One week until ISPS HANDA World Invitational swings into Mid and East Antrim

Momentum is building as the ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf swings into Mid and East Antrim.

Thousands are expected to descend upon the Borough as 300 male and female golfers from around the world compete alongside each other at the same venues for equal prize money.

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor, Maureen Morrow said: “In an extraordinary year of golf I am excited to welcome golfing fans and international visitors to our Borough as the ISPS HANDA World Invitational takes place at Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort and Massereene Golf Club.

“Tickets for the tournament are selling fast for the week-long festival of golf with star names from both the men’s and women’s game lined up to compete in this first of its kind event. Also thanks to Niall Horan and the team at Modest Golf, the Pro-am day on Wednesday 14^th August is free entry and promises to be a fun day out for all the family.

“From AP McCoy to James Nesbitt and from Tommy Bowe to Brain McFadden, the Pro-am offers fans the chance to see some of their heroes in action. Star names will also be joined by ambassadors such as Pat Jennings, Oisin McConville and local Paralympic middle distance runner, Dr Michael McKillop.

“I’m delighted Council is a key sponsor of this prestigious event.”

The week-long festival of golf will include live music concerts at the historic Galgorm estate with many other family attractions such as the Championship Village; Interactive Zone and the GolfNow Junior Open.

The ISPS HANDA World Invitational will take place from the 14 - 18 August 2019. Spectators can secure their FREE ISPS HANDA World Invitational Pro-am tickets and tickets for Thursday - Sunday online at https://tickets.worldinvitational.golf