In 2017, Portstewart hosted the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, from 6–9 July for the first time in the club's history. This was by far the biggest tournament the club had ever hosted and attracted crowds of 92,000+ for the whole week.
In 2017, Portstewart organized the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for the first time in its history, which was undoubtedly the largest event the club had ever been involved with and attracted crowds of more than 92,000 people throughout the whole week.