Bradley congratulates Portstewart Golf Club

East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley has welcomed today's announce that the Irish Open 2017 will be held at Portstewart Golf Club on the north coast.

By The Newsroom

Published 27th Jul 2016, 12:22 BST

Updated 27th Jul 2016, 13:24 BST

Maurice Bradley MLA. Mandatory Credit Photo Lorcan Doherty / Presseye.com

He said: “This is fantastic news for golf in Northern Ireland in general and the North-Coast in particular.

“Supported also by the Rory McIlroy and his charity foundation, the Irish Open 2017 will move to July 6 to 9th just two weeks before the British Open which could potentially see the biggest names in the world of golf playing on the links at Portstewart.