On the Turnberry thread there has been a bit of discussion as to what course could replace it on the rota. Royal Porthcawl has often been talked about as a contender. This is, I believe, something that the R&A would be keen on, and the Welsh Government desperate for. It has obviously hosted a successful Senior Open but the Open is a whole different league. There are a number of space issues but what could be practically done to get around these. Logistically, I can't see any major issues - being 10 minutes off the M4 it is more accessible than a number of courses on the current rota.
I suggested 3 new holes along the shore to the north west of the current 3rd. Tented village etc. on the field to the north of the current 5th, which would be the new finishing hole. Lose the current 6,7, and 8 with the 8th green becoming the practice putting green. Current 9th would be the 1st.
Is this practical or is this all just a pipe dream and it is never going to happen?