Northern Ireland firm Northstone Materials has successfully completed a three week scheme to strengthen the coastal erosion defences protecting part of the famous Dunluce links at Royal Portrush Golf Club.

The scheme, which aims to improve the longevity of the world famous golf course, involved extending the rock armour by 20 metres on a stretch of the East Strand below the fifth green and six tee box.
With major new work underway on the links in preparation for next year’s Open Championship, there were heightening fears that heavy winter storms could cause damage to the course. But following lengthy discussions with officials of the Department of the Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs to secure a Marine Licence, the go-ahead has been given in February for the work to start.