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Northern Ireland's golfing legacy and the Open Championship

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1159: tabled on 28 April 2025

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 3 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes the Open Golf Championship is due to be held at Royal Portrush Golf Club; and recognises that Northern Ireland's rich golfing legacy has been enhanced in the modern era with Rory McIlroy's outstanding achievements in becoming a five times Major Champion, in addition to the pioneering exploits of May Hezlet who, between 1899 and 1908, won the British Ladies Championship three times, the Irish Ladies Championship five times and was recognised by the Ulster History Circle at the Royal Portrush Clubhouse in the run up to the Open Championship returning in July 2025.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.