‘It's one of the best golf courses in the world' – Shane Lowry wants Portmarnock Links Open Championship at Dublin venue
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Ireland's Shane Lowry wants an Open Championship at Portmarnock in Dublin
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The stunning Dublin venue hosted the 2019 R&A amateur championship
The prestigious major championship has never been held outside the UK but the amateur edition was held at the Dublin links course in 2019.
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The Open has only been staged outside England and Scotland on three occasions at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
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But the prospect of an Open in the Republic of Ireland has many licking their chops.
Now, 2019 Open champion Lowry has joined American stars Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas in calling for an Open at the stunning venue.
The Ryder Cup star said: "As regards Portmarnock - I've heard they're talking about it - I've heard it might go there. It would be amazing.
"It's 30 minutes from my house, I would be able to stay at home and play in an Open - and I think it's one of the best golf courses in the world.
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"I think it's good enough to host and Open, and hopefully it will soon."
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He reckons it would be incredible with an Irish crowd.
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Speaking on the Smylie Show, he said: "Portmarnock is like a proper standard links, you don't have anything odd or wild that sticks out in a way.
"It was the closest to Dublin, so I think that would be incredible if the infrastructure was there, which - I guess they're figuring it out it can be - I mean what a scene that could be.
"You know, I think about that Adare Manor Pro-Am, and who showed up - the crowds that showed up there - you know, it was un....believable.
"The Portrush Open [2019 Open Championship] was amazing but if you throw one there [Portmarnock] when you're within a half-hour of Dublin - what a scene that would be.
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"Not to mention, you could have carnage off that first tee."
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