Benjamin’s key NI phrases for visitors
PHRASE: MEANS: PHRASE: craic? MEANS: ‘How are you?’ or ‘What’s up?’ You’ll hear this a lot, but you are not in the middle of a drug deal, we promise. To be used when you hand over your ticket to get into The Open. While they check it you ask, while nodding your head slightly backwards, “What’s the craic?”
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“It’s kind of amazing, I didn’t think it would happen. Visitors on average spend three to five minutes on the site, which is great,” he said.
The Year 10 student said part of the inspiration to create the site was his love of spending time on the north coast, which he visits with his dad, mum Carolyn and brothers James (12) and Joshua (8) to surf.
“I love the north coast with the beaches where I surf a lot and go sandboarding in the dunes,” he said. ‘Boggin’
‘Filthy’. To be used if Sergio Garcia’s caddy walks up with some serious turf attached to his clubs. Say: “Sergio’s clubs are boggin! Mr Garcia (below left) must have been swinging around in the rough down there!” You’ll get nods of agreement.
PHRASE: ‘Buck eejit’ MEANS: ‘Idiot’. To be used when a spectator makes a noise and puts the golfers off. Point at them, turn to the local next to you and say “Buck eejit!” while throwing your head back in disgust. You’ll be accepted straight away and might get an invite to a family wedding.
He said he will be cheering on Rory when he takes to the scenic course next summer for the prestigious event.
“It’s pretty cool that Rory went to my school,” he added.
Mr Griffiths said he was “proud and delighted” that his son’s site has garnered such great feedback.
“He built it from scratch and has learned so much from it,” he explained.
“Benjamin loves this idea that the site’s about showcasing all things Northern Irish.”