Ireland Golf Packages | Mike’s Choice Irish Golf Tour
Besides the magnificent scenery, Ireland has some of the best golf courses the world has ever seen. This special golf tour of Ireland is designed and personally curated by our very own Mike Ryan and is especially perfect for couples or small groups who want to experience the best of Ireland – from stunning golf to awe-inspiring scenery, culture and history. Put an Irish Golf Trip on your bucket list today and let us do the rest, we’ll leave no stone unturned to make sure you play the best golf in Ireland. As Mike has picked out some true gems along the way, the tour is a treat for golfers and non-golfers alike – showcasing Ireland at its absolute finest and a luxury Irish golf vacation you’ll never forget!
The Island Golf Club
Founded in 1890, The Island Golf Club has always been rated among the best courses in Ireland. Located near the village of Malahide in County Dublin, the links is home to some of the most stunning dunes on the Irish east coast. As its’ name implies the course is an actual island surrounded by the Broadmeadow Estuary, the Irish Sea and Donabate Beach. Until 1973, it was only accessible by boat but our Irish chauffeur driver will take you directly to the Islands Club-house with no fuss. Since its opening, the Island strived to protect its’ natural surroundings and heritage. As a result, the Island proudly claims to be one of the most stunning, natural courses in Ireland with beauty that never fails to impress. Many golfers who play on the island, return again and again.
Royal County Down Golf Club
The Royal County Down is located in the seaside resort of Newcastle in Co. Down and was founded in 1889. At 127 years old, it is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Ireland and has two 18-hole link courses, the Championship course and the Annesley links. It stretches out over 7,200 yards along the shores of Dundrum Bay, making it one of the most naturally stunning courses in the world.
Portmarnock Golf Club
Portmarnock Golf Club opened in 1894 with just 9 holes, it was later extended to an 18- hole course in 1896 and then a further 9 holes joined the course in 1971. This distinguished course, designed by Bernhard Langer, is 117 years old. Portmarnock was also the venue for the first Irish Open in 1927. Upon his visit there Tom Watson’s view on the popular golf course was” There are no tricks or nasty surprises, only an honest, albeit searching test of shot making skills.” Portmarnock has a flat green which makes for relatively easy-going fast play, each hole however is unique. It is a world-wide known, challenging course.
Lahinch Golf Club
Found County Clare, Lahinch is a popular surfing resort with its’ world-famous Golf Links Course. Founded in 1892 it was redesigned and the new 18-hole course was opened in 1927. It has two 18-hole courses, the Old Course and the Castle Course. Lahinch hosts the annual South of Ireland Championship, an amateur golf tournament, since 1895. It’s signature hole ‘The Dell’ is famously known all around for it’s tough play, it is a 150 yards par 3. The Golf Club is set on the edge of the beach with surrounding sea views, it is no great surprise that Golfing Magazine named it Irish golf links winner 2015.
Ballybunion Golf Club
Founded in 1893, Ballybunion Golf Club is home to two testing course, the Old Course and The Cashen Course. Ballybunion is in County Kerry, on the southwest coast of Ireland. It was founded in 1893, starting off as a 9-hole course before later expanding to 18 holes, in 1927. Although its’ remote location has lead to few championships being held here, Ballybunion Golf Club has been a consistently popular amongst those wishing to be challenged. It’s location is no concern to you as your Irish private chauffeur will get you there and back.
Old Head Golf Links
Extending over 2km out onto the Atlantic, the Old Head Golf Course rests on 7220 acres of land. It’s located in Kinsale, Co. Cork, famously known as the as the nearest point to where the Lusitania was sunk by a German torpedo during World War 1, in 1915. The course was originally designed as a walking course and though challenging this is still encouraged today. The dramatic surroundings of clifftops, makes this a very memorable golf tour in Ireland.
Tralee Golf Club
Tralee Golf Club was founded in 1896 in Co. Kerry, it was later redesigned (by Arnold Palmer) and opened as it’s present day course in 1984. There are spectacular views of the beach, made famous for the film ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ beach scene which was shot here, and subsequently the 17th is named after the popular film. It was selected in August 2020 by the Irish Independent as the ‘Top 50 Irish Holes’, it is a steady favourite with all Irish golfers.
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