Portmarnock a frontrunner to host both The Open and AIG Women's Open

Portmarnock is a frontrunner to host both The Open and the AIG Women's Open, according to the R-and-A.

The body's chief executive Mark Darbon revealed that a "detailed feasibility study" is underway to assess the suitability of the North Dublin club to stage the Majors.

Darbon did not give a specific date for any prospective hosting of the events.

Portmarnock would become the first-ever venue outside the UK to stage The Open.