Graeme McDowell of Ireland plays out of the bunker at the 15th hole on the second day of the Irish Open at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland June 29, 2012. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The British Open is set to be held outside England and Scotland for the first time in over 60 years when it returns to Northern Ireland's Royal Portrush, tournament organisers the Royal & Ancient (R&A) said on Monday.
The Open championship was last held at the Northern Irish links course in 1951, the only other time the major championship was held anywhere but England and Scotland, and could be played again at the venue as early as 2019.
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