The Open, which was held in Northern Ireland for just the third time in its history when it came to Royal Portrush this year, gave a huge economic boost to the country, benefiting it to the tune of £280 million (around $369 million).

That’s according to independent research, which was commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland and carried out by Sports Industry Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University.

According to the economic impact study, the total boost to Northern Ireland came to £89.2 million ($117 million), with £43.7 million ($57.6 million) specifically within the district of Causeway Coast and Glens, where Royal Portrush is located. You may like

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