NI GOLF OPEN
Perfect partner as Galgorm Resort & Spa becomes new NI Open Title Sponsor
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algorm Resort & Spa has become the new Title Sponsor of the Northern Ireland Open presented by Modest ! Golf to further enhance its longstanding relationshipwith one of the best supported events on the European schedule .
Galgorm Resort & Spa has been a partner of the NI Open from the beginning in 2010 and now the awardwinning hotel has elevated its commitment to become the new Title Sponsor for what promises to be another exciting staging of Northern Ireland ’ s national annual professional golf tournament , which showcases Northern Ireland ’ s golf tourism offering to a global audience .
“ We ’ re delighted to extend our relationship with the NI Open in becoming their title sponsor this year . We already work closely together and this underlines our relationship and the Resort ’ s commitment to supporting the growth and development of golf in Northern Ireland ,” explains Paul Smyth , Galgorm Resort & Spa Managing Director .
“ We believe that the tournament can raise international awareness of the Ballymena Borough and Northern Ireland and illustrates that Northern Ireland can compete on the global stage . We are looking forward to welcoming players and spectators alike to the
Galgorm Resort & Spa NI Open presented by Modest ! Golf for what I am sure will be its most successful year .”
Galgorm Resort & Spa already enjoys a global reputation for excellence and is consistently rated as one of the best hotels in the country . It comes as no surprise Galgorm Resort & Spa was named Hotel of the Year at the 2016 Northern Ireland Tourism Awards and was Large Golf Hotel of the Year winner at the 2016 Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association ( IGTOA ) Awards . This combined with the numerous other wedding , dining and spa awards demonstrates that excellence comes as standard .
“ Galgorm Resort & Spa becoming the new NI Open Title Sponsors is wonderful news . They have been with us every step of the way and through their commitment they have helped us grow the NI Open into one of the most exciting events in world golf ,” explains Gary Henry , NI Open Event Director and Galgorm Castle ’ s Managing Director .
“ Galgorm Resort & Spa is the perfect fit for us , located just over one mile awayfrom the Home of the NI Open ; it is the ideal base to explore the many great golf courses across Northern Ireland .”
Corporate Hospitality at the Northern
Ireland Open is the perfect place to host valued clients , build solid business relationships , treat staff or organise a great day out with friends ; taking in the worldclass golf while enjoying world class food and drink in the Slemish Lounge nestled beside the 18th green . For further information on corporate hospitality visit niopen . golf or email niopen @ galgormcastle . com
Away from the fairways , tournament week at Galgorm Castle will be buzzing with activities for all the family . The dedicated food festival , housed within the NI Open Village , will serve up a range of Northern Ireland ’ s culinary delights while the NI Open Village will have strong representation from leading retailers , the 19th hole bar , a wine & champagne bar , the tournament scoreboard and casual seating creating a real hub of activity .
The Interactive Zone will be the perfect place to take time out away from the live action on thecourse and try some golf of your own with free lessons , pitch & putt plus lots of fun activities for whole family .
The NI Open is FREE to enter and tickets can be secured by registering online at niopen . golf .