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No Plane Ticket Required: Play The Open at Home
You don’t have to fly to Northern Ireland to experience the drama of The Open Championship. Fire up TGC 2019 or Trackman TPS and step into the rugged beauty of Royal Portrush Golf Club, right from your home simulator.
One of the most iconic venues in major championship history, Royal Portrush is no stranger to golf greatness. And now, you can tee it up on the same legendary turf as the pros without ever leaving your garage or basement.
150+ Years of History, Now in Your Hands
The Open Championship (often called the British Open) dates back over 150 years. While the game has evolved, one thing hasn’t changed: it’s still a true test of skill. And with a modern golf simulator, you can bring that test home.
From July 17–20, 2025, the world’s top players will chase the Claret Jug across Portrush’s windswept fairways. Want to join them virtually? Load up the course on your simulator and experience every blind tee shot, pot bunker, and brutal gust off the sea for yourself.
Bonus: your version of the Claret Jug can be a pint glass. Victory has never tasted better. 🍻
Play Royal Portrush with TGC 2019 or Trackman
Royal Portrush (Dunluce) is available through both TGC 2019 and Trackman TPS software, so you can test your game whenever the inspiration strikes.
How to Find Royal Portrush in TGC 2019:
- Start a local match
- Click “Change Course”
- Go to “More Filters”
- Use the search filter
- Type in “Royal Portrush”
- Select the highest-rated version for the most realism
How to Play Royal Portrush in Trackman:
- Create a new match or go to Practice > On-Course Practice
- Search for “Royal Portrush”
- Select your preferred tee set and get swinging
Royal Portrush Golf Club: Fast Facts
- Location: Portrush, Northern Ireland
- Established: 1888
- Designer: Harry Colt (1929 redesign)
- Par: 71
- Length: ~7,300 yards (Championship layout)
- Major Moments: Hosted The Open in 1951 and 2019
- Notable Winner: Shane Lowry (2019)
- Course Style: Rugged coastal links with dramatic elevation changes, fast-running fairways, and seaside winds
- Signature Holes:
- 16th “Calamity Corner”: A 236-yard par 3 that demands perfection
- 5th “White Rocks”: Stunning views with a nerve-testing approach
More Majors, More Fun
Royal Portrush isn’t the only iconic course available on simulators. You can also play home versions of Augusta National, Pebble Beach, and other major championship venues through various sim platforms.
So go ahead and live out your major championship dreams without ever booking a tee time.
