Ireland Golf Ireland golf trip - Irish golf tour
Irish Golf Vacation
There are over 300 golf courses on the island of Ireland so we would like to choose the ones that will be the “icons” but which are the most challenging, given the skills of the group. 30% of the world’s links courses are in Ireland, and all of them are accessible to the visiting golfer. The names conjure images of sea, surf and sandy links. If you haven't played Ireland, you haven't experienced golf at its most challenging. We will be happy to plan any other itinerary for you. Custom Ireland Golf Vacations - choose your own golf courses! Play at top golf courses in Ireland including Ballybunion Old Course, Doonbeg, Lahinch, Adare Manor, Old Head of Kinsale, Portmarnock, The K Club, Mount Juliet, Royal County Down and Enniscrone. Plan your next Ireland golf trip here.
Ireland BB & Castle Golf vacation 6 nights Irish golf tour
Among the many reasons to visit Ireland's scenic southwest is a collection of some of the
- Self-drive car with trunk with unlimited mileage and tax for 7 days. Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available.
- 6 nights accommodations at your choice of 400 farms, town and country homes. We give you two books of homes with pictures, names, addresses, phone numbers and directions. Choose some of each for maximum flexibility. Rooms are sharing bath at BB's. Look at our B&B's here
- Vouchers are provided for each night of your stay. You call ahead to make reservations. Stay for any number of nights at any property.
- Spend a night at A CASTLE, ROOM WITH BATH, TAX AND SERVICE. Some castle choices: Kilronan Castle, Lough Rynn Castle, Ballygally Castle, Ballyseede Castle, Kinnity Castle
- We pre-reserve all of your nights and tee times. Recommended Ireland golf trip itinerary: 2 night Shannon area, 3 nights Killarney, plus a castle.
- Full hearty Irish breakfast is served each day. This may include home-baked breads, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, sausage and bacon.
- Three rounds of golf with pre-reserved tee times and prepaid green fees at the following:
- Killarney O'Mahonys
- Lahinch
- Ballybunion
- Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.
- YES! You can stay longer.
- Passport Case with "What You Need To Know Before You Go"
- Travel Insurance is available
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Ireland Golf Vacation for 4-12
persons
What's
Included:
All too often visitors rush from place to place in Ireland, never realizing
that they are missing some of the most ancient antiquities and lovely scenery
along the way. Spending your time in the southwest allows you to play some of
the best courses Ireland has to offer, as well as to savor sites off the beaten
tourist track amidst the wild, hauntingly beautiful scenery. Golfers and
non-golfers alike will come home delighted.
- Deluxe private minicoach/motorcoach transportation from arrival to departure airport.
- Services of a driver/guide (1 person).
- Hotel/bed and breakfast accommodation with private bath.
- 3/4 star:
- Lahinch -Inn at Dromoland 3 nights
- Killarney -Killarney Plaza 3 nights
- Shannon - Dromoland Castle 1 night Call 1-800-221-2474 9AM - 5PM Mon-Fri Eastern Time
- Lahinch-Doonbeg area Vaughns Lodge 3 nights
- Killarney/Ballybunion - Killarney Park 3 nights
- Shannon - Dromoland Castle deluxe room 1 night
- Full breakfast daily.
- Spouse program: Once the golfers are dropped off at the course, the non-golfers can enjoy a day of sightseeing. Reduction $500.
- Golf program includes one round of 18 holes and pre-paid green fees and confirmed tee times at each of the following courses: Killarney Mahony's Point or Killeen, Lahinch, Ballybunion Old Course.
- Tips to bellmen for one bag per person at all airports and hotels.
- Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.). and service charges.
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- Passport Case with "What You Need To Know Before You Go"
Ireland Golf Vacation for 4-12 persons - deluxe Irish golf tour
There is an option on this program of playing the Old Head, the Pebble Beach of Ireland. Single room supplement available. Please ask. Longer stays/other itineraries available.
DRESS CODE:.Denim, collarless or sleeveless shirts and sneakers are not permitted. Shorts and baseball caps are frowned upon. Proper golf attire is essential, i.e., long pants or knickers (plus fours), shirt with collar and sweater. After 7PM, a jacket and tie are required in the clubhouse.
Recommendation: When golfing at resort owned golf courses, such as the K Club, Mt. Juliet, Adare Manor, Doonbeg, Carton House or Marriott Druid's Glen, we recommend staying at the hotel. Despite the extra expense of staying at a 5 star hotel, you will save substantially by paying resident green fees.
| Ireland is also renowned for its many golf courses as well as being the home of the Mulligan - a Mulligan is the one free stroke allowed each player per nine holes of play and to be played at his or her discretion. Makes perfect sense - who better to determine when they need to repeat a shot that the players themselves. The universally brilliant and pragmatic ruling was the brainchild of Arthur Mulligan, a renowned Meath golfing personality who once said, ' the coures here leave me little choice but to count creatively'. |
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Ireland Golf Vacation Options
- To customize your golf vacation, you may add these courses to any Self Drive Ireland tour or any cruise. Rates are per person, per round. Your handicap certificate is required with booking.
