Portrush has the very unique distinction of being the only course outside the island of Great Britain to host the British Open, and is perennially ranked in the Top 20 on earth by just about every golf publication.

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The uniting of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England to form the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707 is one of the most important moments in the island's story.

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