Ireland
Ireland - Golf courses from a different world
A small country yes but it packs a punch in many areas, one of those is the amazing golf courses. We have highlighted some but the list goes on. Ballybunion, Waterville, Adare Manor and lots more. We have laid out a few options and then point you to some special resorts and hotels to enjoy some luxury time in Ireland.
Adare Manor
Mount Juliet
Ireland Itineraries
Ireland Golf Courses
Tralee Golf Club
To quote Arnold Palmer… ”I may have designed the first nine but surely God designed the back nine”.
My experience here was arriving on a coach, walking around the front of the clubhouse then picking my jaw off the floor. What a view, what a golf course unfolds in front of you. This golf course is in my top few golf courses ever played.
Just absolutely awe inspiring. There are other courses of the same magnitude and indeed may well be better, but I can assure you you will not be disappointed.
If you want to tick one of the best links courses off your list then lets get you to Tralee.
Killarney Golf
On the banks of the famous Killarney Lakes Killarney Golf and Fishing Club boasts two golf courses, Mahoneys point and The Killeen.
The Killeen is the course I have played and what a wonderful parkland course it is. It has hosted the Irish Open on four occasions so that in itself shows you the quality of the course.
Everything about the club oozes quality with an exceptional clubhouse with wonderful views across the course and the finishing par 5 18th.
Dooks Golf Club
At one time Dooks GC could be called a hidden gem. Not so much now as the cat is out of the bag. It can still certainly be called an amazing gem. The first hole, a good one doesn’t tell a story of what you are about to witness from the second hole onwards. The course opens up to the atlantic, rugged bays and mountains. The holes are extremely varied and it is a great test of golf.
Get this on your list of golf courses to play.
Dingle Golf Club
The most westerly golf course in Europe is Dingle or Ceann Sibeal Golf Club’s claim to fame.
If a golf course was rough and tough then this would be Dingle. You can look at it and say this course could be meek and mild, play it and you can come off bloodied and bruised. There is little margin for error on a lot of the holes so accuracy is important here, as it should be on a links course.
The views around the course are pretty amazing, as is the drive to get there, you are seeing Ireland at its most beautiful and rugged.
What golf tourists should expect when visiting Ireland
Well Maintained golf courses
Golf takes pride of place in Ireland and the economy is always healthier for it.
The golf courses are always in pristine condition, you can see and feel the care that is taken to present the best course possible. Ireland golf is a global destination therefore getting it right is extremely important.
Culture - so friendly, so helpful
Everywhere you go in Ireland you are sure of a warm welcome, its in the DNA.
Cuisine and beverages
The use of natural local ingredients is the background to the cuisine of Ireland. It has certainly grown up over the years and you can find some fantastic culinary delights along the way.
Guinness, you just can’t find a bad pint, get used to waiting for it though, to pour it properly takes time. Whiskey, well you have lots of choice that is a certainty. And the fashionable gin, you will find this in so many local brands.
Try and get to Dingle brewery for the tour, really educational.
Caddies - make the most of your game
If your playing some of the best links courses in the world for the first time then you have to have the inside knowledge from a caddie of the humps and hollows, the borrows and the speed.
The caddies are fantastic and full of extravagant stories to keep you entertained for hours.
Hotels in Ireland
Great Southern Hotel Killarney
What a wonderful property this is. It had recently been refurbished when I visited, the refurb is to an extremely high standard.
I have nothing but glowing accolades for this hotel, the food, the warmth, the excellent team.
Just a wonderful place to stay and enjoy.
Skellig Hotel Dingle
The Dingle Skellig hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. The area around Dingle is majestic, the countryside amazing and the Bay out to the Atlantic just provides stunning views.
The hotel is situation on the most westerly peninsula in Europe.
The Rose of Tralee Hotel
This is a really smart hotel, the modern décor brings the hotel to life. The food is exquisite, service fantastic and room size excellent.
The town of Tralee is lively with plenty plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you occupied.
FAQ’s about playing golf in Ireland
When is the best time of year to play golf in Ireland?
With the climate in Ireland the best time to visit would be April to October though nothing is guaranteed with the weather in Ireland, it could be very warm or boy it might not be! But that is part of the charm, even in the height of summer!
So you could play all year round, snow permitting is the real answer, depending on how keen and brave you are.
Currency
The currency in Ireland is the Euro.
Are caddies compulsory in Ireland
Caddies are not compulsory but as stated previously they can certainly enhance your enjoyment.
How do I travel around Ireland
The best and most cost effective way is to hire a car. Everywhere is extremely accessible and not too far away. You will enjoy the scenic journeys as well.
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“Ireland has a massive place in my heart as my mother was from the Emerald Isle, a County Cork girl from Mallow. Long summer holidays were spent there.
So to continue to build the Irish section of Dream Golf Holidays is so important.
Everything about Ireland is to be liked. It is extremely difficult not to enjoy yourself.
Just get yourselves there and soak up the spirit of Ireland.”