British Isles

Ireland

Wild links, generous welcomes

Rolling links fairways and Atlantic dunes on the coast of Ireland

British Isles

A journey to Ireland

Travel from Atlantic dunes to lively market towns on an Ireland golf trip designed around world-class links, unhurried routing and memorable evenings.

Ireland’s finest golf is spread across distinct regions. The southwest links naturally through Killarney, Tralee, Ballybunion and Lahinch; the northwest feels quieter and more exploratory; Northern Ireland combines exceptional golf with dramatic coastal landscapes.

A thoughtful itinerary balances bucket-list courses with lesser-known links, sensible transfers and the social energy that makes Ireland so appealing to groups. We can also fold in Dublin, cultural stops and time for non-golfing companions.

Plan a Ireland trip
Best time to travelMay to September
When to begin9–15 months; earlier for peak dates
Especially good forAtlantic links · Group camaraderie · Scenic road trips

The experience

Why Ireland belongs on the list.

01

Atlantic golf

Discover rumpled fairways, towering dunes and greens exposed to the character of Ireland’s western coast.

02

Routes with rhythm

Focus on one or two regions so the group spends more time on the links and less time crossing the country.

03

Town-centre evenings

Stay close to pubs, restaurants and live music, making the hours after golf part of the journey.

Courses to consider

Choose the region first.

Select an area to see the courses we would begin with, followed by more strong additions for the right route.

Region 01

Southwest Ireland

Ireland’s classic touring circuit combines towering Atlantic dunes with sociable bases in Killarney and County Clare.

Top courses

The headliners.

  1. 01Ballybunion Golf Club — Old Course
  2. 02Lahinch Golf Club — Old Course
  3. 03Waterville Golf Links
  4. 04Tralee Golf Club
  5. 05Old Head Golf Links

More to play

Additional courses to consider.

  1. 01Dooks Golf Club
  2. 02Trump International Golf Links Ireland — Doonbeg
  3. 03Adare Manor Golf Course
  4. 04Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
  5. 05Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club

A sample route

Ireland’s Southwest Links

A southwest route through Tralee, Ballybunion and Waterville before Dooks, Lahinch and Doonbeg, with lively town-centre evenings between rounds.

8 days / 7 nights · 6 rounds

Courses in this sampleTralee Golf Club · Ballybunion — Old Course · Waterville Golf Links · Dooks Golf Club · Lahinch — Old Course · Trump International Golf Links Ireland — Doonbeg

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