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Carlsberg
Launches North of Ireland Amateur
Open Golf Championships
Today
Carlsberg announced its sponsorship of the Carlsberg North of Ireland
Golf Championship for the 6th year.
Northern
Ireland�s leading amateur golf event �The Carlsberg North� has become
a highlight of the sporting calendar in Ulster and has become a
breading ground for some of Ireland�s best international golfers.
The
competition held between the 10th and 14th
of July will see 300 top amateur golfers battle it out at Royal
Portrush Golf Club�s world famous Dunluce course, including players
from Scotland, Wales, South Africa and the Irish Republic.
Colm
McGarrigle, Carlsberg Marketing Manager said:�Carlsberg
are delighted to be involved with the North of Ireland Amateur Open
Golf Championships for another year.� Carlsberg as the province�s leading continental
lager has a cosmopolitan edge that sits well with the championship.�
The �Carlsberg North� is the highlight of amateur golf in
the province and as it has for many years, Carlsberg�s presence
will be felt both on the course and at surrounding venues.�
Lindsay
Shanks, Chairman of the Golfing Union of Ireland, Ulster Branch
said:
�Once
again we are privileged to have such a talented field at this year�s
�Carlsberg North�.� When
you consider how far Darren Clarke has come since winning the event
in 1990, it is perfect inspiration for our top amateurs.�
We fully expect this years competition to be most enjoyable
whether we are watching the golf or talking about it with a pint
of Carlsberg.�
Contact
Lyn Sheridan on Belfast 028 9066 3000 for further information.
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