Paul Gallagher catches up with Michael Hoey who talks about the challenges of life of tour
Straight Talking: Michael Hoey

Paul Gallagher catches up with Michael Hoey who talks about the challenges of life of tour
Paul Gallagher has a vested interest in the NI Open, looking after the media and PR for the last decade, and here he takes the chance to look back on how the event has evolved
Niall Horan might be in the Emirates this week supporting his players and friend Rory McIlroy, but he has news of his own international golf tournament as Modest! Golf confirmed they are back on board for this year’s Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle.
We are delighted to be working once again with Galgorm Castle and the European Tour Group as the Media and PR team to help promote the NI Open. It’s the 10th year we’ve been involved with Galgorm and what a journey it has been.
For the fourth year, PGPR produced the Official Programme for the Tayto Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle.
As Rory McIlroy got back to doing what he does best and winning golf tournaments, his close friend and self-confessed golf nut Niall Horan is also making a big impression in the game
Great news this week with the official announcement of the Northern Ireland Open returning for a fourth consecutive year to Galgorm Castle where organisers aim to break their own and European Challenge Tour attendance records.