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Hosting golf’s Open Championship in Northern Ireland during the summer generated £280 million in economic benefit for the region, independent research has suggested.
An assessment commissioned jointly by tournament hosts The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland found that July’s sporting showpiece at Royal Portrush Golf Club delivered almost £90 million in economic impact within Northern Ireland.
Further research indicated that exposure of the region to a global audience produced £191 million worth of
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