Marcon's '˜fitting sponsorship' of Northern Ireland Open

“We are delighted to continue our involvement with the NI Open as one of the event’s main sponsors,” said Mark McElroy, Marcon director.

“As Northern Ireland continues to raise its profile as a global golfing destination we are more than happy to associate our brand with the continued success of the event.”

As one of the UK and Ireland’s leading fit-out specialists, Marcon operates in a wide range of sectors such as hospitality, retail, commercial and museum/heritage.

At the event, Marcon will create many of the display structures throughout the Galgorm Castle estate and in particular within the NI Open Village, corporate hospitality and grandstand areas.

The NI Open is increasingly recognised as the European Challenge Tour’s standout event, with an all-time attendance record set last year at 39,721 spectators.

Ross Oliver, NI Open Event Manager said: “We are delighted to have Marcon on board again in 2017. The continued support from such a successful local company is the perfect fit for the NI Open.

“Marcon joins an impressive list of corporate supporters whose support is essential to our success. It is thanks to their investment and expertise that we are able to stage an event of international calibre and reputation that visitors flock to in their thousands.”

There has been a special trophy commissioned for this year’s event which has been carved from the Dark Hedges, the local landmark made famous by Game of Thrones. The final design is unique, inspired by and showcasing some of the attractions that draw overseas tourists to the province every year.