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300 million to see Ballyliffin
golf event
28.04.08
A WORLDWIDE television
audience of 300 million are expected to view the
European Seniors Tour at Ballyliffin Golf Links in
June.
Preparations for the event are well under way with
the local club recently taking delivery of a
state-of-the-art irrigation system. |
Ballyliffin Golf Club
manager John Farren said the new system will provide
a great boost to the greenkeepers. "It will greatly
enhance the presentation standards at Ballyliffin
and will be an important maintenance tool for head
greenkeeper Andy Roberson and his team," said Mr.
Farren.
The Seniors Irish Open will take |
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place from June 20 to
June 22 and is the most prestigious event ever to be
staged in the North West.
High profile players such as Sam Torrance, Sandy
Lyle, Constantino Rocca and Bob Charles have already
confirmed their attendance while it's understood
that Ian Woosnam, Des Smyth and Eamonn Darcy will
confirm their participation shortly. |
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Ballyliffin will be
issuing complimentary season tickets to its members
and has secured a significant allocation for
distribution among local golf clubs.
"The members of Ballyliffin have once again stepped
up to the plate with considerable numbers already
registered as volunteers for the event. The club is
also canvassing all its suppliers and supporters to
help with the |
considerable costs
involved in bringing a tour event to Ballyliffin,"
added Mr. Farren.
The event will enjoy extensive television coverage
on RTE, Sky Sports and the Golf Channel in the US
and China with a worldwide audience of around 300m
viewers.
It is hoped this will pay dividends for many years
to come by increasing visitor numbers to the region.
The European Seniors Tour will be preceded by two
pro-am events with sponsor opportunities still
available for people to play golf with legends such
as Lyle, Woosnam and Torrance. More details
available from the club on 00353 749376119 or visit
www.ballyliffingolfclub.com . |
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