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North of Ireland Golf Championship Tees Off with Magners!
Darren Clarke one of the world's most respected golfers and former winner of the Magners North of Ireland Amateur Open Golf Championship flew into the province to launch this year's competition, which will once again take place at Royal Portrush Golf Club.
The Championship is still one of the most sought after titles in amateur golf. Over the years, it has attracted some of the most talented golfers in Ireland. Former winners such as Darren Clarke, Michael Hoey, Gareth Maybin and Gareth Shaw are just some of the names who have gone on to make a huge impact on the international golf scene.
Darren Clarke who launched this year's Magners North of Ireland Golf Championship is pictured with James Simpson Magners Marketing Manager and Ivor McCandless, GUI Ulster Branch.
Chairman of the Golfing Union of Ireland Ulster Branch Mr Ivor McCandless said: "The Ulster Branch is delighted to be at the home of the 2010 Magners North of Ireland Amateur Open Golf Championship namely; Royal Portrush and to have one of Northern Ireland's most successful golfers Darren Clarke with us today to launch this year's Championship. Darren Clarke has been a role model for all golfers in the province for a number of years having first come to prominence as a professional in the early 1990's and is admired throughout the world for his playing ability and personal attributes."
He added that the 2010 Championship would tee off at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Monday 12th July culminating with the final at 2.30pm on Friday 16th July 2010.
James Simpson Magners Marketing Manager said: "This is the eighth year that Magners Irish Cider has supported the North of Ireland Golf Championships. Over the years, we have formed a very successful partnership with the Golfing Union of Ireland Ulster Branch and members of Royal Portrush Golf Club. It is a great privilege to have with us today former winner of the North of Ireland and one of the world's most popular golfers Darren Clarke to launch this year's tournament."
In conclusion, James said: "The quality of the championship certainly sits well with Magners with its authentic heritage and dedication to craft and quality, positioning it as Northern Ireland's No.1 Cider brand. In fact, the tournament has become an integral part of the high profile Magners sports portfolio.
"With a great venue, great golfers and enthusiastic supporters during the weeklong tournament it only remains for me to add the final ingredient to complete the week - Magners over ice!"
Chairman of the Golfing Union of Ireland Ulster Branch Mr Ivor McCandless went on to thank the sponsors Magners for their continued support of what has become the largest Amateur Golf Championship on the island of Ireland with 300 competitors teeing off on the first day.
