory, ably aided and abetted by his

caddy, Ardglass man Bo Martin. Well done to

all involved. Turn to page 160 of this issue for

extensive coverage of the big weekend.

QUOTE FOR THE MONTH

“Too much of a good thing is simply wonderful.”

Liberace (1919-87) American entertainer

Open Season

Chris Sherry

Editor, Ulster Tatler

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