WATCH: Mural marking Shane Lowry's 2019 Open win goes on display
An eye-catching mural of Shane Lowry has been unveiled in Portrush, Antrim, to mark the one year countdown until the return of The Open to Royal Portrush in 2025.
The mural, depicting Lowry hoisting the Claret Jug amidst a jubilant home crowd after his Open victory in 2019, serves as a vibrant reminder of the historic win as excitement builds for the 153rd Open which will take place from July 13-20, 2025.
The mural was completed by Peaball, a Derry-based art collective.
You can watch a 40-second video outlining its creation here:
Organisers highlighted the fact that the ticket ballot for next year's Open is currently open and is filling fast. Golf fans worldwide have until 3pm, BST, on Wednesday, July 31, to submit their applications for a chance to witness history unfold at Royal Portrush.
The ticket ballot is available exclusively to members of One Club, a free-to-join digital membership platform which "designed to bring golf fans closer to the game".
Fans "can also upgrade to One Club Advantage, presented by Mastercard, for an enhanced chance of success" in the ticket ballot.
Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director, Championships, at The R&A, said "The passion for golf that exists throughout the island of Ireland could not have been better reflected in the jubilant scenes that greeted Shane Lowry’s iconic win at Royal Portrush in 2019.
"We are anticipating another memorable occasion when The Open returns to the famous Dunluce links next year and welcoming fans there for another true celebration of golf."
The 2019 Open at Royal Portrush was a resounding success, with tickets selling out in record-breaking fashion and, at the time, set a record attendance for The Open.
It attracted a record-breaking 237,750 fans and generated over £100 million for the Northern Ireland economy.
Ticket prices for The 153rd Open start at £100 for adults on Championship Days and £25 on practice days.
The R&A said it was committed to making golf accessible to all, offering free tickets to children through the 'kids go free' programme and half-price youth tickets for 16-24-year-olds. These tickets must be applied for through the ballot.
Entries for the ticket ballot for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush can be completed at: TheOpen.com/ticket-ballot