Loyalist band snubs €23k offer to postpone parade that clashes with Open at Portrush
The R&A considers changing the tee times amid congestion fears
The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush runs from July 17-20Liam Tunney and Adam McKendryToday at 09:20A loyalist band whose annual parade clashes with the 153rd Open Golf Championship in Portrush was offered, and rejected, £20,000 (€23,000) to postpone its event.More than 60 bands and 2,000 people are expected to march through the town as part of a Portrush Sons of Ulster parade on Saturday July 19, which would coincide with the day’s golfing action coming to a close.
