What Type of Golf Course Can I Play in Ireland?
Golf in Ireland is varied, Although best known for stunning links golf you can also find some true gems inland Ryder Cup Venues like the K Club and Adare manor are both wonderful examples of parkland golf as well as the incredible Augusta of Europe Druids Glen.
We can provide tours in all areas of Ireland meaning you can easily combine the best of links with less brutal parkland and heathland courses.
Where to Play Golf in Ireland.
South West
The South West of Ireland was nominated within the world's best three golf destinations and is incredibly popular thanks to some absolutely top-notch golf courses. Lahinch, Ballybunion, Tralee, Waterville and Old Head to name just a few. You also benefit from two international airports, Shannon and Cork.
Outside of Dublin, the South West is Ireland's most popular destination for golf holidays.
You will find excellent accommodation, Great traditional Irish gastronomy, It goes without saying incredible pubs as well as some of the friendliest locals you'll ever come across.
The Wild Atlantic Way / North West
The North West is one of the wildest and rugged unexplored regions of Ireland. With breathtaking scenery and authentic character, the West Coast is home to some of the country’s finest links courses Co Sligo, Donegal, Nairn and Portnoo, as well as Ballyliffin to name just a few. The West Coast of Ireland has a bizarre microclimate not experienced in the rest of the country and sunsets over Galway bay are something that simply has to be experienced.
Dublin and South East
You will find it hard to find the ‘Craig’ better anywhere on earth, Dublin is a rich Capital filled with history and culture. The Home of Guinness and Trinity College. This region of Ireland is the most accessible on the island with Dublin international Airport providing the main hub. The Region has some incredible links courses like Portmarnock, Co Louth, The Island and the European Club. You can also play some incredible parkland courses as well as Ryder Cup venue the K Club as well as Irish Open venues in Druids Glen and Carlton House.
The Dublin region is the most popular for Golf Holidays partly down to the easy access, great hotels and five-star resorts.
North and North East
The North is where you will find possibly the most famous golf in Ireland. Here you will be able to play two of the worlds greatest links courses. Royal County Down which was voted number one in the world by Golf Digest and Royal Portrush which was the host to the Open Championship in 2019 won by Countryman Shane Lowry. There are some great hidden gems in the north also, why not tee up at Ardglass, Castlerock and Portstewart, host to the Irish Open in 2017 won by John Rahm.
The main Airport for the North is Belfast and local attractions include the Titanic experience, The Bushmills Distillery and of course the Giant’s Causeway.
How Much Does an Irish Golf Trip Cost?
Like those who travel to Scotland the home of golf to play some of the world's top 100 golf courses, Ireland and playing some of the worlds best golf does come at a premium and is ever popular with the American Golf Market. However, at 360 Golf Holidays, we can bespoke build all tours to suit your groups budget and there are some incredible hidden gems to be found that cost a lot less than those ranked in the top golf courses in the world. Just let us know what ideal looks like to you and we will get as close as possible. We have access to lots of great bed and breakfast guesthouses as well as five-star hotels and infamous golf resorts so can work around your needs. For most, a trip to Ireland is to tick off a few bucket list golf courses and we are on hand to make sure that you get everything and more from an Ireland Golfing Holiday.
What Other Activities Are Available While on an Irish Golf Break?
Ireland is all about the ‘Craig’ and there are plenty of excursions and activities to fill your time, not on the golf courses. No golf holiday in Ireland is complete without a trip to the world-famous Guinness Brewery. But if Irish whiskey is your thing then distilleries like Bushmills, Jameson and Teeling are also great additions to a golf tour. Fishing is also incredibly popular in Ireland and another great reason to visit this wonderful region.
Where Will Provide Good Nightlife for a Golf Break in Ireland?
Simply put, pretty much everywhere. Ireland is home to the friendliest people on earth and whether it be traditional pubs sharing stories with the locals or more vibrant nightlife in the two capitals this country has it all.
For those looking at more varied nightlife, Dublin and Belfast provide the very best although the ring of Kerry is also known for excellent nightlife. You will also find great nightlife in:
County Kildare
Portrush
County Galway
County Cork
Carrick-on-Shannon
Lahinch
Why not pay a visit to Ireland on your next luxury golf holiday and you will enjoy memories that will last a lifetime.
