Eagles have nothing on this true Phoenix
As the Irish Open finishes in Portstewart today, the tournament has become one of the true highlights of European golf
The Irish Open, which concludes in Portstewart this afternoon, will be decided by birdies and eagles, but can also be considered to be a real sporting phoenix in terms of how it has been revived over the past six years.
Today it stands tall among European Tour events with a prize fund of €7 million and a field containing Major winners, world-ranked players and the Olympic champion Justin Rose.
It is part of ...