BALLYBUNION Co. Kerry
Old Course -Traditional Links Cashen Course -Traditional Links. The
character of both courses is unique, both true links set amongst the finest
sand dunes the world has to offer. They hug the ruggedly breathtaking Atlantic
Ocean coastline, which provides a magnificent backdrop Both the par- 71 Old Course and the par-72 Cashen Course offer great challenge. The Old Course is currently ranked 26th in the world outside of the USA. . High winds howling in off the Atlantic across the
tops of barren sand hills make every shot a challenge. Be forewarned - there is
a graveyard beside the first tee. Cashen Course. With beautifully contoured fairways that tumble down
through a blanket of grassy dunes,whatever your
choice, every hole, every hazard and every shot is defined by nature's infinite
presence. Men-24 Women-36
DOONBEG - TRUMP INTERNATIONAL
Spanning 380 acres, the Doonbeg estate is
home to what may be the last true links course built in either Ireland or Great
Britain. Doonbeg Golf Club officially opened in 2002, and was immediately
designated as Golf Digest's "Best New International Course." Two-time
British Open champion Greg Norman is the course architect, selected for his
incomparable design skill and his "least disturbance" philosophy of
routing courses to fit existing terrains. Norman's layout follows a course
designed by nature - 14 of Doonbeg's greens and 12 of its fairways required no
changes but a simple mowing of the grass. The fairways and greens consist of
native grasses, including fine fescues, bentgrass, and ryegrass
LAHINCH Near Shannon
Lahinch is Ireland's sentimental favorite. It has been described as ‘The St Andrews of Ireland’ and many other complimentary titles. Those who know and love the place firmly believe that Lahinch Golf Club doesn’t need comparison with any of the game’s other world class venues. Oddities such as a blind approach to the 5th green, and barometric goats lend charm to the natural beauty spots such as the 11th green nestled among the sand hills. Lahinch is a fine natural and traditional links. Lahinch Golf Club was founded in 1892 and the Old Course has benefited both from the natural characteristics of the terrain and from the genius of distinguished course architects. Lahinch is restricted to male golfers with handicaps of 28 or less and women with handicaps of 36 or less.
KILDARE COUNTRY CLUB
30 mins. from Dublin
Known as the "K Club", the Arnold Palmer designed course is the
toughest parkland course in Ireland. The layout maximizes the use of woodland
and natural lakes. At 7,159 yards, it's an enjoyable test. The 36th Ryder Cup
took place in Ireland in 2006 at the K Club, located 20 miles west of Dublin
city.
KILLARNEY
Co. Kerry
This club has two fine courses set in the splendid scenery of the Lakes of
Killarney and majestic McGillicuddy Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. The final three holes are breathtaking as you play towards the lake with the 18th described as “one of the most memorable holes in golf”, a par three of nearly 200 yards that requires a huge carry across the corner of the lake. Discover for yourself why the 18th is the most photographed in the world,
MOUNT JULIET Kilkenny
The Jack Nicklaus designed course is 7,083 yards, set on 180 acres, offering
variety at every turn and challenges for all golfers. Set along the River Nore,
water comes into play on six holes, and 80 bunkers place a premium on accuracy
from tee to green.
PORTMARNOCK LINKS near Dublin
Adjoining the original Portmarnock Golf Club, the Links Portmarnock is a
classical seaside links course set on 180 acres, 30 minutes north of Dublin
city. A 12th century church overlooks the property, and two offshore islands
provide some stunning views.
OLD HEAD, KINSALE Co. Cork
Par 72- Links, 6,900 yds. Old Head has to be one of the most spectacular and
dramatic courses anywhere. There are views of the ocean from every point and
the course offers challenging golf with ever present wind. Founded 1997.
Situated on a celebrated peninsula, which juts out into the Atlantic nearly 300
feet below, it is an awe-inspiring spectacle that some golfers have likened to
Pebble Beach.
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ADARE MANOR GOLF COURSE near Limerick
Fully redesigned and rebuilt in 2016-2017 to championship-worthy specifications, with the very latest in course technology and construction methods, The Golf Course at Adare Manor offers a spectacular golfing experience amid the breath-taking surroundings of our parkland estate. Planted throughout with mature trees, gorgeously landscaped, and bounded by the peaceful waters of the River Maigue, the course offers ever-changing vistas and breath-taking approaches to each hole. Every bit as strategic as it is scenic, this is a course which demands precision but rewards risk and courage. The Desmond Castle (1200 AD) is a magnificent backdrop to the 1st and 15th greens, while the ruins of the Franciscan Abbey (1464 AD) dominate the centre of the course.
CONNEMARA GOLF CLUB
Par 72 - Links, 6,800 yds. Only 5-miles from Clifden and open to the Atlantic
winds, Connemara is majestically situated in one of the most hauntingly
beautiful parts of Ireland along Ballyconnelly Bay with a backdrop of the
Twelve Bens Mountains in the distance. The hack nine throws out one great hole
after another and is a severe test at 3600 yards from the regular tees. Founded
1973.
