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The PGA of America and PRIMESPORT have launched the sale of official ticket and travel packages for the 2020 Ryder Cup. Taking place from 22-27 September 2020 at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, golf’s top team event will see Ryder Cup defending champions Europe take on hosts United States. PRIMESPORT is the official Ryder Cup travel package provider of the PGA of America. Zack Long, chief marketing officer of PRIMESPORT, said: “The Ryder Cup is one of the biggest events in sports, and for 2020 we are elevating our offerings to deliver an unforgettable fan experience. “PRIMESPORT serves as a one-stop planning services for golf enthusiasts looking to get fully immersed in the action. We make it our mission to deliver tailored, unforgettable experiences for all of our guests.” ...

The 148th Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland will see a crowd of 237,750 attend the golf major in July - a record for a championship held outside of St Andrews in Scotland. Organisers of the British golf major have announced that this year’s attendance will beat the 237,000 who went to St Andrews in 2015 and the 235,000 at Royal Birkdale in 2017. The attendance at St Andrews in 2000 - 239,000 - remains the highest with Royal Portrush now in second place. Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A, said: “This is a huge week not just for The Open but for golf as well. We are making history with a record attendance for a Championship staged outside of St Andrews and the levels of excitement among fans this week have been phenomenal. “I said last year that big time sport ne...

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2020 Ryder Cup ticket and travel packages on sale now at PRIMESPORT

The Open 2019: 237,750 attend golf major at Royal Portrush

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