DRUIDS GLEN near Dublin
30 minutes south of Dublin is famous for hosting the Irish Open on four occasions – along with the prestigious Seve Trophy. Over 7000 yards, with a unique Celtic cross on the 12th hole,
and an island green on the 17th
EUROPEAN CLUB
Par 71 - Links, 6,450 yds. Located one hour south from Dublin on the East Coast
at Brittas Bay in County Wicklow, the European Club has already become one of
the most challenging courses in the country. The layout has some classic and
traditional doglegs running through sand dunes with several holes along the
ocean. The first links course to be built in the 20th century on the east coast
of Ireland, it was voted 6th in the country within two years of opening! A must
play. Founded 1992.
COUNTY SLIGO GOLF AT ROSSES POINT, COUNTY SLIGO
Situated on Rosses Point, between Drumcliff Bay and Sligo Bay in the heart of
Yeats country with the flat topped Ben Bulben as a backdrop, the course was
founded in 1894 and revised in 1922 by Harry Colt and John Alison. When you
play Rosses Point, make time to savor County Sligo; the remains of the poet
are in nearby Drumcliff cemetery.
TRALEE Co. Kerry
Situated on the Dingle
Peninsula and rugged Atlantic coast of Ireland’s south west lies the sensational Arnold Palmer designed Tralee Golf Course, a unique combination of traditional seaside golf links and world famous scenery. The links features towering dunes, undulating fairways, punishing rough and cliff top tees and greens. Par 72 - Links, 6,252 yds. Many dramatic holes that test the skills of golfers at every level.
Founded 1896.
WATERVILLE Ring of Kerry
LESS THAN1% OF ALL THE GOLF COURSES IN THE WORLD ARE 'TRUE LINKS'. 85% of these geological rarities are located in Britain and Ireland. Waterville Golf Links is No. 1 in Ireland. Par 72 - Links, 7,184 yds. This stunning course was fondly dubbed the
"Magnificent Monster" by Sam Snead and is located on the Ring of
Kerry buffeted by peninsular winds. One of Europe's longest courses, Jack
Mulcahy and Eddie Hackett transformed this rugged links into an elegant
championship course. Founded 1973.
ROYAL COUNTY DOWN near Newcastle
RATED THIRD BEST IN THE WORLD
Par 71 - Links, 6,692 yds. The legendary Tom Morris laid out this course and it
has been described as "a golfing feast of banqueting proportions."
The golfing experience at Royal County Down is often bittersweet. While its
location beneath the spectacular Mountains of Mourne may earn it the title of
the most beautiful links in the world, it is without a doubt one of the
toughest. Founded 1889. Visitors only: Monday, Tuesday and Friday -morning and afternoon,
Thursday -morning,
Sunday -afternoon
ROYAL PORTRUSH near Giant's Causeway
Par 71 - Links, 6,650 yds. The ruins of Dunluce Castle overlook this marvelous
links course which played host to the 1951 British Open. The exhilarating
design of the course, with its unique combination of balance, intelligence, and
precision, has earned Royal Portrush its reputation as one of the masterpieces
of golf architecture. More recently Royal Portrush has held the British Senior
Open Championship in '96, '97, '98 and '99. Founded 1888. A Certificate of Handicap with a maximum of 18 for males (24 for females) on the Dunluce Links, must be presented along with a Letter of introduction from Home Club and are conditional prior to play. The Royal Portrush Golf Club will host the 148th Open from the 18th – 21st July 2019. This marks a historic return to Northern Ireland after almost 70 years.
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PORTSTEWART
Par 72- Links, 6,784 yds. From the first tee Portstewart offers terrific
panoramic views over The River Baun, the ocean and the hills of Donegal.
Golfers are surrounded by high sand dunes and must factor in the ever-present
wind for each shot. The golf is truly exhilarating on this excellent course.
Founded 1894. Wednesday is Ladies’ Day. Small bookings are available except on open competition days. Saturday is Men’s Competition Day. Bookings accepted on Saturdays after 2.00pm. Limited bookings will be accepted on Sundays from 9.20am to 10.20am or after 1.30pm
GOLF AT ROYAL BELFAST Play 18 holes of golf at the oldest golf club in
Ireland. Residing on the shores of Belfast Lough it has unrivalled views and a
course to match. Among the more memorable holes on the front nine are the short
Par 3 4th, which measures only 142 yards but requires a very accurate shot to a
green literally surrounded by bunkers. The Par 4 8th has out of bounds all
along the left hand side and the 408 yard Par 4 9th, rated the most difficult
on the course, plays directly alongside the shores of Belfast Lough. The
homeward journey will not disappoint either, from the beautiful short par four
10th playing alongside the water's edge, the signature par 3 11th, right
through to the long Par 5 18th, each hole is a real pleasure to play. No visitors: Monday -Friday and Sundays: 9.00am -10.00am, Saturdays: 8.00am -4.30pm, Sundays: 11.30am -3.15pm
LOUGH ERNE RESORT Northwest
For the golf enthusiast The
Faldo Course, is an exciting challenge. The routing of the course has been
planned carefully to take full advantage of the natural topography; providing
eighteen spectacular Golf Holes. Fourteen holes where the waters of the Loughs
come into play including a green surrounded on three sides by water - a course
that will excite the best of players!
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